News

Not all news posted here via DrexelNow is related directly to the Office of Real Estate and Facilities.

- Pardon Our Appearance: Great Court Ceiling Restoration Begins This Month
  
  October 19, 2021
  
  The interior of the Main Building will look a little different when a restoration project begins Oct. 25, and is expected to continue into January.
  
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- The Right Fit: Formal Fall Recruitment for Drexel Sororities and Fraternities Goes Hybrid
  
  October 18, 2021
  
  After a fully virtual recruitment process in 2020, the Panhellenic and Interfraternity Councils moved forward with a hybrid model this year which allowed students interested in joining Greek life to find their new home away from home in person.
  
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- Iconic Biowall Installation Reconfigured for Optimal Sustainability and Maintenance
  
  October 07, 2021
  
  The larger-than-life living wall in the Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building is being worked on this term to provide better lighting and water systems for its five stories of plants.
  
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- Recap: Drexel Discussion About Sustainability on Campus
  
  September 27, 2021
  
  During the Sept. 23 Climate Year Speaker Series event, University leaders discussed how Drexel’s facilities, procurement and business services are working to promote and support sustainability on campus.
  
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- On Historic Move-in Weekend at Drexel University, First-Years’ Excitement Doesn’t Stray From the College Norm
  
  September 20, 2021
  
  More than 2,200 first-year students moved into campus housing from Sept. 10–13 in the first key indication of Drexel’s return to campus this fall, and their thoughts and feelings were reminiscent of pre-pandemic norms despite remaining health and safety protocols.
  
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- While We Were Away
  
  September 20, 2021
  
  Welcome back to Drexel…fully in person. Whether you’re reacquainting yourself with campus after being remote or are exploring it for the first time, know that throughout this unusual past year and a half, Drexel has not stood still.
  
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- STAR Scholars 2021: A “Closer to Normal” Experience Despite Ongoing Pandemic
  
  September 13, 2021
  
  One hundred and forty second- and third-year Dragons completed their faculty-mentored STAR research experience last month, and partook in a range of opportunities spanning remote, hybrid and in-person modalities, as well as six-month part-time and three-month full-time timeframes.
  
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- Updated Campus Amenities for Fall 2021
  
  September 13, 2021
  
  With the return to campus for all students as well as faculty and professional staff, there are updated procedures, hours and openings that all Dragons should be aware of.
  
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- In Advance of Fall Move-in, Drexel University Leaders Hold Student, Parent Town Hall
  
  September 10, 2021
  
  More than 850 participants joined presenters at 6 p.m. on Sept. 8 to hear a run-down of information regarding policies and procedures put in place to ensure the safety of the Dragon community during the return to campus this fall.
  
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- Back on Campus, Welcome Week 2021 Set to be Bigger and Better Than Ever
  
  September 02, 2021
  
  After a year and a half of decreased in-person activity and a fully remote 2020 offering due to the pandemic, this year’s Welcome Week will offer more events and will be open to both 2020 and 2021 incoming classes to help students acclimate, meet each other and get excited for the new academic year.
  
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