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2022

  • December

    • Drexel University Represented by Interdisciplinary Delegation at COP27

      December 23, 2022

      An interdisciplinary group traveled to Egypt to represent Drexel and engage in global efforts to combat climate change.

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      Happy Holidays from the Graduate College

      December 15, 2022

      On behalf of the Graduate College, I want to wish you joypeace and good health this holiday season!

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    • Apply Now, L'Oreal USA For Women in Science Fellowship

      2023 LOreal USA For Women in Science Program

      December 12, 2022

      Applications for the 2023 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science Program are now open and will close at 5:00pm ET on Friday, January 27, 2023.

      The L’Oréal USA For Women in Science fellowship program honors female scientists at a critical stage in their careers with grants of $60,000 each. Since 2003, we’ve awarded 95 postdoctoral women scientists nearly $5 million in grants. We’re seeking five exceptional female scientists looking to advance their research and serve as role models for the next generation of girls in STEM.

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      GradThriving Resources

      December 12, 2022

      GradSchoolThriving.com is a collection of FREE resources and insider tips that aim to support the success of diverse graduate students. You don’t know what you don’t know… so let us help you explore information that will help you thrive in your graduate studies.

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      End of Term and Winter Break Reminders

      December 09, 2022

      As we approach the end of the fall term and winter break closure, we would like to remind you of some important dates, deadlines, academic policies, requirements, and information about campus operations.

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    • Doctoral Student Newsletter

      December Doctoral Student Newsletter

      December 08, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The December edition features:

      • Featured Article - Keeping Our Community Safe This Holiday Season
      • What's With IRB? A Q&A
      • Important Dates & Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities for Doctoral Students
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • November

    • abstract outline of people in blue across networks

      Winter Electives in Global and International Education

      November 22, 2022

      Graduate students are welcome to register for the following elective courses in Global & International Education (EDGI) within the School of Education. Graduate students from all majors are invited to register. The courses are online but open to students in online and face-to-face programs.

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    • The word "Thankful" in brown script on beige background with leaves and pumpkin on outline

      Thankful for our Graduate and Professional Community

      November 22, 2022

      As we approach Thanksgiving, each of our faculty and professional staff members in the Graduate College took a moment to share what they’re most thankful for, in addition to having the opportunity to work alongside and grow with our graduate and professional student, postdoc and faculty and professional staff community every day.

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    • Female student on left holding certificate with male faculty member on right

      Discover Day 2022 Winners

      November 21, 2022

      On Oct. 27, Drexel’s College of Medicine’s Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies hosted their annual research symposium, Discovery Day, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City, Philadelphia. The day commenced with research poster presentations from more than 300 doctoral and master's students, medical students, MD/PhD students, undergraduate, high school, residents, clinical fellows and postdoctoral trainees, and eight platform presentations on topics ranging from HIV/AIDS to spinal cord injury. Posters and platforms were judged by faculty, alumni and special guests. Twenty-two students were selected for awards.

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    • Hands writing in notebook with laptop and coffee nearby

      Hiring Graduate Writing Consultants

      November 21, 2022

      The Drexel Writing Center (DWC) is currently hiring graduate students for the Graduate Writing Consultant (GWC) position.
       
      GWCs provide one-to-one writing consultation to their fellow graduate students. This conversation between writer and reader is collaborative, tailored to meet the writer’s specific goals, and develop their writing skills. GWCs provide support throughout all the stages of the writing process from brainstorming to final draft.
       
      Candidates undergo training and ongoing professional development in addition to their tutoring hours. Part of that training focuses on antiracist writing pedagogies and inclusive practices. Prior experience tutoring is preferred, but not necessary. We offer competitive pay and flexible hours.

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    • Thank a Teacher program flyer

      Thank a Teacher

      November 21, 2022

      The Thank a Teacher program provides an opportunity for Drexel University students to publicly say "thank you" to teachers who have made the true Drexel difference to them! Drexel students who want to participate should complete this Qualtrics survey which includes space to write a thank you note to any Drexel instructor. The Teaching and Learning Center will review submissions and share them with the instructor at the end of each term. With the student’s permission, thank you notes will be posted on the Teaching and Learning Center’s website. All recipients’ names are forwarded to the instructor's department head, as well as the Provost’s office along with their respective notes.

      Download the Flyer [PDF]

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    • Impact Factor Podcast with Katie Van Aken, PhD

      Impact Factor Podcast Live November 17

      November 01, 2022

      Join us for a special live recording of the Impact Factor podcast hosted by Drexel alumna, Katie Van Aken, PhD '17!

      Dumb it up!
      Have you ever tried to explain your PhD research to your grandparents? Have you ever had to convince a person or entity to fund your very specific research? Getting your PhD involves often presenting and sharing your work to other experts in your field. But the bigger challenge is learning how to explain a technical research topic to someone who hasn't studied it for years. Let's talk about how grad school can and should prepare students to communicate technical topics to a general audience.

