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Student Conference on Global Challenges
12th Annual Student Conference on Global Challenges
Creativity & Innovation
February 28, 2019
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall

Interdisciplinary student panels
Food and networking opportunities
Keynote address by Cristobal Garcia Herrera

The Conference provides an important opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students to experience the environment of an academic conference right here on campus. The Office of Global Engagement and Education Abroad chooses a relevant theme and invites the campus community to join in a day of student presentations and interdisciplinary dialogue – this year’s theme is Creativity & Innovation.

Register for free at drexel.edu/international

Any student who has conducted independent research or completed a project for class relating to innovative or creative solutions to global problems is welcome to apply to be a student panelist. Students interested in applying for a panelist position can apply here. Students can contact Sandra Petri (Program Coordinator, Office of International Programs, scp57@drexel.edu) with any questions or for help polishing an abstract prior to submitting an application.

January 31
Public Safety Advisory
Public Safety Advisory: Indecent Assault Pattern in Center City

Philadelphia Police have advised the Drexel University Police Department that they are investigating an Indecent Assault pattern in the 6th and 9th Districts, in Center City. In each of the incidents, the offender inappropriately grabbed or attempted to touch the victim. The incidents occurred on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 29, at the following times and locations:
- 01/29/19 – 6:45 a.m. – 200 S. Broad Street
  Offender: B/M, 6’0”, between 30 and 45 years old, wearing black jacket, black pants, baggy clothing
- 01/29/19 – 7 a.m. – 1600 JFK Boulevard (Suburban Station)
  Offender: B/M, 6’0”, wearing black knit hat and a green coat
- 01/29/19 – 7:30 a.m. – 1600 Arch Street
  Offender: B/M, 5’8”, medium build, 60s, dark skinned, smoking a cigarette, wearing a black coat with a black hoodie underneath, dark baggy pants, dark work boots
- 01/29/19 – 8 a.m. – 16th and Vine streets
  Offender: B/M, 5’9”, 150 lbs, medium build, light beard, light complexion, a lazy eye that twitched, wearing an olive-green bubble jacket with a hoodie under it, walked with a limp favoring his left leg
- 01/29/19 – 8:33 a.m. – Broad and Fairmount streets
  Offender: B/M, 5’9”, thin build, 50 years old, wearing a long brown coat, black hat, black shoes and black pants
The Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit is actively investigating these incidents. If you have any information that might be helpful, contact the Special Victims Unit at 215.685.3251 or the Drexel University Police at 215.895.2222.

University policies and resources related to sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct, including information about reporting misconduct and about bystander intervention, can be found on the Office of Equality and Diversity’s Title IX Resource Page: drexel.edu/oed/reporting/Title-IX/

The Department of Public Safety is encouraging members of the community to be on heightened awareness of their surroundings, walk in groups and well-lit public areas, and make sure no personal belongings of value are visible. Make sure vehicles and residences are locked and secured. Drexel Public Safety encourages students, faculty, and proffesionl staff to be alert, take precautions, and report crimes and suspicious activities. Your efforts to stay well-informed and take preventive action will help in maintaining the safest possible environment on Drexel’s campuses.

Public Safety crime prevention and awareness tips can be found at: drexel.edu/publicsafety/crimeprevention/safetytips/

Any suspicious activity should immediately be reported to Philadelphia police by calling 911 or Drexel police by calling 215.895.2222.
January 31
Discussing Social Determinants

Thursday, February 21, 2019
6:00 p.m.
220 LeBow Hall

The Board of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion along with student groups CAB, NAMI on Campus, and Active Minds are sponsoring a student event: Discussing Social Determinants. The panel of experts will address Opioid impact on communities, behavioral health concerns, diversity and other topics that impact the lives of students today and their families. Students are encouraged to come represent their various student groups on campus for a robust discussion of how social determinants impact academics, social encounters, job climate and self-perception. There will be light refreshments immediately following the panel discussion to mingle with presenters and to network among your peers.

