The  University City Summer Resource Fair, which provides an opportunity for students to get all their registration questions answered, will take place in the Great Court, Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Representatives from the Office of Student Accounts, the Student Resource Center/Financial Aid Office and the University Registrar will be on hand to assist students today, June 23 and Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, June 25 and Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

For additional information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/src/resourcefair/.

This Web site will also help answer questions for those students who cannot make it to campus.

The AAAS/Science Program for Excellence in Science is allowing Drexel's Office of Graduate Studies to nominate up to 200 graduate students, medical students and postdocs for a special, complimentary one-year subscription to Science. Interested students must submit their applications via email to Dr. Teck-Kah Lim at limtk@drexel.edu by the end of the day tomorrow, Tuesday, June 24, 2008.

Nominees will be forwarded for consideration on a first-come, first-served basis. Those selected will receive a full membership in AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) and a one-year subscription to the weekly journal Science at no charge.

For more information,  visit: http://www.drexel.edu/graduatestudies/news/2008-6-24_Science_Subscription_Announcement.html.

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present its summer exhibition, BITMAP: as good as new, opening on Wednesday, June 25 and continuing through Wednesday, July 26, 2008 in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

The art work on display, old computer monitors hacked into for artistic exploration, has been created by such notable media artists as Daniel Iglesia, Marisa Olsen and Christine Gedeon. The exhibition will also feature a screening of the movie 8 Bit on Thursday, June 26 at 4 p.m. at Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall.

This film by Marcin Ramocki examines the influence of video games on contemporary culture. Following the screening, there will be a reception in Chapman Court, Nesbitt Hall.  "BITMAP" and 8 Bit were previously exhibited at The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York City.

The screening, reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. For more information, call 215-895-2548 or email gallery@drexel.edu.

The Office of Information Resources and Technology will sponsor a two-day "Institute on Innovation in Training and Teaching" on Thursday, September 11 and  Friday, September 12, 2008. 

The Institute will provide courses for trainers and educators interested in moving their instruction online. Classes will meet the needs of those just beginning to move to training or teaching online as well as experienced online instructors who seek instruction in advanced media integration. The Institute will offer eight, three-hour courses on topics of interest to the corporate training sector, K-20 educators and lifelong learning professionals. It will highlight a wide variety of tools available for producing creative, quality online materials.

Registration information and a detailed agenda will be posted at http://www.drexel.edu/irt/innovation on July 1, 2008. Save the dates and register early; space is limited.

The Office of International Programs and the Office of Faculty Development and Equity have announced the International Travel Awards (ITA) for faculty, and the Office of International Programs has announced the International Travel Awards (ITA) for graduate students. The competitive International Travel Award Program provides assistance to full-time faculty and graduate students for participation in an international conference outside the United States within the participant's professional field.

The application deadline for travel between August 1 and November 30, 2008, is Thursday, June 26, 2008.

For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/oip.

Student Ambassadors is a select group of students chosen to represent the University through the Admissions Office. Ambassadors play a crucial role in recruiting prospective students by giving tours, hosting overnight visitors, and meeting and mingling with guests during admissions events. The Student Ambassadors Program affords students the opportunity to contribute to the University community, develop strong communication skills, enhance their resume and create lasting friendships with fellow students.

There will be a membership meeting on Friday, June 26, 2008 from 5 to 6 p.m. at the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery (32nd and Chestnut Streets). All interested students are invited to attend.

The opening ceremony for the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Information, Society and Technology (PGSIST) will be held on Sunday, June 29, 2008 at noon in the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

The iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology, is hosting PGSIST, one of Pennsylvania's eight Governor's Schools of Excellence. These full scholarship summer enrichment programs are committed to meeting the educational needs of academically talented high school students through five week-long summer residential programs on college campuses.

For more information, email T. J. Smith, at Thomas.Smith@ischool.drexel.edu or Miguel Vargas at Miguel@pgsist.org.

The College of Information Science and Technology, the iSchool at Drexel, has published the spring edition of Bridge, a publication that focuses on the individual and collective achievements of the iSchool’s students, faculty, alumni and staff.

The cover story is "Teaching Excellence: What Makes an iSchool Education Special?"  Dr. Chaomei Chen, associate professor, Dr. Delia Neuman, associate professor, and undergraduate students Phillip Cross and Jessi Murphy are among those featured in this issue.

