Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Quote of the Day
"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work the more I have of it.
- Thomas Jefferson

Hot Topic
01. Per Contra to Hold Author Readings Tonight

Topics of the Day
02. Texas Hold 'Em Tournment Tonight
03. Dr. Jim Miller to Discuss Compilers in Modern Software
04. Judaic Studies: "Tracking a Stolen Chagall Painting..."
05. Research Funding for Senior Projects
06. FUSE to Discuss Life in the LGBTQ Community Tonight
07. CEO Program to Hold Two Workshops Today
08. Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown on The Drexel InterView
09. Dr. Eric Zillmer to Open Photo Exhibition at International House
10. Chemistry Seminar to Explore Design of Tunable Proteins
11. SCDC Holds Workshops for Graduating Students
12. Women's Health Education Program's Seminar Series Celebrates 10 years
13. Drexel News Media Watch

 
Per Contra to Hold Author Readings Tonight nnnnnnn

Six authors whose work was published in the first year of Per Contra: The International Journal of the Arts, Literature and Ideas (http://www.percontra.net) will present readings today, November 28, 2006, from 7-9 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery of The Drexel Collection, located on the third floor of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Richard Burgin, Paula Marantz Cohen, Daniel Hoffman, Lynn Levin, David R. Slavitt and Elaine Terranova will read passages from their work. Hosted by Per Contra editors Miriam Kotzin, director of the Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing in the department of English and philosophy, and Bill Turner. The "Per Contra Celebration: Reading of Fiction and Poetry" is sponsored by The Drexel Collection, College of Arts and Sciences, Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, department of English and philosophy and Magnificent Minds.

Burgin is the founder and editor of the international journal Boulevard, author of 12 books and four-time recipient of the Pushcart Prize. Cohen is a Distinguished Professor of English at Drexel, co-editor of The Journal of Modern Literature and host of The Drexel InterView. Hoffman is the author of 11 books of poetry and a former Library of Congress Consultant in Poetry. Levin has published two collections of poems and was named Bucks County Poet Laureate. Slavitt is the author of 87 books including fiction, poetry and translations of Greek and Latin. Terranova is the author of three books of poetry and has received two Pennsylvania Council of the Arts grants, the Walt Whitman award and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Literature.

The event is free and open to the public. A book-signing will be held and refreshments will be served following the readings. For more information, email drexelcollection@drexel.edu.

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

 
Texas Hold 'Em Tournment Tonight

Play poker? Check out Ross Commons (34th and Powelton Avenue) tonight, November 28, 2006 at 7 p.m. for a free poker tournament on the 3rd floor. There are 48 spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy a chance at awesome door prizes. Top winner receives grand prize! Come with a friend and try the two-for-one pizza special at The 2nd Floor available from 5:30-11:30 p.m.

Tournament Tuesdays, with alternating poker and pool, are held every Tuesday night at Ross Commons. For more information, call the Ross Commons hotline at 215-895-1000.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
Microsoft's Dr. Jim Miller to Discuss Compilers in Modern Software

Dr. Jim Miller from the Microsoft Corporation will speak on "Where Has My Compiler Gone?" on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 4 p.m. in the University Crossings Building room 153 (32nd Street and JFK Boulevard). The lecture is part of the Computer Science Colloquium Series.

The talk will discuss the changing role of compilers in modern software systems, including the relationship between a compiler, a runtime, a development environment and an operating system. The discussion will demonstrate how different views on the purpose of a high-level programming language result in different language designs and compilation strategies.

For more information, email david@cs.drexel.edu.

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

 
Judaic Studies: "Tracking a Stolen Chagall Painting..."

The Judaic Studies Program presents "The World to Come: Tracking a Stolen Chagall Painting and Finding a Lost Literary World," a lecture and book-signing by Dr. Dara Horn, author of The World To Come (W.W. Norton Company, 2006, paperback), on Thursday, November 30, 2006 at 10:10 a.m. in Hagerty Library room 302 (33rd and Market Streets).

Dr. Horn, an acclaimed young Jewish-American novelist whose first novel, In the Image, received numerous awards, holds a Ph.D. in comparative literature from Harvard University with a specialty in Hebrew and Yiddish literature. Dr. Horn will discuss the early career of Marc Chagall and the Yiddish writers in his circle, and how these writers inspired Chagall and later Horn herself.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. The book will be sold by The Pennsylvania Book Center. For information, contact Kathy.carll@drexel.edu or 215-895-6388.