January 31
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday | Yoga
- January 30, 2019
- 12:00 p.m.
- New College Building, Room 3506-10
  245 N. 15th Street
Join us every other week for yoga hosted by Rec Athletics! Open to students of all levels and yogis of all levels. Don't forget to BYOM - bring your own mat!
January 29
Tomorrow's Tuesday Topics: Guiding Principles When Teaching Across Disciplines

Guiding Principles When Teaching Across Disciplines

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 1043

Are there things you wish you knew about inter-professional teaching, but weren't sure where to start? How can an Interprofessional teaching approach deepen the impact of your student's experience in the classroom? What are the different roles and responsibilities of different members of a successful team? Our panel will share what they learned from the experts of the T3, Train-the-Trainer Inter-professional Team Development Program. This presentation will share with faculty some of the guiding principles of Inter-Professional Education (IPE) that are important to teach across disciplines like understanding and receiving feedback, empathetic listening, identifying team strengths/challenges, facilitating change and understanding culture.

Presenters:
Laura Lynch, PhD, Assistant Clinical Professor, Counseling and Family Therapy
Adrian Banning, MMS, PA-C, Assistant Clinical Professor, Research Coordinator, Physician Assistant
Maura Nitka, MSN, RN, CPN, Assistant Clinical Professor, Undergraduate Nursing

Host:
IPER Collaborative: Faculty and Staff Development Series on Inter-Professional Education

Click here for more information.

Click here to register.

January 28
Class Develops Nutritious Products

The Center for Food and Hospitality's “Experimental Foods: Product Development,” course instructed by Jonathon Deutsch, PhD, professor, Culinary Arts and Food Science, was featured in The Triangle for students developing affordable prepared food products for low-income populations in Philadelphia.

Check out the article.

January 28
Aramark Adds Plant-based Items

The Drexel Food Lab worked with the Aramark Culinary Development Kitchen to collaborate on developing new menu items. The menu items include more vegetarian and vegan options to the dining selection at Urban Eatery. The collaboration is featured in The Triangle.

January 25
Julius Bauermann Lectureship Award Given to Professor

Congratulations to Michael Tunick, PhD, for being named the Julius Bauermann Lectureship Award recipient.

This is a prestigious award that dates back many years with the Philadelphia Section of Institute of Food Technologists. The voting process included a review of several highly qualified nominees, and Tunick, an assistant professor of Culinary Arts and Food Science, was chosen as the recipient. There will be a dinner in his honor on Wednesday, March 6. Further details to come.

Please join us in extending our sincere congratulations to Dr. Tunick!

January 25
New Philly Mag Publication

Food Expiration Dates article in Philadelphia Magazine, Featuring Rose Trout

How often do you check food expiration dates? Are you curious to know the effectiveness of food labeling? Check out Rose Trout, assistant clinical professor and program director of Culinary Arts and Food Science, in a feature with Philadelphia Magazine, discussing Food Safety and Labeling.

January 24
Trans and Non-Binary Meet-Up

A meet and greet in celebration of faculty and professional staff who identify as transgender and gender non-binary will take place on Wednesday, January 30, at 4:00 p.m., location TBD.

This event will provide an opportunity for the community to socialize and build connections. All are welcome. If you are interested in attending this employee event, or would be interested in attending such events in the future, please email jkrohn@drexel.edu (questions or suggestions are also welcome).

Light refreshments will be served.

This event is being sponsored by the LGBTQA Faculty and Professional Staff Colleague Resource Group. For more information about faculty and professional staff Colleague Resource Groups at Drexel, click here.

January 24
CLASS Winter Workshop: Test Taking Strategies
Join the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services’ Peer Academic Coaches at the CLASS Center City office for a test taking strategies workshop.
- January 28
- 12 - 1 p.m.
- New College Building, Suite 1602
This workshop will cover approaches for different exam and question formats, as well as techniques that can be used to stay calm and focused during exams.

Please RSVP in advance
January 23
CLASS Winter Workshop: Time Management and PlannerPalooza
Join the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services’ Peer Academic Coaches at the CLASS Center City office for a time management
workshop.
- January 23
- 5 - 6 p.m.
- Dragons Learning Den Hagerty Library first floor 3300 Market Street
At this workshop, you will learn time management tips and best practices, and will have time to create a dynamic, effective planner. You can either bring your own paper planner, or use one of our calendar handouts.

Please RSVP in advance
January 23
CFIS Winter Lecture Series

Please join us in January for our next Center for Family Intervention Science Speaker Series with Mary Dozier, PhD from the University of Delaware. Our Center will host a viewing of her live lecture in Parkway 1043 with Q&A to follow. The mission of these lectures is to promote family-centered research, education and practice within the College and University through dialogue with experts from all health professions and disciplines. More information on January’s speaker and an RSVP link are provided below. If you’d like to see past lectures, please visit our YouTube channel.

