Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"The man who is swimming against the stream knows the strength of it."
-Woodrow Wilson
Hot Topic
01. "No Seat at the Table: A Discussion of Women and Corporate Boards"
Topics of the Day
02.
CoAS to Present Dean’s Seminar "Surveying the Earth with Neutrinos"
03.
Subaru to Sponsor "Love Park at Drexel" Today at the DAC
04.
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff and Tenor Matthew Polenzani at the Kimmel Center Tonight
05.
DUTV to Tape Tom Brokaw at the National Constitution Center Tonight
06.
Lunch Discussion Today on Voting in Pennsylvania
07.
11th Annual Holiday Toy and Book Drives Under Way
08.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Meet & Greet With Complimentary Lunch
09.
College of Law to Host Discussion of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
10. The Drexel Players Announce Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor
11. FISDU Coffee House to Begin Again
12. Campus Appreciation Day Tomorrow
13. Chi Alpha Epsilon Membership Drive
14. Painted Bride Quarterly to Welcome Poets Juditha Dowd and Lois Harrod
15. PhillyCHI and iSchool to Present "The Role of Failure in Design"
16. Drexel News Media Watch
"No Seat at the Table: A Discussion of Women and Corporate Boards"
The Drexel University College of Law Program in Business & Entrepreneurship and The Center for Corporate Governance in the Bennett S. LeBow College of Business present a conference, "No Seat at the Table: A Discussion of Women and Corporate Boards," on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 2 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium of the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).
Speaker: Douglas M. Branson, professor and W.O. Edward Sell Chair in Business Law in the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and author of No Seat at the Table: How Corporate Governance and Law Keep Women Out of the Boardroom (New York University Press).
Panelists: Elva L. Bankins, president of The Forum of Executive Women and senior vice president and CEO of Resources Inc.; Joan MacLeod Heminway, professor of law in the University of Tennessee College of Law; Vicki W. Kramer, principal V. Kramer & Associates; Ellen C. Wolf, senior vice president and chief financial officer of American Water and member of the board of C & D Technologies, Inc.
Moderator: Karl S. Okamoto, associate professor in the Drexel University College of Law and member of the board of Champps Entertainment, Inc.
In his recent book, No Seat at the Table: How Corporate Governance and Law Keep Women Out of the Boardroom (NYU Press), Professor Branson offers evidence that women continue to be underrepresented on the boards of directors of America's public companies. The goal of this conference is to review the evidence, examine the potential causes and evaluate the reasons for eliminating the paucity of women on corporate boards. To register for the free event, visit http://www.drexel.edu/law/registration112907/default.asp.
The conference is sponsored by Pepper WIN!, a program to recruit, retain, train, promote, support and develop women attorneys at Pepper Hamilton LLP. To learn more about the program and speakers, visit http://www.drexel.edu/law/conference-11-29-07.asp.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
CoAS to Present Dean's Seminar "Surveying the Earth with Neutrinos"
The College of Arts and Sciences Dean’s Seminar Series will present “Surveying the Earth with Neutrinos,” today, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in Room 109, Disque Hall (32nd & Chestnut Streets). Dr. Jelena Maricic, assistant professor in the Department of Physics, will discuss geological neutrinos and their use in testing models of the Earth’s heat flow and geomagnetism.
Four-and-a-half billion years after its formation, our planet is still very hot, with the interior below the thin crust (4-40 km depth) still composed of hot liquid material. Uranium and thorium, although present in trace amounts inside Earth, are believed to provide the heat source that keeps our planet warm for such an extended period of time. The KamLAND experiment in Japan has made the first-ever experimental measurement of the amounts of uranium and thorium inside Earth. It has done this by measuring the flux of geological neutrinos emitted in the radioactive decay chains of U and Th. The results of this measurement will be discussed, as well as the prospect of the future anti-neutrino observatory.
This event is free and open to students, faculty and staff. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Amy Weaver, Interim Communications Specialist, at 215-895-5976 or amw55@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Subaru to Sponsor "Love Park at Drexel" Today at the DAC
Six Star Associates will present "Love Park at Drexel" today, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, from 12 to 4 p.m. in front of the Daskalakis Athletic Center (DAC) at 33rd and Market Streets). "Love Park at Drexel" will feature a display of Subaru's line of automobiles, complimentary snacks provided by WaWa, and the chance to win many prizes, including an Apple Ipod.
