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  • Dance Ensemble Spring Concerts

    May 9, 2013

    The Drexel Dance Ensemble spring concert, “Shift,” will feature seven student-choreographed works and three professionally choreographed pieces.

  • Grapes of Wrath Tickets on Sale

    May 9, 2013

    The Performing Arts Department invites you to come celebrate the spring season early this June with a week of free live musical performances.

  • Guttenberg! The Musical!

    May 9, 2013

    Entertainment & Arts Management (EAM) Seniors Dan Toll and Justin Romeo are bringing the first fully student-produced musical to our Black Box Theater as their capstone senior project.

  • Iraq Invasion Exhibit Opens May 15

    May 9, 2013

    On the heels of the 10th anniversary of the Iraq War, the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies will present a powerful collection of raw and unfiltered war diaries, texts and photographs in the URBN Center Lobby.

  • MAD Dragon Reunion Show

    May 9, 2013

    MAD Dragon Records is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special concert.

  • Gaming Guru Noah Wardrip-Fruin

    May 9, 2013

    The Digital Media program and Professor Jichen Zhu will host Dr. Wardrip-Fruin for a public lecture. Discussion topics will include his experiences with game-based research.

  • Spring Music Concerts

    May 9, 2013

    The Performing Arts Department invites you to come celebrate the spring season early this June with a week of free live musical performances.

  • Fourth Year Student Wins National Competition

    May 8, 2013

    Patrick Barendt wins the "Unique Sensitivity to Site Opportunities Jury Award"

  • Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition

    May 3, 2013

    Join us for the opening reception of our 2013 Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition.

  • Graphic Design Senior Show 2013

    May 1, 2013

    The Graphic Design Senior Show is an exhibition of outstanding work that represents the diversity of the Graphic Design curriculum.

  • The Backyard Philly Project Puts Poverty in Perspective

    April 29, 2013

    Recent PEW research shows that more than a quarter of Philadelphia’s citizens live in poverty, representing the second highest rate among the United States’ 25 largest cities. The cycle of poverty, addiction and violence is one that plagues many neighborhoods like Penn Town – the focus of Westphal alumna Amada Danziger’s gripping new documentary, The Backyard Philly Project.

  • Diaries, Photography Form Iraq War Exhibit

    April 29, 2013

    Presented by the Kal and Lucille Rudman Institute for Entertainment Industry Studies, we welcome “Invasion: Diaries and Memories of War in Iraq” to the URBN Center lobby May 15-23.

  • Grapes of Wrath, May 10-25

    April 29, 2013

    The Theater Program brings an expansive Dust Bowl epic journey to a new intimate stage with its production of the Steinbeck classic The Grapes of Wrath, the inaugural performance in the new URBN Annex Black Box Theater.

  • Ken Downing Wins Westphal Award

    April 29, 2013

    For his profound understanding of the luxury retail customer and the industry community, we are honoring Ken Downing as this year’s Westphal Award recipient.

  • Fashion Alum Ou Lin Honored

    April 29, 2013

    The 2013 Rankin Epstein Distinguished Alumni Award will be presented to Anthropologie Senior Designer and 2000 Fashion Design graduate alumna Ou Lin.

  • Westphal @ Research Day

    April 29, 2013

    Drexel University’s annual Research Day celebrates the innovation, scholarship and creativity through presentations and a competition featuring student research projects. For Westphal students, presentations included video games, mobile apps, and new product designs.

  • Todd Solondz, Soul of Suburban Satire

    April 29, 2013

    The Film & Video Program proudly welcomes visiting Rankin Scholar Todd Solondz for a two-day visit.

  • Adam Levine: The History of Philadelphia’s Watersheds and Sewers

    April 18, 2013

    Historian Adam Levine has been digging into the history of the city’s sewers and drainage systems as a consultant to the Philadelphia Water Department since 1998; his lecture on the city’s watersheds and sewers is guaranteed to reveal a side of Philadelphia you have never seen, and change the way you think about cities in general.