To view a copy of Bridge, or for more information about the publication, visit: http://www.ischool.drexel.edu/bridge or email bridge@ischool.drexel.edu .

Drexel will host the National Commission for Cooperative Education’s Tenth Annual Corporate Symposium, “The War for Diverse and Global Talent,” on Friday, June 27, 2008.

President Papadakis (above left) is chair of the National Commission for Cooperative Education. Symposium keynote speakers will be Raj J. Gupta (above center), former Drexel trustee and alum (MBA ’71) and chairman and CEO, Rohm and Haas Company, and Mark Schweiker (above right), president and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.

The symposium will also feature a human resources “best practices” panel and a panel of university presidents.

The deadline to register for this event has been extended. To register, visit the National Commission’s Web site at http://www.co-op.edu.

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

Dr. John A. Tallmadge Jr., professor emeritus, College of Engineering, died of heart failure on June 7 at his home. He was 80.

Dr. Tallmadge joined the Drexel faculty in 1966. In 1973, he was honored as an outstanding teacher by the College of Engineering. In 1974, he was a Fulbright lecturer at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia. He was also a visiting professor at several universities in the United States and at the Imperial College in London. Before coming to Drexel, he did research for DuPont laboratories, and taught at Yale University. He retired in 1991.

Dr. Tallmadge earned a bachelor's degree from Lehigh University and a master's degree and doctorate in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr. Tallmadge is survived by daughters Sarah, Jane and Beth; stepsons Robert and John Harris; a sister; a grandson; and his companion, Joan Carlson.

A funeral will be at 2 p.m. June 27 at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church, 727 Harvard Avenue, Swarthmore, Pa. Memorial donations may be made to the church, where Professor Tallmadge was a deacon and elder.

Liberty Mutual offers substantial discounts to Drexel employees. Human Resources will host individual auto and homeowner’s insurance conferences at the Center City Hahnemann Campus with our Liberty Mutual representative on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Human Resources conference room, 1st floor of the Bellet Building (1505 Race 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

For more information, email Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu.

Human Resources will host "The ABC's of Retiring" today, Monday, June 23, 2008 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. on the University City Main Campus in Room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

The next Benefits Buzz session on the University City Main Campus, "Healthy, Wealthy You: Join a Gym, Lose Weight, Get Fit and Receive Cash!" will be held on Monday, July 7, 2008 at the same time and location.

Human Resources will host "The ABC's of Retiring" on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Center City Hahnemann Campus, room 105, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

The next Benefits Buzz session, "Healthy, Wealthy You: Join a Gym, Lose Weight, Get Fit and Receive Cash!" will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at the same time and location.

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting geared toward answering questions and providing information about Drexel benefits. Human Resources representatives will be available to present information and answer questions from faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu.

Human Resources will host Individual Investment Education Conferences with TIAA-CREF at the University City Main Campus on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 231, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets). 

Individual conferences with TIAA-CREF will be held at the Center City Main Campus on Thursday, June 26, 2008  from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Human Resources Department, 1st floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

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

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

For more information, contact Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu

Dr. Alexander Fridman (above), professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics, and director of the A.J. Drexel Plasma Institute, recently published the first comprehensive book on the field of plasma chemistry. Plasma Chemistry, published by Cambridge University Press, provides a fundamental introduction to all aspects of modern plasma science and describes plasma applications in material treatment, organic and inorganic chemistry, energy systems, fuel conversion, hydrogen production, environmental control, biology and medicine. 

For more information, visit: http://www.cambridge.org/us/catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521847354.

A June 15, 2008, Philadelphia Inquirer story about Carl Icahn and his commencement address was syndicated by the Associated Press. The story was featured in more than 95 news media outlets, including Economic Times (India), Central Florida News, CNNMoney.com, Hemscott (U.K.), Newsweek, Boston Globe, Miami Herald, Seattle Times and Forbes. The Inquirer story also featured a photo of Maria Papadakis receiving her degree from President Papadakis and photos of students from LeBow College of Business.
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The Associated Press posted a story June 14, 2008, about Maria Papadakis graduating from LeBow College of Business and receiving her degree from her father, President Papadakis, a day before Father’s Day. The story was syndicated in the York Daily Record (Pa.) and Times-Leader (Wilkes Barre, Pa.) and on PhillyBurbs.com, among other media outlets.
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The Sacramento Bee published a story June 19, 2008, about Bonnie Neff, an English teacher in Sacramento and 2008 Harold W. Pote Behind Every Graduate Award recipient. The story notes Frederick Lucina IV, a graduate of the College of Nursing and Health Professions with a degree in nursing.
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Dr. Walter Bien, research associate professor in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, commented on WNET-TV (PBS-New York) on June 18, 2008, on plants that grow in the New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve.