      Thursday, November 17th
      6 to 7 p.m. ET

      Papadakis Integrated Science Building (PISB)
      Room 104, First Floor
      Drexel University
      3245 Chestnut Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19104

      And, be sure to join us for an after party with the panelists!

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    • Doctoral Student Newsletter

      November Doctoral Student Newsletter

      November 01, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The November edition features:

      • Meet the Staff - Dr. Tsz Kwok
      • Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile
      • Important Dates & Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • October

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      NIH OITE Mental Health and Well-Being Series

      October 28, 2022

      The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is pleased to offer a FREE series of webinars and supplemental small group discussions to increase awareness and provide coping strategies and tools to help participants support their own mental health and that of others. The series kicks off on Nov. 7 and runs through May 2023.

      While this series is geared toward individuals in biomedical research fields, it is open to and relevant for all and all are welcome to register!

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    • Calling all FUTURE STEM FACULTY Registration is now open for the graduate-level course ISTM 511 CRN: 26048

      Calling All Future STEM Faculty - ISTM 511

      October 24, 2022

      Registration is now open for the graduate-level course ISTM 511: Foundations in Evidence-Based STEM Pedagogy

      Winter Quarter 22-23
      Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:50 PM

      The course is taught by Eric Brewe, Associate Professor in Physics and Science Education

      Course attendees will:

      • Engage as members of a community of discipline-based education research (DBER)
      • Enact their skills at putting theory and experimental work into practice (in real educational
        settings)
      • Establish a teaching philosophy
      • Provided constructive criticism of STEM instruction

      This course is the foundational course in PROFESS, a program that prepares graduate students for future academic faculty positions. To learn more, download the flyer and visit the website.

      Download the Flyers [PDF]

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    • Black Play-by-Play Scholarship Opportunity

      Black Play-by-Play Scholarship Opportunity

      October 24, 2022

      Of the 200+ television and radio play-by-play jobs in Major League Baseball and Minor League Baseball, fewer than five are currently filled by Black broadcasters. This number is no different when looking at play-by-play roles across all sports and all levels within the sports landscape. A lack of diversity exists across the play-by-play profession, and The Black Play-by-Play Broadcaster Grant & Scholarship Fund addresses many barriers-to-entry that exist for aspiring Black broadcasters. This fund will lift those who otherwise wouldn't be able to get a start in the field, while pushing the industry to more closely reflect the country as a whole.

      The BlackPxPFund is a 501(c)3 nonprofit in its third year which is looking to help diversify an overwhelmingly white industry. We are awarding $7,500 in scholarship money this academic year and will be growing that number in a major way in 2023-2024 thanks to investments from the NFL, MLB, NHL and others who support our initiative. Beyond the money, we have professional broadcasters across the country who have volunteered as mentors and have been working with former applicants over the past two years on professional placement and advice on how to navigate the competitive job market.

      Qualifications:
      This scholarship is open to current black undergraduate or graduate students with interest in pursuing sports play-by-play as a career.

      To Apply:
      Go to www.blackpxpfund.com/scholarships for more information on how to apply for a scholarship applications will be accepted through 10/31/2022 with recipients selected in November for the 2022-2023 academic year.

      Reach out to Adam Giardino (President/Founder) at adam@blackpxpfund.com with any additional questions.

      Download the Flyer [PDF]

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    • Office of the Vice Provost for Research University of Pennsylvania

      Penn Provosts Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity

      October 14, 2022

      The University of Pennsylvania Provost's Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity seek to attract promising researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations whose life experience, research experience, and employment background will contribute significantly to the University’s academic and research missions. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at Penn.

      The application deadline is November 16, 2022. Complete details about the program can be found at https://research.upenn.edu/postdocs-and-students/penn-provosts-postdoctoral-fellowships/.

      Please note that fellowships are funded in partnership between the postdoctoral fellow's host school and the Office of the Provost. Questions should be directed to Marta Bartholomew, Director of Research Programs and Communications (martalei@upenn.edu).

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    • CIRTL

      Join Us for the Virtual Fall 2022 CIRTL General Meeting

      October 07, 2022

      Drexel’s Chapter of The Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning (CIRTL) seeks to enhance excellence in STEM undergraduate education through supporting development of faculty and future faculty committed to implementing and advancing evidence-based teaching practices for diverse learners.

      You are invited to join us on Thursday Oct. 13 for two exciting virtual opportunities to learn more about supporting diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM Education and Drexel CIRTL:

      • CIRTL Keynote: The Notion of Critical Race Theory (CRT) Should Not Be a Dirty Word in Higher Education: Unpacking Positionality in STEM Research and Teaching Dr. Alonzo Flowers (October 13 - 2:00 PM ET)
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      • CIRTL Student Panel: Experiences in CIRTL Cross-Network STEM Education Courses and Programming and CIRTL Local Learning Communities (October 13 - 5:15PM ET)
        Zoom Registration

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      AWIS PHL Travel Awards and Mentoring Cirlces

      October 07, 2022

      The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Philadelphia Chapter is currently accepting applications from female graduate students invited to present their original research at a national or international meeting or conference in 2023, including in-person (up to $500) and virtual (up to $250). The deadline to apply is November 1, 2022. Please note that the meeting or conference must be related to the student's field of study and must occur in 2023. No exceptions.

