Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"Continuous effort - not strength or intelligence - is the key to unlocking our potential."
- Winston Churchill
Hot Topic
01. Norman Podhoretz Other Guests Upcoming on The Drexel InterView
Topics of the Day
02.
AIDS Awareness Dinner Tonight
03.
Study Abroad Information Session Today
04.
HR to Sponsor Lecture on Common Medical Problems in Older Adults Today
05.
Baiada Center to Host Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop
06.
Music Ensembles to Perform Throughout Week
07.
University Procurement to Host "Procurement 101"
08.
Benefits Buzz
09.
Retirement Plan - Individual Conferences
10. Drexel Marketing Association General Meeting
11. Drexel News Media Watch
Norman Podhoretz Among Guests Upcoming on The Drexel InterView
The Drexel InterView hosted by Dr. Paula Marantz-Cohen, distinguished professor of English, is broadcast on Drexel University Television (DUTV) throughout Philadelphia on Comcast Cable and Urban Cableworks (Channel 54 and Channel 48 in Center City and South Philadelphia, Channel 62 in West Philadelphia and Channel 99 in Northeast Philadelphia ), WYBE-TV (Channel 35), and WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Norman Podhoretz (above), author of World War IV: The Long Struggle Against Islamofascism and editor-at-large of Commentary magazine, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 9:30 a.m. on WYBE-TV.
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 10 a.m. on DUTV.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 2:30 p.m. on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 8:30 p.m. on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Friday, December 7, 2007
Robert Venturi, architect and Denise Scott Brown, architect and urban planner, will be Dr. Cohen's guests at 2:30 p.m. part-one of a two-part interview on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Anne d'Harnoncourt, George D. Widener Director and CEO of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 8:30 p.m. on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 10 a.m. on DUTV.
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Elaine Terranova, award-winning poet, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 5 p.m. on WYBE-TV.
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 10 a.m. on DUTV.
For further details 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
The Tri-Beta Biological Honor Society, the Biology Department and the Pennoni Honors College will hold the AIDS Awareness Dinner today, 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 more information, contact drexeltribetaRSVP@gmail.com
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Study Abroad Information Session Today
The Study Abroad Office will be holding an information session today, 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, The Netherlands 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
HR to Sponsor Lecture on Common Medical Problems in Older Adults Today
Human Resources will hold the next in its series of "Physician Lectures" today, December 5, 2007, from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the University Club, sixth floor, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Dr. Mary Ann Kuzma, will speak on the topic of "Common Medical Problems in Older Adults." A short question and answer period will follow the talk.
Dr. Kuzma, is an associate professor in the Department of Medicine, and Clerkship Director of Internal Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine. With an additional certification in geriatrics, Dr. Kuzma maintains interest in caring for the senior population. Her research has appeared in numerous publications, including the journal of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neurology, American Journal of Medicine and Chest. Dr. Kuzma was most recently noted for her involvement in a unique study that used iPods to teach medical students about normal and abnormal heart murmurs.
For more information about Dr. Kuzma, visit http://www2.drexelmed.edu/physiciansearch/details.aspx?recordID=122354.
This event is free and open to Drexel faculty and staff. A light lunch will be served. Reservations are not necessary. For more information, contact Ellen Posner at emp28@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Adele T. Barbato, Senior Vice President for Human Resources
Baiada Center to Host Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology will host an entrepreneurial skills workshop, "Creativity & Innovative Thinking," on Thursday, December 6, 2007, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on the ground floor of the Baiada Center (3225 Arch Street). Dave Piltz, managing partner of The Learning Key®, will lead the workshop.
This workshop is designed for those who believe that success is directly linked to innovation and would like to develop the ability to tap into their creativity to instantly turn company goals into profits. Through discussions and activities, participants will learn how to be creative "in the moment" and walk away with at least one new business idea for increased success.
To register for this free workshop, visit http://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Centers/Baiada/Calendar.php. For more information, contact Terri McIlhenney at terrim@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Music Ensembles to Perform Throughout Week
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.
Sessions are being offered in various locales and timeframes to ease scheduling:Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Human Resources will host "Employee Assistance Program" today, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Center City Hahnemann Campus in the Bellet Building, Room 105 (1505 Race Street).
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
Retirement Plan - Individual Conferences
Human Resources, will host an Individual Investment Education Conference on Monday, December 19, 2007, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with TIAA-CREF, The Vanguard Group, and Fidelity Investments, in Room 430, (3201 Arch Street). Reservations are required.
Scheduling information and dates for future conferences are available on the Drexel University and DUCoM Web sites, in calendar format. Click on one of the links below to learn more.
Drexel University: Retirement Plan
http://www.drexel.edu/hr/benefits/IE-IndividualConf.html
DUCOM: Retirement Plan
http://www.drexel.edu/admin/hr_hs/benefits/InvestEducation.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
Drexel Marketing Association General Meeting
The Drexel Marketing Association will hold a general meeting today, Wednesday, December 5, 2007, at 7 p.m. in room 102 in the Pearlstein Business Learning Center (3218 Market Street).
Marketing guru Seth Godin will present on the topic of "The Purple Cow and Unique Marketing Ideas." In addition, the DMA will be discussing future events and other topics. Students who would like to be involved in the group or learn a little bit about marketing or networking are invited to stop by.
Complimentary pizza and drinks will be served.
For more information, contact Jessica Nini at jan48@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
A New York Times science blog quotes Dr. Robert Brulle, associate professor of environmental policy, on December 3, 2007. The story focuses on the limitations of language in inspiring action to addess climate change.
Storylink - NYT DotEarth blog
Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. MSNBC's "Hardball With Chris Matthews" noted Drexel on December 3, 2007.
The University was featured in a Daily Pennsylvanian editorial published on December 3, 2007, about why the University of Pennsylvania lost the opportunity to host the October 30 Democratic presidential candidates debate.
Storylink - Daily Pennsylvanian
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a Marketwatch story published on December 4, 2007, about collateralized debt obligations. He is also quoted in Bloomberg, Denver Post and GulfNews.com stories published from December 3 to 4 about the subprime mortgage market, derivatives of traditional investments and withdrawal of money from a Florida-run investment pool.
Storylink - Marketwatch
Storylink - Bloomberg
A Drexel undergraduate is noted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story published on December 4, 2007, for being charged with identity theft and related offenses. Stories about the student and her accomplice, a Penn graduate, have been widely reported.
The Legal Intelligencer on December 3, 2007, featured the College of Law’s first placement of second-year students in summer associate positions. Carl "Tobey" Oxholm III, senior vice president and general counsel; Amy Montemarano, assistant dean of career and professional development in the College; and Joshua Voss and Lindsey Hoban, second-year Drexel Law students, are noted in the story.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
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