Thursday, November 15, 2007

Quote of the Day
"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing."
- Albert Einstein

Hot Topic
01. Circle K's Oxfam Hunger Banquet Tonight

Topics of the Day
02. Global Health Equity and the Role of the Research University
03. Trends in the Hospitality Industry Discussed Tonight
04. Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity to Host Wii Bowling Tourney
05. Free Opera Tickets for Hansel and Gretel Performance
06. Philadelphia Flyers Present Drexel Appreciation Nights
07. The "Future of Radio" Event to Air on DUTV
08. New International Co-op Opportunities Available
09. Technology Showcase Features Innovation in Instruction
10. Award-Winning Novelist Andrea Barrett Speaks Today at Drexel
11. Great Works Panel to Discuss Bioterrorism and Public Health Planning
12. Center City Campus Free Movie Night Screens Sicko
13. Guitar Hero Contest Tonight
14. Drexel Entrepreneurs to Host Bardissi Enterprises Founder
15. ECE Colloquium on Ultrasound Image Processing and Analysis
16. CAB's Fall Comedy Show to Feature Stephen Lynch
17. Understanding Your Auto Insurance
18. CEO Offers Reflections in Service and Jubei Yagyu
19. Invitation to Join Dining Services Advisory Committee
20. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
21. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Circle K's Oxfam Hunger Banquet Tonight

Circle K invites Drexel students to participate in an Oxfam Hunger Banquet/Canned Food Drive tonight, November 15, 2007, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on the sixth floor of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

The Oxfam Hunger Banquet builds awareness about the world-wide problem of hunger. In the United States, over 24.4 million people, including 11.8 million children, have lower-quality diets or must seek emergency food aid because they cannot afford the food they need. Worldwide, almost 16,000 children die from hunger-related causes every day. That's one child every five seconds.

The hunger banquet simulates life: some have plenty, others go hungry; it's the luck of the draw. Through awareness, we can start to make changes and help those in need.

Admission to the hunger banquet is free with a donation of canned food. The event is sponsored by Circle K, a Drexel service organization.

For information, contact Theresa at tmp46@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Global Health Equity and the Role of the Research University

(Please note change of venue.)

Dr. Paul Farmer will be the guest speaker at the School of Public Health's first annual Jonathan Mann Health & Human Rights Memorial Lecture* on Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Dr. Farmer will speak about "Global Health Equity and the Role of the Research University." Dean Marla Gold reports that due to the overwhelming response to this event, the venue has been changed to the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets). The lecture is free and open to the public.

A reception will follow the lecture in the Great Court of the Main Building. Complimentary parking is available in Drexel's Lot F (31st and Ludlow Streets).

The lecture will also be Webcast live in Auditorium B at the Queen Lane Medical Campus (2900 Queen Lane).

Dr. Farmer founded Partners in Health, an international non-profit organization that provides direct health care, research and advocacy for those who are sick and living in poverty. In 2003, Dr. Farmer's work was profiled in Tracy Kidder's book Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World.

To RSVP, or for more information, contact Anne Jensen at 215-762-8868 or arj37@drexel.edu.

* Dr. Jonathan Mann's vision, passion and leadership forever instilled the values of public health as a human right at the School of Public Health. Each speaker in the annual series will reflect Dr. Mann's principles and everlasting spirit at the school. The annual lecture series is made possible thanks to the generous support of Dr. D. Walter Cohen, chancellor emeritus of Drexel University College of Medicine.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Trends in the Hospitality Industry Discussed Tonight

The Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Food Science programs will present a talk by Jim Flanigan, president of the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association and owner of Flanigan's Boathouse, tonight, November 15, 2007 from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Academic Bistro, located on the sixth floor of the Academic Building (33rd and Arch Streets). Flanigan will discuss trends in the hospitality industry and legislative issues at the state level.

This is event is open to the University community and no RSVP is necessary.

