Thursday, December 6, 2007
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"Celebrity is the chastisement of merit and the punishment of talent."
- Emily Dickinson
Hot Topic
01. Baiada Center to Host Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Today
Topics of the Day
02.
Drexel Wins CAA Blood Challenge Second Year in a Row
03.
Two Pulitzer Prize-Winners on The Drexel InterView Today
04.
Jazz Orchestra and Jazztet to Perform Tonight
05.
Susquehanna International Group Technology Info Session Today
06.
CEO Leadership Workshop Tonight
07.
Coca-Cola Holiday Sampling
08.
Study Abroad Fellowships Available
09.
Teach for America
10. University Crossings Stair Run
11. Drexel News Media Watch
Baiada Center to Host Entrepreneurial Skills Workshop Today
The Laurence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship in Technology will host an entrepreneurial skills workshop, "Creativity & Innovative Thinking," today, 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
Drexel Wins CAA Blood Challenge Second Year in a Row
Drexel University was named the winner of the CAA Blood Challenge for the second year in a row following another remarkable effort. Drexel shattered the Blood Challenge record set in 2006 with 942 actual donors, which resulted in a Challenge-record 875 productive units of blood collected.
The University of Delaware, which won the first four CAA Blood Challenges (2002-05), finished second with 678 donors. Virginia Commonwealth University placed third in the Challenge with 325 donors, which was its highest finish ever.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Two Pulitzer Prize-Winners on The Drexel InterView Today
Charles Fuller (above), Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, will be Dr. Cohen's guest at 2:30 p.m. today, December 6, 2007, on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
Ellen Goodman, Pulitzer Prize-winning syndicated columnist, will be Dr. Cohen's guest today, December 6, 2007 at 8:30 p.m. on WPVI-TV's digital channel (Comcast Channel 245).
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).
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
Jazz Orchestra and Jazztet to Perform Tonight
These 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
Susquehanna International Group Technology Info Session Today
The Steinbright Career Development Center will present an information session with the Susquehanna International Group, LLP, today, December 6, 2007, from 5:45 to 7:30 p.m. in Rooms 2019 and 2020, MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG) is a sophisticated and influential trading firm, active on most of the world’s major securities and derivatives exchanges. Since its inception in 1987, it has applied its financial resources, internal technology and proven strategies to capture profitable trading opportunities.
SIG is primarily targeting Ph.D. and graduate students as potential employees for the firm. Undergrads, MBAs, and finance majors are welcome to attend as well. Some targeted majors: computer science, computer engineering, applied math, and physics.
Learn about career opportunities including:
For additional information, contact the Steinbright Career Development Center at 215-895-2185.
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, "Make a Name for Yourself: Reading Your Work Environment," featuring Laura Mattiford, commuter assistant, and Jessica Grace, assistant director for Commuter and Off-Campus Student Programs and Services, today, December 6, 2007, at 6 p.m. in room 226 in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Getting ahead in the workplace can be tough, especially when there are politics involved. This presentation will offer tips on navigating the work environment as well as implementing the concept of servant-leadership while still achieving intended growth within the workplace.
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
Coca-Cola of Philadelphia will sponsor a tasting in the Korman Quad today, December 6, 2007, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, samples and spin a prize wheel for giveaways.
For more information, contact Adrian Hardy 215-895-6187.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
Study Abroad Fellowships Available
The Drexel Study Abroad and Fellowships offices announce that the Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program competition is now open. United States-based biomedical engineers (or bioengineers), from graduating seniors to recent Ph.D. recipients, are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
The Whitaker Program funds emerging biomedical engineers to undertake any activity relevant to their careers, meaningful to the field of biomedical engineering (or bioengineering), and toward the goal of increasing international collaboration.
Whitaker Fellows range from graduating seniors to doctoral students. They may receive one academic year of funding for their activities. Whitaker Scholars are recent Ph.D. recipients who can receive funding for as little as one semester or as long as two years.
For more information about this and other fellowship opportunities, contact Heather Ryan, fellowships coordinator, at hryan@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Application deadlines for Teach for America are January 4 and February 15, 2008.
Teach for America is open to all academic majors, and those accepted into the program receive full salary and benefits. Last year 18,000 people applied to Teach for America to join the movement to fight educational inequality.
To fill out an application, visit http://www.teachforamerica.org.
For more information, contact Lauren Bloom at lauren.bloom@teachforamerica.org.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
University Crossings Stair Run
Beta Beta Beta and the Office of Residential Living will sponsor a stair run Saturday, December 8, 2007, from 9 a.m. to noon in University Crossings (101 N. 32nd Street).
Registration is $3 per person, $5 if two people sign up together. Sign-up in the lobby of University Crossings.
All the proceeds generated from the event will purchase mosquito netting to be placed over beds for an African village. Each net costs $10, and can potentially save three people, as children in the villages typically share beds. More information about this initiative is available at http://malarianomore.org.
To participate, and for more information about the run, contact bh532@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
A Flyer Group (Avon, Ind.) story that notes The Redwalls' promotion contract with MAD Dragon Records was syndicated in the Batesfield Herald Tribune (Ind.), Cordele Dispatch (Ga.), News Courier (Athens, Ala.) and dozens of other newspapers nationwide on December 4, 2007.
Storylink - Batesville Herald Tribune
An Associated Press story in which Dr. Susan Wiedenbeck, professor in the College of Information Science and Technology, The iSchool at Drexel, is noted continues to be syndicated. The story, about the gender gap among computer scientists, was published in the Holland Sentinel (Mich.) on December 5.
Storylink - Holland Sentinel
Drexel continues to be noted as the host of the October 30, 2007, Democratic presidential candidates debate. A PennLive.com blog noted the University on December 5, 2007.
Storylink - PennLive.com
A Marketwatch story about collateralized debt obligations in which Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted was syndicated on CNN’s Web site and EasyBourse.com and FXStreet.com on December 4, 2007. Dr. Mason is noted in a FinancialExpress.com story published on December 4 about the subprime mortgage market.
Storylink - CNN.com
Storylink - FinancialExpress.com
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