If you'd like to view the lecture live but are unable to join our simulcast discussion, a Zoom link will be provided.

Intervening Early with Vulnerable Infants and Parents:
The Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up Approach

Mary Dozier, PhD

January 24, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 1043 or via live webcast

Mary Dozier, PhD and members of her lab study the development of young children who have experienced adversity. Together, they have developed an evidence-based intervention, Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC), that is intended to enhance children’s ability to regulate behavior, emotions and physiology. Each of the three components of the ABC intervention targets a specific issue that was identified as critical through more basic studies of attachment and stress neurobiology. Mary and the lab have conducted a series of randomized clinical trials to assess the effectiveness of the intervention. ABC has proven successful in enhancing attachment, cortisol production, emotion expression and executive functioning.

If you have any questions, please contact: Cameron McConkey at cm3526@drexel.edu.

Click here to register.

January 22
Wellness Wednesday LGBTea and Coffee

January 23, 2019
12:00 p.m.
New College Building, Room 3506-10

Come for a hot drink, stay for a good chat!

Click here for more information or to register.

January 22
Scholars Share January 2019

Tuesday, January 22, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 608

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) and the Graduate College welcome the Drexel community to join us for our next Scholars Share: Conversations on Graduate Research to hear from current graduate students about their research endeavors and a faculty moderator who will facilitate questions and discussion from the audience. Lunch is provided to attendees.

Featured Speakers:
JULIA ROVERA Masters Program in Human Nutrition College of Nursing and Health Professions “A Comparison of Fitness Characteristics in Collegiate and Masters Athletes”
TRAVIS POLLEN PhD Program in Rehabilitation Sciences College of Nursing and Health Professions “How To Exercise More Without Getting Hurt”
SARAH GLEESON PhD Program in Materials Science and Engineering College of Engineering “Designing artificial bone: Nanoscale modifications that mimic biological structure”

Faculty Moderator:
MARGARET FINLEY, PT, PHD Associate Professor Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences College of Nursing and Health Professions

Host: Graduate College and Graduate Student Association

Click here to register.

January 22
Drexel Delegates Visit Hong Kong University

Kathleen Fisher, PhD, professor in graduate and advance practice nursing, and Bobbie Posmontier, PhD, associate professor and department chair for the PhD in nursing program, traveled as delegates to Hong Kong University (HKU) for the 8th Hong Kong International Nursing Forum cum 2018 international Council on Women's Health Issues Congress.

They were greeted by a hand-waving robot in a high fidelity simulation lab that also featured two 3G manikins. To enhance experiential clinical learning in both a hospital and other healthcare environments, four community settings were utilized including: an 1) elderly home, 2) rehabilitated home, 3) public housing flat, and 4) a home in poverty. The lab also included a state-of-the art virtual reality experience that provides students with a disturbing simulation of a patient experiencing visual and auditory hallucinations.

Fisher and Posmontier also had the opportunity to meet Professor Chia-Chin Lin, head of the HKU School of Nursing and network with Dr.s Polly Chan and Patsy Chua Pui Hing about future student and faculty learning exchanges and research. HKU faculty were very warm and welcoming and officially honored all delegates during the opening of the Congress with a bagpipe processional. The keynotes and plenary sessions included notable and dynamic speakers with topics such as sexual assault, digital technology, usable research, global health (non-communicable diseases and climate change) and mothering a seriously ill child.

January 22
Faculty Gallery Show Closing Event
In its Final Week

Virtual reality and painted meditation are just a few of the sessions lined up for the closing reception of the Portal’s exhibit at the University City Science Center’s Esther Klein Gallery (EKG). The exhibit opened at EKG on December 13 and runs through January 29, highlights the benefits of art-making on physiological and psychological health. Portals will feature a series of closing events in conjunction with Venture Café Philadelphia on January 24.

PORTALS
Artmaking, Health and Human Well-Being

An exhibition highlighting how art making can be a portal to learning about ourselves, enhancing physiological and psychological well-being and enabling interpersonal communication. The artistic metaphor of the portal has the potential to connect across demographic differences, disparities, and abilities, serving as a refuge and sanctuary for the human condition.

Artists featured in the exhibit include Department of Creative Arts Therapies' faculty Girija Kaimal, EdD, MA `01, ATR-BC, assistant professor and Michele Rattigan, MA art psychotherapy `96, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC, assistant clinical professor; alumna Nancy MacGregor, MA `00, ATR-BC, LPC, ACS; and PhD students Katrina Carroll-Haskins, MA; and Jessica Masino Drass, MA art therapy `12, ATR.