  • Grapes of Wrath

    April 16, 2013

    The Theater Program’s production of the Steinbeck classic “The Grapes of Wrath” will be the inaugural production at the new URBN Annex Black Box Theater.

  • Green Initiatives

    April 16, 2013

    This week, the Westphal College, along with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University and Drexel Smart House will welcome Dr. Orr to the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building for a discussion focusing on a range of topics, including: the Drexel Smart House interdisciplinary initiatives; Drexel’s urban environment; community engagement; and sustainability.

  • The Backyard Philly Project

    April 16, 2013

    Ferasha Films Founder Amanda Danziger, a Westphal alumna, is building her film production company on projects that serve the community and better the world. She reimagines the Hollywood premiere for her pro-social films as thoughtful, engaging events and was recently tagged one of Drexel’s Forty Under Forty.

  • Vote Now

    April 15, 2013

    MAD Dragon Records needs your vote! Five artists from the Music Industry program's MAD Dragon record label have been nominated in this year’s 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs).

  • College News

    April 15, 2013

  • Highlights of the Drexel Collection

    April 15, 2013

    For the first time in Drexel University’s history, the most treasured works of art and archival artifacts from around the University will be exhibited together during “A Legacy of Art, Science & Industry: Highlights from the Collections of Drexel University.”

  • Westphal Moving Pictures

    April 15, 2013

    We’re pleased as punch to share two new videos that help tell our College’s story.

  • When American Fashion Conquered Paris

    April 15, 2013

    We’re pleased to host Draper, director of “Versailles '73” for a free screening, where she’ll be joined by fashion model Pat Cleveland, who walked the Versailles runway in 1973.

  • D&M Hosts Brooks Brothers’ President Diane Ellis

    April 10, 2013

    The Design & Merchandising program is pleased to announce Diane Ellis as this year’s d&m Distinguished Speaker. Ellis will share experiences from her diverse background in marketing, merchandising, merchandise planning, operations, finance and strategic planning with the Drexel community.

  • Celebrated Journalist Bob Dotson

    April 9, 2013

    The eight-time Emmy Award winner and creator of The Today Show series “The American Story with Bob Dotson,” will come to the Community College of Philadelphia’s Bonnell Building to discuss effective television storytelling.

  • Robin Klehr Avia’s New Currency of Space

    April 9, 2013

    The Department of Architecture and Interiors’ Arfaa Lecture Series will host Robin Klehr Avia and her presentation, “THE NEW CURRENCY OF SPACE: What’s Influencing the Design of Environments Today,” at the Mandell Theater at 33rd and Chestnut streets.

  • Performance Charette

    April 7, 2013

    Students from the College’s dance, digital media, music, photography, fashion, as well as students from the College of Engineering have cleared their calendars for this upcoming weekend – not as an opportunity to catch up on studies (or sleep), but to prepare for a rather unique artistic presentation known as the “Performance Charette.”

  • Festival of Classic Indian Raga Music

    April 6, 2013

    Drexel University’s Main Building will be the site for the first 24-hour North Indian Hindustani classical music concert, the Raga Samay Festival, to take place in the Western Hemisphere in decades.

  • Architecture and Interior Design Student Competition for Summer Internship

    March 28, 2013

    Vocon is a leading design firm specializing in interior design, architecture, sustainable design and technology. To fill their Cleveland internship positions they are hosting a design competition for an interview for a full-time, paid internship for the summer of 2013.

  • The Best of Television Marketing, Promotion & Design

    March 25, 2013

    Interested in a career in television? Hear from top executives at an exclusive screening and career panel on how to make it in the entertainment marketing industry.

  • An Evening with Bob Dotson

    March 20, 2013

    NBC News Correspondent Bob Dotson, the award-winning creator of the Today Show series, “The American Story with Bob Dotson,” will be the honored guest at the 2013 Kal & Lucille Rudman Media Seminar

  • D&M Distinguished Speaker

    March 20, 2013

    Diane Ellis, President and COO of Brooks Brothers, will be this year’s d&m Distinguished Speaker.

