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January

  • Q&A with Executive Vice President and Provost M. Brian Blake

    January 29, 2016

    With a résumé packed with impressive credentials in teaching, research and administration, plus a personal history steeped in experiential learning, new Drexel Executive Vice President and Provost M. Brian Blake is equipped to put Drexel’s academics and research on an ambitious path while enhancing the University’s stature as a co-op leader in higher education.

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  • Drexel’s Fox Historic Costume Collection Receives $2 Million Gift from Robert and Penny Fox

    January 25, 2016

    Heralded as a “world-class collection of fashion and textiles” by the Wall Street Journal, Drexel University’s Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection (FHCC) of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design has received a $2 million commitment fromRobert (Hon. ’13) and PennyFox (Hon.’13). The museum-quality collection of more than 14,000 garments, textiles and accessories spanning three centuries is one of the finest and oldest research collections in the nation.

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  • Culinary Leaders and Rising Stars Tackle Hot Topics in the Restaurant Industry at Drexel’s 2016 Philly Chef Conference

    January 25, 2016

    Being a chef is so much more than just cooking. On Sunday and Monday, March 6 – 7, the2016 Philly Chef Conference will bring together the biggest names and rising stars in the Philadelphia-area restaurant scene and beyond to delve deep into the real issues faced by restaurant industry professionals, from menu development to restaurant real estate and navigating legal pitfalls.

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  • How to Observe Black History Month at Drexel

    January 25, 2016

    To observe and celebrate Black History Month, Drexel will host a variety of events celebrating black culture while also reflecting on its history and future.

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  • Former Councilman O’Brien to be Honored at Drexel for Work in Autism Community

    January 20, 2016

    After decades of work advocating and supporting those with disabilities, the ASERT Collaborative and the Philadelphia Autism Project, both housed at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, are honoring lifelong Philadelphian Dennis O’Brien for his work to improve the lives of individuals with autism across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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  • Consortium on Urban Design and Public Health Releases First Annual Report

    January 20, 2016

    Can intentional design help people live healthier lives? The first annual progress report of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)’s Design and Health Research Consortium contributes to a growing body of research showing that the physical and built environment can play a crucial – and often overlooked – role in public health. The report from the Architects Foundation, along with the AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), covers consortium activities across a spectrum of research issues where design contributes to public health.

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  • Tips for Winter Running

    January 20, 2016

    Kevin Gard and Robert Maschi, both physical therapists for the Drexel Running Performance and Research Center at Parkway Health & Wellness in Center City, offer some helpful winter running tips for those who don’t want to allow the frigid weather to interfere with fitness goals.

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  • Heard Around Campus — January 2016

    January 19, 2016

    The New Year is getting off on the right foot, with good news for online programs and for dieters looking for extra motivation to keep their resolutions. ICYMI, here’s an update of campus developments so far this year.

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  • Color Me Happy

    January 15, 2016

    A Healthier U hosts monthly “Crafternoon” sessions for Drexel faculty and staff, where participants escape the grind with some friendly socializing and relaxing coloring and crafting.

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  • A Fitter U Q&A: January 2016

    January 15, 2016

    It's after New Years and the holidays, and people are focusing on their health now more than ever. Joe Giandonato, Drexel's manager of health promotion, weighs in on your winter fitness questions.

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  • Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey Joins Drexel as Distinguished Visiting Fellow

    January 14, 2016

    Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles H. Ramsey will join Drexel University as the inaugural Distinguished Visiting Fellow of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, a new cross-university strategic initiative that aligns Drexel’s academic work with the real-world need for urban revitalization. He also will be affiliated with the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences.

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  • How to Observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day at Drexel

    January 11, 2016

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day is on Jan. 18. Drexel will be on a University holiday, but there are plenty of activities at Drexel to celebrate the day.

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  • Replay the Top 20 Biggest Moments of Drexel Sports in 2015

    January 11, 2016

    Looking back at a year featuring a lot of “firsts,” “bests” and international travel, Director of Athletics Eric Zillmer, PsyD, picks the top 20 biggest moments from 2015.

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  • Drexel Athletic Club: Support Your Sport

    January 06, 2016

    A new campaign is raising funds to support the unique, family-like experience of students who play varsity sports at Drexel. And naturally, there is a competitive twist.

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  • Cleaning Wastewater With Pond Scum

    January 05, 2016

    A blob of algae scooped from a fountain on South Street almost two years ago, has seeded a crop of the green stuff that Drexel University researchers claim is more effective at treating wastewater than many of the processes employed in municipal facilities today. The algae is a functional ingredient of a bioreactor system designed by Drexel environmental engineers to remove several chemicals from wastewater at once — shortcutting a process that normally takes multiple steps, expensive ingredients, and a great deal of time.

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  • Who’s Hiring? Dream Machine Creative

    January 04, 2016

    Dream Machine Creative has a history of creating awesome experiences and opportunities for video production Drexel co-ops. Now the NYC-based startup is offering to do the same for business majors as well.

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