Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"Faith is taking the first step, even when you don't see the whole staircase."
- Martin Luther King Jr.
Hot Topic
01. National Wildlife Federation Competition to Fight Global Warming
Topics of the Day
02.
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery Presents "Life's Joys-Life's Disappointments"
03.
CAA Blood Challenge
04.
Business Plan Workshop Series
05.
College of Arts and Sciences Will Host Lunch with Amal Hassan Fadlalla
06.
WMMR's Preston and Steve's Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive
07.
The Late Night Series Offers Mason and Maya Poets Tomorrow
08.
Black Student Union to Screen The Last King of Scotland
09.
Books Are Fun Discount Book and Gift Fair
10. Flu Shots Today for Faculty and Staff
11. iSchool Talk on Digital Oral History
12. Violinist Tim Fain to Perform for Chamber Music Society
13. C.A.L.M.M. (Coping with Anxiety by Learning Mindfulness/Meditation)
14. Chemistry Seminar to Discuss "Molecules in Strong Laser Fields"
15. Whitaker International Competition Now Open
16. Drexel News Media Watch
National Wildlife Federation Competition to Fight Global Warming
The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is hosting the second annual "Chill Out: Campus Solutions to Global Warming" competition. This is the only nationwide contest recognizing campuses for their efforts to solve global warming.
Projects that address clean energy, energy efficiency, transportation, habitat restoration, waste reduction and more will be judged in the contest. Students can enter by writing a 500-word essay describing Drexel's efforts toward these goals. They can also create an original three-minute video about their project, and upload it to YouTube. Winning videos will be chosen by the NWF and the YouTube community.
This is an opportunity for students, faculty and staff to highlight projects and campus initiatives that address global warming. Winning schools will receive national recognition, prizes and grant money for their efforts. They will also be featured on the NWF's multimedia "Chill Out" broadcast on April 16, 2008. This broadcast will showcase the winning schools, various discussions and the winning YouTube entries.
Entries are due November 30, 2007. For more information and an entry form, visit http://www.campuschillout.org.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Leonard Pearlstein Gallery Presents "Life's Joys-Life's Disappointments"
The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, announces its upcoming fall exhibit, "Life's Joys-Life's Disappointments," by Philadelphia artist Michael Grothusen. The exhibit will run from November 5 through December 12, 2007. A reception will be held on November 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. Grothusen will speak prior to the reception at 5 p.m. in Ruth Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
In "Life's Joys-Life's Disappointments," Grothusen works on an architectural scale, creating two steel sculptures that are reminiscent of a funeral urn, trophy or similar commemorative object. The traditional notion of a sculpture as a commemorative object is a distinct focus in this work, however, the exact event the sculpture is commemorating is unspecified and open to interpretation. As the title of the exhibition suggests, the viewer is asked to define the meaning of the work as a monument for his or her own successes and failures.
Grothusen's sculpture and installations have been exhibited extensively throughout the region. He is well-known for his inventive use of common materials on an architectural scale.
A tri-fold exhibition card with photographs of the exhibition and an essay by curator Leah Douglas will be available at the reception.
For more information, email Zeek Weil at zw36@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Drexel Athletics announces that the sixth annual "Have a Heart" Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Blood Challenge will be held tomorrow, November 1, 2007. The Dragons hope to surpass last year's total of 789 pints of blood collected and win the CAA Challenge. All campuses will participate.
The Red Cross will be collecting blood at the following times and locations:
University City Main Campus
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets)
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Drexel College of Law (3320 Market Street)
2 to 8 p.m. at Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity (3421 Powelton Avenue)Center City Hahnemann Campus
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. in Stiles Alumni Hall Lounge (325 N. 15th Street)Queen Lane Medical Campus
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Student Lounge (2900 Queen Lane)
In 2006, the Drexel Dragons beat archrival Blue Hens from the University of Delaware and shattered their four-year winning streak. The Drexel community can win the CAA Blood Challenge this year, and more importantly, the University can make a big difference in helping to save lives.
Register today at http://www.drexel.edu/giveblood.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology will host the first 2007-08 Business Plan Development Workshop on Saturday, November 3, on the ground floor of the Baiada Center (3225 Arch Street). The workshop will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a continental breakfast. The presentation will begin promptly at 10 a.m.
To register for the workshop and to download the presentation in advance, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/BusinessPlan/Workshops.php.
The Baiada Center will host three distinct business plan competitions in 2008. Details for each competition can be found at http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/baiadacenter.
