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Thursday, March 2, 2017
12:00 PM-12:50 PM
A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery Main Building, Third Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA
Livestream this lecture on Youtube Please join us on Thursdays at noon throughout the 2016-2017 academic year as we celebrate the lively history of Drexel University with engaging guest speakers. Lectures are free and open to the public, and will be held at the A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery, Drexel Main Building (unless otherwise noted).
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Speaker: Mark Greenberg
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Please join us on Thursdays at noon throughout the 2016-2017 academic year as we celebrate the lively history of Drexel University with engaging guest speakers. Lectures are free and open to the public, and will be held at the A.J. Drexel Picture Gallery, Drexel Main Building (unless otherwise noted).
Thursday, January 12, 2017
What were the historic turning points, who defined our history, and what sources do we have to tell the story? This lecture provided an overview of Drexel history from 1891 to the present.
Saturday, January 7, 2017
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
20th Century Fox Studios 10201 W. Pico Boulevard Los Angeles, California
Go behind-the-scenes with a private tour of the legendary studio where some of America's favorite films are made. Start the day with a Saturday morning brunch service and on set remarks from Richard Friedel, BS '74, executive vice president of engineering and operations at Fox Studios.
Thursday, January 5, 2017
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Apple Campus HQ One Infinite Loop Cupertino, California
Spark your imagination with a tour of Apple's state-of-the-art headquarters. President John A. Fry, Provost Brian Blake, PhD, and Jim Bean, BS '91, Vice President of Retail, Apple, Inc. conduct a conversation about technology and innovation.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Drexel Main Building Auditorium and Great Court
With pomp and circumstance, this commemorative 125th anniversary event will celebrate and honor Drexel 's historic 125th anniversary, including all constituents. This will include the Time Capsule, official proclamations, and formal remarks by President Fry, Chairman Greenawalt, and Provost Blake and of Drexel University, as well as remarks by Government officials including Councilwoman Blackwell. The presentations will be followed by a dessert reception.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
President John Fry will discuss what he sees as the defining features of Drexel University today, and the exciting possibilities for the institution as it evolves over the coming generation.
Thursday, November 17, 2016
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tredici Enoteca at the St. Gregory Hotel 2033 M Street NW Washington, DC 20036
Political insider Mike Baselice, BS '83, president and CEO of Baselice & Associates provides an exclusive take on Election 2016 at one of DuPont Circle's hottest new restaurants. While you're there, get a taste of Dragon's Gold, the Drexel-inspired craft beer from Flying Fish Brewing Co., founded by Gene Muller, MS '84.
From the 1970s to the present Drexel has seen its share of ups and downs. From conflicts over campus expansion in the 1970s to near- bankruptcy in the 1990s, this lecture explores the days of challenge that led to renewal and a current era of stability and success.
Thursday, November 10, 2016
What year was the first Drexel women’s basketball team formed? How was our mascot, the Drexel Dragon, conceived? What was the greatest game ever played at Drexel University? Learn the answers to these questions as well as more about the surprisingly rich history of athletics at Drexel University.
Thursday, November 3, 2016
This lecture will offer a review of the history of Greek letter organizations at Drexel, including their origins and the continuing important role that the Fraternities and Sororities have played in the evolution of Drexel University.