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Welcome Week 2024

Welcome Week is Drexel's official kickoff to the new academic year and includes a variety of programs, events and opportunities to help get you acquainted to the Drexel community. The following opportunities and events are optional and open to new, incoming graduate students starting in the fall quarter. Students starting in the winter, spring, and summer terms will be invited to participate in the next Welcome Week in the fall. Please note that some Welcome Week programs are only open to new, incoming graduate students or undergraduate students and require advanced registration. Students starting in winter, spring and summer terms will be invited to participate in the following fall's Welcome Week.

Start creating your personalized Welcome Week schedule by logging in to your DrexelOne portal or through the DrexelOne mobile app.

Saturday, September 14
Immunization Clinic
3401 Market Street
Student Health Center - 3401 Market St
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Health Insurance and Immunization department will be hosting an Immunization clinic for incoming students during move-in weekend.
Students are expected to comply with the Immunization policy by the 9/1 deadline. However, if students are unable to complete their vaccines prior to move-in, students will be required to attend the immunization clinic before receiving their key to move into their housing assignment.
Dragon Card Pickup
James Creese Student Center
Creese Student Center - DragonCard Office
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Students will be able to visit the DragonCard Office and receive their DragonCard ID.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Interactive Activation with Uber Eats and Giant Heirloom
Recreation Center
Recreation Center - Fitness Plaza
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Welcome Back to Campus with Drexel Athletics! Join us on the Fitness Plaza for an afternoon of fun featuring activations from Uber Eats and Giant Heirloom! We can't wait to meet all the new Dragons!
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Late Night Movie: Ghostbusters
Race Street Lawn
Race Street & Lawn
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us for a late night movie screening of Ghostbusters! Bring a blanket or chair, snacks, and enjoy the movie.

Sunday, September 15
Immunization Clinic
3401 Market Street
Student Health Center - 3401 Market St
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Health Insurance and Immunization department will be hosting an Immunization clinic for incoming students during move-in weekend.
Students are expected to comply with the Immunization policy by the 9/1 deadline. However, if students are unable to complete their vaccines prior to move-in, students will be required to attend the immunization clinic before receiving their key to move into their housing assignment.
Dragon Card Pickup
James Creese Student Center
Creese Student Center - DragonCard Office
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Students will be able to visit the DragonCard Office and receive their DragonCard ID.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Public Safety Information Session
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall - Room 125
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Public Safety information sessions to serve as a meet and greet for students and families, while introducing our safety programs, resources and safety tips.
Hillel's Welcome Week BBQ!
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center Terrace
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Welcome to Drexel!! Come meet new friends and eat kosher BBQ at the Perelman Center and learn more about learn more about the space and Drexel Hillel!

 

 

Game Night
Marks Intercultural Center
James E. Marks Intercultural Center (JEMIC)
5 p.m. - 9 p.m.Have you just moved in? Tired of arranging your room? Need a place to get away already? Are you ready to meet new people? Join Baptist Campus Ministries and unwind, play some games, meet others, eat snacks, hangout.
Late Night Movie: Inside Out 2
Race Street Lawn
Race Street & Lawn
8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us for a late night movie screening of Inside Out 2! Bring a blanket or chair, snacks, and enjoy the movie.

Monday, September 16
Graduate College's Welcome from Administrators & Current Graduate Student Panel
Main Building
Main Auditorium
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.Join us for a welcome from University leadership and a panel of current graduate students, including international and collect some Drexel swag! This is an optional orientation program which is part of Welcome Week and is open to all graduate students. The welcome and panel session will also be webcast live and recorded.
Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tour
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.Ready. Set. College! Explore the Drexel Libraries before classes begin. Take a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources & services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find study spaces, printers & scanners, group study rooms and more. All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card to enter the building.
Graduate College Welcome & Resource Fair
Main Building
Great Court
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.Join us for a graduate student welcome and resource fair! This is an optional orientation program which is part of Welcome Week and is open to all Drexel graduate students, including new/incoming and current/returning. Browse 50+ tables and meet with representative from Drexel's student and academic services offices, colleges and schools, student organizations, local businesses and more! Collect Drexel swag and enjoy Philadelphia-themed snack items. Current student volunteers will be available to answer questions, show you around campus (bring your class schedule!), and introduce you to their favorite spots on campus and ways to get involved.
Drexel Libraries Open House
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library - 33rd & Market Streets
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Start the fall 2024 term off right: Get to know the Drexel Libraries before classes begin! Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library and enjoy snacks & giveaways, meet Libraries staff, and learn all about the resources, services, and study spaces available to all Drexel students.
Tzedaka (charity) Box making
Lancaster Walk
Lancaster Walk - DAC 3
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Come decorate your own Tzedaka (charity) box for your dorm room.
Inbound Exchange Orientation
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Mitchell Auditorium
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.FOR INBOUND EXCHANGE STUDENTS ONLY
This session is to welcome inbound exchange students studying at Drexel for 1-3 terms. We will review how to navigate academics, student life opportunities, and offer insight into Philadelphia so that you can make the most of your exchange at Drexel.
Lindy Center Open House
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement - 3210 Cherry Street
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.The Lindy Center for Civic Engagement is kicking off Welcome Week with an open house and we can’t wait to meet you! This event is a perfect opportunity for new students to explore Drexel's civic engagement programs and resources more deeply, interact with their community, and receive information about involvement curricular, co-curricular, and student employment opportunities ahead of starting classes. Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in an onsite blanket making service activity. Stop by for snacks and refreshments, music, giveaways and fun!
Improv Workshop
URBN Center Annex
URBN Annex Black Box Theater
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

An introduction to theatre improvisation games with the head of Drexel Theatre Programs Advanced Improv Ensemble.  This participatory workshop is fun, you’ll meet other new students and laugh a lot.