For more information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
College of Arts and Sciences Will Host Lunch with Amal Hassan Fadlalla
The Departments of Culture and Communication, International Area Studies, Africana Studies and Women's Studies will present anthropologist, Amal Hassan Fadlalla (above), assistant professor of women's studies and Afro-American and African studies at the University of Michigan, at a luncheon on November 9, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 2019, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Professor Fadlalla will discuss how women living in Eastern Sudan manage foreign dangers and diseases, threats perceived to be disruptive to their fertility, feminine identities and social well-being.
This is event is free and open to the public.
For more information, email Dr. Mary Ebeling at mfe@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
WMMR's Preston and Steve's Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive
The LeBow College of Business MBA Association is participating in WMMR's Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive this year. Nonperishables that are collected will be sent to more than 600 Delaware Valley agencies that operate food cupboards for the needy.
The university or organization that donates the most food in the Camp Out for Hunger Food Drive will win a free concert. If Drexel is the winner, the concert will be held on campus for the entire University community. Last year's concert featured OK GO. Further details on this year's concert will be released at the end of the food drive.
Donations can be made now through December 7, 2007. Foods and sugar packaged in boxes, ready-to-eat cereal, canned foods and creamy peanut butter are among the suggested items.
Collection bins will be placed in the following locations:
Calhoun Hall (33rd and Arch Streets)
Towers Hall (34th and Arch Streets)
North Hall (32nd and Race Streets)
Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue)
Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets)
Korman Computing Center (33rd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets)
Matheson Hall (32nd and Market Streets)
The Drexel Bookstore (33rd and Chestnut Streets)
Daskalakis Athletic Center (33rd and Market Streets)
For more information, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/mbaa or contact Kirthi Pilla at kp32@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Late Night Series Offers Mason and Maya Poets Tomorrow
The Late Night Series (LNS), sponsored by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, is a free weekly open mic that features poetry, spoken word, live music, comedy and drama. It will take place every Thursday, 8:30 p.m., at the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Tomorrow, November 1, 2007, Mason, the winner of LNS' first Poetry Slam, in addition to poets from Maya, Drexel's undergraduate literary magazine, will be featured.
Hailed by the New York Times' Neil Genzinger as "an eclectic performance orgy" and "a coffee house/poetry slam/hip-hop amalgam," LNS combines performances by Drexel students along with professionals from Philadelphia. It is hosted by New York poet "Post Midnight."
Featured performing artists change weekly, so there's a new and possibly outlandish experience with every show.
Those with a talent to share can contact Christina@latenightseries.com. Performers should arrive at 8 p.m.
For more information, email Christina@latenightseries.com or visit http://www.latenightseries.com.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Black Student Union to Screen The Last King of Scotland
Africana Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences will kick off its annual fall film series with a screening of The Last King of Scotland, on Friday, November 2, 2007, from 6 to 8 p.m. in Ruth Auditorium, Room 125, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).
Dr. Rachel Reynolds, assistant professor in the Department of Culture and Communication, will introduce the film. Drexel's Black Student Union is hosting the event. The film series is co-sponsored by International Area Studies, the Office of Multicultural Programs and Women's Studies.
For more information or inquires, contact Dr. Kali N. Gross, kng25@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Books Are Fun Discount Book and Gift Fair
Books Are Fun has returned for its annual discount Book and Gift Fairs for all faculty, staff and students. Participants can save on a vast selection of books and fine gifts for all interests and ages.
The Book and Gift Fairs can be found at the following locations and times:
University City
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Mandell Theater Lobby (33rd and Chestnut Streets)Queen Lane
Monday, November 5, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Atrium (2900 Queen Lane)Tuesday, November 6, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Atrium (2900 Queen Lane)Center City
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Stiles Alumni Hall, Multipurpose Room (15th and Wood Streets)
For more information, call 215-895-1666 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/hr.
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Flu Shots Today for Faculty and Staff
Human Resources will be providing flu shots for all faculty and staff. Shots will be available today, Wednesday, October 31, 2007, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Mandell Theater Lobby at the University City Campus (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Cost for the flu shot is $25 payable in cash or by check.
For more information, call 215-895-1666 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/hr.
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
iSchool Talk on Digital Oral History
Dr. Michael Christel, senior systems scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, will speak on "Facilitating Access to Large Digital Oral History Archives Through Text, Speech, and Video Processing" on Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 12:30 p.m. in Room 014 at the Rush Building (33rd Street, north of Market Street).
The lecture is part of the The iSchool at Drexel's Research and Teaching Colloquia Series, sponsored by the College of Information Science and Technology.
