December

Drexel's Statement on Resignation of Professor George Ciccariello-Maher

December 28, 2017

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Friday Night Lights: Drexel Sets Plans for Commencement 2018

December 21, 2017

Drexel University is headed back to the ballpark for 2018’s universitywide commencement, setting the stage for another sparkling night of celebration complete with a fireworks display.

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Drexel’s 2018 Philly Chef Conference Tackles Sexism, Wellness and Business Development

December 20, 2017

Now in its fifth year, the 2018 Philly Chef Conference will once again convene the regional and national food community to discuss the latest food and beverage industry issues and trends with demonstrations on current professional techniques. Experts from coast-to-coast will talk trends in food styling and beverage programs, as well as sexism in the kitchen and wellness for chefs. The conference hosted by Drexel University’s Center for Food and Hospitality Management will take place Sunday through Monday, March 11–12, 2018.

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Top Drexel Stories of 2017

December 20, 2017
2017 was a big year for Drexel University, which made strides in research and developments that could impact all of our futures.
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Heard Around Campus — December

December 20, 2017

In the last month of 2017, Drexel University is preparing for its upcoming winter break with a special extension and holiday hours.

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Can’t Switch Your Focus? Your Brain Might Not Be Wired for It

December 19, 2017
A new study suggests that the extent to which brain signals “stick” to white matter networks is associated with cognitive flexibility, or our ability to switch our focus from one concept to another.
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Drexel Public Safety Communication Center, Police Department Earn Reaccreditation

December 19, 2017
The Drexel University Public Safety Communications Center (DUPSCC) and Drexel University Police Department (DUPD) were recently reaccredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
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Turkeys, Toys and Military Care Packages: Drexel Continues Holiday Charity Drive Traditions in 2017

December 18, 2017
This year, Drexel University hosted charity drives to spread cheer to active military stationed overseas as well as children and family in the local community.
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Drexel and Chemical Heritage Foundation Mix Artifacts With Mobile Gaming to Create History of Alchemy Experience

December 18, 2017
The Chemical Heritage Foundation wants to set the record straight about alchemy. The medieval practice, often perceived as a dark art or pseudoscience, actually helped form the process of scientific experimentation and influenced our modern understanding of chemistry and medicine. On its quest to shed light on alchemy, the Foundation, with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, has enlisted help from Gossamer Games, a game design startup in Drexel University’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio, and Frank Lee, PhD, director of the EGS, to create a mobile gaming experience about the “golden age of alchemy” using books, art and artifacts from CHF Museum’s alchemy collection.
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Drexel Study: Coloring Books Make You Feel Better, But Real Art Therapy Much More Potent

December 14, 2017
Many adult coloring books claim to be art therapy and can reduce negative feelings, but art therapists are significantly more impactful, a Drexel study shows.
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The U.S. Could Easily Hit Its 2020 HIV Prevention Goal By Using One Drug, Drexel Study Finds

December 13, 2017
If just a quarter of high-risk men who have sex with men were to use daily preventive medicine, the United States could surpass its goal of reducing new HIV infections by 25 percent.
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Gingerbread Houses, Philly Style

December 13, 2017

Four Drexel University culinary students created two Philly-themed gingerbread houses that are now displayed in the Logan Hotel.

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Drexel’s 2017 Service Recognition, By the Numbers

December 12, 2017
Drexel University honored over 700 faculty and professional staff at its annual service recognition luncheon, including some Dragons with noteworthy work anniversaries.
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Will People Eat Relish Made from ‘Waste’ Ingredients? Drexel Study Finds They May Even Prefer It

December 12, 2017

A new Drexel University study found strong potential for consumer acceptance of a new category of foods created from discarded ingredients.

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The $100K Halftime Show That Changed One Dragon’s Life

December 12, 2017
No football team? No problem. Drexel University junior Isaiah Hoffman won a $100,000 tuition scholarship from Dr. Pepper for a successful halftime football toss.
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From Cancer to Campus: The Eagles Scholarship Helping Dragons Soar

December 11, 2017
The Eagles Fly for Leukemia organization offers full-tuition scholarships to Drexel University to outstanding students who have survived pediatric cancer. For the recipients, it’s an unrivaled opportunity.
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Could Death Rates Have Swung the 2016 Election?

December 7, 2017
A new study shows that climbing mortality rates of middle-aged white people were associated with many counties voting Republican in the 2016 presidential election.
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Studies Show Barnegat Bay Salt Marshes Provide Millions of Dollars of Water Treatment for Free – For Now

December 7, 2017
A pair of studies led by Academy of Natural Sciences researchers show that salt marshes along New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay are invaluable for removing nutrients — but they’re threatened by climate change.
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Microscopic Algae Hold Key to New Jersey’s Nutrient Pollution Now and in the Past

December 7, 2017
An Academy of Natural Sciences-led study found that the presence of certain species of microscopic algae called diatoms can be reliable indicators of nitrogen pollutions in New Jersey’s bays.
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Drexel's College of Engineering Teams Up With The Peace Corps

December 7, 2017
Drexel University’s College of Engineering signed a partnership with the Peace Corps to establish the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which offers financial assistance to returned Peace Corps Volunteers.
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How the Drexel Rec Center Lined Up ‘The Balanced Project’

December 6, 2017
To spotlight the wellness and inclusion mission of Drexel University Recreational Athletics, the Drexel Recreation Center has released a new campaign featuring Dragons working on their physical, mental and emotional health.
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The Drinking Vessels of The Drexel Collection

December 4, 2017
The newest show in the Rincliffe Gallery is a student-curated exhibition dedicated to showing off drinking vessels in The Drexel Collection.

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The Best Non-Study Places to Study on Drexel’s Campus

December 4, 2017
Nina Henderson Provost M. Brian Blake, PhD, held a contest on Instagram to encourage students to post a photo of the most creative study spaces on Drexel’s campus.
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Take Your First Peek at the New Korman Center

December 4, 2017
The Korman Center addition opened to the public last week with new study spaces available for students studying before finals week.
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Fossils Fuel This Student’s Attraction to the Academy

December 4, 2017
Kevin Sievers has been coming to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University since he was a little kid to learn about the ancient animal history on display. Now, as a Drexel student, he gets to work there.
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