Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Quote of the Day
" If you are out to describe the truth, leave elegance to the tailor."
- Albert Einstein

Hot Topic
01. Groundbreaking Ceremony for 34th Street Residence Hall

Topics of the Day
02. Tomorrow Night: An Evening of Cretan Culture
03. Save the Date: AAGSA to Present Arts Leader Ben Cameron on May 29
04. Save the Date: Inaugural “Bowl for the Cure”
05. DUCoM Student Wins New Jersey Marathon
06. Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social
07. German Day Information Session: Study Abroad in Germany
08. FISDU to Host “Barrio Fiesta”
09. Chemistry Department to Present: "From Protein Mimetics to Cellular Transport Agents"
10. May International Café: "Fish and Lamb: What's a Fashion Designer to Do?"
11. Individual Retirement Conferences with TIAA-CREF
12. Liberty Mutual Individual Conferences
13. Study Abroad Information Session Today: Australia
14. Pool Tournament Tonight
15. Wednesday's World Cafe Live Events
16. Tour of the Valero Refinery in Delaware City Today
17. Career and Co-op Opportunities Panel with Sunoco Tomorrow
18. LeBow College of Business to Present Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum
19. iSchool to Co-host Executive Forum for IT Security on May 20 and 21
20. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Groundbreaking Ceremony for 34th Street Residence Hall

Students, faculty and staff are invited to the 34th Street Residence Hall groundbreaking ceremony, today, May 20, 2008 at 5:30 p.m. on 34th Street between Powelton Avenue and Race Street.

Breaking ground will be Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell, President Papadakis, Board Chairman Richard Greenawalt, Trustee Robert Buckley and James Tucker, senior vice president for Student Life and Administrative Services. Jeff Gardosh, president of the Undergraduate Student Government Association will represent Drexel students.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a cookout following the ceremony.

Designed by renowned Erdy McHenry Architecture in association with ARUP, this $42 million building will be the focal point of the campus’ residential quadrant with skyline views of the city. 

The 17-story building will house 500 students in a hybrid suite configuration with a series of shared living areas that will create a common link throughout the building. The building’s design will incorporate many environmental sustainable features including a green roof.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Tomorrow Night: An Evening of Cretan Culture

The Office the President, the Greek Studies and Culinary Arts Programs and Creta-Farms will present an evening of Cretan culture on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. at the Academic Bistro, 6th floor, Academic Building (33rd and Arch Streets).

The evening will celebrate the publication of Unraveling Ariadne's Thread: Cretan Music by Dr. Maria Hnaraki, director of Greek Studies. It will also mark the inauguration of the Drexel University Greek Alumni Association.

This event is free and open to the public.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Save the Date: AAGSA to Present Arts Leader Ben Cameron on May 29

The Arts Administration Graduate Student Association will host a presentation by Ben Cameron (above), "Engaging the Next Generation of Leaders," on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Mitchell Auditorium in the Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Street).

A former theater professional, frequent public speaker and arts activist, Ben Cameron is program director of the Arts at the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation in New York City. Cameron will address the challenges and opportunities facing emerging leaders in the arts and cultural sector.

This event is co-sponsored by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Philadelphia Cultural Management Initiative, a program of the Philadelphia Center for Arts and Heritage, funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts and administered by the University of the Arts.

The lecture is free and open to the public.

A reception will follow the talk.

For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/aaga or call 215-895-6400.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Save the Date: Inaugural "Bowl for the Cure"

The Sport Management Graduate Program has joined the Philadelphia City Six schools to raise money for “Coaches vs. Cancer” during the inaugural “Bowl for the Cure” event presented by Mitchell & Ness on Friday, June 13, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at North Bowl Lounge in Northern Liberties (909 N. 2nd Street).

Tickets and sponsorships include cocktails, appetizers, dinner, bowling and a gift bag. All of the proceeds will benefit cancer research through the “Coaches vs. Cancer” program.

City Six coaches, professional athletes and local celebrities will be in attendance and will bowl with event sponsors. 

“Coaches vs. Cancer” is a nationwide collaboration between the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. This program empowers coaches, their teams and local communities to fight cancer.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
DUCoM Student Wins New Jersey Marathon

Kate Bowser (above), a first-year student at the Drexel University College of Medicine won the women’s division of the New Jersey Marathon on Sunday, May 4, 2008 with a time of 3:04:51.

Bowser runs for the Drexel track club and the DUCoM track club as well as the Philadelphia Running Club.