Performing Arts Information Table
Mandell Theatre
Mandell Theater Lobby
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.Stop by to learn more about performing arts programming and performances.
All College Choir Meet and Greet
MacAlister Hall
MacAlister Hall - Room 2032
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.The All College Choir will host a meet and greet for all singers interested in singing at Drexel. We will answer questions, provide some information on our music for the upcoming terms and feed you pizza. No experience is necessary and no audition is required to join. We hope to see you on Monday, September 16th at 1pm.
Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tour
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Ready. Set. College! Explore the Drexel Libraries before classes begin. Take a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources & services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find study spaces, printers & scanners, group study rooms and more. All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card to enter the building.
Tuesday, September 17
Mandatory Meet Your Westphal Program Director
Please see description, or refer to your email
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

The Meet your Program Director meetings are for all new and incoming Westphal majors. During these meetings you will get to know your PD, others in your class and of course participate in icebreakers. These meetings are required. Please refer to the individualized schedule below for your specific program’s time and location.

 

Graduate:

  • Arts Administration & Museum Leadership – Thursday Sept. 19, 9am - 3pm, URBN Center Room 349

  • Design – 10-11am, URBN Center Room 340A
  • Digital Media – 10-11am, URBN Center 107
  • Fashion Design – Please see email for week 2 time and location
  • Interior Architecture & Design – 10-11am, URBN Center Room 340
  • Television & Media Management – 10-11am, Basement University Crossing Room and Zoom
  • Urban Strategy – 9-10:30am, URBN Center Room 410

 

 

Drexel Libraries Open House
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library - 33rd & Market Streets
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.Start the fall 2024 term off right: Get to know the Drexel Libraries before classes begin! Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library and enjoy snacks & giveaways, meet Libraries staff, and learn all about the resources, services, and study spaces available to all Drexel students.
Tuesday Shmoozeday
Lancaster Walk
Lancaster Walk - DAC 3
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Find Hillel Springboard Fellow Leora on Lancaster Walk for the first of this Quarter's Tuesday Shmoozeday Series! Tuesday Shmoozeday is a chance to get free coffee and hang out with friends on your way to classes. Make sure to stop by and put it in your calendar - we'll be here all quarter!!
CORE
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Inspired by elite athletic training principles, LES MILLS CORE TM is a 30-minute scientific core workout for incredible core tone and sports performance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

 

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Cardio Strength
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

A challenging workout to get your blood flowing using both weights and other equipment. Exercises in this class will increase strength, balance and overall cardio levels. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Tour of the URBN Center
The URBN Center
URBN Center Lobby
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Tours of The URBN Center building will showcase important student resources and spaces available to all Westphal students. Please email Dayana Marshall at dlm386@drexel.edu if the session reaches capacity and you are not able to register.
Tour of the URBN Center
The URBN Center
URBN Center Lobby
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.Tours of The URBN Center building will showcase important student resources and spaces available to all Westphal students. Please email Dayana Marshall at dlm386@drexel.edu if the session reaches capacity and you are not able to register.
MS Design Welcome Event
The URBN Center
URBN Center, Room 340A
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.Please join us as our new and returning students share pizza and fun activities. We will meet in the DSRE room URBN 340A and do crafts together to learn about each other!
Third Tuesday: Welcome (Back)
Dornsife Center
Dornsife Center Lindy House, 3509 Spring Garden St
4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.Our annual back-to-school night! Join us as we kick off the 2024-2025 season with our first monthly workshop of the year. Greet old friends, meet new ones, and help us sketch out what’s ahead for Year 11 at Writers Room. Free and open to all, with community dinner immediately following.
Community Cookout and Tour of Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships
Dornsife Center
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships - Located at 3509 Spring Garden Street
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.Join us, and our West Philly neighbors, for a community cookout at the Dornsife Center starting with a tour of the facility!  Learn about the wide variety of programs, volunteer opportunities, and community resources available through the Dornsife Center, and then enjoy a meal with your new neighbors in the Dornsife Garden. Pre-dinner tours will begin at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, and 5:30pm. Dinner will begin at 6:00pm.
Property Registration
Lancaster Walk
Lancaster Walk - DAC 2
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.All students, faculty and professional staff are encouraged to register their bikes, skateboards, computers, laptops, cell phones and larger headphones with the Department of Public Safety. The goals of this program are to heighten awareness in the University community, deter would-be thieves, and provide law enforcement with valuable crime-solving information.
This free program takes only a few minutes to complete and includes:
• Documentation of property description, serial number and owner information;
• Engraving your property with a registration number;
• A registration program sticker applied to your property.
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels Comic Book Signing
URBN Center Annex
Pearlstein Gallery
5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.Darryl "DMC" McDaniels will be visiting the Pearlstein Gallery in concurrence with "Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design". Starting at 5:30 pm, DMC will give a brief talk reflecting on his time on the Together Forever Tour, as well as his friendship with artist Cey Adams. From 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm, he will be signing copies of his comic book. The first 100 people will receive a free copy of his book and an autograph. This program is being co-presented with Malika Love of The Hip Hop Library. In collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, attendees can also enjoy live graffiti demonstrations by Philadelphia graffiti artists, Calo Rosa, Dan1 & Zeb. Philadelphia has deep roots in Graffiti and Hip-hop. Original Flavor, an exhibition that is also on view in the Pearlstein lobby, lifts up some of Philadelphia's many pioneering visual artists.
Drag Queen Bingo
Main Building
Main Auditorium & Great Court
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us for a fun filled IN PERSON drag bingo. It's sure to be a night of laughs, fun, and prizes! 

