Monday, October 1, 2007
Monday, October 1, 2007
Quote
of the Day
""We are wiser than we know."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
Hot Topic
01.
Drexel to Host Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate
Topics of the Day
02.
SCDC Online Features Job Postings for Seniors and Graduate Students
03.
Get Ready for the Fall Career Fair
04.
SCDC & KTE Co-op Honor Society Host Microsoft for Information Session
05.
Lecture Series in Architecture
06. SCDC Hosts DuPont Today for an Information Session
07.
Drexel TrebleMakers Schedule Fall Auditions
08.
Domestic Abuse Project Representative to Meet with VIEW
09. If You Love Drexel, Be an Ambassador
10. Phi Sigma Pi National Co-ed Honor Fraternity to Host Fall Rush
11. CEO Offers Workshop Today
12. Benefits Buzz!
13. Scholarships for Study Abroad
14. Drexel News Media Watch
Drexel to Host Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate
NBC News has chosen Drexel as the Philadelphia venue for the next televised Democratic debate. The University will welcome the eight Democratic presidential candidates, the NBC News and MSNBC News crews, and the Democratic National Committee on Tuesday, October 30, 2007.
More information about the debate will be posted on Drexel's Web site, http://www.drexel.edu, as it becomes available.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC Online Features Job Postings for Seniors and Graduate Students
Seniors scheduled to graduate between now and June, 2008, and graduate students looking for full-time jobs can access more than 280 career opportunities provided by the Steinbright Career Development Center (SCDC) recruiting program. Employers are seeking to fill more than 2,400 open positions.
The deadline to apply for these jobs is Friday, October 5, 2007.
How to review jobs and apply for interviews:
Students must have a current resume in the system in order to apply for jobs. To learn how to post a resume online, visit the following link for instructions: http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/resource.asp?Subject=r_SCDCOnlineResume.html.
For more information, contact the Career Services Manager at becky.ross@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Get Ready for the Fall Career Fair
Students looking for a full-time job or co-op position or those who want to find out about options and opportunities for employment in the future can attend the Fall Career Fair, sponsored by the Steinbright Career Development Center, on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).
Students can get ready for the career fair by attending a workshop and learning how to:
Career Fair workshops will be held today, October 1, 2007 at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Workshops will be held in Suite 250, SCDC Conference Room (3201 Arch Street). Pre-registration is not required, but due to space limitations only 20 students per session can be accommodated.
For information, call 215-895-2185. For a complete list of participating companies, visit the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/07FallFair.asp.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC & KTE Co-op Honor Society Host Microsoft for Information Session
Students are invited to join the Microsoft Corporation for an evening to learn about co-op and full-time employment opportunities, tonight, October 1, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Bossone Research Enterprise Center (31st and Market Street). A 2006 Drexel graduate will speak to current students about the array of exciting and rewarding options available.
Majors Targeted:
Computer Science, IST, IT, MIS, Computer Engineering, EE
This information session is open to the Drexel community.
A complete schedule of all employer information sessions can be found on the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/cd_infosessions.asp.
Information sessions provide an excellent opportunity to meet recruiters in small group settings and learn more about employment options as well as enhance one's ability to make a connection that might lead to an interview.
For more information, call 215-895-2185.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Lecture Series in Architecture
The Farajollah & Maryam Badie Arfaa Lecture Series in Architecture will offer three Thursday lectures for the architectural community in Mandell Theatre (33rd and Chestnut Streets) over the next several months:
Thursday, October 4, 2007, 6:30 p.m.
J. Diamond, Diamond & Schmitt Architects (work pictured above), TorontoThursday, January 10, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Michael Lewis, historian and critic of architecture, Williams College, Williamstown, MAThursday, April 3, 2008, 6:30 p.m.
Cameron Sinclair, Architecture for Humanity, Sausalito, CA
All lectures are worth two AIA/CES Learning Credits.
For more information, contact the Department of Architecture at 215-895-2409.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
SCDC Hosts DuPont Today for an Information Session
Graduating this year? Learn about full-time career opportunities with DuPont, today, Monday, October 1, 2007, 5 p.m., in Room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
DuPont is a global company of people who make a difference in everyday life. For talented and creative people, future career paths can be rich and varied. DuPont offers endless possibilities to use all one's professional and interpersonal skills to help create the future together.
A complete schedule of all employer information sessions can be found on the SCDC Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/cd_infosessions.asp. Information sessions provide an excellent opportunity to meet recruiters in small group settings and learn more about employment options as well as enhance students' ability to make a connection that might lead to an interview.
Food and other refreshments are provided.
