Cuisine From the Collections A Taste of the Academy
Oct 31, 2013
The second annual Cuisine From the Collections, an exciting twist on the ordinary cocktail party, will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The event, a fundraiser for the museum’s research and collections, will feature foods—from the everyday to the exotic—inspired by the Academy’s collection of more than 18 million plant and animal specimens.
Drexel Helps Community Garden Spring Up in Mantua
Oct 30, 2013
What was once a vacant lot in West Philadelphia’s Mantua neighborhood is now a vegetable-filled garden, thanks in part to Drexel. And with more help from the University, the site may be transformed even further in the future.
Learning Priorities At Center of Drexel Students' Education
Oct 30, 2013
The word "Communication" on an elevator door at the Hagerty Library is no empty buzzword: It's one of 12 goals, the Drexel Student Learning Priorities, that should be at the center of every Drexel student's experience, according to the University's strategic plan.
Behind Drexel's Transformation: A Q&A with Bob Francis
Oct 30, 2013
As vice president of University Facilities, Bob Francis is faced with a monumental task: the execution of Drexel’s 2012-17 Campus Master Plan. DrexelNow spoke with Francis about what has gone into Drexel’s transformation.
CityAge
Oct 29, 2013
What will cities look like in the future? Who will live in them? How will people travel between them? These are just some of the questions facing politicians, investors and innovators – people who have the power, motivation and vision to shape their answers. Hundreds of these visionaries and decision-makers will come together at Drexel University’s Behrakis Grand Hall on Nov. 13-14 to continue a dialogue about “the New American City.”
New Book by Drexel’s Max Ray of The Math Forum Helps Students Become Powerful Problem Solvers
Oct 28, 2013
The Math Forum’s Max Ray will celebrate the release of his new book, Powerful Problem-Solving: Activities for Making Sense with the Mathematical Practices, with a national release event on Wednesday, Oct. 30, in Washington, D.C. The Math Forum @ Drexel is the leading online math education community, and is housed in Drexel University’s School of Education.
President to Hold Strategic Plan Town Halls
Oct 28, 2013
President Fry will once again welcome faculty and professional staff to a series of strategic plan town halls billed as “A Conversation on Progress at Drexel.” The events begin next week.
Off Campus CW Philly
Oct 24, 2013
Drexel University’s student-produced sitcom OFF CAMPUS will debut its fourth season on CW Philly 57 this weekend. The show, which was recently honored by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, will air the night of Saturday, Oct. 26 at midnight.
Godzilla Opens at Drexel on Halloween Night, Free Admission for those in Costume
Oct 23, 2013
This Halloween night, the Drexel Co-op Theatre Company will open its version of Yasuhiko Ohashi’s Godzilla, a campy, comic romp with the Japanese cultural icon, at the URBN Center Annex’s Black Box Theater (3401 Filbert St.). On opening night, attendees who come dressed in costume will receive free admission. The person wearing the best/most creative costume (as judged by the Godzilla production/performance crew), will receive two free passes to the upcoming production of the musical The Apple Tree, running Nov. 21 – 24.
Drexel Sport Management Student Union Hosts Sport for Social Change Conference
Oct 22, 2013
Drexel University’s Sport Management Student Union (SMTSU) will host its First Annual Sport for Social Change Conference on Friday, Oct. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Special guests will present on topics including the responsibilities of athletes to give back to the community and be role models; the role of sports in youth development; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) issues in sport; access to sport for disabled athletes; and safety issues in sport.
CCI-OnlineCertCybersecurityLaw
Oct 21, 2013
Drexel University’s College of Computing & Informatics will offer a new, online certificate in cybersecurity, law and policy this fall as part of its professional development curriculum. The certificate will cover both the technical fundamentals of cybersecurity, as well as examining policy, cyber law and current issues, in a comprehensive three-course program offered through Drexel University Online.
Rowing Head of Charles Regatta
Oct 21, 2013
Drexel continued its ascent to the upper ranks of collegiate rowing as the Dragons’ men’s varsity eight boat took first place at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Boston. The men's eight, who played a role in Drexel's team championship at the Dad Vail Regatta this past spring, beat out 40 other teams in the largest head race of the fall rowing season.
LeBow students manage real $1 million stock fund
Oct 21, 2013
More than grades are at stake for the students in two portfolio management courses in the LeBow College of Business: They're tasked with managing a real $1 million stock fund, part of Drexel's endowment.
USOpen-Squash-10years
Oct 16, 2013
The U.S. Open Squash Championships will have a home in Philadelphia for the next 10 years as the association signed a deal with Drexel University to continue hosting the tournament through 2023.
Students pour themselves into Concrete Canoe competition
Oct 16, 2013
How tough is it to build a functional canoe out of concrete? Ask the members of the Drexel concrete canoe team, a group of engineering students that puts in hours and hours of work before a competition each spring.