      More information and link to apply

      The popular AWIS PHL Mentoring Circles Program returns for 2022-2023. Junior scientists in the Philadelphia area meet once a month with mentors to discuss issues in both career and life. It is also a great opportunity to network with area scientists and meet members of AWIS-PHL. Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and slots are limited.

      Mentee registration (graduate students and postdocs) is now open.

      More information and link to register

      Program flyer

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    • Join the 2022-2023 GSA Academic Affairs Committee

      October 03, 2022

      The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is seeking a diverse group of graduate student representatives from across Drexel's colleges and schools to serve on the Academic Affairs Committee to support the activities of the GSA's Academic Life Committee, including the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Chair of the GSA's Executive Board, address questions and concerns related to academic life and student experience on behalf of the graduate student community, such as graduate academic policies and procedure, and advocate for graduate student success by enhancing programs, resources, and experience.

      This is an exciting volunteer and leadership opportunity to represent yourself and your graduate student peers and make a positive impact on the greater graduate community! Returning students should also sign up for another year of service.

      Please complete this Qualtrics form if you're interested in getting involved! More information about each of the four subcommittees is outlined on the Qualtrics form.

      The first meeting will take place virtually Friday, October 21 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT. Join the meeting via Zoom.

      If you have any questions, please the GSA's Vice President for Academic Affairs, London Thompson at lt535@drexel.edu.

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    • Doctoral Student Newsletter

      October Doctoral Student Newsletter

      October 03, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The October edition features:

      • A Letter from the Associate Dean
      • Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile
      • Important Dates & Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • September

    • NIH National Institute of Mental Health logo

      NIMH IRP Training Opportunities Info Session October 20

      September 21, 2022

      Please join us in welcoming Janet Clark, Ph.D., Director for Fellowship Training in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) / National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to provide an information session about Intramural Research Program (IRP) fellowships and training opportunities.

       

      Training opportunities are available for high school, undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional students and postdoctoral and clinical fellows interested in biomedical research and related fields. Faculty and professional staff are also welcome and encouraged to attend.

       

      To see what programs you're eligible for, use the Office of Training and Intramural Education (OITE) Eligibility Wizard for Training Fellowships.

       

      Thursday, October 20, 2022
      10 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT

      Sky View Room
      MacAlister Hall, 6th Floor
      3250 Chestnut Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19104

      Or virtual via Zoom - Link provided upon registration

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    • Merck - Inventing Life logo

      Merck Recruitment Seminar October 17

      September 21, 2022

      Come learn about exciting opportunities in the Analytical Research & Development department at Merck Research Laboratories! Merck is hosting a recruitment seminar and information session for eligible persons interested in their Senior Scientist positions. Please review a copy of the job description.

      Monday, October 17
      1 to 2:30 p.m. ET

      WeWork (8th Floor)
      1100 Ludlow Street
      Philadelphia, PA 19107

      Complimentary lunch will be provided!

      Virtual option available, if needed.

      Please RSVP by Monday, October 10 to ariel.gonzalez@merck.com. Space is limited.

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      Required Title IX Training - Complete by October 31

      September 16, 2022

      As a Drexel graduate student, you are required to complete an online module entitled, "Drexel U Got This! - Graduate Student Training", a sexual and gender-based harassment and misconduct prevention program, in order to be compliant with University policies for the 2022-2023 Academic Year. The training will help you better understand your right to a discrimination and harassment-free learning environment, as well as your role in contributing to Drexel’s inclusive environment. This training is required for all graduate students, including online students, annually.

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    • Academic News and Key Reminders from the Graduate College

      Academic News & Key Reminders - Fall Quarter 2022

      September 16, 2022

      Welcome new graduate students and welcome back returning students!

      As we begin the fall term and 2022-2023 Academic Year, the Graduate College would like to remind you of a few important academic dates, deadlines, policies and resources to help you navigate your graduate studies. We recommend you bookmark this information for future reference.

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      Photos from Graduate Student Orientation 2022

      September 15, 2022

      Browse photos from our Graduate Student Welcome & Resource Fair on Monday, September 12, 2022. We had an incredible turnout! Thanks to everyone who helped make these events possible, including our volunteer students, faculty and professional staff, table hosts, EMSS Welcome Week team, etc.

      Google Photo Album

      Feel free to download and share photos as you wish! Use #DrexelGradLife and be sure to tag the Graduate College on social media!

      Credit: Jeff Anderson Photography

      We invite students who attended the fair to complete a survey to provide valuable feedback!