Questions? Call 215-895-2185.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Drexel TrebleMakers Schedule Fall Auditions
The Drexel TrebleMakers, the only all-female a-capella group on campus, will hold its annual fall auditions on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, at 7 p.m. in Room 2031, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
The TrebleMakers host a variety of shows on campus, including A-Capella-FEST in March and their Spring Concert in May. They also travel to other schools to sing a-capella arrangements from a variety of musical genres.
Any Drexel student may attend this open audition session. A 30-second solo is required for the audition, which will also include sight reading, range testing, and learning a short section from one of the group's current songs.
For more information, visit http://www.dutreblemakers.com/ or email dutreblemakers@gmail.com.
Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Domestic Abuse Project Representative to Meet with VIEW
Violence Information & Education for Women (VIEW) will hold its first general meeting on Wednesday, October 3, 2007, at 5 p.m. in Room 226, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Everyone is welcome. Pizza and other snacks will be served.
A representative from the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Inc. will lead a presentation and discussion on "Domestic and Dating Violence."
Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
If You Love Drexel, Be an Ambassador
Do you love Drexel? Become a Student Ambassador, discover how you can get involved, make a difference and stand out from the crowd.
The Drexel Ambassadors is a select group of students chosen to represent Drexel University through the Admissions Office. They play a crucial role in recruiting prospective students by giving tours, hosting overnight visitors, and meeting and mingling with guests during Admissions events.
Share your University experience while you build a strong resume, develop communication skills and create lasting bonds with fellow students.
Find out more and meet current Ambassadors at The Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery (3rd floor of the Main Building) today, October 1, 2007, at 5 p.m. The meeting will last approximately one hour. Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Amanda at execamb@drexel.edu or 215-895-1041.
Approved under the authority of Joan McDonald, Vice President for Enrollment Management
Phi Sigma Pi National Co-ed Honor Fraternity to Host Fall Rush
Phi Sigma Pi, the national co-ed honor fraternity, will hold its fall rush on Tuesday, October 2, 2007, from 8 to 9 p.m. in Room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets) and on Wednesday, October 3, from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Candidates for membership in the honors fraternity must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least two quarters remaining before graduation. New freshmen, who have acquired no collegiate GPA, are not yet eligible.
For more information, visit http://www.phisigmapidu.org/ or email PSPRushAdvisor@gmail.com.
Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) will offer a workshop today, October 1, 2007.
"Tools for Improving Communication and Participation in Organizations" will be presented from 6 to 7:30 p.m.in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Dr. Joe Campbell (above), assistant vice president of University procurement, will emphasize the high levels of cooperation needed to build investment in an organization.
For more information regarding CEO workshops, visit http://www.drexel.edu/oca/l/workshop_schedules.asp.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Human Resources will host "The ABCs of Your Retirement Plan" at the weekly Benefits Buzz meeting today, October 1, 2007 from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).
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 Ellen Posner at emp28@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Would you like to study abroad but are not sure how to fund your term overseas? If so, consider applying for one of the study abroad scholarship opportunities listed below.
These scholarships will assist in paying for airfare, living accommodations and other expenses related to study abroad.
If you would like more information or assistance in applying for a study abroad scholarship, contact the Study Abroad office at 215-895-1704 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/fellowships/.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Drexel is noted as the location for an MSNBC-televised Democratic presidential candidates debate in a story published on September 28, 2007, on the Web site of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Philadelphia Business Journal and Phoenix Business Journal also published a story on their Web sites on September 28.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Business Journal
Drexel is noted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on September 28, 2007, about University City’s expansion.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
The bronze sculpture of Mario the Magnificent at 34th and Market streets is noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer on September 28, 2007.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a CreditMag.com story published on September 28, 2007, about a U.S. House Committee on Financial Services hearing on the role of credit agencies.
StoryLink - CreditMag.com
Edward Dolphin, an undergraduate majoring in information systems, is noted in The Kauau News (Hawaii), on September 28, 2007, for chronicling his study-abroad experiences in St. Petersburg, Russia.
StoryLink - The Kauau News
Drexel is noted in a story published on HULIQ.com on September 28, 2007, as a sponsor of the International Students Reception, to be held at Penn on October 12.
StoryLink - HULIQ.com
Dr. Kenneth J. Lacovara, professor in the Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, is featured in a Nature story published on September 27, 2007, about the Walking with Dinosaurs show, which is touring the United States. A corresponding streaming-audio interview is available in Nature Podcast on September 27.
MediaLink - Nature Podcast
Dr. Annetta Fortune, assistant professor of management, commented on CN8 on September 26, 2007, on research and development at technology companies.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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