The College of Engineering will host a Welcome Back Reception today, October 3, 2008, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the lobby, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

This annual event celebrates the start of a new academic year and welcomes new and returning students, faculty and staff to the college.

Drexel University Special Libraries Association invites all students, faculty and staff of the iSchool, College of Information Science and Technology, to attend a kick-off meeting on October 6, 2008, from 5 to 6 p.m. in room 14, Rush Building (30 N. 33 rd Street). 

Pizza and beverages will be provided. 

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Drexel University College of Medicine and the Office of Human Resources will present a  Women’s Health Lecture, “Protect and Detect: What Every Woman Should Know About Gynecologic Cancer,” on Friday, October 10, 2008, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Faculty Club, sixth floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Stephanie A. King, M.D., an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, DUCoM, will talk about the important screening and early warning symptoms of cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers. Dr. King completed her internship and residency in obstetrics, and received a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. She is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and gynecologic oncology. Her areas of expertise include radical pelvic surgery for gynecologic malignancies. She developed the laparoscopic technique SPA (Single Port Access)with her husband, Dr. Paul Curcillo, a general surgeon.

This event is free and open to Drexel faculty and staff. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not necessary.

The Undergraduate Student Association will hold Safe Zone training today, October 3, 2008, to increase the overall campus community’s understanding and awareness of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, in room D, Greenawalt Student Development Center, lower level of Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

The Drexel Ukrainian Society will host a meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2008, at 3:30 p.m. in the Speitel Conference Room, LeBow Engineering Center (31st and Market Streets).

Students are invited to come ready with ideas for events, recruiting and more.

The Dance Program will celebrate the opening of The Ellen Forman Memorial Dance Studio with a reception honoring Ellen Forman today, 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 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.

Hillel and the Panhellenic Council will host a Shabbat dinner today, October 3, 2008, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the living room, Van Rensselaer Hall (3320 Powelton Avenue).

All students are invited to enjoy delicious Chinese food and good music in a festive atmosphere. This event is free.

Drexel's Ultimate Frisbee Team will meet for practice on Monday, October 6, 2008, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Buckley Green (33rd and Arch Streets). 

The team practices every Monday at the same time and place.

All students are welcome to join the team. This year the Ultimate Frisbee Team would like to build more interest among women students.

There are  tournaments scheduled throughout the fall term. This year Drexel will host its first Philadelphia Ultimate Tournament on Saturday and Sunday, November 1 and 2, 2008.

The Drexel chapter of the American Medical Students Association (AMSA), will hold its first general body meeting on Monday, October 6, 2008, at 8 p.m. in room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

All interested students are invited to attend this meeting to discuss exciting and innovative ideas for healthcare professionals. In addition to discussing plans for this year, AMSA will raffle-off a discounted MCAT Kaplan course. Any student who is looking into a career in the health professions is invited to join this group of students who share a passion for improving healthcare. 

The Department of Culture and Communication will host a focus group about marketing images of Africa in Western media on Thursday, October 9, 2008, from 4 to 6 p.m. in room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

This focus group is being conducted by a University researcher. 

Complimentary pizza and soft drinks will be served.

Dr. Jeffrey Jacobson, professor of medicine, microbiology and immunology, was quoted in The Centre Daily Times Oct. 2, 2008 about two phase 2 clinical studies of an investigational drug being developed for the treatment of the HIV virus