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      AAAS 2023 Student E-Poster Competition

      September 02, 2022

      The Office of Research & Innovation is pleased to announce support for student researchers to participate in the 2023 AAAS Annual Meeting Student E-Poster competition. Last year, 75 Drexel undergraduate and graduate students submitted abstracts, and of that number, we had 10 winners across multiple categories. The 2023 AAAS Annual Meeting, Science for Humanity, will be hybrid from Washington, DC on March 2-5, 2023. The Office of Research & Innovation will fund the fees ($25 for abstract and $75 for meeting fee) for approved submissions.

      To be considered for funding, all students must first submit their proposal to the Drexel Funding Portal for review and approval prior to submitting to AAAS.

      The Drexel internal submission deadline is Friday, September 23, 2022, and the AAAS deadline for Drexel is Friday, October 7, 2022 to allow time to process payment.

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    • The Wistar Institute Logo

      Wistar Trainee Research Symposium February 24

      September 02, 2022

      Note as of 9/12/22: Unfortunately, due to unavoidable circumstances, the symposium has to be postponed. Our new date for the event is February 24, 2023. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and hope you and your students are able to attend the symposium in February. We will keep you posted with additional details regarding the event soon. 

      The Wistar Institute Trainee Association invites undergraduate students (that have recently completed a summer research project in biology), graduate students and postdocs to submit abstracts for the Wistar Trainee Research Symposium on September 23, 2022. The symposium is in-person only at The Wistar Institute at 3601 Spruce Street. Registration is required to attend.

      Please submit your abstract (approx. 150-200 words) to education@wistar.org and note the presenter name and whether they are an undergraduate student, graduate student or postdoc by Friday, September 9th.

      The symposium is geared for academic trainees who wish to gain experience speaking at a conference-style event. Trainees who wish to present a talk are highly encouraged to submit an abstract on their research topic.

      Download Event Flyer [PDF]

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    • National Postdoc Appreciation Week September 18-23, 2022

      Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week 2022

      September 02, 2022

      Join the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) in celebrating the 13th annual National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) and the significant contributions that postdoctoral scholars make to research and discovery at Drexel with events September 19-23, 2022.

      The theme of this year's NPAW is postdoc mental health and wellness. Speakers will discuss the challenges early career researchers face, share tips they have learned from their struggles, and provide a framework for postdocs to build better balance in their professional lives especially as they navigate their next career step.

      Click on the NPAW website for a complete list of virtual and in-person events, including the virtual kickoff event.

      For more information, email opa@drexel.edu.

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    • Doctoral Student Newsletter

      September Doctoral Student Newsletter

      September 02, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The September edition features:

      • A Letter from the Associate Dean
      • Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile
      • Important Dates & Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • August

    • Person holding a resume with both hands and a pen and another person with hands folded on the table, ETS logo

      ETS 2022 Career Summit for Masters Students

      August 23, 2022

      Presented by the Global Higher Education Division of ETS, the FREE online 2022 Career Summit for Master's Students September 26-30 12-1 p.m. ET will help you build a foundation for your job search, so that you can start planning for your job search early and land a job when you’ve finished your master’s. Beginning your career planning early means that you set the foundation for success in your job search, without the overwhelm and stress that will inevitably come if you wait until graduation.

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      NIH OITE Becoming a Resilient Scientists Series

      August 23, 2022

      The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Intramural Training and Education (OITE) is pleased to offer a FREE series of webinars and small group discussions to help you develop the confidence and resilience you need to navigate challenging situations in school, work, and life. Trainees who attend or view all the webinars and participate in four of the five small-group discussions will receive a certificate of completion. The first webinar is September 8 3-5 p.m. ET followed by the first small group discussion on September 15 3-4 p.m. ET. Sign-ups close on September 12. Recordings are also available to view in lieu of live participation.

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      T32 Grant Enhances Training Opportunities for Graduate Students and Faculty

      August 22, 2022

      Sandra Strang, EdM, director of communications and events in the Graduate College, sat down with Peter Baas, PhD, professor and director of the graduate program in neuroscience, and Michael Lane, PhD, associate professor in the Department of Neurobiology and Anatomy in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies in the College of Medicine to learn more about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) T32 spinal cord injury training program at Drexel, which is entering its second year of five. Dr. Baas and Dr. Lane are co-directors of the program, the first T32 training program exclusively at Drexel.

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    • An image of Mithila Guham winner, of "Best Track Paper" at the Summer American Marketing Associating Conference.

      PhD candidate wins Best in Track paper award at 2022 AMA Conference

      August 18, 2022

      The Graduate College is pleased to announce that Mithila Guha, PhD candidate in quantitative marketing in the LeBow College of Business, won the highly competitive "Best in Track" paper award in the "Digital and Social media Marketing Track" at this year's American Marketing Association Summer Academic Conference in Chicago (August 12-14, 2022). The conference selects a "Best in Track" paper award for each of the 14 tracks, inviting competitive papers from academic scholars representing 33 countries and six continents. Mithila received support to attend the conference and present her work through the Graduate College's Teck-Kah Lim Graduate Student Domestic Travel Subsidy Award. Mithila's paper, "Peer effects on Brand Activism: Evidence from Brand and User Chatter on Twitter", co-authored with Dr. Daniel Korschun, department head, associate professor and Stephen Cozen Research Scholar in Marketing, was selected from 35 other papers within her track. The theme of this year’s conference was “Light in the Darkness: Marketing’s Role in Driving Positive Change."