Graduate Fresher's Day
James Creese Student Center
Behrakis Grand Hall Patio
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.The event will feature a table set up with cookies and cupcakes, along with flyers providing information about student organizations. We will also have merchandise for incoming graduate students, such as t-shirts, caps, mugs, or bottles. GSA members, our fellow Dragons, will be available to address any concerns and queries, ensuring that all new students feel supported and welcomed into the community.
Wednesday, September 18
Dornsife School of Public Health Face-to-Face Master's Student Orientation
Nesbitt Hall
Rooms in Nesbitt Hall -- Ruth Auditorium, Chapman Court
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dornsife School of Public Health (Dornsife) face-to-face master's students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, practical and research experiences, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. Dornsife face-to-face master's students are required to attend.

Neighborhood Walking Tour and Discussion
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement
Beginning at the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, 3210 Cherry Street
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join us for a walking tour of the neighborhoods surrounding Drexel. Beginning at the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement at 9:00am, participants will enjoy a light breakfast before we depart on our tour at 9:30am. Over the course of this walking tour, we will get familiarized with some of the neighborhoods surrounding Drexel campus, have an opportunity to speak with local leaders, and learn about the rich history of our community. The tour will close with a brief reflection over cold treats at the Lindy Center.

WELCOME NEW MILITARY CONNECTED STUDENTS
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Bossone Lobby and Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Center
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This session is open to all new military-connected students at Drexel to help them get to know more about the resources and military friendly campus community.  The Center for Military and Veteran Services along with the Military Transition Program will be contacting all confirmed students with the details of the event which starts at 9:30am and ends at 2pm.  There will be time to get to know current student-veterans and military dependents and hear about their experiences, network with Veteran Task Force members, tour campus and see the Veterans Lounge. Formal presentations will be live streamed and recorded.  For more questions, contact rebecca@drexel.edu.

Breakfast with the Dean
Rush Building
Rush Building- 3rd floor
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Welcome New Dragons! Join the Dean of Student Life and Student Life team for a grab and go (or sit and stay) breakfast. Learn about student traditions, programs, and services while fueling up for the day ahead. Breakfast is limited to first come, first served.

Drexel Libraries Open House
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library - 33rd & Market Streets
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Start the fall 2024 term off right: Get to know the Drexel Libraries before classes begin! Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library and enjoy snacks & giveaways, meet Libraries staff, and learn all about the resources, services, and study spaces available to all Drexel students.

Kosher Lunch and Social
3507 Baring Street
Chabad House (3507 Baring St.)
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Come hear about Jewish Life on campus plus enjoy a delicious Lunch.

Scavenger Hunt
Main Building
Picture Gallery/ Pearlstein Gallery
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join the Drexel Founding Collection on a scavenger hunt across main campus! The Drexel Founding Collection, along with other collections at Drexel, have works of art across Drexel’s University City campus. Come get to know our gallery spaces and displays as you start your journey as a Drexel Dragon. Breakfast and snacks will be provided as supplies exist, and prizes will be awarded! Think you can find everything?

Les Mills Core
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

LES MILLS CORE TM is a 30-minute scientific core workout for incredible core tone and sports performance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tour
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

Ready. Set. College! Explore the Drexel Libraries before classes begin. Take a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources & services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find study spaces, printers & scanners, group study rooms and more. All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card to enter the building.

Welcome Week with Writers Room
Ross Commons
Writers Room, 229 N. 34th St, 3rd Fl (Ross Commons)
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Come to Writers Room for lunch and a conversation about home, community, and what it means to be a new member of this beautiful neighborhood. You are encouraged to participate in the walking tour of Mantua/Powelton organized by the Lindy Center and Dornsife Center preceding this event, but all are welcome!

MOLD MAKING & LIFECASTING WORKSHOP, Art and Art History Dept. Visual Studies
URBN Center Annex
Room 103, Design Arts Annex, 3220 Cherry St
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

MOLD MAKING & LIFECASTING WORKSHOP

Location: Room 103, Design Arts Annex, 3220 Cherry St Lewis Colburn

DRAWING WORKSHOP, Art and Art History Dept. Visual Studies
Academic Building
Academic Building, Room 504
12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Drawing Workshop

Location: Academic Building, Room 504

Self-Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) with Public Safety
MacAlister Hall
Sky View & Lounge
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Public Safety’s self-protection program, SAFE, aims to give Drexel students, faculty and staff the practical skills, resources and knowledge you can use to increase your personal safety and protect yourself in an unsafe situation. The program focuses on your mindset, self-awareness, techniques that could assist in the event of a physical assault, and information on how and to whom you should report incidents and any safety concerns. 

 

This is a hands-on class and we encourage you to register with a friend.  Participants are required to complete two forms in order to attend: Registration and Release Form; General Wellness Form. 

Dornsife School of Public Health Doctoral Student Orientation
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall -- Ruth, and Chapman Court
12 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Dornsife School of Public Health doctoral students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. Dornsife doctoral students are required to attend.

 

Cey Adams Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design
URBN Center Annex
Pearlstein Gallery, URBN Annex 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, presents the career-spanning work of Cey Adams, a New York-based visionary artist working at the forefront of design, culture, innovation, and collaboration. The retrospective exhibition, “Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design,” is on display Friday, August 2 through Saturday, October 5.

