• Tuesday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. Fusion Band and Guitar Ensembles
• Wednesday, December 5, at 8 p.m. Percussion and Mediterranean Ensembles
• Thursday, December 6, 8 p.m. Jazz Orchestra and Jazztet
• Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. String Ensemble

All concerts are free and open to the public. For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/westphal or call 215-895-ARTS.

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

 
Free Pair of Basketball Tickets with Toy Drive Donation

Drexel Athletics and the Office of Government and Community Relations encourage students to bring a new toy, wrapped and marked with appropriate gender and age (2-14 years) for the 11th Annual Drexel Toy Drive. For every toy, students will receive a free pair of tickets to the Drexel Women’s basketball game on December 8, 2007 when they face the University of Dayton. Game time is 1 p.m.

The goal of this drive is to make it possible for every child in our community to have a special gift to look forward to this holiday season.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to donate new toys, preferably wrapped and tagged for age and gender, for children in need, primarily in West and North Philadelphia. All toys should be appropriate for children – no weapon-themed toys.

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.

The toy drive ends on Monday, December 17.

Approved under the authority of Brian Keech, Vice President for Government and Community Relations

 
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 the discounted price of $22.50. Based on availability, $47.50 seats are available for $25.

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

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

 
University Procurement to Host "Procurement 101"

"Procurement 101" sessions are for faculty and staff with procurement responsibilities for their department or division. Information will be provided about new services and programs that are designed to save departments money.

Strategic partners at the sessions will speak about their new products and services, how to properly process University purchases, how to request estimates from vendors and who to call to get purchasing questions answered.

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

 
Thermo Fisher Scientific Meet and Greet With Complimentary Lunch

Drexel University Procurement, in partnership with Thermo Fisher Scientific, will host a meet and greet in the atrium of the Queen Lane Medical Campus (2900 Queen Lane) on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, from 11a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event is open to all Drexel faculty and staff. Attendees 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

 
CEO Leadership Workshop Tonight

The Office of Campus Activities is offering a free workshop on Leadership Training Based on the Military Model presented by Keith M. Cianfrani, LTC US Army (retired), owner of The Leadership Development Group, today, December 3, 2007, at 6 p.m. in 2019 MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

The purpose of The Leadership Development Group is to provide professional leadership training using the U.S. Army’s Be-Know-Do Leadership Model. Using this model, our customers learn what a leader must be, what a leader must know, and how a leader must act. Topics may include: communication, vision and mission, decision making, planning and problem solving.

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

 
AIDS Awareness Dinner

Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, Biology Department and Pennoni Honors College present the AIDS Awareness Dinner on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Behrakis Grand Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

This is a free event open to all students. It will feature speakers who specialize in the biological aspects of AIDS and the realities of living with the disease.

For questions and to RSVP by Monday, December 3, email drexeltribetaRSVP@gmail.com

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

 
Benefits Buzz!

Human Resources will host "Employee Assistance Program" today, December 3, 2007, from 3 to 4 p.m. in Room 116, Korman Center (33rd Street between Chestnut and Market Streets).

Benefits Buzz is an informal weekly meeting geared toward answering questions and providing information about Drexel benefits. Human Resources representatives will be available to present information and answer questions from faculty and staff.

For more information, contact Trish Mahon at pam82@drexel.edu

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

 
Cafe Latino Presents "Cuba Through a Sociologist's Eyes"

Cafe Latino, a forum for students of Spanish, Spanish speakers and everybody who loves Spanish, will meet today, December 3, 2007, from noon to 1 p.m. in Room 115 of the PSA Building (33rd Street and Powelton Avenue)

The topic will be "Cuba through a Sociologist's Eyes". Dr. Douglas Porpora will present his slides and opinions on contemporary Cuba.

For information, contact Dr. Mariadelaluz Matus-Mendoza at mm349@drexel.edu or 215-895-2171.

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

 
This Week at the Academic Bistro

Goodwin College's Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts and Culinary Science Programs will offer the following menus on Tuesday, December 4, 2007, at the Academic Bistro, sixth floor of the Academic Building (33rd and Arch Streets).

We accept cash, a personal check with id and Ultima funds. Sorry, no credit cards.

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

 
Study Abroad Information Session

The Study Abroad office will be holding an information session on Wednesday, December 5, 2007 at 5 p.m. in room 302 of the Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

Students are invited to learn more about the many study abroad options available including new programs in Korea, Taiwan, Holland and Germany.

For more information, visit http://www.drexel.edu/studyabroad or contact studyabroad@drexel.edu

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

The development of software by Dr. Youngmoo E. Kim, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering, that would enable consumers to sift through music options on the Internet was noted on the radio program “Wall Street Journal This Morning” on November 30, 2007. A Philadelphia Inquirer story about the software was syndicated on PopMatters.com on November 30.
StoryLink - PopMatters.com

Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a Bloomberg story published on November 29, 2007, and syndicated on Minyanville.com about how money was withdrawn from a Florida-run investment pool after the discovery of defaulted debt. Dr. Mason also commented on National Public Radio’s “Marketplace” and “All Things Considered” on November 29 about the subprime mortgage market.
StoryLink - Bloomberg
StoryLink - Marketplace

Dr. William Rosenberg, professor of political science, commented on POTUS’ (XM Radio) “The Press Pool With Tim Farley” on November 29, 2007, about a Republican presidential candidates debate in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Drexel’s partnership with Burlington County College is noted in a Courier-Post (Cherry Hill, N.J.) story published on November 30, 2007.
StoryLink - Courier-Post

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

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