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Refreshing! Free water ice!

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From the DDD,

Also, to promote the election, free water ice, stress balls and carabineers will be handed out today, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).


Undergraduates: Vote for Your Student Government in USGA Annual Elections

The Undergraduate Student Government Association (USGA) is holding elections for its 2009-10 officers now through Thursday, May 14, 2009, at 5 p.m. Ballots are cast online at http://www.drexel.edu/usga/vote.

A list of candidates and a personal statement from each candidate is viewable at the time of voting. A valid Drexel user-ID and password are required for authentication.

Also, to promote the election, free water ice, stress balls and carabineers will be handed out today, May 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. in front of MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).

For information on voting, contact Jim Breen at jb423@drexel.edu.

Food: Diversity of Engineering Workshop

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Host:
Type:
Network:
Global
Start Time:
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 11:00am
End Time:
Thursday, May 14, 2009 at 2:30pm
Location:
Mitchell Auditorium – 1st Floor of Bossone

Description

The “Engineering a Better World” conference is to take place next Wednesday, May 13 from 11am-2:30pm (including a FREE lunch at noon) in Mitchell Auditorium (1st Floor of Bossone).

The event this year is titled “Engineering the World: The Diversity of Engineering.” The goal of the conference is to represent and give examples of the diversity of engineering education, career opportunities and the global impact.

Our four speakers are:

1. Dr. Adam Fontecchio – (11 am)

Drexel ECE Prof. will present the evolution and diversity of engineering education

2. Orlando Gutierrez – (11:30 am)

Ex-president of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) and retired NASA engineer will discuss benefits of a diverse population

3. Dr. Tony Lowman- (1 pm)

Drexel CoE Associate Dean who will discuss entrepreneurship and business within engineering

4. Mary Graham – (1:30 pm)

Founder of Practical Small Projects will discuss best practices when cultural implications affect engineering projects

At 2:00pm there will be a round table discussion with all the speakers taking questions.

Attached is a flyer and the summary of this year and past events for more information. Feel free to contact Jessica Ward (ECE Program Coordinator) or Dave Delaine (Chair of the conference) with any questions and/or concerns you may have.

Thank you!

Refreshments: “Chat and Chew” with Tony De Nonno

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From the DDD…

“Chat and Chew” with Tony De Nonno

The Italian Students Organization will host a “Chat and Chew” with Tony De Nonno (above) today, May 12, 2009, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in room 125, Nesbitt Hall (33rd and Market Streets).

The Drexel community is invited to watch De Nonno’s hourlong PBS documentary Heaven Touches Brooklyn in July. Following the screening, De Nonno will hold an informal discussion about his work and life. Members of the Piazza Nuova Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in America of Yardley, Pa. will also be in attendance. Refreshments will be served.

De Nonno produced, wrote and directed more than 50 award-winning documentaries, which have been broadcast on major television networks and are in the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, alongside directors Martin Scorsese and Woody Allen. Heaven Touches Brooklyn in July is narrated by John Turturro and Michael Badalucco and documents the 300 year-old ritual of “The Dance of Giglio” in New York.

For more information, contact ISO@drexel.edu or visit http://www.ItalianStudentsOrg.com.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services

Hall Brawls!

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From the Drexel Daily Digest… (has been added to the calendar!)

Hall Brawls

Residence Housing Association will host Hall Brawls, a week-long competition to determine the best residence hall on campus. Activities will conclude with a Block Party featuring food, blow-up obstacle courses, wall climbs, gladiator jousting, a running bungee, live entertainment and more. Events for the week include:

  • Saturday, May 16, from 3 to 7 p.m.: Block Party, between North and Race Street residence halls (33rd and Race Streets)

To participate, look for sign-up sheets at each residence hall’s front desk.

Approved under the authority of James Tucker, Senior Vice President for Student Life and Administrative Services