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June

  • Student Takeaways from Drexel’s Virtual Forum on Returning to Campus in the Fall

    June 29, 2020

    On June 17, members of the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Task Force highlighted how Drexel’s academics, student life, research, human resources, facilities and health measures are adapting for the fall quarter.

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  • Heard Around Campus — June

    June 29, 2020

    Learn more about events, resources and opportunities related to the Drexel 403(b) plan, voluntarily retirement and wellness offerings from HR, as well as the new Drexel Communications Playbook for Faculty and Professional Staff and a list of what merchants are reopening around campus.

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  • ExCITe Center to Help Community Members Navigate Technology Access Challenges of Working and Learning From Home as Part of City's Digital Literacy Initiative

    June 24, 2020

    <span>Drexel University&rsquo;s&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000;">Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies (ExCITe) Center</span>&nbsp;</span><span>will join a network of organizations across the city to help ensure all Philadelphians have access to the devices and internet connections they need to learn and work remotely amid the coronavirus pandemic. With support from a Philadelphia Digital Literacy Alliance initiative, Drexel will be one of three partners to provide support on accessing low cost Internet options, connecting wireless devices, and providing computers to ensure access to internet service for community members in need.</span>

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  • Virtual Forum Outlines Next Steps for New Academic Year

    June 22, 2020

    On June 17, members of the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Task Force highlighted how Drexel’s academics, student life, research, human resources, real estate and facilities and campus health are adapting for the fall quarter.

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  • Fall Forum Highlights Planning for New Academic Year

    June 18, 2020

    <p>One week ago, we lit up the Main Building, Boathouse Row and other Philadelphia landmarks in blue and gold in a city-wide tribute to the Class of 2020. That evening, June 11, we broadcast a University-wide virtual graduation celebration to honor our newest, history-making Drexel alumni. To our graduates, I know that you were disappointed not to be able to attend your Commencement, but we will honor you next June when we gather at Citizens Bank Park. Between now and then, we have a great deal of work to do.</p>

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  • Drexel’s College-level Commencement Ceremonies Go Virtual

    June 15, 2020

    Though forced to celebrate from afar this year, the University&rsquo;s colleges and schools created diverse, robust and meaningful virtual celebrations for their 2020 graduates.

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  • A Historic Celebration for a Historic Group: Drexel Virtually Honors the Class of 2020

    June 15, 2020

    Last week, Dragons came together — online — to recognize the achievements of this year’s graduates through videos, photos, social media posts and even a special song.

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  • Readying Drexel’s Return to Campus for September

    June 10, 2020

    This academic year will feature a hybrid approach to learning, research and student life designed first and foremost to support the health and safety of students, faculty and professional staff, while also fulfilling the University's mission of teaching, research and service. Classes will be taught both in person on campus and remotely.

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  • Entrepreneurial Game Studio to Launch SIM-PHL, an Urban Planning Simulator Game Powered by Philadelphia's Open Data

    June 10, 2020

    <span>In hopes of helping more people understand the political, economic and sociological forces that shape urban communities, game designers from Drexel University are turning Philadelphia&rsquo;s open data into a SimCity-style urban planning game. With support from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation&rsquo;s Open Data initiative, Drexel&rsquo;s game, called&nbsp;</span><span style="color: #000000;">Simulated Interactive Management of the City of Philadelphia (SIM-PHL)</span><span>, will be set in the city&rsquo;s Mantua neighborhood, an area that is part of a national initiative to support and restore marginalized communities.</span>

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  • How did Drexel Adapt Courses for Remote Teaching and Learning This Spring?

    June 08, 2020

    The classroom experience was different this term, but faculty found creative and innovative ways to translate the physical learning environment digitally for students, with the help of colleagues and professional staff members from across the University.

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  • PUBLIC SAFETY & U — June

    June 08, 2020

    Be sure to follow new recommendations now that Philadelphia has entered the “yellow” phase of pandemic response, and congratulate the Drexel Emergency Medical Services student organization for its national recognition in emergency response planning.

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  • 20 Thoughts from the Drexel University Class of 2020

    June 08, 2020

    The Class of 2020 is an historic one. Here are their thoughts during graduation week.

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  • Community Discussion Jumpstarts University Action on Topics of Race

    June 08, 2020

    <em>DrexelNow</em> provides the full transcript of a virtual community discussion convened by Drexel to answer questions about how the University is building an antiracist and inclusive culture.

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  • Tips on Preparing For and Taking Online Finals This Unprecedented Term

    June 01, 2020

    <span>Lindsay Matias, assistant director of the Center for Learning and Academic Success Services (CLASS), shares her views on the strategies, pitfalls and benefits of online final exam taking for Dragons this term.</span>

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