Contact Sarit Kunz at sk11@drexel.edu for more information.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Phi Sigma Pi Honor Fraternity to Host Wii Bowling Tourney

The Phi Class of Phi Sigma Pi National Co-ed Honor Fraternity is hosting a Wii Bowling Tournament on Monday, November 19, 2007, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of North Hall (3200 Race Street).

Cost for participation is $3 for those who pre-register by Friday, November 16. Registration at the door is $5. Prizes include a $20 Visa gift card for the first-place winner, and a $10 Visa gift card for the second-place winner.

To register, email mc574@drexel.edu or shawofmordor@gmail.com. All are welcome.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Free Opera Tickets Available for Hansel and Gretel

The Pennoni Honors College has a limited number of free opera tickets available for Hansel and Gretel at the Academy of Music on Friday, November 23, 2007, at 8 p.m.

The tickets are available to all Drexel students, faculty and staff on a first-come, first-served basis for the Friday evening performance only. Those who receive tickets will be required to write a thank you note to the ticket donor. (Details available at the time of ticket pick-up).

Tickets can be picked up in person in the Pennoni Honors College office, Room 5016, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). For more information, phone 215-895-1267 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Philadelphia Flyers Present Drexel Appreciation Nights

Between now and December 17, 2007, selected seats in the mezzanine level of the Wachovia Center are available to Drexel University students, faculty and staff at a discounted price of $22.50. Based on availability, $47.50 seats are available for $25.

Available games include:

To take advantage of these ticket discounts, go to the following link and enter promo code DREXEL: http://sdm3.com/index.cfm?n168s7415c0t7555o37594.

For more information, call Warren Avart at 215-218-7538 or email wavart@comcast-spectacor.com.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
The "Future of Radio" Event to Air on DUTV

The "Future of Radio," a recent speaker event sponsored by the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute of Entertainment Industry Studies, will air on DUTV Friday, November 16, 2007, at 8 p.m. and will rebroadcast intermittently throughout the weekend. A podcast will be available online at the DUTV Web site at http://www.dutv.org.

The panel discussion includes Tim Sabean, director of programming, Howard Stern Channel, Sirius Satellite Radio; E. Steven Collins, director of community relations, Radio One; National Public Radio's vice president of programming, Margaret Low-Smith; and WMMR on-air personality Pierre Robert.

The Rudman Institute is housed in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
New International Co-op Opportunities Available

The Steinbright Career Development Center has announced additional international opportunities for co-op students in the spring/summer cycle. Students are encouraged to contact their co-op coordinator to explore the full range of challenges that are available in the global work environment.

Openings currently exist for IT specialists and trade specialists in Beijing and Shanghai; Web designers and Web/software developers in Brazil; Cuisine and Restaurant/Hospitality majors in Ballybunion, Ireland; and assistant investment managers in Munich, Germany.

For more information, contact Gregory Martino at 215-895-6151 or gwm24@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

 
Technology Showcase Features Innovation in Instruction

The fall 2007 IRT Technology Showcase, a presentation of a wide array of innovative applications of technology for teaching and learning at Drexel and its partner schools, will be held on Friday, November 16, 2007, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Living Arts Lounge, next to the Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets). This event highlights the wrap-up of the first National Distance Learning Week.

Presentations by faculty members will cover such topics as integrating media rich experiences into online and on-campus courses and the use of Impatica to incorporate active learning strategies in the classroom. Other topics include assessment tools, multimedia, and the Internet Public Library.

Lunch will be provided. Seating is limited. Reserve via email at olt@drexel.edu.

Details of the program are posted at http://www.drexel.edu/irt/services/workshops/techShowcase.html.

Approved under the authority of John A. Bielec, Vice President for Information Resources and Technology

 
Award-Winning Novelist Andrea Barrett Speaks Today at Drexel

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English and Philosophy present acclaimed American writer, Andrea Barrett (above). Barrett will discuss her most recent novel, Servants of the Map, as part of the CoAS Freshman Reading Program Seminar. The novel, a finalist for the 2003 Pulitzer Prize in fiction, was required reading for all freshmen in preparation for their fall 2007 English courses.