Info session - Community-engaged Dance Opportunities
Mandell Theatre
Forman Dance Studio in the Mandell Theater Lobby (3220 Chestnut St)
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

This information session will explore a range of experiential learning programs connecting you with your neighbors through dance/movement. Opportunities include Dance at the Dornsife Center, Wheelchair Dance, Side-by-side courses, performance opportunities with the Touring Ensemble and more! Scholarships available! Attend this session to learn more.

BodyCombat
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

BODYCOMBAT is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. No experience needed. Learn moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ. Bring your best fighter attitude and leave inhibitions at the door. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Improv Workshop
URBN Center Annex
URBN Annex Black Box Theater
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

An introduction to theatre improvisation games with the head of Drexel Theatre Programs Advanced Improv Ensemble.  This participatory workshop is fun, you’ll meet other new students and laugh a lot.

Center for Black Culture Open House
Rush Building
Center for Black Culture
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Attention Black Dragons! 

 

The Center for Black Culture (CBC) at Drexel University serves as a hub of information, activity, and community for Black students, faculty, professional staff, and alumni.

 

Stop by to meet our team and learn more about our resources and upcoming events!

 

 

Steinbright Virtual Resource Tour
Zoom
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

The Steinbright Career Development Center has many resources available for you that will take your career development to the next level. Join us for a virtual tour to learn about Handshake, career assessments, and several other tools!

This You Forgot Bingo
Marks Intercultural Center
JEMIC
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Join us for a spirited and lively series of Bingo games with prizes that will knock your socks off. The prizes are those items you forgot but desperately need to be successful your first term at Drexel like - external batteries to keep your phone's charged to submit your assignments on time, earbuds so when you are at the library you can study diligently, Wawa gift cards - 'nuff said right? and more.

Bentley Block Party
Bentley Hall
Bentley Hall 1st and 2nd floor
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the Pennoni Honors College as we welcome students to the start of the term! Learn more about all that the Pennoni Honors College has to offer. Food, music, SWAG and games included!

Mid-Week Recharge: Chair Massages in Hagerty Library
W.W. Hagerty Library
W.W.Hagerty Library - Dragons' Learning Den & Serenity Suite
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Feeling tense or fatigued? A few minutes of chair massage focused on the back, neck and shoulders can improve circulation, reduce stress and tension and rejuvenate your spirit. Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library for an ergonomic chair massage to help you feel more relaxed about your first term in college. Then check out the Serenity Suite - our wellness room - and all the tools & equipment you can borrow throughout the term.

Performing Arts Information Table
Mandell Theatre
Mandell Theater Lobby
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Stop by to learn more about Performing Arts programming and upcoming performances.

Dornsife School of Public Health Welcome & Pinning Ceremony & Reception
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall Room 111 (Stein) and Virtual for Ceremony from 3:30-4:15; Chapman Court (Nesbitt Lobby) for Reception from 4:15-5pm
3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.

This Ceremony is our opportunity to welcome new students to the Dornsife School of Public Health and the field of public health. Students will hear from a keynote speaker and learn of the school’s commitment to social justice and our vision of health as a human right. The pinning ceremony is a long-standing tradition and was first instituted at the School nearly 20 years ago by the founding Dean and humanitarian, Dr. Jonathan Mann. All new students are expected to attend. A reception with light refreshments will follow. See Dornsife DASH for more details.

 

Global Quizzo
James Creese Student Center
Behrakis Grand Hall
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Do you know random facts about countries and cultures around the world? You're invited to play a round of Global Quizzo with Drexel Global and put your trivia skills to the test!

 

Outdoor Games in the Park!
MacAlister Hall
Lockheed Martin Launchpad
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us for a fun time of playing outdoor games and meeting new friends from around the world!

 

PHDSAG Welcomes New Doctoral Students!
Nesbitt Hall
Nesbitt Hall Collaboratory
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Are you a new or returning doctoral student in the Dornsife School? Join the Public Health Doctoral Student Student Advocacy Group (PHDSAG) to learn more about what we do as an organization, connect with other doctoral students, and grab some food and drink.

 

We'll have a short presentation from PHDSAG at 4:15pm, but the rest of the time will be open for socializing, snacking, and connecting with new and returning students.

LeBow College of Business Graduate Student Social
Gateway Garden at Drexel University
Gateway Garden Exclusive
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

LeBow Graduate Student Services invites all incoming LeBow graduate students to join us for a fun evening with delicious food and the opportunity to network with fellow classmates, staff, and faculty.

Self-Awareness for Everyone (SAFE) with Public Safety
MacAlister Hall
Sky View & Lounge
4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Public Safety’s self-protection program, SAFE, aims to give Drexel students, faculty and staff the practical skills, resources and knowledge you can use to increase your personal safety and protect yourself in an unsafe situation. The program focuses on your mindset, self-awareness, techniques that could assist in the event of a physical assault, and information on how and to whom you should report incidents and any safety concerns. 

 

This is a hands-on class and we encourage you to register with a friend.  Participants are required to complete two forms in order to attend: Registration and Release Form; General Wellness Form. 

BodyCombat
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 216
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

BODYCOMBAT is a high-energy martial arts-inspired workout that is totally non-contact. No experience needed. Learn moves from Karate, Taekwondo, Boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ. Bring your best fighter attitude and leave inhibitions at the door. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Nerd Night @ Drexel U
Bentley Hall
Bentley Hall Annex 2nd Floor
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Nerd Night @ Drexel U is a quarterly event sponsored by Undergraduate Research & Enrichment Programs. This event features three informal talks by Drexel students about their research or other topics of interest, and in between talks there are rounds of trivia. There will be pizza, raffle prizes, and more. Come nerd out with us!

