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In this issue of Dragonfire:
- Spend Tomorrow Morning (June 27) with Us
- The New Light In Sacramento's Sky
- Sacramento Dragons Answer the Call
- Time's Running Out: Two Evening Information Sessions Scheduled in July
- Last Chance to Register for Free GMAT Prep Course on July 18 and 19
- Sacramento MBAs Excel in First Drexel Bicoastal Business Ethics Competition
- Drexel Partners with SARTA to Offer Leadership Series
- "CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" Spotlights Drexel's Dr. Mariana Chilton and "Witnesses to Hunger"
- Drexel Crew Makes the Sacramento TV News
- Drexel Holds 122nd Commencement
- News from The iSchool
Spend Tomorrow Morning (June 27) with Us
From 10:00 am to noon, at the Graduate Center, representatives from all of the graduate programs Drexel will be offering this fall will be making presentations. Following the academic sessions, there will be a special financial aid workshop. It's not too late to register, so we hope you'll join us! Food, beverages, and parking are complimentary. This is the last all-program Information Session we will be hosting for the programs starting this fall!
The New Light in Sacramento's Sky
You can see it driving north on I-5, right before the J Street exit — the beautiful gold Drexel sign that complements the golden Tower Bridge that is just feet to its west. Blue and Gold are Drexel University's colors, and Sacramento's blue sky is the perfect backdrop for our new sign — announcing that Drexel is here to stay.
Sacramento Dragons Answer the Call
Civic engagement is a central tenet of Drexel University. On June 7, 14 Drexel graduate students, the dean and his wife, and several Drexel staff members went to the KVIE television studio to help raise money for public television. It was a great event — by the end of the evening, Team Drexel had logged over 100 total hours of service. This event marks the first of many public service projects.
Time's Running Out: Two Evening Information Sessions Scheduled In July
With most classes starting in September, and some in the last days of August, it is time to get cranking if you want to take your next step towards a brighter future. We believe that Drexel University's dynamic, proven approach to learning will more effectively position you for success in your career, and our state-of-the-art Graduate Center is the perfect place for you to learn. Most of our programs are taught after work; some are offered in an executive, Friday/Saturday format, but all build upon the real-world experience of our professors and our students to provide a top-ranked but intensely practical education. Check our website to read all about the eleven graduate programs we are starting this fall; then sign up for one of our upcoming Information Sessions.
The next Information Sessions will take place on Wednesday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 21. Food, beverages, and parking will be complimentary.
Last Chance to Register for Free GMAT Prep Course on July 18 and 19
On July 18 and 19, Drexel's LeBow College of Business will offer an intensive two-day prep course taught by nationally acclaimed educator Frank Allegra. Only those who have applied by July 13 for admission to the LEAD MBA program starting in September will be eligible for the program. The Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT) is required of each applicant because Drexel's LEAD MBA is so highly accredited and ranked. The prep session is ideal for those who have been out of school or have not taken standardized exams in a while. This intensive course will cover:
* Arithmetic and algebra problems
* Word problems and math shortcuts
* Geometry problems and graphs/charts questions
* Data sufficiency problems
* Sentence correction questions
* Reading comprehension/critical reasoning questions
* Test-taking skills and strategies
* Hints and shortcuts on how to answer the questions
Because the number of seats in this course is limited, admission will be selective. To learn more about this event or to seek admission, please visit the LeBow College of Business Sacramento GMAT Prep Session page. Information about the LEAD MBA is provided at every Information Session offered by the Center for Graduate Studies.
Sacramento MBAs Excel in First Drexel Bicoastal Business Ethics Competition
On Saturday, June 20, Sacramento LEAD MBA program students participated in the inaugural LeBow Marketing Ethics Case Competition. The competition encourages a greater understanding of ethical decision making
in business while capitalizing on our growing student network on both
coasts. Twenty-four teams began the day and four teams made it to Saturday's
final round. Sacramento's LEAD MBA program was represented by students Hai Nguyen (McClatchy Company), Ken Harms (Turner Construction), Sarah
Standiford (Mariani Packing Company), Kyle Glankler (Roebbelen Contracting), and Ryan Baker (Moss Adams). Though the Sacramento MBAs performed admirably,
the panel of academics and business leaders awarded the inaugural
competition to the MBA Anywhere team. One of the panelists noted that our Sacramento LEAD teams made significant strides in an
extremely short period of time and will no doubt enhance Drexel's case
competition success worldwide.