January 24 Closing Reception Schedule

Esther Klein Gallery
- 3-8 p.m. Virtual Reality Session (pre-registration required)
Arun Ramakrishnan, PhD, director of research labs
Girija Kaimal, EdD,
Katrina Carroll-Haskins, MA
- 6-8 p.m. Portals Closing Reception
Venture Café
- 4-5 p.m. Painted Meditation Session
Michele Rattigan, MA, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC
- 5-6 p.m. “But I’m Not an Artist: The surprising connections between arts and health”
Girija Kaimal, EdD, MA, ATR-BC
Michele Rattigan, MA, ATR-BC, NCC, LPC

Esther Klein Gallery
- 3600 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
- Gallery Hours: Monday — Saturday 9 — 5 Or by appointment
- Free to the Public Wheelchair Access
- (215) 966-6188, gallery@sciencecenter.org
- sciencecenter.org/discover/EKG
Image: David Sutton
January 21
Meditation Hour

Meditation Hour

Wednesdays from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.

January 23, room 1021
January 30, room 1021
February 6, room 903
February 13, room 1021
February 20, room 1021
February 27, rook 1021

Meditation hour is open to all staff and faculty from beginner to advance. We will be using guided meditation for the first 20 minutes, then go to relaxing music.

January 21
Congratulations Staff Award Nominees and Winners

Congratulations to our Staff Award winners and nominees!

Winners

Cecile McDuffie, Sunshine Award

The Sunshine Award recognizes the staff member you can always count on to brighten your day with kind words or bring a smile to your face.

More than 25 colleagues were nominated for this award. Several received multiple nominations attesting to the fact that:

Their smiles brighten rooms . . .
They are ready with a bright smile and a warm hello . . .
They create a pleasant and fun work environment . . . and that
They are generous and kind.

Cecile is all that and a bag of chips! She was selected because she is, “. . . literally the funniest person here at CNHP – a comedienne! She makes every day better – even when we are down in the dumps.”

Joy Terrell, Peacemaker Award

The Peacemaker Award recognizes a staff member who knows just what to say or do to keep the work atmosphere calm and peaceful.

Several nominees, proposed for consideration of this and other awards, were recognized by colleagues because of their wonderful attitudes that really make the best of each situation. They are calming forces in the chaos that often reflects deadlines for numerous projects. They take the time to meditate over their lunch periods to refresh for the afternoon. They are tactful and calm when expressing truth with dignity and poise while able to deflect conflict. One staff member stood out from the crowd. According to those who nominated Joy, “She is level headed and logical and co-workers can always count on her to calm them down or help get it together when frustrated. Her experience and demeanor always bring a sense of calmness, even on the craziest of days. Joy knows just what to say and do to create a calm and peaceful environment. She is a warm, thoughtful and insightful colleague who pays close attention to body language and tone and has a gentle way about her that draws you in closely.” Her service as a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has not gone unnoticed.

Denise Mielechowski, Service Award

The Service Award recognizes a staff member who is always there for support and serves as a mentor to their colleagues. No job is too big or too small. You can always count on them.

It is no doubt that all nominees go above and beyond what’s in their job descriptions to have been nominated, but of the 32 people submitted for this award, Denise received six nominations. Frequently asking" how can I help?" and despite what may be on her plate, Denise is a tireless worker who doesn't rest until a project is done. One of her many strengths is the ability to develop best practices for processes to better serve students, alumni, professional staff and faculty from a myriad of departments in the College and across the University. She continuously seeks out new knowledge and skills and, in the more than 15 years she has been in the department, has always been a role model as well as a mentor to anyone who will accept her guidance. Denise's colleagues say her willingness to assist others and her commitment to Drexel University is unequaled and she is a true asset to any program.

Caroline Feenan, Wonderworker Award

The Wonder Worker Award recognizes a staff member who shows that no matter how much work they have on their plate, they always get it done.

Of the 27 co-workers nominated for this award, one person received no less than 22 nominations! Clearly Caroline's colleagues think she possesses super powers since many of them referred to her as “Wonder Woman,” working her magic to ‘troubleshoot and fix’ problems. She served the entire College for years without fail—no matter what the circumstances.” Caroline consistently goes above and beyond to help faculty, is truly amazing, and nominators note, "we would be lost without her!" Those who proposed Caroline, the “Queen of Blackboard Learn,” mention that no one works longer and harder. One nominator even mentioned living with her and knowing how many hours she works at home!