Jewish Dorm Art Decorating
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center Lobby
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us for a creative and inspiring evening at our Jewish Dorm Art Decorating event! Unleash your artistic talents as we come together to create beautiful wall art, mezuzahs, and hamsas, all inspired by meaningful Jewish texts and traditions. This is not only a chance to personalize your living space with unique, handmade pieces but also an opportunity to delve into the rich cultural and spiritual heritage of Judaism. Food provided.

Dinner & Games
Marks Intercultural Center
JEMIC (James E. Marks Intercultural Center Chapel, Ida Chen & Commons)
6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Kick back and relax with a free home-cooked meal and fun games designed to help you meet fellow incoming students. In the midst of a busy welcome week, take this chance to focus on yourself, unwind, and forge new friendships. Don’t miss out on this perfect blend of delicious food and great company!


 
Dive-In Movie: Barbie
Recreation Center
DAC Pool
7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Come and watch a movie while floating in our indoor pool or from the bleachers. We will have food, prizes and fun!

Thursday, September 19
Welcome Week Yoga
Recreation Center
Fitness Plaza
9 a.m. - 10 a.m.

This 55-minute yoga practice is a welcoming and invigorating way to start both your day and your Drexel experience. This class will meet outside on Fitness Plaza in the back of the Drexel Recreation Center at 33rd and Market. All levels are welcome. Bring your friends and a yoga mat. No mat? No problem. We will save spots for you on the soft floor of fitness plaza. Spend the last 5 minutes asking any questions you have about Performing Arts opportunities at Drexel.

Global Expo
James Creese Student Center
Behrakis Grand Hall
9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

‘Global Expo’ will showcase the many global and international resources that Drexel has to offer. Come learn about student groups, study abroad and languages, among other things. Activities, games and prizes will be available!

Drexel Bookstore VIP Night
Barnes and Noble (University City Campus)
Barnes and Noble 34th and Chestnut Streets
9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Join the Drexel Bookstore for an extra hour of shopping just for you! Visit the Barnes & Noble at 34th/Chestnut from (9am-6pm) on Thursday September 19th, 2024 for discounts, swag, free food and surprises!

 

Your VIP experience begins between 3pm and 6pm where all New Dragons will receive a 25% discount off of one logo'd Drexel item.

 

Hang out and join our in store scavenger hunt by finding clues on Instagram. Follow the Drexel Bookstore @drexelbookstore for your chance at winning great prizes!


New International Student Orientation: Introduction to ISSS & Campus-Social Life
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Bossone - Mitchell Auditorium
9:30 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.

Meet the ISSS team and learn more about building relationships and adapting to U.S. customs and culture. Campus partners include the Counseling Center, Student Life, student representatives, and more. This session aims to prepare international students with the tools they need to have a positive transition to campus life, develop friendships, and prepare them for cultural acclimation. Complimentary breakfast is provided at 9:00am.  

 

Welcome Week Yoga
Recreation Center
Fitness Plaza
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

This 55-minute yoga practice is a welcoming and invigorating way to start both your day and your Drexel experience. This class will meet outside on Fitness Plaza in the back of the Drexel Recreation Center at 33rd and Market. All levels are welcome. Bring your friends and a yoga mat. No mat? No problem. We will save spots for you on the soft floor of fitness plaza. Spend the last 5 minutes asking any questions you have about Performing Arts opportunities at Drexel.

Drexel Green Grounds Walking Tour
Main Building
Meet by the Main Building just outside the entrance facing Disque/Stratton
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Walk around campus and see native plantings, permeable paving, Myers Hall new front lawn for students, Summer/Winter garden, Drexel Park & PHS Makers Market.

Launch Your Social Media Empire: from concept to impact
The URBN Center
URBN 108
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

In this dynamic two-hour workshop led by a seasoned entrepreneur from the Close School, students will engage in high-energy brainstorming sessions focused on developing innovative business ventures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Dive into the world of digital influence and social change in this dynamic 2-hour workshop! Perfect for aspiring content creators, activists, and entrepreneurs, you'll learn how to:

  1. Develop a compelling social impact influencer concept
  2. Align your brand with a UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG)
  3. Create a monetization strategy that fuels growth and influence 
  4. Partner with established organizations to amplify your message
  5. Plan your journey from fundraising to financial sustainability

Leave with a concrete action plan to launch your own socially conscious digital platform. Turn your passion into purpose and your followers into a force for good!

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now and start changing the world, one post at a time!

Property Registration
Race Street Lawn
Race Street
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

All students, faculty and professional staff are encouraged to register their bikes, skateboards, computers, laptops, cell phones and larger headphones with the Department of Public Safety. The goals of this program are to heighten awareness in the University community, deter would-be thieves, and provide law enforcement with valuable crime-solving information.

This free program takes only a few minutes to complete and includes:

Documentation of property description, serial number and owner information;

Engraving your property with a registration number;

A registration program sticker applied to your property.

 

Civic Consults
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement
Lindy Center for Civic Engagement, 3210 Cherry Street
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Are you looking for information about civic engagement at Drexel? Interested in volunteering? Come to the Lindy Center any time between 10:00am and 3:00pm for a personal civic engagement consult with one of our knowledgeable staff members – no appointment necessary.

Drexel Libraries Open House
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library - 33rd & Market Streets
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Start the fall 2024 term off right: Get to know the Drexel Libraries before classes begin! Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library and enjoy snacks & giveaways, meet Libraries staff, and learn all about the resources, services, and study spaces available to all Drexel students.