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    • Teaching and Learning

      Non-Credit Certificate in College Teaching

      August 12, 2022

      Drexel University’s non-credit Certificate in College Teaching will provide you with the experience and credentials you need to become a more effective college instructor or to prepare you for a career outside academia that involves training or teaching. Seats are limited. Apply by August 21, 2022 for the 2022-2023 program. Participation is free!

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    • Doctoral Student Newsletter

      August Doctoral Student Newsletter

      August 01, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out! We hope you enjoy our redesigned version and updated content. Thanks to the students who took the time to complete our recent survey to provide ideas and feedback. We will continue to incorporate feedback. Stay tuned.

      The August edition features:

      • A Letter from the Associate Dean
      • Did You Know?
      • Driven Dragons - Doctoral Student Profile
      • Important Dates & Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out this Qualtrics form and share your journey!

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • July

    • Image of a sign that says "Now Hiring."

      Office of Disability Resources Job Opening

      July 27, 2022

      Drexel's Office of Disability Resource is hiring 2-3 graduate students for assistance in their office this coming academic year.

      The position would be 20 hours per week at a rate of $15/hour.

      No prior experience is necessary; however, students must possess excellent communication, organization, time management and writing skills.

      Click here to access the PDF document of the job description.

      Please contact Emily Glassman (eag57@drexel.edu) with a cover letter and your resume if you are interested.

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    • Austin coley

      Alumni Selected in First Class of Fellows

      July 18, 2022

      Austin Coley, PhD'19 was selected as one of seven neuroscientists for the first class of Transition to Independence fellows by The Simons Collaboration on the Global Brain (SCGB). The program facilitates the transition to research independence of outstanding systems and computational neuroscientists from historically underrepresented backgrounds.

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    • Drexel Strategic Plan Updates From Spring 2022

      July 14, 2022

      A year after the official start of implementation, the Strategic Plan CORE team held community updates, roundtables and other meetings during the spring months to inform the Drexel University faculty and professional staff about what’s been worked on to prepare Drexel for the next decade.

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      July Doctoral Student Newsletter

      July 05, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The July edition features:

      • Alumni Highlight
      • Important Dates and Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We want to hear from you about your doctoral student experience and advice for others to be featured in future newsletters. Please take a few moments to fill out a survey form via Qualtrics and share your journey! 

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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    • Headshot of Tsz Kwok

      Tsz Kwok Receives Adjunct Faculty Award and Promotion

      July 01, 2022

      The Graduate College would like to congratulate our very own Tsz Kwok, EdD ‘16, MS ‘07, BS ‘05 who was selected as a recipient of this year’s Adjunct Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence, one of the annual Provost Awards. The award goes to select adjunct faculty members that exemplify the highest quality of teaching and mentorship of students.

       

      Dr. Kwok is currently the Associate Director of the Graduate College and an adjunct faculty member in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design since 2018. Effective July 1, Dr. Kwok will be promoted to Director of Academic Administration in the Graduate College, as well as Director of Graduate Multicultural and Equity Affairs in which he will liaise with the newly appointed Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, PhD, chair of the Diversity Advisory Council, Ebony White, PhD, and other individuals and committees devoted to fulfilling the University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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      Summer Updates from the Graduate College

      July 01, 2022

      I am pleased to share some updates on the faculty and professional staff in the Graduate College.

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  • June

    • Pictures from the 2022 Doctoral Student Celebration

      Doctoral Celebration 2022 Photos

      June 22, 2022

      The 2022 Doctoral Student Celebration photos are now posted to the Graduate College's Google Photos account.

      This year's Doctoral Student Celebration took place off-campus at The Logan Hotel – Philadelphia's Hotel on June 7, 2022. The Graduate College welcomed doctoral degree recipients from the current Academic Year, senior leadership, deans, faculty and professional staff advisors, and guests to attend a reception honoring the Class of 2022. The event featured brief remarks from senior leadership and distinguished student speakers. Visit the Doctoral Student Celebration website to read more about this year's presenters and to watch the 2021-2022 degree recipients' presentation.

      Congratulations to the Class of 2022!

      #ForeverDragons

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      Apply for the 2022-2023 PAGE Fellowship

      June 21, 2022

      The application period for the 2022-2023 PAGE Fellows is now open to graduate students!

      The PAGE Fellows Program invites graduate students to participate in a yearlong working group in support of collaborative art-making, teaching, writing, storytelling, and co-creating knowledge with and within community. Examples of ongoing, local projects by PAGE fellows include a Bay Area movement history website, a national report on LGBTQ youth, a resource hub for Indigenous playwrights, a photography series on the colonial foundations of neoliberal universities, and much more.