Today, Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 2 p.m., Barrett will give a talk, "Drifting North: The Writing Process," for a small audience in the University Club on the sixth floor of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Barrett spoke yesterday to the general university community in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets), with a reception and book signing afterwards sponsored by Magnificent Minds.

For more information about Barrett's activities, including a writing contest and master class, visit http://www.drexel.edu/coas/frp/.

Those interested in attending today's talk should contact Fred Siegel, associate director of freshman writing, at 215-895-6484 or siegelf@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Great Works Panel to Discuss Bioterrorism and Public Health Planning

The Great Works Symposium presents a discussion on "The Threat of Bioterrorism and the Evolution of Public Health Planning Since 9/11" with guest panelists Dr. Susan Coffin, professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania and physician at Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania, and Meredith Allen, doctoral candidate in the Drexel University School of Public Health.

This panel, the tenth event in the Great Works Symposium for fall 2007 on "Epidemic: Disease Shaping History and Society," will be held today, Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 125, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

Allen will discuss government preparedness since 9/11, a case study of the response to the anthrax attacks in 2001, strategies for preparedness for pandemic influenza, and the implementation of mass prophylaxis and the strategic national stockpile of vaccines and immunizations. Dr. Coffin will discuss the development of emergency preparedness for biological disasters (either pandemic influenza or bioterrorism) at one health care institution.

This event is free and open to the public.

For information, contact Scott Knowles at works@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Center City Campus Free Movie Night Screens Sicko

The Office of University Student Life is showing the movie Sicko on the Center City Hahnemann Campus. This screening is free for all students and their guests. Showtime is at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2007, in Geary B Auditorium on the first floor of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).

Sicko is a documentary by controversial filmmaker Michael Moore that examines the American healthcare system and why the U.S. is the only developed nation that does not provide universal care for citizens. The film explores the general topic of how the health system came to be a profit incentive for the private sector as well as specific stories of those who have been devastated by the system.

Visit University Student Life's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/cchc/studentlife/Campus_Life/Free_Movie_Series.html for more information about the free Friday night movie series on the Center City Campus. For questions about the film screenings, call 215-762-1410 or email studentlife.cchc@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Guitar Hero Contest Tonight

Ross Commons will feature a brand-new contest tonight on The 2nd Floor, matching students' virtual rock 'n roll skills in head-to-head competition as the vie to become Drexel's Guitar Hero.

The show begins at 7 p.m. tonight, November 15, 2007, at Ross Commons (34th Street and Powelton Avenue). Students can sign up by contacting Adrian Hardy at 215-895-6187 or by arriving at 6:30 p.m. to submit their information.

For more details, call the Ross Commons Hotline at 215-895-1000 or visit http://www.drexel.edu/rosscommons.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Drexel Entrepreneurs to Host Bardissi Enterprises Founder

The Drexel Entrepreneurial Association will host George Bardissi, CEO and founder, and Andino R. Ward, vice president of operations and marketing of of Bardissi Enterprises, today, Thursday, November 15, 2007, at the Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship (Arch Street between 32nd and 33rd Streets). A reception will begin at 6 p.m. and the the program starts at 6:30 p.m.

Bardissi Enterprises is a premier managed information technology solutions company founded by Bardissi in 2000. The company provides affordable, quality service and support for business and personal computer needs to companies and homes in the Montgomery County, Philadelphia and Tri-State areas. Ward created the idea of new service plans that have set fees as well as the traditional hourly fees at a more discounted rate.

For more information, contact Shams, check facebook http://drexel.facebook.com/event.php?eid=7211091282 or email ssn25@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
ECE Colloquium on Ultrasound Image Processing and Analysis

The Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will host a colloquium on "Ultrasound Image Processing and Analysis" on Friday, November 16, 2007, in Room 302, Bossone Research Enterprise Center (32nd and Market Streets).

The speaker will be Dr. Greg Slabaugh, a research scientist at Siemens Corporate Research in Princeton, NJ.