Nominees

Sunshine Award

Rachel Barnett Kasimir Jenkins Kyla Neil
Gladys –Clapano-Mozdzonek Alyssa Kalter Kristen Norine
Darin Dunston Amanda Keen Rexine Patterson
Shannon Edwards Katie O’Brien Marcia Penn
Bob Feenan Lindsay Loftus Roberta Perry
Caroline Feenan Maggie McCrea Anna Pohuly
Beril Guceri Cecile McDuffie Arun Ramakrishnan
Tonya Jackson George Merritt Susan Romano
Evelyn Janick Denise Mielechowski Christine Wilson

Peacemaker Award

Brian Anderson Maggie McCrea
Jim Bergey Denise Mielechowski
Debby Brunner Paul Nicgorski
Jim DiDomenico Sam Price
Darin Dunston Matt Sawicki
Renee Kulba Joy Terrell
Lindsay Loftus Laura Valenti
Cameron McConkey

Service Award

Jim Bergey Lora Furman Roberta Perry
Colleen Boyle Redian Furxiu Anna Pohuly
Peggy Breslin Christine Grott Arun Ramakrishnan
Leslie Calimer Jim Heinz Sue Romano
Jessica Cullison Evelyn Janick Steve Surgalski
Martha Davis Kasimir Jenkins
Elizabeth Diaz Amanda Keen
Darin Dunston Amy Maniero
Shannon Edwards Cameron McConkey
Helene Engel Denise Mielechowski
Judy Ensslin Wayne Miller
Caroline Feenan Paul Nicgorski

Wonderworker Award

Tara Barone Caroline Feenan Denise Mielechowski
Peggy Breslin Evan Humphries Paul Nicgorski
Debby Brunner Cecile McDuffie Arun Ramakrishnan
Gladys Clapano-Mozdzonek Kasimir Jenkins Matt Sawicki
Kate Clark Amanda Keen Rhonda Wittlin
Martha Davis Renee Kulba Chanel Young
Elizabeth Diaz Lindsay Loftus
Darin Dunston Melissa Matsumura
Judy Ensslin Cameron McConkey

January 16
Best in Shoe

From the desk of

George M. Merritt, III
IT Support Specialist and Fashion Guru

Please join me in congratulating Cecile McDuffie as this week’s Best in Shoe award winner. She came to win with a striking black and metallic silver platform heel, with a bold metallic silver stripe down the length of the heel. She wore them with black ankle-cropped dress pants, and a powder pink blouse with metallic silver accents, complete with a powder pink pedicure! This is her SECOND WIN! YOU GO CECILE!

Be sure to congratulate her, and get your heels ready for next week!

January 16
New Publication in Inside Sources

Stephen F. Gambescia, PhD, clinical professor in health administration, published a piece in Inside Sources which fits directly within the work of health policy and the Health Administration Department. It is entitled "States, Localities Should Think Twice Before Getting a Cut of the Marijuana Rush."

January 15
Sushi Demo and Workshop
There will be a Sushi demonstration and workshop, instructed by Kristine Mulhorn, PhD, teaching professor and department chair of health administration.
- Tuesday, February 5
- 1-3 p.m.
- This event is a students-only event.
- Space is limited for this event.
The sign-up sheet for this event will be in the CFHM Office Suite, Room 110, in the Academic Building.

There will be a refundable $10 cash deposit.
January 15
Academic Bistro Lunches

Make your reservations for the Academic Bistro lunches

Starting on Thursday, January 31, lunch will be available on Thursdays and Fridays, except 2/1, 3/1, and 3/8 due to private events).

Check out a sample menu.

To look at a sample menu and to make a reservation online, click here.

Reservations fill up quickly, and you won’t want to miss out on the opportunity to dine with us in the Academic Bistro this term!

January 15
Conversations in Pedagogy: Authentic Assessment

Thursday, January 17
Noon to 1 p.m.

This month's topic will be authentic assessment. Join us for an informal presentation followed by collegial discussion on the topic. "Conversations in Pedagogy" is open to all CNHP faculty and staff. We meet virtually on the third Thursday of the month when classes are in session. The topic changes monthly and is driven by attendees.