      2022-2023 PAGE Fellows Recipients Will Receive:
      • $500 honorarium
      • Lodging and waived registration fee to attend the 2022 PAGE Summit on October 13 and the Imagining America National Gathering from October 14 – 16 in New Orleans, LA (Applicants must be able to attend the PAGE Summit and IA National Gathering to be considered).
      • Opportunity to apply for professional development funds.
      • Access to year-long mentorship and community-building events, both within PAGE and the Imagining America networks. These can include but are not limited to research projects, publication opportunities, and skill-building workshops

      Click here to read more about eligibility, how to apply, and the history of PAGE.

      Applications are due by Midnight (PT) on Friday, July 1, 2022.

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    • Academic News and Key Reminders from the Graduate College

      Academic News and Key Reminders - Summer Quarter

      June 17, 2022

      Welcome new graduate students and welcome back returning students! Happy Summer!

       

      As we begin the summer term, the Graduate College would like to remind you of a few important academic dates, deadlines, policies and resources to help you navigate your graduate studies. We recommend you bookmark this information for future reference.

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    • Juneteenth

      Join Us in Celebrating Juneteenth

      June 17, 2022

      On Monday, June 20th, Drexel University will observe Juneteenth (officially June 19th). Each year, Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States. Although President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863, it wasn't until June 19, 1865 that those enslaved were truly freed by executive decree.

       

      Join us in celebrating this historic milestone for Black history on Wednesday, June 22nd 4 to 7 p.m. at the Juneteenth Block Party at Rush Alumni Garden and Lancaster Walk, hosted by the Center for Black Culture (CBC), Black Employees at Drexel (BEAD), Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion (SCDI), Center for Inclusive Education and Scholarship (CIES), LeBow BRIDGE, Office of Equality and Diversity (OED) and Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. RSVP here.

       

      Additional opportunities:

      •  The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is offering free admission to commemorate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 18th. 

      • On Sunday, the African American Museum of Philadelphia hosts their Juneteenth Block Party: Celebrating the Legacy of Emancipation, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with live performances, food and drink, yard games, a village marketplace, mural making, community resources and free admission to the museum all day courtesy of Wawa. 

      • Be sure to check out the Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, the largest annual celebration of Juneteenth in the nation. 

      • Last year, the Office of Equality and Diversity hosted a "Frank Conversation in Commemoration of Juneteenth," a recording of which you can view on the OED Media Library. 

      As a reminder the University will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observance of Juneteenth and summer quarter class will begin on Tuesday, June 21st.

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      Graduate Students Give Back

      June 10, 2022

      This year, our Graduate Student Association (GSA) and International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) strived to build a culture and tradition of service among the graduate student community. Read on about the service projects they participated in this spring!

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    • The word "important" on a yellow Post-It Note

      Graduate Student Stipends and Philadelphia Wage Tax Memo

      June 10, 2022

      In 2019, the City of Philadelphia issued a memo indicating that Philadelphia universities should withhold Wage Tax on 50 percent of the stipend amount it pays any graduate student who renders services to the university. For example, if a graduate student receives an annual stipend of $15,000, the university should withhold and remit Wage Tax on $7,500.

      Effective May 2022, graduate students will see this reduction in applicable wage tax directly in their pay checks. The Philadelphia Wage Tax will only be applied to 50 percent of the stipend for the pay. Additionally, corrections will be made for all prior applicable wages in 2022. The result of the correction will be an increase in net pay.

      In order to receive any applicable refunds for 2019-2021, students must follow a petition process outline on the Human Resources website.

      We encourage all graduate students who received a stipend from Drexel between 2019-2021 to review the website and complete the process to file a petition for refunds for 2019-2021. Communications will be going to all affected parties with more information, including alumni.

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    • A Reminder on Research Integrity

      June 10, 2022

      As we approach the summer research months, the Office of Research & Innovation (ORI) in partnership with the Graduate College, would like to provide reminders of our shared values and commitments to the responsible conduct of research.

      The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) reminds us as researchers/scholars, trainees, mentors and mentees, we need to foster a research environment that is ethical, promotes and maintains integrity, encourages public confidence in science, is used to create progress for the public good and enables researchers of all levels to work together in a safe and welcoming environment. In addition to our annual course offerings on RCR and ORI led RCR workshops, here are some reminders of additional resources and trainings that will help promote and maintain scholarly integrity that our institution requires.

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      Present at the 9th Annual Drexel Assessment Conference

      June 10, 2022

      The Office of Assessment and Accreditation is proud to welcome session proposals for the 9th Annual Drexel Assessment Conference.

      This year's conference will take place virtually on September 7, 2022 with the theme of "Reassembling the Pieces: Emerging from the Pandemic in Higher Education with a Clear Vision Forward."

      Graduate students are welcome to submit to present Lightning Sessions (10 minutes, 8-10 slides) or virtual posters.

      Click here for more information for proposal guidelines, subthemes, and submission form.

      Submission are open until Thursday, June 30.

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    • Medical Device Firm Supports Doctoral Students’ Research

      June 08, 2022

      Aiming to improve upon a Drexel professor’s invention that upended 70 years of anatomical misunderstanding, two doctoral students are conducting research, with support from a North Carolina-based medical device maker.