For more information on the New Jersey Marathon, visit http://www.njmarathon.org/.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social

Representatives from Johnson & Johnson will host the second annual Johnson & Johnson Ice Cream Social on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the 3rd floor atrium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Street).

Students can make their own ice cream sundaes and network with representatives from Johnson & Johnson, including Dominic Caruso (’80), CFO and a Drexel alumnus.

Students will learn about Johnson & Johnson, have an opportunity to ask questions, enjoy networking with fellow students and company representatives and have multiple chances to win prizes.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
German Day Information Session: Study Abroad in Germany

The Drexel Study Abroad Office, as well as representatives from partner schools in Germany, will host an information session on German Day, Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in room 5051A, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Co-op students interested in all things German and in finding out how to study and find a co-op in Germany should attend this information session.

Light refreshments will be served.

Can't make the meeting? Check out the Study Abroad Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad to learn more about this opportunity as well as the many other programs that are open to Drexel students.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
FISDU to Host "Barrio Fiesta"

The Filipino Intercultural Society will host “Barrio Fiesta” on Saturday, May 31, 2008, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Dinner will be served at 6 p.m. in the Great Court and the show will begin at 7 p.m.

There will be a fine selection of Filipino cuisine available to savor before the show begins. After attendees have finished Tropical Hut's Filipino cuisine, entertainment will be provided by members of the Filipino Intercultural Society.

The performance encompasses traditional Filipino dances, modern hip-hop influenced dances and the musical stylings of FISDU members, all of which are tied into a dramatic, yet comedic, play.

All ages and cultures are invited to this fiesta.

Ticket price for general admission is $12. Ticket price for students and senior citizens is $10.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Chemistry Department to Present: "From Protein Mimetics to Cellular Transport Agents"

The Department of Chemistry will present "From Protein Mimetics to Cellular Transport Agents" on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11 a.m. in room 109, Disque Hall (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

David Smithrud (above), professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Cincinnati, will be the speaker.

Seminar topics include a brief discussion on molecular recognition, the unique architecture of host-rotaxanes, which controls the spatial arrangement of functional groups and the latest results in the transport of materials into cells.

Refreshments will be served. This event is open to the public.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
May International Café: "Fish and Lamb: What's a Fashion Designer to Do?"

The College of Arts and Sciences and International Area Studies will present the May International Café on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 2 to 3 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Anne Cecil, director of the Fashion Merchandising Program, will present "Fish and Lamb: What's a Fashion Designer to Do? Icelandic Fashion, Nature and Identity." Cecil will show a multimedia presentation based on her trip to Iceland to study its fashion and youth culture.

Refreshments will be provided.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Individual Retirement Conferences with TIAA-CREF

Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF at the Center City Hahnemann Campus today, May 20, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room, 1st Floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

Human Resources will also host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF at the University City Main Campus on Thursday, May 22, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room, 4th floor, Suite 430 (3201 Arch Street).

Reservations are required for these individual conferences.

Scheduling information and dates are available on the Drexel University and DUCoM Web sites in calendar format. Click on one of the links below:

Drexel University: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/IE-IndividualConf.html
DUCoM: Retirement Plan at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/InvestEducation.html

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
Liberty Mutual Individual Conferences

Liberty Mutual offers substantial discounts to Drexel employees. Human Resources will host individual auto and homeowners insurance conferences at the University City Main Campus with our Liberty Mutual representative on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Human Resources Conference Room, Suite 430 (3201 Arch Street).

For registration and contact information, click on one of the links below:

Drexel University: Liberty Mutual at http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/libertymutual.html
DUCoM: Liberty Mutual at http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/LibertyMutual-DUCOM.html

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
Study Abroad Information Session Today: Australia

The Drexel Study Abroad Office and a representative from Swinburne University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, will host an informal information session about study abroad opportunities in Australia, today, May 20, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. in room 5051, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

This study abroad opportunity is of particular interest to four-year non co-op students as well rising sophomores majoring in Film and Video who would like to spend a term in Australia.

Light refreshments will be served.

Can't make the meeting? Visit the Study Abroad Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad to learn more about this opportunity as well as the many other programs that are open to Drexel students.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Pool Tournament Tonight

Pool shark? Students are invited to test their pool skills against some of Drexel's best players today, May 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. at the 2nd Floor Lounge of Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue).

Sign-ups begin at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be given to the top two players, including $50 in Ultima Funds for the grand prize-winner.