Link: https://cnhp-drexel.zoom.us/j/131149412
Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 131 149 412

January 14
Tomorrow's Tuesday Topic: The Future of SharePoint at CNHP

Tuesday, January 15, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 742 or Zoom

CNHP IT will provide an overview of the new SharePoint system as well as some tips to help in migration planning. The role of SharePoint will be compared with other Office 365 features such as OneDrive and Teams. This event is open to all within the College who wish to participate, but will be especially valuable to faculty and staff who want to know more about Office 365, One Drive and Teams.

Presenter:
Brian R. Thomas, MS

Host:
CNHP IT

Click here to register.

January 14
Wellness Wednesday
Wellness Wednesday | Yoga
- January 16, 2019
- 12:00 p.m.
- New College Building, Room 3506-10
  245 N. 15th Street
Join us every other week for yoga hosted by Rec Athletics! Open to students of all levels and yogis of all levels. Don't forget to BYOM - bring your own mat!
January 14
Nursing Foundation of PA Accepting Scholarships

The Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania (NFP), a supporting organization of the Pennsylvania State Nurses Association (PSNA), will be accepting applications for their scholarships beginning Jan. 1, 2019. Scholarships include the Florence (Madden) Grady-Fasick Scholarship Fund, Nursing Foundation of Pennsylvania Future Nurse Leader Scholarship, Jack E. Barger, Sr. Memorial Nursing Scholarship Fund and the Alumni Association Scholarship Fund of the Former AEMC Nursing School of Philadelphia. Scholarship criteria is now available at www.theNFP.org/scholarships.

January 14
Creativity and Innovation
Save the Date for the 2019 Student Conference on Global Challenges: Creativity and Innovation
- Thursday, February 28, 2019
- 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Behrakis Grand Hall (in the Creese Student Center)
  3210 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Click here to register for FREE!
January 11
Food Seminar Series: Science of Cheese

Please join the Center for Food & Hospitality Management for our Seminar Series and Discussion on:

The Science of Cheese

Coagulation of milk, removal of whey and ripening are all required when making cheese, and chemistry is involved every step of the way.

This talk describes the procedure from raw milk to final product, and illustrates the differences between cheese types, including the development of the many flavors.

Michael Tunick, PhD,
Assistant Clinical Professor, Food Science

January 29, 2019
4:30-5:00 p.m. - Light buffet dinner
5:00-5:45 p.m. - Presentation

Academic Bistro, 6th Floor
Academic Building

Cheese samples will be served.

All are welcome! Please RSVP to Gianna Shikitino at gls58@drexel.edu.

January 10
2019 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference

Save the Date: 2019 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference

The Graduate College, Graduate Student Association (GSA) and Office of Research, are pleased to announce the 2019 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference, a University-wide conference coming this spring, focused on impactful and accessible graduate research at Drexel. This year’s theme is Impact, focusing on research that has broader implications for society. This theme is inspired by the UN’s published list of global challenges, which includes global issues that need to be urgently addressed such as gender equality, climate change, and AIDS.

This annual, two-day conference offers opportunities for Drexel graduate students to showcase their impactful research, participate in a networking lunch, and meet with colleagues and professionals across diverse fields. In addition, the University community will have the opportunity to learn more about the problem-solving research of Drexel’s brightest graduate students.

Please save the date: Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11. Be on the lookout for further information regarding submitting abstracts and registering for conference events. For more information please visit Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference or email drexelegsc@gmail.com.

Additionally, we will be holding a workshop series leading up to the conference to prepare attendees and participants for the big day! The workshop series will cover topics such as abstract writing, three-minute thesis preparation, poster design, and oral presentation best practices. These workshops will be advertised separately, so be on the lookout!

January 9
Building Procedures and Security

Dear CNHP Students, Faculty, and Staff,

As we begin the Winter Term, please keep the following information in mind:

Three Parkway Reminders:

Please keep your Drexel DragonCard with you at all times. You will need to swipe your DragonCard on the Drexel card reader located at the front security desk every time you enter or reenter the building.

The stairwells in Three Parkway are for use in emergencies only. Please use the elevators to move from floor to floor unless it is an emergency situation, as use of the stairwells triggers the building’s emergency alarm system.

Please do not congregate in the first floor lobby.

All students are expected to leave Three Parkway by 10:00 p.m.

Security Procedures:

Please report any suspicious activity by calling Philadelphia Police at 911 or Drexel Security at 215-895-2222. If you are in the Bellet Building or New College Building, please call Hahnemann Security at 215-762-7111.