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    • GRFP and NSF logos

      2022 NSF GRFP Application Prep Workshops, Tools & Resources

      June 08, 2022

      Drexel's Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Program (UREP) team within the Pennoni Honors College, formerly the Fellowships Office, will be hosting virtual and in-person workshops to help graduate students prepare their applications for the 2022 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)! The 2022 application opens on or around August 1.

      If you are interested in applying and attending future workshops, fill out the interest form here!

      Registration is now open for the first series of workshops!

      Register here for the Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Workshop (Zoom)

      Register here for the Wednesday, June 22, 2022 Workshop (In-Person)

      Click here to the SharePoint site for more information on the application and the requirements.

      Or, download the PDF guide.

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    • Four pictures featuring students that attended Festival of Nations

      2022 Festival of Nations Photos Now Available

      June 08, 2022

      The 2022 Festival of Nations photos from May 27th are now posted to the Graduate College's Google Photos!

      Thank you to the wonderful Drexel graduate and undergraduate student community, the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA), Graduate Student Association (GSA), and International Student Union (ISU) for making this event a success!

      Feel free to download and share with your friends who were in attendance and post to social media! Be sure to tag @drexelgraduatecollege and @igsadrexel on Instagram and @DrexelGradColl on Twitter.

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      2022 Graduate Student Day Photos Available

      June 08, 2022

      Photos from our 2022 Graduate Student Day Awards Ceremony & Reception on June 1st are now available via our Google Photo Album.

      Feel free to download and share with your peers, family and friends who were in attendance and post to social media. Be sure to tag @drexelgraduatecollege on Instagram and @DrexelGradColl on Twitter.

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      Participate in Drexel's Areas of Excellence and Opportunity Survey

      June 07, 2022

      In March, the Provost's Office kicked off an initiative, in coordination with the Strategic Plan implementation, to define Drexel's Areas of Excellence and Opportunity (AEO).

      Drexel's 2030 Strategic Plan calls for us to "address society's most pressing challenges by focusing on the critical intersections of Health, Technology/Engineering, Design and Social Sciences, and their impact on our most vulnerable communities."

      The Provost's Office Areas of Excellence and Opportunity initiative is digging deeper into these broad areas of Health, Technology/Engineering, Design and Social Sciences to uncover specific areas of academic and research strength, as well as areas of potential opportunity, to grow our reputation in our academic and research programs and make positive contributions to societal challenges.

      The intention of this survey is to gather a wide set of perspectives across our community to develop a sharper picture of how Drexel is viewed today and where Drexel will need to engage in the future. This survey is meant to focus on topic areas to guide future academic development. Findings will be shared with the community and used to guide future conversations across Drexel.

      All Drexel students are invited to complete this survey.

      The survey will close on Wednesday, June 15.

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    • The next doctoral students newsletter is out!

      June Doctoral Student Newsletter

      June 01, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out! It has been one year since we introduced this monthly newsletter! Please help us plan for future newsletters by completing this brief survey. It should only take 2-3 minutes to complete. THANK YOU!

      The June edition features:

      • Graduate Student Profile
      • Important Dates and Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • May

  • April

    • student presenters wanted

      2022 Virtual Creativity Salon June 3

      April 29, 2022

      The 2022 Virtual Creativity Salon to be held Friday, June 3, 2022 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. is a virtual event that highlights the work of researchers, scholars, professionals, and students in the areas of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. Sessions include presentations from researchers and students, a panel discussion, and a virtual lab tour.

      Are you a graduate student looking to share some of your work in creativity, aesthetics, or the arts? Consider presenting some of your work at our salon. Visit the website for more information about how to submit by May 14.

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    • NIH logo

      15th Annual NIH Career Symposium Online May 11-13

      April 29, 2022

      The NIH Office of Intramural Training & Education invites graduate students, postdocs, and fellows to register FREE for the 15th Annual NIH Career Symposium May 11-13 from 11 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. online. The NIH Career Symposium highlights the diversity of career choices available to biomedical researchers.

      Register FREE

      Check out the event schedule, speakers, and plan your experience.

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    • NCFDD Logo

      National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity

      April 29, 2022

      Drexel obtained an institutional membership to the National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NFCDD) in January 2021. This membership grants access to a wide array of content, including webinars and workshops to both faculty and graduate students.

      More information about the membership and benefits can be found on the Faculty Affairs website.

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    • EDGI 550 course opportunity

      EDGI 550: Educating for Peace Social Justice and Human Rights

      April 29, 2022

      The School of Education would like to share this summer quarter interdisciplinary course opportunity with the general graduate student population. EDGI 550: Educating for Peace, Social Justice, and Human Rights (CRN: 41720) is an online course which will be taught this summer by SoE PhD student, Katie Elliott, who is currently on a Fulbright in Finland. She is customizing the course this summer to draw heavily on current events and global conflicts as well as integrating the work she is currently doing in Finland. This is a great opportunity for students across our programs to engage on critical and timely topics and to promote global citizenship and social justice within the University community.