Drexel Partners with SARTA to Offer Leadership Series
The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) is the place where the region's burgeoning technology industry leaders come to learn about the newest developments. This year, we're offering the SARTA Leadership Series and Drexel is the presenting sponsor. With Drexel's focus on teaching leadership skills as part of its academic programs, and our eye on the impending transfer of authority from the boomers to the next generation, the partnership with SARTA is a no-brainer. The most recent program, on governance, was packed, filling our large classroom at One Capitol Mall. The next one will be hosted by Delegata, a consulting and system's integration firm. If you are interested in technology or leadership, you should consider joining us for this program.
"CBS Evening News with Katie Couric" Spotlights Drexel's Dr. Mariana Chilton and "Witnesses to Hunger"
Dr. Mariana Chilton, assistant professor of health management and policy at the Drexel University School of Public Health and an expert on children and food insecurity (hunger) in America, recently appeared on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric for a story about her research project, "Witnesses to Hunger." Watch the video here.
The story, which aired on June 5, featured a report on how the recession is impacting children across the nation. Through her work, Dr. Chilton has successfully brought the issue of hunger to the American public in a very short period of time. Her research exemplifies the type of leadership approach that the School of Public Health takes in making a difference in the health and lives of others. Learn more about her research and see the powerful images from the Witnesses project, by visiting the Witnesses to Hunger website.
To learn about the executive-format Master's in Public Health being offered at Drexel's Graduate Center starting on August 28, visit our website or attend an Information Session at the Center.
Drexel Crew Makes the Sacramento TV News
Only two dozen teams from around the country were invited to compete in the Intercollegiate Rowing Association (IRA) Championships recently held on Lake Natoma, and Drexel was proud to be there. And we were even happier when we were highlighted on the local CBS evening news. We hope this is just the first of many appearances by Drexel sports teams in the Sacramento region.
Drexel Holds 122nd Commencement
On Saturday June 13, more than 2,000 students became Drexel's newest alumni. University tradition allows each graduate to "walk the stage" to receive his or her diploma, congratulatory handshakes from the President, provost, and respective college dean, and — most recently — get a Drexel-engraved business card case! (And this will hold true for every Sacramento grad student when they graduate, too!) Drexel continues to attract nationally well-known speakers to give the students some parting thoughts. This year's honorary degree recipients were:
Christopher Ferguson '84, Doctor of Engineering, NASA astronaut, commander of two Space Shuttle missions
Malik Rose '96, Doctor of Humane Letters, NBA basketball player with the Oklahoma City Thunder, 13-year veteran of the NBA including two championship teams and leader of two NCAA tournament teams at Drexel
John J. "Jack" Brennan, Doctor of Business Administration, Chairman and former president and CEO of investment firm The Vanguard Group
Richard Caruso, Doctor of Biomedical Engineering, Chairman and founder of medical device company Integra LifeSciences, founder and member of venture fund The Provco Group, creator of the nonprofit Uncommon Individual Foundation
Matthew Emmens, Doctor of Humane Letters, Chairman and CEO of specialty biopharmaceutical company Shire, former president and CEO of Astra Merck
Barbara L. Nichols, Doctor of Humane Letters, CEO of the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools, director of nursing for the Wisconsin Area Health Education Center System and secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
Eliana Papadakis, Doctor of Humane Letters, First lady of Drexel University, 1995-2009
H. Patrick Swygert, Doctor of Laws, Former president of Howard University and the State University of New York at Albany and former executive vice president of Temple University
Suzy Welch, Doctor of Business Administration, Commentator and business journalist, author of three books including the bestseller 10-10-10 (2009) and former editor-in-chief of Harvard Business Review
Jamie Wyeth, Doctor of Humane Letters, Contemporary realist painter, third-generation member of Pennsylvania's most distinguished artistic family
News from The iSchool
Highlights
New Concentration in Archival Studies
The iSchool will be offering a new optional concentration in archival studies as part of its Master of Science degree in Library and Information Science. Archival studies focuses on the practice and theory of managing collections of records and papers in a variety of archived settings, including government agencies, libraries, historical societies, corporations, not-for-profit organizations, museums, and religious institutions.