The “Side Show” column in the June 16, 2008, edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer notes CN8 “Money Matters” host Mary Caraccioli’s graduation from LeBow College of Business’ MBA program and interview with Carl Icahn, an honorary degree recipient, after the ceremony.
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Carl Icahn’s commencement address is featured in a June 13, 2008, Philadelphia Inquirer column by Mike Armstrong. Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business, is quoted in the column.
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The Sacramento Business Journal noted that the University Relations produced show “The Drexel InterView” with host Paula Marantz Cohen, Distinguished Professor of English, will air on Sacramento’s public television station KVIE. 

Drexel is noted as one of three venues to host the annual Philadelphia POPPED! Festival in stories that appeared June 20, 2008, in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News and on CourierPostOnline.com.
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William Myers, a graduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a story published in the June 20, 2008 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer about the current affordability of housing.
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President Papadakis is noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer’s June 18, 2008, “Social Circuits” section. Dr. Papadakis attended a gala celebration of the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale’s 40th anniversary in which he was honored.
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ESPN magazine notes that Drexel’s Daskalakis Athletic Center is the location of basketball workouts for former Kansas State forward Michael Beasley.
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Drexel continues to make news for its role as host of the 2008 Olympic Games trials in table tennis. The Philadelphia Inquirer and South Philly Review cite the University on June 19, 2008.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer on June 10, 2008, published an obituary for John A. Tallmadge Jr., professor emeritus of chemical engineering.
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Dr. James Tangorra, assistant professor of mechanical engineering and mechanics, is quoted in a story published June 18, 2008, on DailyIndia.com, ThaiIndian.com, TopNews.com and other Web sites about fishlike robots that communicate wirelessly underwater.
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Adam Hollock, an undergraduate majoring in electrical engineering, is profiled in a Times-Leader (Wilkes Barre, Pa.) story published June 17, 2008.
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Drexel’s 11th Street Family Health Services Center is featured in Nursing Spectrum on June 16, 2008, for being selected as a national model for care delivery by Innovative Care Models. Its director, Patricia Gerrity, RN, Ph.D and FAAN, is also featured in the article for being named an Edge Runner in 2007 by the American Academy of Nursing.
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Carl “Tobey” Oxholm III, executive vice president and chief of staff, is quoted in an article published in the June 16, 2008, edition of The Sacramento Bee about recruiting students for the University’s new Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento. Lisa Morana, director of recruitment, is also quoted in the story.
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The fatal shooting of Beau Zabel, who was to begin studies at Drexel, is noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on June 16, 2008, and several other newspapers.
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Dr. Edward Nelling, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a Bucks County Courier Times (Levittown, Pa.) story published June 16, 2008, about a company whose technology simplifies the process of completing options trades for large institutional investors.
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The Hellenic Times on May 30, 2008, and Hellenic Voice on June 10, 2008, published stories featuring Drexel’s Center for Graduate Studies. President Papadakis is quoted in the Hellenic Times story, which includes an accompanying photograph of Drexel trustee Renee Amore and Dr. George P. Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business. Dr. Papadakis is also quoted in the Hellenic Voice story, which includes a photograph featuring the president; his wife, Eliana; their daughter, Maria; and Manuel N. Stamatakis, chairman of the Drexel University College of Medicine Board of Trustees.

Dr. Dennis P. Andrulis, director of the Center for Health Equality in the School of Public Health, is quoted in a story published on MedicalNewsToday.com on June 13, 2008, about the nation’s first plan for public health disaster preparedness in minority communities. The plan was released by 26 public and private organizations and the Drexel University School of Public Health’s Center for Health Equality, a collaboration between the School of Public Health and the College of Nursing and Health Professions.
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Dr. Barbara Hornum, associate professor in the department of culture and communication, commented on the origins of Friday-the-13th superstitions on KYW-AM (1060) on June 13, 2008.
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Kelsey Fain, an undergraduate majoring in photography, is noted in a story published on Phillyist.com on June 12, 2008. Fain was among selected college students whose works of art were featured in a recent Northern Liberties exhibition.
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