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    • writing bootcamp hosted by student orgs Thursday from may 19 to June 9 12-1pm

      DGWise, IGSA, and DBGA Present: Spring Writing Bootcamp

      April 28, 2022

      DGWiSE, IGSA, and DBGA Present the Spring Writing Bootcamp with Dr. Dan Driscoll, who is a faculty member of the College of Arts and Sciences.

      This event will be on Thursdays from May 19 to June 9, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 pm in the Graduate Student Lounge in Main Building, Room 010A on the Lower level (MAIN 010A). Free lunch will be provided to all attendees!

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    • AAAS Logo

      Drexel Student Winners at AAAS Meeting

      April 14, 2022

      Drexel had 10 students selected for award for the recent e-poster competition at the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)'s annual meeting!

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    • The next doctoral students newsletter is out!

      April Doctoral Student Newsletter

      April 01, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The April edition features:

      • Doctoral Student Profile
      • SCALES Workshop Preview
      • Important Dates and Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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  • March

  • February

    • Careers Beyond the Bench

      Careers Beyond the Bench Returns

      February 28, 2022

      Last week, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies in the College of Medicine partnered with the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Association (BSGSA), Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and Drexel Biomedical Graduate Association (DBGA) to bring back Careers Beyond the Bench, a virtual professional development conference Feb. 23-25 highlighting careers outside of academia for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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    • Welcome Nina Henderson Provost Scholars

      February 10, 2022

      The Nina Henderson Provost Scholars Program, launched in the fall of 2021, is an annual scholarship program that provides 12 motivated Drexel students with the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills and play a hands-on role in shaping the Drexel experience. Drawing on their diverse backgrounds, disciplines and perspectives, Nina Henderson Provost Scholars work alongside the Provost and senior Provost’s Office leadership to advance key priorities of the Drexel 2030 Strategic Plan and collaborate on strategic projects.

      The Graduate College has launched the Diversity Exploration project. This project will examine campus climate within the various graduate units across Drexel University, exploring graduate students’ knowledge around diversity, their college experiences and how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts could impact their future career trajectory. It will bring graduate students into a meaningful dialogue that could be used to further develop strategic priorities, programming and recommendations for diversity and inclusion spearheaded by the Graduate College.

      Meet the scholars!

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    • Congratulations 2022 Cotswold Foundation Postdoctoral Fellows

      February 10, 2022

      The Cotswold Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship is intended to foster the career development of Drexel University postdoctoral researchers in formal, physical, life and applied sciences who are pursuing a career in academic research and are seeking long-term employment at an US educational and/or research institution. The fellowship is intended to subsidize and support postdoctoral training by providing $50,000 for one year which can be utilized for salary, fringe and professional development or any combination of the three.

      The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs would like to recognize and congratulate the 2022 fellows!

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    • Careers Beyond the Bench

      Careers Beyond the Bench

      February 09, 2022

      The Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies (GSBSPS) is partnering with Biomedical Sciences Graduate Student Association (BSGSA), Office of Postdoctoral Affairs, and Drexel Biomedical Graduate Association (DBGA) to bring back Careers Beyond the Bench, a professional development conference. The conference will be held on Wednesday and Thursday, February 23–24, in a virtual format from 1–6 p.m.. In addition, on Friday, February 25, we will offer in-person meetups with local professionals and on February 17, we will offer a pre-event workshop, "Networking in Virtual Environment."

      Careers Beyond the Bench, a professional development conference, will feature accomplished speakers and panelists discussing non-academic career options for graduate students and postdocs. Attendees will learn about careers in the private sector as well as training strategies and career planning tools. We will offer panel discussions on medical and science communications, management consulting, medical science liaison and postdoc in industry. Additionally, we will offer workshops on exploring careers during graduate school, work-life integration and productivity, building a personal brand and more.

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    • The next doctoral students newsletter is out!

      February Doctoral Student Newsletter

      February 01, 2022

      The next edition of our Doctoral Student Newsletter is out!

      The February edition features:

      • Doctoral Student Profile
      • Important Dates and Deadlines
      • Upcoming Events
      • News & Opportunities
      • Upcoming Doctoral Defenses

      We invite doctoral students to share feedback and ideas for future content at graduatecollege@drexel.edu!

      View/Download the Newsletter [PDF]

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    • Drexel Celebrates Black History Month

      February 01, 2022

      February is Black History Month! Join the Center for Black Culture (CDC) and the Drexel community in celebrating Black History Month by participating in the events below offered by a variety of colleges, schools, departments and organizations.

      Please note that the below calendar is not a complete list and additional events will be advertised by the respective units and posted to the University Events Calendar.

      Download the Black History Month Events Calendar for a list of events and links to register. Further details can be found on the respective units' websites and/or the University Events Calendar.

      Download the Black History Month Events Calendar [PDF]

      Download the CBC February Newsletter [PDF]

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  • January