Thursday, October 9, 2003
Thursday, October 9, 2003
Quote
of the Day
"An investment
in knowledge always pays the best interest."
- Benjamin Franklin
Topics of the Day
1. Drexel
to Host First 2003 Philadelphia Mayoral Debate
2. Earth Charter
Summit
3. Depression
Screenings
4. Gerald
Stern to Read Poems
5. Leadership
Lessons from the Real World
Drexel to Host First 2003 Philadelphia Mayoral Debate
Drexel University will host the first of three mayoral debates between incumbent Democrat John F. Street and Republican challenger Sam Katz tonight, October 9, 2003, from 7 - 8 p.m. at Mandell Theater.
The candidates will take questions from a panel of minority journalists moderated by CN8 news anchor Arthur Fennell. Panelists include Philadelphia Tribune reporter Nia Ngina Meeks; Alan Tu, senior producer of WHYY's Radio Times; freelance writer Hassan Sudler; and Henry Veguilla, host of WYBE-TV's Philly Live: Your Latino Connection. Sponsors include, the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, Drexel University and the local chapters of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association and the Asian-American Journalists Association.
Drexel's participation in the debate was organized by the Office of Government and Community Relations, under the direction of Senior Vice President Joseph Cascerceri. The debate is a ticketed event and not open to the general public.
To watch a live Webcast of the debate, log onto www.drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova,
Vice President for University Relations
University to Host Earth Charter Summit
Drexel is one of 30 worldwide sites hosting the third annual Earth Charter Summit on Saturday, October 11, 2003, from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Summit begins with a welcome by local organizer Susan Curry and Provost Harvill Eaton at 9:45 a.m. in the Main Building Auditorium.
The Summit offers over 30 workshops emphasizing the world community, social justice and the environment. Workshop topics such as disarmament, ecospirituality and sustainable peace will be held in the Main Building Auditorium and classrooms in Randell and Curtis Halls.
For a complete schedule and list of workshops, visit http://www.earthchartercitizens.org or call Susan Curry at 215-591-0151.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova,
Vice President for University Relations
Counselors from the Office of Counseling and Health on the University City Main Campus and the Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus will provide free depression screenings for students, faculty and staff today, October 9, 2003, National Depression Screening Day.
Screenings for students on the University City Main Campus will be conducted at the Creese Student Union Complex patio from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Students, faculty and staff on the Center City Hahnemann Campus can be screened in the Klahr Lobby in the New College Building from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For more information on the University City screenings, call 215-895-1415 or email counseling@drexel.edu. On the Center City campus, call 215-762-7625 or email scc.cchc@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova,
Vice President for University Relations
National Book Award recipient Gerald Stern will read selections from his poems in the Paul Peck Alumni Center today, October 9, 2003, at 11 a.m. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend this free event.
Widely regarded as one of America's major poets, Stern has published more than 12 books of poetry, including American Sonnets (2002), Last Blue (2001), Odd Mercy (1995) and This Time, winner of the 1998 National Book Award. A four-time recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship, Stern has received numerous awards and recognitions, including PEN Award and Fellowship in the Academy of American Poets.
Stern's poetry reading is co-sponsored by the Magnificent Minds Bookstore Series, Drexel's Writing Program and the Pennoni Honors College. For more information, contact Alexandra Pelberg at 215-895-0248 or aip23@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Leadership Lessons
from the Real World
The LeBow College of Business and the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology invite you to "This Will Only Hurt for a Second" - Leadership Lessons from the Real World.
Please join us on Tuesday, October 14, 2003, from 6 - 8:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Academic Building, 3225 Arch Street, as Bob Cooper, president and CEO of Ricochet Inc. presents this exciting and informative workshop on how to lead effectively in an entrepreneurial environment.
To RSVP, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/baiada/workshops.html. For addition information, contact Terri McIlhenney at 215-895-0302 or terrim@drexel.edu. Students planning to enter the annual Baiada Center Business Plan Competition are strongly recommended to attend this workshop.
Approved under the authority of Provost Harvill Eaton
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