April

Heard Around Campus — April

April 30, 2020

It’s more important than ever to keep up with University news, updates, changes and (virtual) events — like new Human Resources initiatives and tips for working from home.

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Task Force Exploring Options for Drexel’s Fall Term

April 27, 2020

Now that we have a course set for the summer term, during which the University will continue to operate remotely, we are moving ahead with an intensive planning effort for the beginning of the new academic year. I’m pleased to announce the members of the task force assembled to explore our approach to teaching, research and service for the fall, and I want to briefly outline their charge. 

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How Steinbright Continues to Support the Drexel Student Job Search From a Distance

April 27, 2020

Things have changed since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including how students connect with potential employers and the outlook for college labor market the Class of 2020 will soon enter into. Fortunately, Steinbright professionals are still here with the tips and resources Dragons need to succeed.

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Navigating the Pandemic with Increasing Success

April 24, 2020

It was six weeks ago today that everything changed for the Drexel community, and for the nation. The devastating and sweeping impact of the coronavirus pandemic has left no one untouched. At the same time, I am confident that the Drexel community is navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by the pandemic with increasing success. In that spirit, I want to encourage you to focus as much as possible on all that is positive about our response to this extraordinary period in our history.  And you need look no further than what is happening on our virtual campus to feel proud and hopeful.

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Why Drexel Employees Should Assess Their COVID-19 Era Workstation

April 21, 2020

Sure, you’re working from home — but are you working from home correctly? Make sure your new desk or work area is ergonomically friendly by following these guidelines from Drexel’s Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

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We’re All in This Together: Mental Health Tips for Drexel Faculty and Staff in the Age of COVID-19

April 16, 2020

Annette Molyneux, PhD, assistant vice president for Student Life and director of Counseling and Health Services, discusses the drastic daily changes that have popped up due to the coronavirus pandemic, and how to cope with them.

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What Drexel and Philly Looked Like During the Start of the COVID-19 Pandemic

April 16, 2020

You’re off campus right now, and you might even be out of the city. Here’s what some of your favorite spaces near Drexel look like while you’re gone.

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Dr. Marla Gold Named Vice Provost for Community Health Care Innovation

April 14, 2020

In this newly created position, the Dornsife School of Public Health professor and dean emerita will optimize community health care services, promote population health, and coordinate health care and health science research and education within Drexel’s urban setting.

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Drexel’s History-Making Spring Quarter Launches

April 10, 2020

This week, Drexel took its first steps on the path toward becoming a virtual university — an experience that we will learn much from and, ultimately, will strengthen our institution. We’re pleased that those steps have been steady and, for the most part, successful, and we want to reflect on this new chapter in the proud history of our University. 

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At Drexel, Community Comes Together as Dragons Stay Apart

April 08, 2020

While the COVID-19 pandemic runs its course, Drexel continues to innovate and promote research, scholarship and well-being.

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Undergraduate and Graduate Grading Policy Update: Optional Pass/No Pass for Spring Term

April 07, 2020

We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought much uncertainty and disruption to the lives of our students. After serious consideration and conversation with deans, faculty and our students, it became clear that following our standard grading policy during this unprecedented time was not the best path forward. For that reason, we will offer the option for students to take spring term courses on a Pass/No Pass basis.

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Drexel’s Rec Center Pivots to Host Virtual Trainings and Sessions

April 06, 2020

With campus closed, the Recreation Center is now hosting group exercise classes and training sessions on Instagram and Zoom, and will do the same for eSports tournaments and virtual town halls.

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We’re All in This Together: Mental Health Tips for Drexel Students in the Age of COVID-19

April 06, 2020

Annette Molyneux, PhD, assistant vice president for Student Life and director of Counseling and Health Services at Drexel University, discusses the drastic daily changes students face due to the coronavirus pandemic, and how to cope.

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PUBLIC SAFETY & U — April

April 05, 2020

Though the spring term is conducted remotely, Drexel Public Safety is still working to safely ensure the protection of essential personnel and monitor Drexel’s buildings, businesses and streets on campus.

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Welcome Back to the Future of Drexel University

April 03, 2020

As spring break draws to a close, I want to welcome you to an unprecedented spring quarter and semester — and tell you how excited we are to begin. While all around us the nation faces a time of uncertainty, we can be sure that, on our virtual campus, the next two-and-a-half months will prove to be productive in so many ways. We may be apart from one another as we shelter from the COVID-19 coronavirus, but we can still share this moment as a community. And I’m confident that we will emerge with our personal connections strengthened, our studies and research fruitful, and our service to the community as impactful as ever. 

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