For more information, visit the College's Web site at http://www.ischool.drexel.edu or contact Dr. Robert Allen at bob.allen@ischool.drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Violinist Tim Fain to Perform for Chamber Music Society
Violinist Tim Fain (above) will perform works by Mozart, Schubert and Ives on Friday, November 2, 2007, at 8 p.m. in the Van Pelt Auditorium at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Fain's partner for the evening will be pianist Benjamin Hochman.
For free tickets to this concert, call the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at 215-569-8080. For more information, visit http://www.pcmsconcerts.org.
Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
C.A.L.M.M. (Coping with Anxiety by Learning Mindfulness/Meditation)
Students who struggle with social anxiety, stress about their performance in school, have low-self-esteem, just feel down a lot and don't know why may be interested in joining the C.A.L.M.M. group.
This group is for anyone experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, difficulty managing stress, or a general sense of being overwhelmed. It will meet on Thursdays at 1 p.m. in the Counseling Center, Room 201 at the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
The C.A.L.M.M. group will focus on learning skills and will contain an experiential component. Participants will be taught the concept of mindfulness and practice meditation.
All Drexel students are welcome. For more information, call 215-895-1415 or email counseling@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Chemistry Seminar to Discuss "Molecules in Strong Laser Fields"
The Department of Chemistry will present a lecture on "Molecules in Strong Laser Fields, from Stand Off Detection to Photonic Reagents" today, Wednesday, October 31, 2007, at 11 a.m. in Room 109, Disque Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Professor Robert J. Levis, from the Department of Chemistry at Temple University, will examine how the manipulation and control of the molecular Hamiltonian is possible using amplified, femtosecond laser radiation. The seminar will focus on the current understanding of strong field excitation ranging from simple models (nonadiabatic excitation) to time-dependent density functional theory for attosecond electronic dynamics. Methods for managing these complex systems will be discussed.
For more information, call Dr. Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner 215-895-2268 or 215-895-2638.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Whitaker International Competition Now Open
The Drexel Study Abroad and Fellowships offices announce that the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program competition is now open. U.S.-based biomedical engineers (or bioengineers), from graduating seniors to recent Ph.D. recipients, are eligible to apply for this opportunity to expand their careers and study overseas.
The Whitaker Program funds emerging biomedical engineers to undertake any activity relevant to their careers, meaningful to the field of biomedical engineering (or bioengineering), and toward the goal of increasing international collaboration.
Whitaker Fellows range from graduating seniors to doctoral students. They may receive one academic year of funding for their activities. Whitaker Scholars are recent Ph.D. recipients who can receive funding for as little as one semester or as long as two years.
For more information about this exceptional opportunity, as well as other fellowship opportunities, contact Heather Ryan, fellowships coordinator, at her26@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
President Papadakis is quoted in an article about Drexel on the front page of the Philadelphia Metro on October 30, 2007. The article’s headline is “Drexel in enviable position.”
StoryLink - Philadelphia Metro
Brian Keech, vice president for government and community relations, is quoted in an article about the MSNBC Democratic presidential candidates debate in the Philadelphia Inquirer on October 30, 2007.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Drexel’s hosting of the MSNBC Democratic presidential candidates debate was noted in various news outlets on October 30, 2007 including the Philadelphia Daily News, The New York Times blog, The Washington Post, the Chicago Daily Herald and The New York Daily News.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Daily News
StoryLink - The New York Times
StoryLink - The Washington Post
StoryLink - The Chicago Daily Herald
StoryLink - The New York Daily News
The MSNBC Democratic Presidential candidates debate was also noted on NBC10.com, CBS3.com. and KYW1060.com on October 30, 2007 and in more than 170 TV clips across the nation.
StoryLink - NBC 10
StoryLink - CBS 3
StoryLink - KWY 1060
The Philadelphia Inquirer published a story on October 30, 2007 about President Bush meeting a local teen, Lew Bennett III, the son of Lewis Bennett, an assistant professor at the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and posing for a photo with the family. The 14-year-old helped avoid a Columbine-like attack at a Plymouth Meeting high school.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
Dr. John Kounios, professor of psychology, is noted in an ANI story posted on economictimes.indiatimes.com on October 30, 2007 as the lead author of a study published in Neurophsychologia about the differences in brain activity between creative versus methodological problem solvers. The study is also noted in a story published in Science Daily on October 27 and in an ANI story posted on Daily India on October 27 and Yahoo.com on October 28.
StoryLink - Economic Times
Drexel University College of Medicine is noted in a story published in Science Daily on October 30, 2007 as a regional partner with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in the National Children’s Health Study.
StoryLink - Science Daily
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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