Virtual Prehealth/Premed Advising Info
Zoom
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Already considering entering the health professions once you complete your bachelor's degree? The Drexel Pre-health Advising Program provides students with unique benefits as they pursue careers and educational opportunities within the field of medicine (from doctors to physical therapists to dentists and everything in between!). Join Resa Brinkley as they walk you through how to hit the ground running!

Pilates
Recreation Center
Fitness Plaza
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Join Drexel Pilates staff members in this engaging Pilates practice on Fitness Plaza. This class will feature 45 minutes of Pilates followed by an opportunity to learn more about the Drexel Pilates studio and its programs. Mats strongly recommended.

A.J. Drexel Birthday Party!
Main Building
Main Building - Great Court
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.In celebration of our founder's 198th birthday, members of the Engagement team from Annual Giving and Alumni Relations will welcome first-year students to campus. This event will introduce the students to the significance of philanthropy at Drexel and highlight how A.J. Drexel established the enduring tradition of giving back at the University.
Challa Bake
Lancaster Walk
Lancaster Walk
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Come braid and shape your very own Challa bread.

International Students & Scholars Services: Welcome Week Luncheon
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Bossone - Mitchell Lobby
11:30 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Join us for the ISSS Welcome Week Luncheon, a vibrant event welcoming incoming international students and scholars. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine while connecting with fellow students, scholars, and university staff. Expand your network and forge friendships in an inclusive atmosphere!

CORE
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Inspired by elite athletic training principles, LES MILLS CORE TM is a 30-minute scientific core workout for incredible core tone and sports performance. You build strength, stability and endurance in the muscles that support your core, improve balance, assist injury prevention, and become better at everything you do. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

 

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Spiritual Conversations
Drexel Dragon Statue
Dragon Statue Table
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

When asked "what do you think about God?" many Drexel students answer, "umm.... I really haven't in a long time." Stop by our conversation table. Check out some interesting ways to engage in conversations about God, Jesus, Life, Spirituality, Christianity, Worldview, etc. Take a moment during this transition to ask the question, "How will God fit into my time at Drexel?" Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministries.

 

 

Cey Adams Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design
URBN Center Annex
Pearlstein Gallery, URBN Annex 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, presents the career-spanning work of Cey Adams, a New York-based visionary artist working at the forefront of design, culture, innovation, and collaboration. The retrospective exhibition, “Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design,” is on display Friday, August 2 through Saturday, October 5.

Cardio Strength
Recreation Center
Rec Center – Studio 218
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

A challenging workout to get your blood flowing using both weights and other equipment. Exercises in this class will increase strength, balance and overall cardio levels. Please arrive 15 minutes early to get checked in and set up.

Register Here:https://reccenter.drexel.edu/program?classificationId=4395bf96-0989-4873-bc54-3ac8678b52d8

Ready. Set. College! W. W. Hagerty Library Tour
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Ready. Set. College! Explore the Drexel Libraries before classes begin. Take a guided tour of the W. W. Hagerty Library and learn about all the resources & services that can help you throughout your career at Drexel. Libraries staff will show you around the building so you know exactly where to go to find study spaces, printers & scanners, group study rooms and more. All tours start by the Service Desk on the first floor. Remember to bring your Dragon Card to enter the building.

Climate & Sustainability and Undergraduate Student Government Association Tabling Event
Korman Center
Korman Quad
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Meet the Climate & Sustainability Team and Undergraduate Student Government Association, learn about EcoReps, talk to the Academy of Natural Sciences, learn about our Climate Action Plan, learn about how recycling works on campus, explore Dining options, find out about our Climate Cafes, and meet with Toxic Free Drexel.

New International Student Orientation: Navigating the American Classroom
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Bossone - Mitchell Auditorium
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

This session covers academic resources available to international students in preparation for some of the academic challenges they may face when entering a U.S. classroom for the first time. We will explore the different types of American teaching methods students may experience, how to make the most of a syllabus, class participation & attendance, and more. Campus partners include the Library, the Academic Resource Center, Information Technology, and Inter-College Advising.  

Ready. Set. College! Thinking about Thinking: Metacognition, Memory, & Retrieval
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
PISB 120
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Study smarter, not harder! This workshop will provide you with info about how you learn; how your brain stores information; and how you can retrieve that info when you need it!

Big Games on Race Lawn
Race Street Lawn
Race Lawn
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Join us for big games on the lawn (Sorry, Giant Jenga, Slammo and more!) with original Philly Water Ice and Philly Pretzels! Enjoy the weather, take a break from welcome week and enjoy playing games. And of course who could resist some classic Philly snacks?

Peer Counseling Tie Dye
Rush Building
Rush Alumni Garden
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Students can interact with Peer Counselors, get information, and be creative with tie-dying Peer Counseling canvas tote bags.

 

Mecha Maker: Bridging Art, Culture, and Technology
3401 Market St
Drexel ExCITe Center
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

“Mecha Maker: Bridging Art, Culture, and Technology," a unique welcome week event exploring the fascinating world of Mecha through an interactive workshop and discussion. Throughout the event participants will learn about 3d printing and have the opportunity to assemble and paint their own Mecha inspired robot. Participants will also learn about opportunities to join on-campus organizations promoting art, culture, and technology. 

Climate & Sustainability and Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion Crafting Event
Rush Building
Rush Building 2nd floor SCDI Meeting Room
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Meet fellow students and talk about Climate & Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion on campus at the SCDI space, 2nd floor Rush Building, crafting supplies will be provided.

