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In sports, all along, starting with the Olympics to working out by yourself, it's about celebrating being alive. That's what we're doing. It's in the moment. It's not in the past. It's not in the future. It's here right now.

- Dr. Eric Zillmer, professor of neuropsychology and director of athletics, talks about the healing power of sports after eight Drexel women's crew members row to victory in honor of Boston marathon bombing victim Jeff Bauman, cousin of DU rower Jordan Marinchak. -Philadelphia Inquirer, May 10, 2013

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The Universe in the Rear View Mirror: How Hidden Symmetries Shape Reality by David Goldberg

Drexel Physics Prof Explores Symmetry in New Pop Science Book

May 15, 2013
Pop science fans, physics nerds and newbies alike are in for a captivating read. Physics Professor David Goldberg’s new book, The Universe in the Rearview Mirr... Read More »
Pinups For Pitbulls

Pinups for Pitbulls

May 15, 2013
Public policy graduate student Deirdre Franklin is giving pit bulls a better name through her non-profit organization Pinups for Pitbulls. Founded in 2005, the... Read More »
Scott Barclay

History and Politics Department Head Explores the Future of Same-Sex Marriage in the U.S.

May 14, 2013
With Minnesota’s Senate becoming the 12th governing body to pass a same-sex marriage bill in the United States, Dr. Scott Barclay weighs in on the third of the ... Read More »

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Events

  • Week of Writing 2013

    May 20, 2013 through May 24, 2013

    11:00 AM-5:00 PM

    Lobby of Drexel University Recreation Center, 3301 Market Street

    • Alumni
    • Current Students
    • Faculty
    • Parents & Families
    • Prospective Students
    • Public
    • Staff
    • “Pitfall! What Writers and Videogame Designers Need to Know About Each Other”
    • “Food Profiles and Food Porn: Why We Just Can’t Get Enough”
    • “When Readers and Editors Attack! How to Stand Up for What You Write”
    As always, the weeklong affair will also feature open mics, reading marathons, a poetry slam and the winners of the DPG writing contests.

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  • "How To Build A Country From Scratch" Featuring Ambassador Giorgis

    Tuesday, May 21, 2013

    5:30 PM-7:00 PM

    Mitchell Auditorium 3140 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA

    • Alumni
    • Current Students
    • Faculty
    • Parents & Families
    • Prospective Students
    • Public
    • Staff
    He is currently a board member and senior advisor of the European Center for Electoral Support, a senior expert in the Peace and Security Section of the Global Governance Institute, and an adjunct professor of Diplomacy and African Politics at Vesalius College, Free University of Brussels (VUB). He has worked as senior advisor for the Africa Program of the International Crisis Group and advised the European Commission for the Preparation of an EU Strategy for the Horn of Africa. He holds B.S. and M.B.A. degrees from the University of Colorado and conducted doctoral studies at Harvard University.
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