The College of Arts and Sciences, International Area Studies, Women's Studies and the Office of International Programs will present "Where Are the Women in International Relations?" on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Francine D'Amico is an associate professor of Political Science and director of Undergraduate Studies in International Relations at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University, where she serves as faculty advisor for the Model United Nations team and the Alpha Chi Chapter of the Sigma Iota Rho honor society for international studies. She has served as a section chair and a region chair for the International Studies Association and is currently 1st Vice President and Program Chair for the Northeast Political Science Association and past president of NPSA's Women's Caucus.

Refreshments will be provided.

There will be three CEO workshops this week:

• The Multifaith Devotional Program will present "Unity of the Human Race" at the Center City Hahnemann Campus today, August 4, 2008, from 4 to 5 p.m. in room 4202, New College Building (245 North 15th Street).
  
  Individuals are welcome to join together to read writings from the faith community of their choice. Prayers and scriptures from all the world's great religious traditions and music will be shared. Participants are welcome to contribute their favorite prayers, passages and meditative music. The topic is the importance of family. For more information, email Susan Mojaverian at sem56@drexel.edu.

• The Drexel Panhellenic Council will present "Effective Goal Setting" on Monday, August 4, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 407, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
  
  Goal setting is something that many individuals struggle with or don't accomplish as effectively as they can. Participants will learn from fellow student leaders how to truly be successful and make goal setting work for them with school and help with student organizations. This workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

• Jock Sommese, managing director, Capitol Uplink, will present "Lessons from an Enduring Entrepreneur" on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 407, Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets).
  
  Participants will match their skills against those from an enduring entrepreneur. No matter what situation one might find oneself in, the lessons learned from an entrepreneurial survivor can help. Participants can take the Entrepreneur's Test to assess their own skills and figure out methods to improve them. This interactive presentation isn't for the faint of heart, because it will discuss what makes an individual more successful. Individuals who have access to a laptop are encouraged to bring one.

Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) currently offers co-op opportunities in Crete, China and Brazil.  Additionally, the SCDC is offering stipends to help cover the expenses for students who do their co-ops in Japan, Ireland, India and Italy.

The Vidalakis Cretan Scholars Program is uniquely designed to give students an exciting and meaningful co-op experience on the beautiful Greek island of Crete. The program is open to students in all majors.

In Shanghai, China, a Drexel alumnus has developed opportunities through his professional contacts specifically for Drexel co-op students.  These firms are recruiting students to work in the IT field.   

Outside of Sao Paulo, Brazil, a co-op employer has a Web designer and two Web developer positions available for students who are interested.

The Vidalakis Family Cretan Scholars Program provides co-op students of all majors with job placements on on the Greek island of Crete.

As Vidalakis Scholars, students have the opportunity to:

• Receive a $6,000 stipend to assist with living expenses
• Discover a new culture and lifestyle
• Gain international professional experience

Current co-op openings include:

• Film/video production assistant
• Refugee center counselor
• Biomedical/biological researcher

Rendez-Vous Français, a forum for students of French, Francophone speakers and Francophiles, will meet on Wednesday, August 6, 2008, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in room 209, Language and Communication Center (229 N. 33rd Street).

There will be complimentary coffee and cookies in addition to the discussion in French.

The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design will present an exhibition, "Far Away from the Beginning: A Departure from Childhood Idealism," opening on Monday, August 4 and continuing through Friday, September 5, 2008 in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

Tara Caton, a senior in Entertainment & Arts Management, is curating this exhibition as her senior project. The exhibition features artists she met through her co-op at the Center For Emerging Visual Artists (CFEVA). 

In addition to the exhibition, students aspiring to be professional artists can attend an information session on the Career Development Program at CFEVA, presented by program director Amie Potsic on Wednesday August 6, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. Artists selected for this program at CFEVA develop their business and marketing skills through a rigorous public exhibition schedule, enhancing their abilities to promote their work.

An artist talk will follow the information session at 5:30 p.m., and there will be a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

The exhibit, information session, artist talk and reception are all free and open to the public.

Fraternity and Sorority Life will sponsor the Greek Challenge Blood Drive on Wednesday, August 6, 2008 from 1 to 7 p.m. at the Paul Peck Alumni Center (32nd and Market Streets).

The Italian Students Organization will host a free screening of the Academy Award-winning movie Mediterraneo on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at 8:30 p.m. at The Quad (between Chestnut and Market Streets and 32nd and 33rd Streets).

Rain location: room 111, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

The film will be shown in Italian with English subtitles.

The Drexel InterView™ is hosted by Dr. Paula Marantz Cohen, distinguished professor of English at Drexel University.

On MiNDTV (formerly WYBE):

Dr. Carol F. Lippa (above), professor of neurology and director of Drexel University College of Medicine's Memory Disorders program, will be the guest on Sunday, August 10, 2008, at 10 a.m. MiNDTV programming can be viewed on channel 35 and cable channels 34 and 57 in the Greater Philadelphia area.

Selected historic chairs from The Drexel Collection™ will be on display through the month of August in the Rincliffe Gallery, 3rd floor, Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets). The Rincliffe Gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Benefits Buzz Sessions for the Week of August 4, 2008:

University City Main Campus

Human Resources will host “What Are My Rights under the Family Medical Leave Act?” today, August 4, 2008, from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

The next Benefits Buzz session, “What Is the Difference between Long-Term Care, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability?” will be held on Monday, August 11, 2008 at the same time and location.

Center City Hahnemann Campus

Human Resources will  host “What Are My Rights under the Family Medical Leave Act?” on Wednesday, August 6, from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Center City Hahnemann Campus in room 105, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

The next Benefits Buzz session, “What Is the Difference between Long-Term Care, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability?”  will be held on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at the same time and location.

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting that answers questions and provides information about Drexel benefits. Human Resources representatives will be available to present information and answer questions from faculty and staff.

Human Resources will host individual investment education conferences with TIAA-CREF at the University City Main Campus on Tuesday, August 5, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 360, 3201 Arch Street.

Individual conferences will be held with TIAA-CREF at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Thursday, August 7, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Human Resources Department, 1st floor, Bellet Building (1505 Race Street).

Individual conferences will also be held with The Fidelity Group at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Wednesday, August 13, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in room 16302, 16th floor, New College Building (245 N. 15th Street). 

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

Human Resources will present a workshop, “Finding the Right Investment Strategy,” with The Fidelity Group at the Center City Hahnemann Campus on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 from noon to 1 p.m. in room 16302, 16th floor, New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).

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:

The History Channel on Aug. 2 and 3, 2008, featured Dr. Kenneth Lacovara, associate professor of bioscience and biotechnology. Dr. Lacovara commented on the processes of evolution and fossilization, among other topics.