Dr. Papadakis invites all faculty and staff from all campuses to the 2008 Drexel University President's Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, October 15, 2008, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Korman Quad (between Chestnut and Market Streets and 32nd and 33rd Streets).

Come celebrate the achievements of your colleagues with an evening of great food and fun, capped by the announcement of the 2008 President's Award recipients.

The President's Awards acknowledge the innovation and excellence that help achieve the mission, strategic plan and goals of the University and the Drexel University College of Medicine. This is the most prestigious honor given to Drexel employees.

Bus transportation will be provided from the Center City Hahnemann and Queen Lane Medical campuses.

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) will sponsor a "Welcome Back Bowling Night" for all new and returning graduate students today, October 2, 2008, from 9 p.m. to midnight at Lucky Strikes Bowling Lounge (4040 Locust Street).

All graduate students must bring a valid Drexel I.D. The bowling, billiards, food and beverages are all complimentary. 

Drexel Commuters (DCom) will host a meeting today, October 2, 2008, from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in Conference Room A, Greenawalt Student Development Center, lower level of the Creese Student Center (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Information will be provided about DCom and how to get involved with the organization.

Gamma Sigma Sigma is an organization dedicated to service, friendship and equality. Members unite in the spirit of service. They participate in activities on campus, within Greater Philadelphia and with other chapters around the region. The sisters of GammaSig will meet on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. in Conference Room C, Greenawalt Student Center, lower level of Creese Student Center (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Two Opportunities to Join GammaSig for Service

Saturday, October 4, 2008, at 8 a.m. and Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at 5 p.m. Gamma Gamma Sigma will depart from the Mario sculpture ( corner, 33rd and Market Streets) to help the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society weed and re-plant parks and gardens around Center City. All are welcome to join GGS for this service project.

The Department of Psychology, the Philadelphia Behavior Therapy Association and Pearson Education will host a seminar, “Distinguishing Scientific from Pseudoscientific Mental Health Practices,” on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street, between 31st and 32nd Streets). 

The presenter will be Dr. Scott O. Lilienfeld, professor of psychology, Emory University. He received the 1998 David Shakow Award; is the founder and editor of the Scientific Review of Mental Health Practice; associate editor of Applied and Preventive Psychology; and a regular columnist for Scientific American Mind magazine.

Subjects of the talk will include:

• The burgeoning problem of pseudoscience in mental health practice
• User-friendly tips for distinguishing scientific from pseudoscientific therapy and assessment techniques 
• Constructive remedies for placing the field of clinical psychology on firmer scientific footing

The Department of Athletics announces the seventh annual "Have A Heart" Colonial Athletic Association Blood Challenge on October 30, 2008.
 
All Drexel campuses will participate in the blood drive. Two years ago the Dragons beat their arch rivals, the Blue Hens of the University of Delaware, and shattered the Hens' four-year winning streak.

Donors can help save lives and help Drexel win the CAA Blood Challenge at the same time.

The Drexel Football Team, the University's comedy improv troupe, is presenting its first show on Friday, October 17, 2008, at 8 p.m. at Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets). Anyone interested in joining the group is invited to audition.

The fast-paced style, completely improvised on the spot , has made the troupe one of the hottest events on campus. The Football Team holds regular shows each quarter for audiences including the general public, often numbering in the hundreds. 

The Office of International Programs and the Office of Faculty Development and Equity announce the International Travel Awards (ITA) for University faculty, and the Office of International Programs announces 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 December 1, 2008, and February 28, 2009, is Thursday, Octobrer 30, 2008. For more information and future deadlines, visit http://www.drexel.edu/oip

The Steinbright Career Development Center will host an information session with Schlumberger Limited  today, October 2, 2008, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Schlumberger is the leading oilfield services company in the international oil and gas industry, employing 80,000 people of more than 140 nationalities, in 80 countries, with an annual revenue of $23.28 billion in 2007. Schlumberger is an equal opportunity employer.

Complimentary food will be provided.

The Steinbright Career Development Center will host an information session with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) today, October 2, 2008, from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). 

USPTO is a cutting-edge agency dealing with intellectual property issues around the world. The USPTO is a fully user fee-funded government organization with an annual budget of more than $1.3 billion and an overall staff of  9,000 engineers, scientists and attorneys. The USPTO operates as a performance-based organization, located at its state-of-the-art headquarters in Alexandria, VA. The USPTO offers a family-friendly work environment, including flexible work schedule, on-site fitness center, on-site childcare facility, business casual dress policy and transit subsidy.

The Dance Program will celebrate the opening of The Ellen Forman Memorial Dance Studio with a reception honoring Ellen Forman on Friday, October 3, 2008, at 7 p.m. at Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Ellen Forman, a Philadelphia dance pioneer, was not only an innovative choreographer and charismatic performer, but was also co-founder and director of South Street Dance Company. She produced "Body/Language" at the Painted Bride Art Center, which brought artists together to explore the integration of text and dance.

This opening is presented in conjunction with the newly-offered bachelor's degree in Dance, which leads to a master's degree in Dance/Movement Therapy.

The opening reception is free and open to the public.

For more information, email Miriam Giguere at mgg22@drexel.edu or visit the Web site: http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/academics/undergraduate/dance.

The Judo Club's first fall practice will take place today, October 2, 2008, from 7 to 9 p.m. in Activity Room 2, Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets).

The Judo Club practices year-round for students who would like to do it for recreational purposes and students who would like to compete in tournaments. Learn how to throw, wrestle and get in shape from a group of five experienced instructors.

No prior experience is necessary.

The Steinbright Career Development Center will present a "mix and mingle" with KPMG professionals on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Leonard Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).

Attendees will learn about new career opportunities with the company. KPMG will provide complimentary Starbucks coffee and food to students, faculty and staff who stop by throughout the day to meet with professionals from the firm.

The Psychology Department is holding a "Meet and Greet" today October 2, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the picnic area of the PSA Building (33rd Street and Powelton Avenue).

Students will have an opportunity to network with faculty members and other psychology students. There will be complimentary food, and prizes will be given away.

There will be a CEO Workshop today, October 2, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in room 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

This seminar, presented by Ari Hauben, director, Office of Campus Activities, will focus on strategies for identifying personal leadership style, strengths and weaknesses. Using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, participants will be able to evaluate their skills, determine specific areas of growth and learn how a diversity of styles can contribute to an organization's effectiveness

Dr. George Tsetsekos, dean of LeBow College of Business, provided insight into the current crisis on Wall Street on CN8’s “Money Matters Today” Sept. 30, 2008.