Dinosaurs come to life in new Academy exhibit
Oct 11, 2013
Roaring, thrashing, life-size dinosaurs and the awe-inspiring stories of prehistoric earth are unfolding at the as Dinosaurs Unearthed makes its East Coast debut at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Student Finds Passion Through ARAMARK Co-op Experience
Oct 10, 2013
Drexel senior Lauren Sheppard is working part-time at Philadelphia's ARAMARK after completing a co-op there. She's a long way from where she was four years ago, when she thought her future would take her South.
How is the Shutdown Affecting Drexel?
Oct 9, 2013
The shutdown of the federal government that took effect Oct. 1 is already causing delays for some Drexel researchers, though student financial aid has been largely unaffected.
Fry USSquash Board
Oct 9, 2013
The man who brought the U.S. Open Squash Championships to Drexel University three years ago will now serve as the leader of the sport’s national governing body. The Board of Directors of US Squash announced that it has elected Drexel President John A. Fry to serve as the 45th chairman in the association’s 109-year history.
Imaging War: New Drexel Course Explores the Way War Has Been Portrayed Through Art and Media
Oct 8, 2013
From the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. through current-day wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, our view of war has been indelibly shaped by the images we see of the conflicts and their aftermath. A new fall course at Drexel University, entitled “Imaging War,” examines how the subject of war has been depicted in media ranging from photography to television to video games.
Drexel Appoints New Trustees
Oct 8, 2013
Drexel University recently appointed three new members to its Board of Trustees. The new trustees are R. John Chapel, Jr., president and CEO of White Hall Capital, LLC, Richard C. Ill, chairman of the Triumph Group, and Robert F. Powelson, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Drexel Scientist Studies Hurricane Sandy Impact on NJ Coastal Wetlands One Year Later
Oct 7, 2013
In a stroke of good luck, Drexel's Dr. Tracy Quirk captured detailed measurements of water level and salinity at a range of coastal wetland sites, even as they were overtaken by Hurricane Sandy. After the storm, she began working on an intensive year-long project, funded by the National Science Foundation, to evaluate ecosystem processes in New Jersey’s salt marshes before, during, and for a year following Hurricane Sandy. Quirk is beginning to analyze findings from the study now.
Literary Death Match combines readings, silliness
Oct 7, 2013
Literary Death Match is a traveling series of author’s readings infused with reality-show-style competition and humor. When it comes to Philadelphia, it’s produced by the Painted Bride Quarterly magazine housed at Drexel.
Green Building Design Research Expert Dr. Ajla Aksamija to Speak at Drexel
Oct 7, 2013
Green building design research expert Dr.Ajla Aksamija will join Drexel University on Thursday, Oct. 24,for a lecture entitled“Interdisciplinary Research: Building, Technology and Environment.”Head of research for the Building Technology Laboratory (Tech Lab) at international design firm Perkins+Will, Aksamija will speak about her ongoing research in high-performance buildings, building systems, innovative design approaches and emerging building technologies.
Q&A with Barbara Hornum: What is the Faculty Senate?
Oct 7, 2013
DrexelNow checked in with Barbara Hornum, current chair of Drexel's Faculty Senate, to learn more about the organization’s beginning, how it operates, the goals it hopes to accomplish and its role in propelling the University forward.
Drexel's Gerri C. LeBow Hall Opens for Business
Oct 2, 2013
The future of business education is here. With a dedication ceremony on Oct. 3, Drexel University officially marked the opening of the 12-story, 177,500-square-foot Gerri C. LeBow Hall—the new home of the University’s LeBow College of Business.
First Custom-Designed Major Graduates Still Making Their Own Paths
Oct 2, 2013
None of the more than 70 possible majors available to Drexel undergraduates was quite the right fit for Kathryn Gardner, until she enrolled in the new Custom-Designed Major program in 2011. Two years later, Gardner is one of the program's first two graduates.
Drexel Announces Launch of New Academic Unit in Hospitality and Sport Management
Oct 1, 2013
Drexel University announced the launch of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, reporting directly to the provost. Formerly in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies, the freestanding Center will include programs in sport management, hospitality management, culinary arts and food science. It will be headed up by Dr. Jonathan Deutsch, who previously directed Drexel’s hospitality, culinary and food science programs.
11th Street Health Center Dedicates A Healing Home Mural in North Philadelphia
Oct 1, 2013
Some people may not consider painting a picture a traditional component of health care. To take that notion further, some may not consider murals an important part of a healthy community. But, despite those expectations, nearly thirty patients at 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University and many more members of their community have come together to help individuals be healthier and to make their communities stronger, through creating public art. They will dedicate and celebrate their artwork, entitled "A Healing Home," On October 16.
Environmental Research Consortium Formed with Lacawac Sanctuary, Drexel and Academy of Natural Sciences
Drexel Offers New Online Master’s Degree in Legal Studies, Concentrations in Health Care and NCAA Compliance
High School Students Join Youth Development Expert at Drexel to Debate College vs. Career Readiness
College of Medicine helps with groundbreaking program to provide mobile Hepatitis C testing
Are We Prepared for Another Hurricane Sandy? Disaster Prevention Expert Available to Comment