Ready. Set. College! Advocacy, Accommodations, and Accountability (AAA) with ODR and CLASS
Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building
PISB 120
3 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Hear from the Office of Disability Resources and CLASS’s Learning Specialist for ways to advocate for yourself in college! Talk through some FAQs about accommodations, what that means for classes, professors and you, and ways to hold yourself accountable through it all.

Study Abroad 101
Bossone Research Enterprise Building
Mitchell Auditorium (Bossone)
4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Interested in studying abroad? Don't know where to start? Join Drexel Global for a Study Abroad 101 session, where you'll learn about the application process, types of programs offered, costs, scholarships, and academic policies.

Bounce-a-Palooza
Vidas Athletic Complex
Vidas Athletic Complex
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Join us at Bounce-A-Palooza hosted by Drexel University Recreation in partnership with Drexel Athletics on September 19th at 4pm at the Vidas Athletic Complex. Experience a variety of bounce houses, fun activities, and chances to win prizes. Get ready for an evening of excitement and competition you won't want to miss!

Battle Ball
Vidas Athletic Complex
Vidas Athletic Complex
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge! Gear up for the largest dodgeball showdown on campus! Do you have what it takes to be the last Dragon standing?

Athletics Kickoff Tailgate Presented by GIANT Heirloom Market
Vidas Field
Vidas Field
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Free t-shirts, food, and giveaways at the Drexel Women's Soccer game against Towson! Tailgate starts at 5pm, kickoff is at 6pm at Vidas Field.

Dornsife School of Public Health Online Master's Student Orientation
Zoom
5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Dornsife School of Public Health online master's students will meet key faculty, academic advisors, administrators, and fellow students while learning about their academic programs, practical and research opportunities, the School's mission, support resources, and each other. New online master's students are required to attend. See Dornsife DASH for more details.

Perelman Carnival and Involvement Fair
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center Terrace
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Play carnival games and eat kosher pizza at the Perelman Carnival! Learn more about the Perelman Center for Jewish Life and the many opportunities to get involved: Hillel programs, work study opportunities, the different minyan groups, etc.

Late Night Series Open Mic
URBN Center Annex
URBN Annex Black Box Theater
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Drexel’s weekly open mic supports and promotes the creative talents in all students. You can enjoy great performances or sign-up to do some music, poetry, comedy or show off any talents you have.  Always a supportive, energetic crowd sharing “Rock Star Love.”

 

 



Campus Wide Worship
Rush Building
Rush Alumni Garden/ Rain location:Nesbitt 111
7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Join us as many of the Christian student organizations at Drexel worship together. Enjoy a student led worship experience, fellowship with other freshmen, meet upperclassmen, and see the diversity that identifies as Christ-followers on Drexel's campus. Campus Wide Worship is a long-standing Drexel tradition that often draws over 100 students to worship together.

 

 



Friday, September 20
Wandering and Wondering
Marks Intercultural Center
JEMIC
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Take a mental health break from Welcome Week as you Wander and Wonder on The Schuylkill River Trail. We will meet and end at the James E. Marks Intercultural Center (3225 Arch Street) and learn how to navigate one of West Philadelphia's best nature resources.

 

 

 



Plant Giveaway at The Gateway Garden
Gateway Garden at Drexel University
The Gateway Garden
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Drexel Business Services, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, will give away plants to first-year Drexel students. The PHS team will provide 2-in succulents, pots and soil as well as planting and care demonstrations. Please have your DragonCard available for identification. Succulents are first come, first served, and limited to two per student.

 

 

 



Interactive Activation with Uber Eats
Recreation Center
UREC Fitness Plaza
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Welcome Back to Campus with Drexel Athletics! Join us on the Fitness Plaza for an afternoon of fun featuring activations from Uber Eats! We can’t wait to meet all the new Dragons!

Drexel Libraries Open House
W.W. Hagerty Library
W. W. Hagerty Library - 33rd & Market Streets
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Start the fall 2024 term off right: Get to know the Drexel Libraries before classes begin! Stop by the W. W. Hagerty Library and enjoy snacks & giveaways, meet Libraries staff, and learn all about the resources, services, and study spaces available to all Drexel students.

 

 

 



Falafel Friday
Korman Center
Korman Quad
12 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Come taste the best falafel in Philly! Try Goldie falafel with Drexel Hillel and meet other students interested in Israel. Want to get a free trip to Israel with Drexel? Visit drexelhillel.com/student-experience/israel for more info.

 

Cey Adams Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design
URBN Center Annex
Pearlstein Gallery, URBN Annex 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, presents the career-spanning work of Cey Adams, a New York-based visionary artist working at the forefront of design, culture, innovation, and collaboration. The retrospective exhibition, “Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design,” is on display Friday, August 2 through Saturday, October 5.

Cookies with Cops
Lancaster Walk
Lancaster Walk - DAC 5
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Cookies with Cops is an informal opportunity for us to provide resources, engage students in conversation with DUPD officers, and build relationships while sharing a sweet treat.

 

 

 

 


Challah Braiding
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center Kitchen
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Come braid some challah for Friday night Shabbat dinner with Hillel! No experience necessary. Braiding will take place in the basement kosher kitchens at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life, located at 118 N 34th Street.

 

 

 

 

Performing Arts Information Table
Mandell Theatre
Mandell Theater Lobby
2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Stop by to learn more about the Performing Arts department at Drexel! Learn about classes, scholarships, and upcoming performances.

