Thursday, December 13, 2007

Quote of the Day
"In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer."
- Albert Camus

Hot Topic
01. New DUTV Programming to Air During Holiday Break

Topics of the Day
02. Annual Holiday Party for Faculty and Staff This Weekend
03. Complimentary Lunch in a Festive Holiday Atmosphere for Volunteer Wrappers
04. Season's Greetings and Event Information from the DCAE
05. Complimentary Finals Week Back Massages Today
06. Chi Upsilon Sigma Commemorates 10th Anniversary
07. Drexel News Media Watch

 
New DUTV Programming to Air During Holiday Break

Drexel University Television (DUTV), the student-run television station of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies announce new programming that will air during Drexel's holiday break.

• The Bruiser Flint Show (above) continues to air every other weekend on Saturdays and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. (It will air next on December 22 and 23).
• Tom Brokaw and Andrea Mitchell, recorded live at the National Constitution Center, will air on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 21, 22 and 23 at 8 p.m.
• The DUTV Comedy Hour Special will air Saturday and Sunday, January 5 and 6 at 11 p.m. and 2 a.m.
• Sports Media: A Multi-billion Dollar Game, an earlier panel discussion sponsored by the Rudman Institute, which featured high-profile figures in sports media, including sportscaster Tom Brookshier, will air on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, January 11, 12 and 13 at 8 p.m.

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

 
Annual Holiday Party for Faculty and Staff This Weekend

President Papadakis and his wife Eliana will host the annual holiday party for faculty and staff this Sunday, December 16, 2007, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Court, Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

There will be a range of events including an international menu and outstanding entertainment. Everyone is encouraged to bring the whole family.

To RSVP, visit http://www.drexel.edu/party, email HolidayParty@drexel.edu or call 215-255-7317.

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

 
Complimentary Lunch in a Festive Holiday Atmosphere for Volunteer Wrappers

Members of the University community are invited to participate in toy-wrapping parties in the Great Court through Friday, December 14, 2007, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Complimentary lunch and beverages will be provided to the volunteers.

These wrapping parties are part of the 11th Annual Toy Drive, which benefits children in need, primarily in West and North Philadelphia.

For more information on the Holiday Toy Drive, contact the Office of Government and Community Relations at 215-895-2109.

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

 
Season's Greetings and Event Information from the DCAE

The Drexel Center for Academic Excellence (DCAE) would like to take this opportunity to wish the University community Happy Holidays, and to inform Drexel faculty of our January events:

Brown Bag Lunch: Teaching Outside the Silo on Wednesday, January 16, 2008, from noon to 2 p.m. in the DCAE Conference Room, Room 295 of the Korman Center (33rd Street between Market and Chestnut Streets). Beverages and desserts will be offered.

Faculty Workshop: Different Students/Different Approaches on Wednesday, January 23, 2008 from noon to 2 p.m., location TBA. A full lunch will be served.

To attend either of these events or for more information, contact Antonis Asprakis at aja22@drexel.edu or 215-895-4973.

Faculty are encouraged to visit the DCAE Web site at http://www.drexel.edu/provost/dcae to check out the Fall ’07 Faculty Profile, featuring Dr. Daniel King from the Department of Chemistry.

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

 
Complimentary Finals Week Back Massages Today

To help transition into winter break and alleviate the stress of the big exams, CAB is sponsoring complimentary finals week back massages today, December 13, 2007, from noon to 2 p.m. in the Creese Student Center (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

The Campus Activities Board wishes all students good luck on their finals and a relaxing winter break.

For more information on CAB events for winter term, visit http://www.drexel.edu/CAB, search Facebook.com 'Campus Activities Board (CAB)' or e-mail at CAB@drexel.edu.

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

 
Chi Upsilon Sigma Commemorates 10th Anniversary

The Omicron Chapter of Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority will hold a formal dinner to commemorate the sorority's 10th anniversary on Saturday, January 5, 2008, from 6 to 11 p.m. in the Great Court of the Main Building (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

In the last 10 years, members of the Omicron Chapter have made a significant impact on the community through various student organizations such as the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Black Student Union and West Indian Student Establishment in addition to community service initiatives such as the Special Olympics, Habitat for Humanity and Alternative Spring Break. This event will celebrate the contributions of those members as well as recognize University faculty/staff and student organizations that have helped the chapter remain a valuable member of the Drexel community.

This event is open to all students, faculty and staff. Tickets are $25 per person and $45 per couple.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://designofthedecade.cabanova.com/.

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

 
Drexel News Media Watch

Drexel students’ participation on OpenVote.com's Web site was noted in The Harvard Crimson on December 12, 2007. Harvard students will soon join students at Drexel, Dartmouth and Washington University in posting opinions about their school on the site.
StoryLink - The Harvard Crimson

Dr. Carl Drott, associate professor in the College of Information Science and Technology, gave tips on how to buy a computer on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on December 12, 2007.

The College of Nursing and Health Professions’ offering of online courses is noted in The Clarion-Ledger (Jackson, Miss.) on December 12, 2007.
StoryLink - The Clarion-Ledger

The University is noted in a Times-Leader (Wilkes Barre, Pa.) story published on December 12, 2007, about the edVenture Chevrolet College Marketing Challenge. Drexel students will pitch a marketing campaign to Chevrolet executives in Detroit today.
StoryLink - The Times-Leader

A story that notes Dr. Craig J. Newschaffer, professor and chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the School of Public Health, and features a first-of-kind study he co-wrote that suggests the behavior of children with autism may improve during a fever continues to be syndicated. The story was published on NewKerala.com and DeepikaGlobal.com on December 11, 2007.
StoryLink - NewKerala.com

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

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