Six Star Associates, a consulting firm formed by Drexel University students, is using a $3,000 budget donated by Subaru of America to create and implement a creative marketing campaign. This unique partnership is part of an industry-education program known as "Project Acceleration: The Subaru Impreza Collegiate Challenge."
Drexel University is competing with seven other universities across the country. The top two universities will be invited to Subaru of America, Inc.'s headquarters in Cherry Hill, NJ, where the students will present their campaigns for judging by representatives from Subaru. Prize money will be awarded to the top two teams.
Drexel students, faculty and staff are invited to attend the event and to show their support.
For more information, contact Jessica Lui at jl442@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Violinist Christian Tetzlaff and Tenor Matthew Polenzani at the Kimmel Center Tonight
Christian Tetzlaff (above left) , widely regarded as one of the finest violinists in the world today, will perform a program of Beethoven sonatas, accompanied by pianist Alexander Lonquich today Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2007, at 8 p.m. at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (Broad and Spruce Streets). The duo performed the same program, the complete Beethoven Violin Sonata Cycle, in London last summer to outstanding reviews.
The accomplished young tenor Matthew Polenzani (above right), hailed for his performance in Philadelphia last month in Rigoletto, will perform at the Kimmel Center the tomorrow night, Thursday, November 29, 2007, at 8 p.m. He is scheduled to sing a program of works by Beethoven, Schubert, Liszt and Britten.
For free tickets to hear either or both of these concerts, call the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at 215-569-8080 or email sgrody@pcmsconcerts.org.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
DUTV to Tape Tom Brokaw at the National Constitution Center Tonight
Students from DUTV, Drexel University's community cable television station (channel 33 on campus, 54 or 62 off campus), will travel to the National Constitution Center (5th and Arch Streets) today, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, to tape broadcast icon Tom Brokaw (above) and NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell in a wide-ranging discussion of America in the 1960's, also the topic of Brokaw’s new book, Boom!: Personal Reflections on the Sixties and Today. Their conversation will be captured for replay on DUTV in December 2007.
This will be a public program at the National Constitution Center. More information is available about the program at http://www.constitutioncenter.org.
DUTV captures and presents thought-provoking, original programming to serve Philadelphia television viewers and Web users, thanks to the generous support of the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies at Drexel’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Lunch Discussion Today on Voting in Pennsylvania
The Center for Civic Engagement and Drexel Votes 2008 will present Commissioner Edgar Howard (above), one of three Philadelphia City Commissioners, discussing the significance of voting and the voting peculiarities for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania today, Wednesday, November 28, 2007, at 12:30 p.m. in room 302 of the Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets).
Complimentary lunch will be served. To RSVP or for information, email cce@drexel.edu
Center for Civic Engagement: http://www.drexel.edu/cce
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
11th Annual Holiday Toy and Book Drives Under Way
Toy Drive
Beginning now through Monday, December 17, 2007, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to donate new toys (no weapons please), preferably wrapped and tagged for age and gender, to benefit children in need, primarily in West and North Philadelphia.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to bring toys for the drive to the University's Annual Holiday Party, to be held in the Great Court of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets) on Sunday, December 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. Members of the University community can also participate in toy-wrapping parties to be held in the Great Court from Monday, December 10, through Friday, December 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Collection boxes are available on the University City and Center City campuses at the following locations:
Book Drive
The Drexel University College of Medicine is coordinating a holiday book collection for children in the greater East Falls community. New books should be dropped off by December 7, 2007 at the Office of Community Experience on the Queen Lane Medical Campus (2900 Queen Lane) or the Office of Student Life at the Center City Hahnemann Campus (1505 Race Street). For more information on the Book Drive, please contact Elissa Goldberg at (215) 991-8579.
Approved under the authority of Brian Keech, Vice President for Government and Community Relations
Thermo Fisher Scientific Meet & Greet With Complimentary Lunch
Drexel University Procurement, in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, will host a Meet & Greet in the Atrium at the Queen Lane Medical Campus (2900 Queen Lane) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.
Attendees at the Meet & Greet, open to all Drexel faculty and staff, can see what’s new, ask questions about products and make appointments with the vendors. Lunch will be provided.
For more information, contact University Procurement at procurement@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
College of Law to Host Discussion of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Program in Business and Entrepreneurship Law at the Drexel University College of Law will host a Faculty Colloquium on Friday, November 30, 2007, at noon at the College of Law building (33rd and Market Streets). Joan Heminway, associate professor of law at the University of Tennessee Law School, will discuss her paper entitled "Does Sarbanes-Oxley Foster the Existence of Ethical Executive Role Models in the Corporation?"
