October

Dean of Drexels School of Public Health Available to Comment on Nutters Health Plan

October 31, 2007
Dr. Marla Gold, dean of Drexel’s School of Public Health, is available to comment on Democratic mayoral nominee Michael Nutter’s health plan for Philadelphia.
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Credential Online Application NOW CLOSED

October 30, 2007
Credential applications are no longer accepted online. If you are interested in covering the Debate at Drexel, you will need to present a proper state press identification and Drexel will try to accomodate you depending on availability. Credentials may be picked up at the Debate at Drexel Press Office, Creese Student Center, 32nd and Chestnut Streets.
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Satellite Coordinates for Debate at Drexel

October 30, 2007
For usage guidelines, please visit debatepolicy.msnbc.com. The NBC provided Pool Feed is available at the following coordinates: AMC6 1/A. The debate will also be distributed via the pool switch in Washington, DC.
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AP Chestnut Street to Be Closed for Candidates Debate

October 29, 2007
Philadelphia police say part of Chestnut Street in the University City neighborhood will be closed for a debate of Democratic presidential hopefuls, the Associated Press reports.
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Drexel Forms Task Force To Encourage Students to Vote in 2008 Election

October 28, 2007
Hosting the democratic presidential candidates debate at Drexel, will officially launch the Drexel Votes 2008 Task Force. Drexel students, faculty and staff formed the coalition in an effort to educate students on how to become engaged citizens in a democratic society.
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Important Information for the Drexel Community about the MSNBC Debate

October 26, 2007
The following briefs Drexel University students, faculty and staff on the activities surrounding the Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate on Tuesday, October 30, 2007. The debate will be broadcast by MSNBC from the Main Building Auditorium from 9 to 11 p.m. (EDT).
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Creative and Noncreative Problem Solvers Exhibit Different Patterns of Brain Activity Study Reveals

October 24, 2007
Why do some people solve problems more creatively than others? Are people who think creatively somehow different from those who tend to think in a more methodical fashion?
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Financial Times Ranks the Drexel Executive MBA Among Top 20 in the Nation

October 22, 2007
The Drexel Executive MBA placed second only to The Wharton School in Greater Philadelphia.
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Turning Back the Clock Later Than Ever Whats Been Gained Lost With Time Change

October 19, 2007
We’ll fall back on Nov. 4 this year, and that’s a week later than it used to be. Dr. Erik P. Rau, auxiliary professor of politics in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, is available to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of extended daylight-saving time.
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Pioneer Advocate for Female Minorities in Science to Deliver Keynote Address at Drexel Convocation

October 16, 2007
A pioneer advocate who brought to national attention the “double bind” of sexism and racism that women and minorities face in science, Shirley Malcom will deliver the keynote address at Drexel’s annual Founders Day Convocation on Thursday, Oct. 18.
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Drexel University Students Are Rebuilding 18th Century Colonial Philadelphia in 3-D Digital Forms

October 15, 2007
Drexel students and digital media professor Glen Muschio are piecing together history and artifacts to bring 18th century colonial Philadelphia to life not only for locals but for people worldwide via a virtual world similar to Second Life.
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CREDENTIAL AND MEDIA LOGISTICS INFORMATION FOR THE DEBATE AT DREXEL

October 12, 2007
Drexel University released credentialing information today for the Democratic presidential candidates debate that it will host on Tuesday, October 30 2007.
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Drexels LeBow College of Business Ranked Among Top 10 in US for Entrepreneurship Programs

October 10, 2007
Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business has been named one of the nation’s top 10 schools for entrepreneurs in the latest Entrepreneur-Princeton Review rankings of graduate and undergraduate entrepreneurship programs.
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Drexel University Names Dr Hsihui Chang as KPMG Endowed Professor of Accounting

October 10, 2007
Drexel' LeBow College of Business has appointed Dr. Hsihui Chang as the first holder of the KPMG Professor of Accounting, Dean George P. Tsetsekos, announced.
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Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia Drexel University College of Medicine Announce Regional Participa

October 4, 2007
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Drexel University College of Medicine on Oct. 4 received contracts to manage two new study sites in The National Children’s Study.
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Drexel Researcher among Team that Discovered Giant Feathered Plant-Eating Dinosaur from Ancient Chin

October 4, 2007
Drexel University paleontologist Dr. Kenneth Lacovara is among the team of researchers that discovered fossils belonging to a bizarre dinosaur that lived on Earth more than 115 million years ago.
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Drexel University to Host Democratic Presidential Candidates Debate

October 4, 2007
Drexel University will host a Democratic presidential candidates debate Oct. 30, University President Constantine Papadakis announced. It will be the first presidential candidates debate to be held in Pennsylvania during this cycle.
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The Latest in Spine Research Treatments Experts to Convene at Drexel Symposium

October 4, 2007
About 100 leading Greater Philadelphia spine researchers from university, clinical and corporate backgrounds will gather to hear the latest research developments on spine mechanics, materials and pain relief Oct. 9 at a Drexel symposium.
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Drexel Alumnus Christopher Ferguson Assigned to NASA Crew for Space Station Mission

October 1, 2007
Christopher Ferguson, a Drexel alumnus and veteran NASA astronaut, will command Endeavour’s STS-126 mission, targeted for launch in September 2008.
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Drexel Doctor Leads Medical Training for Commercial Space Travel

October 1, 2007
Richard Hamilton, M.D., chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine is leading the team that is evaluating the medical suitability of future commercial space travelers.
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