Come with a friend and try the two-for-one pizza special available from 5:30 to 11:30 p.m.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Wednesday's World Cafe Live Events

Wednesday, May 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Y-Rock on XPN Welcomes Laura Veirs with Liam Finn - Downstairs

On her third Nonesuch release, Saltbreakers, singer-songwriter Laura Veirs remains tantalized by the mysteries and marvels of the natural world, filling her work with images, both precise and poetic, of the ocean and the stars. Although Liam Finn's I'll Be Lightning is his solo debut, he is a seasoned recording and touring artist. For more information about this show, visit http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2404.

Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m.
Paddy Keenan: King of the Pipers - Upstairs

For more information about this show, visit http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2393.

World Cafe Live – Drexel Special Offers:

• 10% off food and beverage minimum for private events.
• 15% discount on lunch or dinner (for faculty and students).
• Ticket discount for Drexel students - $3 off tickets from $11-$15, $4 off tickets from $16-$25, and $5 off tickets more than $26 (Downstairs shows only.)
• Exclusive Wednesday Night Specials for Drexel students: A free order of wings or french fries every Wednesday night from 5 to 7 p.m. with a Drexel I.D.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Tour of the Valero Refinery in Delaware City Today

Valero and the Drexel American Institute of Chemical Engineers will sponsor a free tour of the Valero Refinery in Delaware City, Del., today, May 20, 2008 at 5 p.m. To join the tour, meet outside the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets) at 5 p.m.

All Drexel students are welcome. Applicants for Valero co-op positions are strongly encouraged to attend the tour.

Transportation and dinner will be provided free of charge.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Career and Co-op Opportunities Panel with Sunoco Tomorrow

Drexel AIChE will host a panel of Sunoco representatives, including Drexel alumni, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 6 p.m. in room 240, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).

Questions about career and co-op opportunities will be answered. Panelists will share career advice and personal experiences in the field of chemical engineering.

All students are welcome to attend. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
LeBow College of Business to Present Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum

LeBow College of Business will present the Pharmaceutical Leadership Forum with David Elkins, CFO and VP, AstraZeneca, North America, on Wednesday, May 21, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. in room 102, Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).

Elkins will present "Rx for Success: What a Career in Pharma Can Do for You." Elkins, a member of AstraZeneca's U.S. Leadership Team, holds responsibility for all finance, information technology and investor relations matters in North America. He is also a member of the board of directors for MedImmune Inc., a subsidiary of AstraZeneca.

To register, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/1710.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
iSchool to Co-host Executive Forum for IT Security on May 20 and 21

The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology, is partnering with IP3, Inc., the nation's leader in information assurance and information security education and research, to present a two-day technical workshop for corporate IT security directors, "Strategy to Reality: Don"t Look Back," today, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, 2008 in the Living Arts Lounge adjacent to Mandell Theater, Creese Student Center (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

This intensive two-day workshop will offer an environment for dialogue and collaboration among researchers in academics, IT administrators and professionals in the industry. The seminar provides a balance of theory and real-case scenarios demonstrating how security systems have been breached and solutions available to prevent breaches from happening.

The two-day seminar is open to cyber-security professionals, including business continuity professionals, IT managers, systems administrators, auditors, CEOs, analysts, engineers, policy makers and information security professionals.

For more information, visit http://www.ip3seminars.com.

Approved under the authority of Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Drexel News Media Watch

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson’s campus visit as part of the Eastern Technology Council’s “Titans of Technology” series was noted on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and CN8 (Philadelphia and Boston) on May 19, 2008, and on the Web site of KYW-TV (CBS-3) on May 19.
Storylink - CBS-3

President Papadakis was featured on WPVI-TV (ABC-6) on May 18, 2008, and WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on May 17 at a gala celebration of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale’s 40th anniversary in which he was honored. Dr. Papadakis is also noted in a Philadelphia Inquirer profile published May 17 on Philadelphia University’s president.
Storylink - The Philadelphia Inquirer

Drexel students were noted on WTAP-TV (NBC-Parkersburg, W.Va.) on May 18 and 19, 2008, for collaborating with the West Virginia Division of Highways on a Federal Highway Administration project to test bridges.
Storylink - WTAP.com

Alison Augustyn, a senior majoring in environmental engineering, is quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published May 18, 2008. Augustyn is serving as a Philadelphia Phillies ballgirl.
Storylink- The Philadelphia Inquirer

A Philadelphia Inquirer story about the rising cost of food and how it might boost obesity among the poor continues to be syndicated. The story, in which Dr. Mariana Chilton, assistant professor in the School of Public Health and principal investigator for the Philadelphia GROW Project, is quoted was published in the Chicago Tribune on May 19, 2008, and Baltimore Sun on May 18.
Storylink - Baltimore sun

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

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