Drexel Public Safety offers a walking security escort service Monday through Friday between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Upon request, security officers are available to accompany individuals to their destination within the boundaries of Broad Street to 17th Street and Vine Street to Market Street. Please phone in your request and leave a voice mail at 215-852-7996. All requests must be called in at least 30 minutes in advance of the escort time.

Hahnemann Security also offers a walking security escort service from Bellet, New College Building, and the Hospital from dusk until dawn. You can contact them at 215-762-7111 or ask any Hahnemann Security Officer.

Thank you,
Mary Gallagher Gordon, PhD
Vice Dean, Strategic Operations and Academic Services

January 8
CLASS Winter Workshop

Time Management and PlannerPalooza

Join the Peer Academic Coaches from the Center for Learning and Academic Success services for a workshop on time management. The workshop will take place in the Center City CLASS office. At this workshop, you will learn time management tips and best practices, and will have time to create a dynamic, effective planner.

You can either bring your own paper planner, or use one of our calendar handouts. Please RSVP in advance.

January 8
Save the Date for Upcoming Summit

Fifth Annual PA Community Alliance Summit

The Summit is a day of networking, discovering alliances and collaboration building among diverse organizations throughout Pennsylvania led by and/or supporting underserved/unserved populations who experience marginalization and oppression.

May 21-22, 2019

Harrisburg Hilton

Please join us for a fantastic workshop: Teaming- Releasing the Transforming Power of Coalition Building; conducted by the National Coalition Building Institute of Rochester, NY. Utilizing a series of interactive sessions, the workshop will educate on forming strong partnerships and collaborations, and creating welcoming communities. We will also highlight and hear from amazing PA organizations and projects. We will create spaces for meaningful discussions. And as always, you do not want to miss the fun and intentional networking activities the first evening to support meeting new allies and colleagues from across PA.

This event is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council.

January 8
Healthy Lifestyle Coaching Study for Students

The Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science at Drexel is offering a six-week healthy lifestyle coaching program to students at no cost! Participants will meet in weekly lifestyle classes in which they will receive evidence-based health instruction and an opportunity to make small, lasting changes to their eating and exercise habits.

All members will receive a total of $175 for attending study visits on Drexel’s University City campus. If you are interested in learning more, or to find out if you are eligible, please click here or contact us at projecthealth@drexel.edu for more information.

January 8
Tomorrow's Tuesday Topic: How to Stay Grounded and Sane in the Wintertime

Tuesday, January 8, 2019
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 639 or Zoom

As we move into the colder months, understand how winter affects us physically and emotionally and learn what we can do to thrive.

Presenter:
Monica Fauble, MA, M.Ac., L.Ac., Dipl. Ac. (NCCAOM)

Host:
CNHP Staff Council

Click here to register.

January 7
January POUND Dates

Parkway POUND Fitness Workout with Kym Montgomery
Sign up for January classes now!

Three Parkway, 2nd Floor
Classes limited to 17!

Tuesday, January 8th - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 1th - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, January 29th - 4 p.m.

Cost: Your sweat!
Bring a water bottle and be ready to sweat!

What is POUND? Check it out!

January 7
Calling Drexel Authors

Did you author or edit a book in 2018?

The Office of the Provost and the Drexel University Libraries are honored to co-host the seventh annual Celebrating Drexel Authors Event on Monday, February 18, 2019. If you are a Drexel University faculty member, staff or student who authored or edited a book that was published from January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018, please send your name and citation information to Libraries Communication Manager Stacy Stanislaw.

To be recognized during the program, please send your information to Stacy no later than Friday, February 1, 2019. For additional information about the event, click here.

January 2
Students Selected for Practicum

Two students from the Department of Nutrition Sciences, Dan Dychtwald, a PhD student with Brandy-Joe Milliron, PhD, and Shawn Riley, a graduate student, have been selected as participants in The John Milner Nutrition and Cancer Prevention Research Practicum. It will be held from March 11-15 and is sponsored by the Nutritional Science Research Group, National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Department of Nutrition at the Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Congratulations Dan and Shawn!

January 2
Save the Date

Join President Fry and Dean Gitlin in celebrating the launch of our People of Purpose exhibit.
These inspiring stories of our students, alumni, faculty and staff demonstrate the purpose and service behind their passions and pursuits.
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
4 - 6 p.m.
Three Parkway, Room 1043

January 2