Monday, December 10, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
Quote
of the Day
"I'm an idealist. I don't know where I'm going, but I'm on my way."
- Carl Sandburg
Hot Topic
01. Dr. Zillmer Lecture: "Destination Guantanamo Bay"
Topics of the Day
02.
"Drexel Law Lecture Series" to Present: Universal Healthcare
03.
Hagerty Library Open 24/7 During Exams
04.
Counseling Center Offers Help with Holiday Blues
05.
Job Search Resources Available Through SCDC
06.
Late Night Study at Ross Commons
07.
University Procurement to Host "Procurement 101"
08. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to Present Mezzo-Soprano Monica Groop
09. Call for Abstracts for IWHL Sex and Gender Research Forum
10. Benefits Buzz
11. German Academic Exchange Service Internships Available
12. Drexel News Media Watch
Dr. Eric Zillmer Lecture: "Destination Guantanamo Bay"
International Area Studies and the International Café will present a talk by Dr. Eric Zillmer, Pacifico Professor of Psychology, "Destination Guantanamo Bay, the Legitimacy of GTMO: An Eyewitness Report", Wednesday, December 12, 2007, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 2020 of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
In November of 2006, Dr. Zilmer was invited by the Pentagon to visit the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to take a first-hand look at the facilities, meet medical staff and behavioral science consultants to interrogators, and review policies and practices pertinent to detainee care and management. Join Dr. Zillmer as he discusses GTMO policies and shows pictures from his trip.
The lecture is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided.
For more information, contact Melissa A. Field at 215-895-1863 or maf83@drexel.edu.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
"Drexel Law Lecture Series" to Present: Universal Healthcare
Drexel Law Democrats, Drexel Law Republicans, the Health Law Society and the College of Law Health Program will present a panel discussion on the subject of universal healthcare, including the position of various presidential candidates, on Wednesday, December 12, 2007, at 7 p.m. in Room 140 at the Drexel University College of Law Building (Market Street between 33rd and 34th Streets).
This event is open to the public and will be followed by a reception with complimentary refreshments at which attendees will have the opportunity to speak with the panelists.
For more information, visit the Drexel College of Law Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/law
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Hagerty Library Open 24/7 During Exams
The entire W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets) will remain open for studying 24/7 until midnight, Friday, December 14, 2007, according to Dr. Jane Bryan, director of libraries.
On Saturday, December 15, 2007, the last day of exams, Hagerty Library will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
A valid Drexel ID is required for building entry. Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks will be served late in the evening.
For more information on the Hagerty Library, visit http://www.library.drexel.edu/.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Counseling Center Offers Help with Holiday Blues
The Drexel University Student Counseling Center on the Center City Hahnemann Campus will present a "Holiday Mental Health Screening Day" on December 11, 2007, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Klahr Lobby of the New College Building (245 N. 15th Street).
The counseling center will provide tips for dealing with holiday stress, eating healthfully over the holidays, learning relaxation strategies, and more.
For more information regarding the screening day or about additional services provided by the Student Counseling Center, call 215-762-7625.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Job Search Resources Available Through SCDC
The Steinbright Career Development Center wants all students to know about two important online resources available for assistance in finding employment.
Graduating students who are actively seeking full- or part-time employment after graduation are urged to regularly check the Direct Apply Job Board. Employers who are interested in Drexel students as potential employees post jobs in this system. New positions are added daily. Students can access the job board at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/direct_apply.asp.
Students who would like to be contacted directly by potential employers should make sure their resume is active in the Employer Directed Resume Search database. Employers can search the database for relevant skills and download resumes of potential candidates. To post or edit a resume, students can access the database at http://www.drexel.edu/scdc/cd_edrs.asp.
For more information about either of these resources, contact Bill Felty at bill.felty@drexel.edu or call 215-895-2185.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Late Night Study at Ross Commons
Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services
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
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society to Present Mezzo-Soprano Monica Groop Tonight
The Philadelphia
Chamber Music Society will present Finnish mezzo-soprano Monica
Groop (above), accompanied by pianist Rudolf Jansen,
today, December 10, 2007, at 8 p.m. in the Perelman Theater of the
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia (Broad and Spruce
Streets).
Groop appeared on the Philadelphia scene with PCMS in 2006 as a
last-minute substitute for tenor Matthew Polenzani, who had suffered a
death in his family. Although few audience members knew of Groop at the
time, the response to her performance was extremely positive.
Groop’s rich and diverse program this evening includes songs by
Schubert, Clara Schumann, Bartok, Grieg, Mahler, and Schoenberg.
For FREE tickets to this concert, call the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at 215-569-8080.
For more information, visit http://www.pcmsconcerts.org.
Approved under the authority of Philip Terranova, Vice President for University Relations
Call for Abstracts for IWHL Sex and Gender Research Forum
The Drexel University College of Medicine's Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership (IWHL) will host its annual Helen I. Moorehead-Laurencin, M.D. Sex and Gender Research Forum on Thursday, January 10, 2008 on the Queen Lane Medical Campus (2900 Queen Lane).
The IWHL is seeking abstracts from students (undergraduate and graduate) and faculty for the poster session. The submission deadline is Friday, December 14, 2007. For abstract submission guidelines, visit http://www.drexelmed.edu/iwhl.
The event is free and open to the entire Drexel community. A reception/poster session will immediately follow. For more information, contact Lindsey Hewitt at 215-255-7391 or lindsey.hewitt@drexelmed.edu.
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
Human Resources will host "Benefit Forms – Where can I find them? When do I need them?" today, December 10, 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
German Academic Exchange Service Internships Available
The Drexel Study Abroad and Fellowships office in association with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) announces that the internship database for RISE undergrads opened December 6, 2007. Students who register can browse internship offerings in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences (geology) and engineering. These internships expose participants to advanced research and provide the rare opportunity to learn about Germany from the inside by working in a German lab.
To find out about eligibility and the application process as well as to read reports from past participants, visit http://www.daad.de/rise. Email all queries about RISE to rise@daad.de
Approved under the authority of Dr. Stephen W. Director, Provost
The Chicago Tribune noted The Redwalls' promotion contract with MAD Dragon Records on December 7, 2007. Another story, published in the Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, Ill.) and Kane County Chronicle (Geneva, Ill.) on December 6, notes the deal.
Storylink - Chicago Tribune
Storylink - Northwest Herald
Dr. John A. Bielec, vice president for information resources and technology, is noted in the Philadelphia Inquirer on December 7, 2007, for being presented the Chief Information Officer of the Year Award at the annual Eastern Technology Council's Enterprise Awards event.
Storylink - Philadelphia Inquirer
Drexel's Business Leader of the Year luncheon is featured in the Philadelphia Daily News on December 7, 2007. The award was presented to Hugh C. Long II, CEO of Wachovia’s Mid-Atlantic Banking Group.
Storylink - Philadelphia Daily News
The Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design's Pearlstein Gallery is featured in a story published on ArtBlog on December 7, 2007.
Storylink - ArtBlog
Kaushal Desai, a doctoral degree candidate in information studies, is noted in Science's Science Careers section on December 7, 2007, for pursuing the degree part time.
Storylink - Science
Dr. Joseph Mason, associate professor of finance, is quoted in a Forbes story published on December 7, 2007, about the subprime mortgage market. He is quoted in a Dow Jones story about the market published on the Web site of CNN and on FXStreet.com and EasyBourse.com story on December 6. Dr. Mason also commented on the subprime market on WBBR-AM (NBC-ABC – New York) on December 6, 2007.
Storylink - Forbes
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