Welcome & Pinning Ceremony 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
3:30 PM-5:00 PM
This Ceremony is a long-standing tradition and our opportunity to welcome new students, faculty, and staff to the Dornsife School of Public Health.
The Welcome and Pinning Ceremony was first instituted at the School by the founding Dean and humanitarian, Dr. Jonathan Mann. Student government organization officers will lead the new students in reciting the preamble to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Charter of the World Health Organization as a reflection of the school’s commitment to social justice, our vision of health as a human right, and an important step that formally welcomes all new students into the field of public health.
All incoming students and new faculty and staff will be formally welcomed and will receive pins; all existing students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend. A reception with light refreshments will be offered upon conclusion of the ceremony.
Virtual attendee link
Keynote Speaker:
Darrin W. Anderson, Sr., PhD, MS, serves as the President
and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Philadelphia, the region’s
leading human and civil rights advocacy organization with a focus on improving
the socio-economic landscape and community conditions.
In this role, Darrin works in collaboration with the
organization’s Board of Directors in planning, developing and implementing an
aggressive agenda that meets the needs of Philadelphia’s Black and Brown
communities. Under Darrin’s leadership, the ULP is embracing a holistic
approach that recognizes the connection between affordable housing, community
and economic development, employment, education, policy and health equity.
Darrin brings over 24 years of diverse experience in non-profit
executive leadership, fundraising, government relations, social impact and
program development to his role as CEO. He is a recognized cause-driven leader
in developing cross-sector strategic relationships and approaches to driving
mission and organizational growth.
Contact Information
Cindy M. Ngo
cmn328@drexel.edu