College Colloquium Videos Available on Website
Recent and past lectures are available online for viewing. Dr. Delia Neuman, associate professor and director of the School Library Media program, presented a lecture on learning outcomes entitled Rebutting the Cheshire Cat: Part 2 on May 28. Part 1: Outwitting the Cheshire Cat: Getting Where You Want to Go in Wonderland is also available. Doctoral candidate Jim Waters spoke on Engaging Students in Distance Learning on May 12. For other iSchool videos, visit our website.
Commencement
The iSchool at Drexel celebrated the success of its Class of 2009 with its annual Graduation Breakfast Reception in the Rush Alumni Garden, Saturday, June 13, 2009.
Faculty News
Dr. Lisl Zach, at The iSchool at Drexel, attended the annual Special Libraries Association conference in Washington, D.C., which was held from June 14–17. She moderated two sessions on the future of libraries in museums, arts, and humanities (as the current chair of the Museum, Arts, and Humanities Division) and chaired a meeting of the Emergency Preparedness and Response Advisory Council, which Dr. Zach helped to organize after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Vanessa Irvin Morris, assistant teaching professor at The iSchool at Drexel, is now writing book reviews for Booklist, for street fiction genre.
The following articles by Dr. Jung-ran Park, assistant professor at The iSchool at Drexel, have been published:
- Jung-ran Park. "Metadata Quality in Digital Repositories: A Survey of the Current State of the Art". Special issue on Metadata and Open Access Repositories" (Michael S. Babinec and Holly Mercer Eds.); Cataloging and Classification Quarterly 47(3): 213-228;
- Jung-ran Park and Susan Maszaros. "Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS) in Digital Repositories: An Exploratory Study of Metadata Use and Quality". Knowledge Organization, 36 (1): 46-59
The following articles by Dr. Jung-ran Park, assistant professor at The iSchool at Drexel, have been accepted for publication:
- Jung-ran Park and Eric Childress (in press). "Dublin Core metadata semantics: an analysis of the perspectives of information professionals". Journal of Information Science.
- Jung-ran Park and Caimei Lu, iSchool doctoral student. "Application of Semi-Automatic Metadata Generation: Types, Tools, and Techniques". Library & Information Science Research.
- Jung-ran Park and Yuji Tosaka. "Metadata Creation Practices in Digital Repositories and Collections: Schemas, Selection Criteria and Interoperability". Information Technology & Libraries.
As part of a panel sponsored by the Veterinary Medical Libraries Section, Dr. Prudence Dalrymple, research and teaching professor at The iSchool at Drexel, director of the Institute for Healthcare Informatics, presented "Fusion: Informatics, Public Health and Vet Med" at the Annual Meeting of the Medical Library Association on May 18. Dr. Dalrymple also participated in an invitational workshop at the International Communications Association meeting on May 21. The workshop brought together researchers from several countries and the U.S. who have used Brenda Dervin's "sense-making methodology" in their research work.
Student News
The Drexel University Epsilon Chapter of Pennsylvania of Upsilon Pi Epsilon held its 25th Induction Ceremony on May 14, 2009. Among those inducted into the International Honor Society for Computing and Information Sciences were the following iSchool graduate students: Trisha Bartlett (MS Information Systems), Christine Conley (MS Information Systems), Megan Finney (MS Information Systems), Andrew Sather (MS Information Systems), Timothy Schultz (MS Information Systems), William Wiebalck (MS Information Systems), Sumanth Nalluru (MS Information Systems), Aaron Reisner (MS Information Systems), Patrick Freestone (MS Software Engineering), Gary Parker (MS Software Engineering).
Upcoming Exhibitions
American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference
Booth 4553
July 11-14, 2009
Chicago, IL
iSchool Alumni Networking Reception at ALA
July 13, 2009, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Gioco Restaurant
Upcoming Recruitment Event
July 21- Information Session, Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento
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