  • New Department Head of Media Arts

    March 20, 2013

    E. June Roberts-Lunn, Graphic Design Professor, has been appointed as Department Chair of Media Arts effective Spring 2013.

  • Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers

    March 20, 2013

    The Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers, one of the country's foremost contemporary Asian-American dance companies, will present ONE: Gifts from Afar.

  • Screening of Latter Days 

    March 20, 2013

    The Westphal College will host Q Fest, the Philadelphia LGBT Film Festival, for a FREE screening of the movie “Latter Days.”

  • MAD Dragon Receives 5 IMA Nominations

    March 20, 2013

    MAD Dragon Records has received five nominations from the 12th Annual Independent Music Awards (IMAs), totaling 35 nominations since 2007.

  • New Music Program Director

    March 20, 2013

    Luke Abruzzo, Assistant Teaching Professor of Music in the Department of Performing Arts, has been appointed as the new Music Program Director.

  • Top Rankings for Drexel Gaming

    March 20, 2013

    Drexel’s Graduate gaming program was ranked third and our undergraduate program ranked sixth in The Princeton Review's fourth annual report naming the schools with the best programs to study video game design.

  • TechCamp Philadelphia

    March 20, 2013

    The Westphal College recently hosted and sponsored TechCamp Philadelphia, a program of the US Department of State that creates a unique opportunity for technologists to work directly with artists, educators, and nonprofit leaders in a hands-on environment.

  • All-College Choir and Orchestra

    March 7, 2013

    The University Orchestra and All-College Choir will preform songs by Billy Joel, Mozart, and others at their annual free Winter Concert on March 8.

  • What's a Charette?

    March 7, 2013

    The Dance and Digital Media Programs are looking for students to participate in the 2013 performance charette, DIG: the memory of everything.

  • Pops of Color at d&mShop

    March 7, 2013

    From spring plants, apparel for her, graphic tees for him, leather wrapped bracelets, stone and bone necklaces and rings, to all the decor you need to get spring poppin', the d&mShop has you covered with fresh spring merchandise.

  • Concert Band

    March 7, 2013

    The Drexel Concert Band led by Dr. Wesley Broadnax will present A Journey Through Europe, which showcases music from England, Scotland, and Italy.

  • Fusion Band & Rock Ensemble

    March 7, 2013

    Drexel’s students will rock out, swing and pop in a concert featuring Drexel’s Fusion Band and Rock Ensemble.

  • Jazz Orchestra at Clef Club

    March 7, 2013

    The Spelman College Jazz Ensemble and the Drexel University Jazz Orchestra will present the annual Jazz Extravaganza XIV at the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz.

  • Mediterranean & Guitar Ensembles

    March 7, 2013

    The Mediterranean Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble will transport their audience to the world of Gypsy/Romani music when they’re joined for a free concert with the West Philadelphia Orchestra.

  • Museum Leadership

    March 7, 2013

    The Westphal College is now offering a new Master of Science degree in Museum Leadership and is accepting applications for its inaugural class for the fall of 2013. Prominent leaders in the field will come together on Drexel’s campus to discuss key issues facing directors and trustees in building, maintaining, and sustaining museums in the twenty-first century.

  • 418 Open House

    March 7, 2013

    To celebrate one of the most beautiful new dance studios in town, located on the 4th floor of Main Building, the Dance program has been hosting performances of faculty choreography throughout the week.

  • Percussion Ensemble

    March 7, 2013

    The Percussion Ensemble will play music from our favorite video games, such as “Super Mario Bros,” “Tetris,” and “Pokémon” during a free concert in the Mandell Theater.

  • University Chorus

    March 7, 2013

    The Department of Performing Arts is proud to present the University Chorus, under the direction of Dr. Steven Powell, performing music from classical Vienna in a free concert on March 17.