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

 
Research Funding for Senior Projects

The Drexel chapter of Sigma Xi, the scientific research society, will host the seminar "Research Funding for Senior Projects" on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 from noon-2 p.m. in Disque Hall room 109 (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets). The seminar is sponsored by Sigma Xi, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Office of Research.

The seminar is designed to assist students in their junior year of study in finding and obtaining research funding for their senior projects.

The seminar is free and open to all Drexel undergraduates. Lunch will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. To reserve a space, e-mail Dr. Charles Lane in the department of physics at lane@duphy4.physics.drexel.edu.

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

 
FUSE to Discuss Life in the LGBTQ Community Tonight

The Foundation of Undergraduates for Sexual Equality [FUSE] will meet tonight, November 28, 2006 at 8 p.m. in Greenawalt Conference Room D, on the lower level of the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

All are welcome to attend the discussion about what it's like to be a part of Philadelphia's LGBTQ community. FUSE is a student organization of Drexel University dedicated to supporting those of the LGBTQ community. Contact fuse.drexel@gmail.com for details.

Approved under the authority of Anthony T. Caneris, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

 
CEO Program to Hold Two Workshops Today

The Creating Excellent Organizations (CEO) program has scheduled two workshops for today, November 28, 2006.

Mark Loschiavo, executive director of the Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology and president of First Serve Strategies, will present "Seven Secrets of Effective Leaders" from 6-7:30 p.m. in MacAlister Hall room 2020 (33rd and Chestnut Streets). The session is open to all students.

Representatives from Drexel's Center for Civic Engagement will present "Picking the Right Service Project, Organizing It and Training Your Volunteers" from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Myers Hall Tutor Lounge (33rd and Race Street). The workshop is designed for student organizational leaders and members.

The sessions are free. For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/studentlife/ceo.

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

 
Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown on The Drexel InterView

Architect Robert Venturi and architect and urban planner Denise Scott Brown will be the guests of Paula Marantz Cohen on DUTV's The Drexel InterView today, November 28, 2006, at 8 p.m. The show will be rebroadcast at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29; Saturday, December 2; Sunday, December 3; and Monday, December 4. This is the first of a two-part series, with part two airing Tuesday, December 5 at 8 p.m.

DUTV can be seen throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable and Urban Cable works on channel 54 and on channel 48 in Center City and South Philadelphia, channel 62 in West Philadelphia and channel 99 in Northeast Philadelphia.

For more information on The Drexel InterView, visit http://www.drexel.edu/univrel/events/drexel_interview.html. Visit The Drexel InterView archives at http://www.drexel.edu/provost/dva/drexel_interview.asp to view free streaming video of previous shows.

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

 
Dr. Eric Zillmer to Open Photo Exhibition at International House

The International House at Philadelphia is hosting a military psychology photo exhibition from Dr. Eric Zillmer's (above) co-edited book Military Psychology: Clinical and Operational Applications now through Friday, December 15, 2006.

A reception and book signing by Dr. Zillmer will open the exhibition on Wednesday, November 29 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at International House (37th and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Zillmer is Pacifico Professor of Psychology and director of athletics at Drexel. Military Psychology co-editor Carrie Kennedy will also attend the reception and book signing. She is a 2000 Drexel alumna and serves as a lieutenant commander and neuropsychologist in the U.S. Navy.

The Gallery at the International House is open to the public daily between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. The exhibition is sponsored by the Carl R. Pacifico Professorship of Neuropsychology at Drexel, the department of psychology, the office of the Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services and Barnes & Noble Bookstores.

For more information visit http://www.ihousephilly.org/.

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

 
Chemistry Seminar to Explore Design of Tunable Proteins

The department of chemistry will present the seminar "Design of Tunable Proteins: Control of Protein Structure by Phosphorylation, by Electronics and by Stereoelectronic Effects" on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 11 a.m. in Disque Hall room 109 (32nd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets).

Dr. Neal J. Zondlo (above) from the University of Delaware's department of chemistry and biochemistry is the guest speaker.

The free session, part of the department of chemistry's seminar series, is open to students, faculty and staff. For more information, visit http://www.chemistry.drexel.edu/seminars/Seminars.asp or contact Dr. Reinhard Schweitzer-Stenner at 215-895-2268 or rschweitzer-stenner@drexel.edu.

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

 
SCDC Holds Workshops for Graduating Students

Students preparing for interviews for full-time jobs are invited to attend the Steinbright Career Development Center's (SCDC) workshops on topics such as interview techniques, resume review, negotiation strategies and other career-related subjects. The hour-long sessions will enable students to ask questions they want to discuss before their job interviews.

