Thursday, June 12, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Quote
of the Day
""Whatever you can do or dream, begin it."
- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Hot Topic
01. Commencement 2008
Topics of the Day
02.
Dean George P. Tsetsekos Appointed to Economic Advisory Council
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CAB to Host Free Back Massages During Finals Today
04.
Exam Break Reception Today
05.
Today at World Café Live
06.
Two Retirement Plan Workshops
07.
Liberty Mutual Homeowner and Auto Individual Conferences
08.
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
09. Drexel News Media Watch
The University’s 121st Commencement will take place in four ceremonies at 8:30 a.m., noon, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets). The full schedule for Commencement is as follows:
8:30 a.m. Bennett S. LeBow College of Business
Honorary degree recipient: Carl C. Icahn, financial and philanthropic visionary
Noon College of Nursing and Health Professions; Richard C. Goodwin College of Professional Studies; School of Public Health
Honorary degree recipient: Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, M.D., M.P.H., Acting U.S. Surgeon General, champion of the nation's health
4 p.m. College of Engineering; School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems; School of Education
Honorary degree recipients: The Honorable Michael Nutter, Mayor of Philadelpha, dedicated public servant; Harold W. Pote, an unforgettable Drexel legacy (awarded posthumously)
8 p.m. Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; College of Information Science and Technology; College of Arts and Sciences
Honorary degree recipient: Lisa Scottoline, attorney turned best-selling author
For more information about the honorees, visit http://www.drexel.edu/guide/alumni/degree-recipients.aspx.
For more information about Drexel’s 121st Commencement, visit http://www.drexel.edu/univrel/commencement/2008.
To view a live webcast of the ceremonies on the Drexel Web site, visit http://www.drexel.edu/irt/news/commence08.html.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Dean George P. Tsetsekos Appointed to Economic Advisory Council
Dr. George P. Tsetsekos (above), dean of the LeBow College of Business, has been appointed to the Economic Advisory Council, a new council at The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia. The Council will advise Federal Reserve officials on regional business conditions and economic issues that have an impact on the marketplace.
According to the Federal Reserve, this newly created council replaces its former Business Council. It includes representatives from the tourism, healthcare, retail and food industries and organized labor, representing more of the region's economic base and a broader geographic area.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
CAB to Host Free Back Massages During Finals Today
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) will sponsor free back massages to relieve the stress from taking finals today, June 12, 2008, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
CAB will also continue to host events throughout the summer term.
To learn more about CAB's events and what the student organization does, visit http://www.drexel.edu/CAB, call 215-895-2575, email CAB@drexel.edu, or search on Facebook.com for "Campus Activities Board (CAB)."Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Drexel Women in Business (DWIB) is hosting an exam break reception with complimentary refreshments today, June 12, 2008, from 5 to 6 p.m. in the lobby of the Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).
All students, faculty, staff and friends are invited to attend.
For more information, visit DWIB's Web site at http://www.DrexelWIB.com or email Cassandra Brown at cassandra.l.brown@drexel.edu.Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Today, June 12, 2008, at 9 p.m.
Lemons Are Louder Than Rocks and The Bee Team - CD Release Party – Downstairs
The latest Philly-area band to take familiarly freaky leanings to cool new places, Jersey's Lemons Are Louder Than Rocks rattle off puzzle-pop that invites humming along.
The Bee Team blends good times, rock 'n roll, banjos and guy/girl trade-offs. The band also writes songs that encourage people to sing along and have a good time. For more information about this show, visit http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2447.
World Cafe Live - Drexel Offers:
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Fidelity Group will present "Finding the Right Investment Strategy" at the University City Main Campus on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in conference room 276, Center for Automation Technology (3101 Ludlow Street).
Reservations are recommended but not required.
The Vanguard Group will present "Investment Fundamentals" at the University City Main Campus on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. in room 231, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).
Reservations are recommended but not required.
Scheduling information and dates for workshops 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/InvestEducation.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 Homeowner and Auto Individual Conferences
Liberty Mutual offers substantial discounts to Drexel employees. Human Resources will host individual auto and homeowner's insurance conferences at the University City Main Campus with a Liberty Mutual representative on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in room 231, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).
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
Retirement Plan Individual Conferences
Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with the Fidelity Group at the University City Main Campus on Tuesday, June 17, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 276, Center for Automation Technology (3101 Ludlow Street).
Human Resources will also host individual investment conferences with the Vanguard Group at the University Main City Campus on Thursday, June 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 231, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).
Individual conferences will be held with the Vanguard Group at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Wednesday, June 18, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Human Resources Department, 1st floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).
Reservations are required for 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
Dr. Dennis P. Andrulis, director of the Center for Health Equality at the School of Public Health, is quoted in a story broadcast June 11, 2008, on WTOP-AM (Washington), WBBM-AM (Chicago), KNX-AM (Los Angeles), KCBS-AM (San Francisco) and WINZ-AM (Miami). The story focused on the need for minorities to be included in emergency preparedness planning.
The Hollywood Reporter notes in a story published June 10, 2008, that the Visiting Filmmakers Program, part of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's Film and Video Program, received a grant from the Academy Foundation, the educational wing of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
Storylink - The Hollywood Reporter
Dr. Francis Hutchins, adjunct professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Drexel University College of Medicine, is quoted in a story published on MSNBC’s Web site June 11, 2008, about alternative medical treatments.
Storylink - MSNBC
A Cooking Light story in which Dr. Barry W. Ritz, assistant research professor in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, is quoted was syndicated on CNN’s Web site June 11, 2008. The story focuses on the health benefits of consuming fruit and vegetable juices.
Storylink - CNN
A EurekAlert.org story published in which Drexel is noted for collaborating with St. Christopher Hospital for Children on a study about a link between migraine headaches and sleep disorders in children was syndicated on RedOrbit.com, EScienceNews.com and Huliq.com on June 10, 2008.
Storylink - RedOrbit.com
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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