Compared to other modalities such as x-ray, magnetic resonance (MR), and positron emission tomography (PET), ultrasound scanning has many advantages, as it is fast, portable, relatively low cost, and presents virtually no risk to the patient when properly administered. However, the primary limitation of ultrasound is image quality. This presentation will focus on several different applications in ultrasound image processing and analysis.

This ECE Colloquium is open to all students, faculty and staff.

For more information regarding this colloquium, contact Stacey Caiazzo at 215-895-6917 or caiazzo@ece.drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
CAB's Fall Comedy Show to Feature Stephen Lynch

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) is hosting the Fall Comedy Show 2007 on Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m. in the Main Building Auditorium (32nd and Chestnut Streets). The show features comedian Stephen Lynch (pictured above).

Tickets are $15. Only two tickets per undergraduate ID. Dragoncard must be presented at purchase. Ultima Funds are accepted.

Tickets can be purchased at the CAB office located in MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets), between the bookstore and Mandell Theater. Ticket sales are Monday through Friday, noon to 1 p.m. and Monday through Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

For more information, visit CAB's Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/CAB; search "Campus Activities Board (CAB)" on Facebook.com, call 215-895-2575 or email CAB@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Understanding Your Auto Insurance

Human Resources will host a Learning Session "Understanding Your Auto Insurance." This workshop will be presented by Kathy Devine, from Liberty Mutual, on Wednesday, November 21, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 401, Pearlstein Business Learning Center (33rd and Market Streets).

Reservations are recommended but not required. To reserve a space, send an email to Kathy at Kathleen.Devine@libertymutual.com.

Further information about this benefit, is available on the following links.

Drexel University: LibertyMutual
http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/libertymutual.html

DUCoM: LibertyMutual
http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/LibertyMutual-DUCOM.html

For more information, contact Rhianna Pearl at pearlr@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources

 
CEO Offers Reflections in Service and Jubei Yagyu

Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) will offer two workshops today, November 15, 2007.

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

 
Invitation to Join Dining Services Advisory Committee

Drexel Business Services, in partnership with the Undergraduate Student Government Association, is seeking three faculty and three staff members to join six students at dinner or lunch once a month on the newly formed Dining Services Advisory Committee. The time commitment shouldn't exceed 90 minutes per month.

Interested faculty and staff, please contact Diana Mihaylova at 215-895-6059 or via email at dm364@drexel.edu.

Approved under the authority of James R. Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship Information Session

The Goldwater Scholarship competition is looking for math, natural science and engineering majors with a passion for research and a desire to pursue a Ph.D. The competition, open to sophomores, pre-juniors and juniors, awards winners $7,500 towards education expenses.

To learn more about this opportunity and the nuts and bolts of the application process, studnets are invited for lunch on Friday, November 16, 2007, at noon in the Honors Conference Room, 5051A MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

Contact Heather Ryan for more information at hryan@drexel.edu or visit the fellowships Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/fellowships.

Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost

 
Drexel News Media Watch

A letter, written by Dr. Stephen W. Director, provost and senior vice president, in response to an earlier article,"U.S. Output Flattens and the NSF Wonders Why," appears in the Friday, November 9, 2007 issue of Science magazine. 
StoryLink - Science

The Philadelphia Inquirer cites Drexel University in the Wednesday, November 14, 2007 edition as the host of Philadelphia Mayor-elect Michael Nutter's speech at the National Distance Learning Week awards ceremony.

Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance at the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business, was interviewed on Bloomberg Television's "Morning Call," on Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Arthur Zamkoff, president and CEO of Drexel eLearning, was featured in a story on "News at Five" on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on Tuesday, November 13, 2007. He is also quoted about the growing trend in online learning at myfox.philly.com.
StoryLink - WTXF-TV

Dr. Jean-Claude Bradley, E-Learning coordinator for the College of Arts and Sciences and associate professor of chemistry, was interviewed by Wired magazine about the growing trend toward openness in scientific research. The interview will also be broadcast on CBS Radio.

Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations

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