Workshops will be held at the SCDC (3201 Arch Street, Room 250) on the following dates:

Registration is not required for the free workshops, but attendance is limited to 30 people for each session. For more information, contact the SCDC at 215-895-2394 or scdcevents@drexel.edu.

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

 
Women's Health Education Program's Seminar Series Celebrates 10 years

The Women's Health Education Program in the Drexel University College of Medicine is hosting a special reception and program to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Women's Health Seminar Series on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Student Activities Center on the Queen Lane Medical Campus, first floor (2900 Queen Lane).

The event, "Health and Wellness in a Traumatized Society - Violence, Gender Differences, and Self-Care: Foundations to Promote Success" will feature keynote speaker Dr. Sandra L. Bloom, psychiatrist, president of CommunityWorks and national expert in the role of trauma influencing health.

An expert panel featuring Joseph Foderaro, LCSW; Dr. Julie Mostov, and Candace Robertson, MPH will respond to Dr. Bloom's presentation. A reception and welcome will be held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the program and panel will run from 6:30-8 p.m.

All students, faculty, staff and are welcome. RSVP is required by emailing sharine.wittkopp@drexelmed.edu or calling 215-991-8144.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

United Press International featured LympheDIVAs in a story published November 27, 2006. The sleeve designed for survivors of breast cancer was created by Robin Miller and Kristin Dudley, both Class of ’05.
StoryLink - United Press International

Paintings by Brian Dickerson, adjunct professor of design, were reviewed in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on November 26, 2006.
StoryLink - Philadelphia Inquirer

The Wall Street Journal on November 24, 2006 noted Drexel in a story about how nonprofit organizations are requesting that donors sign “prenup” agreements.
StoryLink - The Wall Street Journal

A story about women's makeup and clothing in which Lisa Hayes, assistant professor of fashion design, is quoted continues to be syndicated. The story was published in the Hattiesburg American (Miss.) on November 24, 2006.
StoryLink - Hattiesburg American

Dr. Page S. Morahan, director of the Center of Leadership in Academic Medicine, was quoted in a ScienceCareers.org story on November 24, 2006 about the benefits of working under a mentor.
StoryLink - ScienceCareers.org

Dr. Jennifer Quinlan, assistant professor of bioscience and biotechnology, commented on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on November 23, 2006 on Thanksgiving leftovers. The story was syndicated and broadcast on WPSG-TV (57) on November 24.
StoryLink - KYW-TV (CBS-3)

The University was noted in a DocGuide.com story on November 23, 2006 for its participation in a study that shows that measuring the amount of oxygen in the blood of a fetus during labor has no bearing on whether a Caesarean section is performed. The story was syndicated and published on HealthNewsDigest.com, MedicalNewsToday.com and ScienceDaily.com.
StoryLink - DocGuide.com

The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Inqlings column on November 23, 2006 noted the Drexel University Gospel Choir’s participation in WPVI-TV’s (6-ABC) Thanksgiving parade and LeBow College of Business students’ November 29 meeting with Preston and Steve of WMMR-FM (93.3) to learn about the marketing of broadcasting.
StoryLink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Dr. Yury Gogotsi, professor of materials science and engineering and director of the Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on November 23, 2006 about a government plan to research whether hydrogen can be used as fuel. The story was syndicated and published on FuelCellWorks.com.
StoryLink - Philadelphia Inquirer

Stanley Kligman, instructor of marketing, commented on Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) on November 22, 26 and 27, 2006.

NASA astronaut and Drexel alumnus Christopher Ferguson ’84 was featured in a News Gleaner (Northeast Philadelphia) story on November 22, 2006 about his visit to alma mater Archbishop Ryan High School.
StoryLink - News Gleaner

Drexel students majoring in culinary arts were noted in a Yahoo! Finance story on November 22, 2006 for their participation in last week’s Women’s Business Development Centers annual fund-raiser, Just Desserts.
StoryLink - Yahoo! Finance

Dr. Robert Schwartzman, chair of neurology in the Drexel University College of Medicine and a specialist in reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) pain syndrome, commented on chronic regional pain syndrome on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on November 21, 2006. The story was syndicated and broadcast on CNN on November 24, 2006.
StoryLink - KYW-TV (CBS-3)

The University was noted on KBCI-TV (CBS-Bois, Idaho) on November 20, 2006 as a participant in the Micron Mobile Theater Contest. Students of Drexel and Boise State University will use mobile phones designed with Micron memory and image sensors
StoryLink - KBCI-TV (CBS-Bois, Idaho)

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

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