 

 

 

 

Club Sports Expo
Recreation Center
Rec Center Lobby
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by to learn more about Drexel Club Sports and the opportunities available to stay active and compete.  Club Sports offer opportunities to develop student leaders by promoting the values of inclusion, wellness, teamwork and leadership through participation in competitive sport; and provides students a chance to keep learning and competing at the local, regional, and national level.  Meet representatives from our clubs, learn more about them, and find out how to join the sports you enjoy.

 

 

 

Field Hockey Game
Buckley Field
Buckley Field (at Vidas Athletic Complex)
4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Get free t-shirts at the Drexel Field Hockey game against Northeastern on Friday at 6pm! The game will be at Buckley Field located within the Vidas Athletic Complex.

 

 

 

 

DBGSU Happy Hour Social
Landmark Americana
Landmark
4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

A happy hour meet and greet for new and returning DBGSU members.

 

 

 

 

College Shopping Night at IKEA in South Philly!
Recreation Center
Drexel shuttles will loop from 33rd/Market Street to Ikea from 4:15pm – 8:15pm
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Join us for a College Shopping Night at IKEA in South Philly! Shop at IKEA on Friday, September 20, and enjoy 15% off your purchase—plus free bites, gifts, and a special giveaway for Philly’s new and returning college students. You’ll get the chance to connect with Campus Philly and other local college students at this college shopping event, all while sprucing up your residence hall for the fall.

Register today, and we’ll send you an exclusive coupon to score 15% off your purchase!

 

Register Here: https://campusphilly.my.salesforce-sites.com/events#/esr?eid=a0PNv000006EuV8&cs=txforms

 

Climb for Cookies
Recreation Center
URec Climbing Wall – 2nd Floor of the Recreation Center
5 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Come and climb some routes at our rock wall and get cookies for reaching the top and ringing the bell.

 

 

 

 

Climb for Cookies
Recreation Center
URec Climbing Wall – 2nd Floor of the Recreation Center
6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Come and climb some routes at our rock wall and get cookies for reaching the top and ringing the bell.

 

 

 

 

Welcome Week Shabbat Dinner
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Welcome new & returning students to Shabbat at Drexel! Join Hillel for a Friday filled with good food, good friends, and great times! We start dinner on time at 7:00pm sharp, and we'll have many Shabbat services options beginning at 6pm.

 

 

 

 

Climb for Cookies
Recreation Center
URec Climbing Wall – 2nd Floor of the Recreation Center
7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Come and climb some routes at our rock wall and get cookies for reaching the top and ringing the bell.

 

 

 

 

Shabbat Dinner
3507 Baring Street
Chabad House (3507 Baring St.)
7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Join us for a delicious homemade Shabbat dinner - the talk of the town.

 

 

Saturday, September 21
Spiritual Conversations
Drexel Dragon Statue
Dragon Statue Table
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

When asked "what do you think about God?" many Drexel students answer, "umm.... I really haven't in a long time." Stop by our conversation table. Check out some interesting ways to engage in conversations about God, Jesus, Life, Spirituality, Christianity, Worldview, etc. Take a moment during this transition to ask the question, "How will God fit into my time at Drexel?" Sponsored by Baptist Campus Ministries

 

 

Cey Adams Departure: 40 Years of Art & Design
URBN Center Annex
Pearlstein Gallery, URBN Annex 3401 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of Drexel University’s Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, in collaboration with Mural Arts Philadelphia, presents the career-spanning work of Cey Adams, a New York-based visionary artist working at the forefront of design, culture, innovation, and collaboration. The retrospective exhibition, “Cey Adams, Departure: 40 Years of Art and Design,” is on display Friday, August 2 through Saturday, October 5.

Pop-A-Shot with Pepsi
Race Street Lawn
Race Lawn Table
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Join Drexel Business Services for some fun and games! Put your skills to the test with pop-a-shot! Hope to see you there!

 

FIND-A-CHURCH
Marks Intercultural Center
JEMIC (Commons, Chapel, & Ida Chen)
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Many Drexel students are invested in being part of a local congregation of Jesus followers. They have found a church. Come and hear their stories. Finding a church at Drexel has made a difference in their lives. It has given them a place to belong and a community to trust.

Are you looking for a church? Are you curious about church? Do you have questions about what church is? This event is for anyone and everyone. Students who have been committed to attending church for most of their lives will be able to hear about the congregations in the Philadelphia area that Drexel students have found meaningful. Students who have never attended church before but are curious will hear from their peers about what church is all about.

Check out #DrexelFindAChurch on Instagram for previews of the student stories and then join us to hear more.

 

 

 

 

 

 


SMASH
Perelman Center for Jewish Life
Perelman Center Cafe
6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Come and join Drexel's Orthodox Minyan Group (OMG!) for the first SMASH (Shabbat, Mincha, Arvit, Seudah Shlishit, Havdalah) of the year for Shabbat services, snacks, or just to hang out and meet friends!

 

 

 

 

 


Movie Night with Pepsi
Race Street Lawn
Race Street & Lawn
8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join us for a late night movie screening before classes begin on Monday! Bring a blanket or chair, snacks, and enjoy the movie!

 

Sunday, September 22
Sunday Evening Conversation
Gerri C. LeBow Hall
GHall 220/221
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

You can have a faith that thrives at Drexel. Jesus said to love God with our heart, mind, soul, and strength; and to love our neighbors. If we pay attention to our choices (heart), thoughts (mind), feelings (soul), actions (strength), and relationships (neighbors) our faith can grow into an invaluable resource at college. Join Baptist Campus Ministries as we discuss how we can not only survive Drexel but thrive.