  • URBN Renewal: April 12

    March 7, 2013

    If you haven’t had a chance to see the URBN Center’s 140,000 square feet of innovatively designed teaching and performance spaces, then join us when we host alumni and friends in our new buildings on April 12.

  • Winning Plans

    March 7, 2013

    In the Laurence Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship competition, Westphal students have made the College proud winning First Place and a $1000 award for Brian Gitlin for Mechination, and Third Place and a $250 award for Sean Legnini for Aid Arcade.

  • Mantua Theater Project

    February 21, 2013

    Celebrating young students from the Mantua In Action after school program, sponsored by Drexel University, who have written six short plays, the Mantua Theater Project presents two performances of The Super Power Plays.

  • Americans for the Arts

    February 21, 2013

    Americans for the Arts (AFTA) has joined forces with Drexel University’s online programs because our distinguished online degree programs offer the very best of higher education and career advancement to AFTA members.

  • Making Indie Films

    February 21, 2013

    Los Angeles-based film producer J. Todd Harris will conduct a one-day filmmaking seminar that will focus on developing and producing independent films.

  • Memory of Everything

    February 21, 2013

    The Dance and Digital Media Programs will host the 2013 performance charette, DIG: the memory of everything and they are looking for students to participate.

  • Research Day 2013

    February 21, 2013

    Drexel will celebrate research, innovation, scholarship, and creativity with a day of presentations at the Daskalakis Athletic Center on Thursday, April 18th, 2013.

  • Wangechi Mutu

    February 21, 2013

    Wangechi Mutu, the exhibition of the provocative collage artist of the same name, is now open at the new Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at the URBN Center Annex.

  • Evening of African American Music

    February 20, 2013

    In honor of Black History Month, the Gospel Choir and Jazztet will celebrate the musical contributions made by African American musicians when they present their annual Evening of African American Music.

  • Art Auction

    February 20, 2013

    The Arts Administration Graduate Association (AAGA) will host their 10th Annual Art Auction which will feature food, entertainment, original art for sale, and the chance to bid for great tickets to performances and sporting events, as well as gift certificates to local restaurants.

  • Book Art

    February 20, 2013

    Acclaimed German born designer, printer, book artist, and sculptor, Werner Pfeiffer will visit Westphal for a one-day workshop, "Folding Structures," as part of our Rankin Scholars in Residence program.

  • Digital Advertising

    February 20, 2013

    R/GA, one of the world’s leading digital advertising agencies, seeks to provide the context needed for students to understand these opportunities and evaluate whether this is a field worth pursuing. R/GA’s Michael Lowenstern and Dan Fradin will host a lecture and workshop during which they’ll provide an overview of a broad spectrum of disciplines that are in demand for online advertising, social media campaigns, digital media marketing, research and analytics.

  • To Fool The Eye

    February 20, 2013

    From February 14th through March 3rd the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project (MPiRP) will present To Fool The Eye from 1812 Productions at the Mandell Theater, directed by Jenn Childs, 1812's Artistic Director.

  • Ghana Dance & Percussion

    February 20, 2013

    The Music and Dance Programs are coming together to present a workshop and concert by the award-winning SAAKUMU Dance and Percussion Troupe from Ghana, led by master musician, Bernard Woman.

  • Gifts for Your Sweetie

    February 20, 2013

    Visit the Design & Merchandising Program’s d&mShop located in the URBN Center lobby. It will feature the perfect one-of-a-kind Valentine’s day gift for under $40.

  • Once a Gym, Now a Dance Studio

    February 20, 2013

    The new dance studio, located on the 4th floor of Main Building, was totally renovated to create the gorgeous new studio and support facilities, thanks to donations the College has received over the years from many wonderful supporters.

  • Joanne Landis

    February 20, 2013

    The Fashion Department will welcome artist and painter, Joanne Landis, from February 7th through February 9th.