For more information and to register, visit http://www.drexel.edu/law/faculty-colloquium-11-30-2007.asp.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
The Drexel Players Announce Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor
Auditions for Lend Me a Tenor, the musical by Ken Ludwig, will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2007 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Living Arts Lounge of the Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Call backs will be held Monday, December 3, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Mandell Theater.
Directed by Nick Anselmo, the musical follows the chaos that ensues on the biggest night in the history of the Cleveland Opera Company. Through a series of mishaps, Tito Morelli, world- famous tenor, has passed out on the night he is to give his greatest performance ever. Panic sets in, and a variety of exciting events unfold that lead to two tenors, two sexy ladies, and more confusion than anyone is prepared to handle.
Performance dates are February 28-29, and March 1-2, 2008, during winter quarter.
Actors are advised that they will be reading from the script and should read it before auditioning to become familiar with the characters. Actors may also prepare a brief comedic contemporary monologue. Scripts and audition sides are available in the Performing Arts Office, 2018 MacAlister Hall (see Jessica Broderick) and in the greenroom of the Mandell Theater.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
FISDU Coffee House to Begin Again
The Filipino Intercultural Society of Drexel University (FISDU) will hold its third coffee house fundraising event, Begin Again, on Thursday, November 29, 2007, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Living Arts Lounge, adjacent to Mandell Theater (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Prominent Filipino-American artists from the tri-state region will perform, along with current FISDU members. Performers will include Music Happens, Michael Christia, Roland DeCastro, as well as Justin Wilcott, Kat Madamba, and Robin Mangaser. New talents include Rena Eleazar and Ben Silverio.
Dessert, coffee and hot chocolate will be served.
Proceeds will go to the Beginning Over Foundation, a non-profit organization to prevent domestic violence and to aid those affected by it. There is no cover cost, only donations.
For more information, email km394@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Campus Appreciation Day Tomorrow
Barnes & Noble at Drexel University will offer an additional 10 percent discount on all clothing and gifts for faculty and staff on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at the University Bookstore, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets). Complimentary food and drinks will be available. Raffle prizes will be drawn hourly.
For more information, contact Jackelyn Eliassen 215-895-6776.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Chi Alpha Epsilon Membership Drive
The College of Nursing and Health Professions will present a program outlining details about membership in the Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society today, November 28, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. in Conference Room C, Suite 1608 on the first floor of the New College Building (15th and Vine Streets).
Sean R. Anthony, assistant director in the Center for Student Academic Resources will present the honor society's history and qualifications for membership.
For more information, contact Sean Anthony at 215-762-7758.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Painted Bride Quarterly to Welcome Poets Juditha Dowd and Lois Harrod
Painted Bride Quarterly, housed in the Department of English and Philosophy, will welcome poets Juditha Dowd and Lois Marie Harrod, and musical performer Bananz today, Wednesday, November 28th at 7:30 p.m. in the Bubble House restaurant (3404 Sansom Steet).
For more information, contact Kathleen Volk Miller at kvm@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
PhillyCHI and iSchool to Present "The Role of Failure in Design"
PhillyCHI and the College of Information Science and Technology, the iSchool at Drexel, are sponsoring a panel on "The Role of Failure in Design" today, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Mitchell Auditorium of the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (32nd and Market Streets).
A panel of researchers and practitioners will discuss in theoretical and practical terms what and how we can learn from failure in the design process. Dr. Michael Atwood (above), associate dean for academic affairs/research in the CoIST, will be the moderator. Panelists include Dr. Liza Potts, director of human factors at Electronic Ink, Dr. Tom Hewett, professor of psychology and professor of computer science at Drexel and Mathieu Turpault, senior designer at the Bresslergroup.
RSVP to this event by emailing phillyCHI@gmail.com.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Dr. Sarah Whitman, clinical assistant professor in the Drexel University College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry, is quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on November 27, 2007, about chronic pain.
StoryLink - The Philadelphia Inquirer
An IPSNews.com story in which Brian J. Foley, visiting associate professor in the College of Law, is quoted was syndicated in The Jordan Times on November 27, 2007. The story is about Combatant Status Review Tribunals.
StoryLink - The Jordan Times
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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