  • Madrigal Dinner

    February 20, 2013

    The 23rd Annual Madrigal Dinner will feature the Chamber Singers, a select group of singers under the direction of Dr. Steven Powell, who will take the audience back to the year of 1583 for a night of merriment and entertainment featuring instrumentalists, brass fanfares and harpsichord music.

  • Mutu at Pearlstein Gallery

    February 20, 2013

    Wangechi Mutu's work is the subject of the inaugural exhibition of the Westphal College’s new Leonard Pearlstein Gallery. The exhibit, running from February 15th to March 30th, features more than 10 collections of collages, sculptures, and installations.

  • Nina Henderson Challenge

    February 20, 2013

    If you are a Westphal student interested in entrepreneurship, this is your moment to develop an original business plan while competing for recognition and cash awards.

  • WestPhest

    February 20, 2013

    The Film & Video program will host WestPhest on Sunday, Februrary 17th. WestPhest features the best films produced over the last year in the program’s production classes.

  • Award-Winning Graphic Designers

    January 24, 2013

    The Graphic Design program has won their first awards in 2013 with six winners and two runners up in Creative Quarterly 30, the art and design magazine.

  • Architecture Group Mentoring Program

    January 23, 2013

    AIA Philadelphia's Associates Committee is organizing a group-mentoring program for people in the architecture profession in Philadelphia.

  • America's All-Comedy Theater Company

    January 16, 2013

    In February, the Mandell Professionals in Residence Project (MPiRP) will premiere its largest production ever at the Mandell Theater. The Drexel Players and 1812 Productions will co-produce a newly adapted show just for Philadelphia audiences, To Fool The Eye.

  • Completing the URBN Center

    January 16, 2013

    The second building of the URBN Center complex has been completed. The URBN Center Annex is home to the newly expanded Leonard Pearlstein Gallery.

  • Creating with Constraints

    January 16, 2013

    Join us for Creating with Constraints, a lecture series sponsored by DesignPhiladelphia and the Corzo Center for the Creative Economy. We will consider how theorists, artists and designers contribute to solving the problems we face regarding resource scarcity.

  • Diane Ellis, Brooks Brothers COO

    January 16, 2013

    This year’s Design & Merchandising Distinguished Speaker will be Diane Ellis, President and COO of Brooks Brothers since 2007. Ms. Ellis will speak on April 10th.

  • Daring Feminist Artist to Open New Pearlstein Gallery

    January 16, 2013

    Described as “one of the most exciting artists to be working in collage today,” by The New York Times, Wangechi Mutu will be the featured artist for the inaugural exhibition of the Westphal College’s new Leonard Pearlstein Gallery.

  • Indie Giant

    January 16, 2013

    The Cinema & Television department will be holding a two-day workshop and public screening event with top independent film director Todd Haynes.

  • Save the Date: Party at URBN

    January 16, 2013

    The URBN ReNEWal celebration on Friday, April 12th will give guests a chance to tour the buildings, view demonstrations of some the College’s state-of-the-art equipment, meet with Faculty, and see fabulous student work.

  • Producing Indie Films

    January 16, 2013

    On March 2nd Los Angeles-based film producer J. Todd Harris will conduct a one-day filmmaking seminar that will focus on developing and producing independent films.

  • Ruben Santiago-Hudson

    January 16, 2013

    Movie, television, and Tony Award-winning theater actor and director Ruben Santiago-Hudson will visit on Monday, February 25th and Tuesday, February 26th with our Television, Film & Video, and Theater programs.

  • Senior Shows

    January 16, 2013

    While we've assembled an exciting lineup of performances, exhibitions and lectures for the coming months, we like to think that we save the best for last. The annual senior shows will be held towards the end of May and early June in numerous locations on and off campus.

  • Winter Dance Concerts

    January 16, 2013

    The Dance Program will present two exciting concerts this winter with the Drexel Dance Ensemble’s Surrounding Us, and FreshDance’s New Episode. The concerts will feature over 80 dancers and the choreography of established dance professionals, Dance faculty, and students.