Good news everyone!
The arrrrrchives are having another event that includes free food and awesome history stuff. Don’t be afraid to approach them!  I’ve seen dozens of kids watch us as we ate cake and put on happy-birthday hats… what a said non-free-food world they live in.

“The Rebels, the Russian and the Railroad: The Life and Times of Frank Thomson”
The University Archives presents the exhibition “The Rebels, the Russian and the Railroad: The Life and Times of Frank Thomson” now through Friday, August 20, 2010 in W.W. Hagerty Library (33rd and Market Streets). An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Wednesday, June 30 from 4 to 6 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be served.
Frank Thomson (1841-1899) spent his life working for the railroads, beginning as an apprentice and eventually working his way up to president of the Pennsylvania Railroad (the sixth president in the railroad’s history). During the Civil War, he enlisted in the military and served as the chief assistant to Colonel Thomas A. Scott, assistant secretary of war for military railroads. After completing his military service in 1864, Thomson went on to become the manager of transportation of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was in charge of the visit of Russian Grand Duke Alexis and his entourage; the Grand Duke’s tour across the United States and Canada from 1871 to 1872 was the largest official visit by Russia at the time.
Thomson’s life chronicles the strategic significance of the railroads during the Civil War and the sustaining importance that the railroads have played in American history and politics. This exhibition tells Thomson’s story through his own words, documents and photographs.
The reception and exhibition are free and open to the University community.  For more information, email archives@drexel.edu, call 215-895-1757 or visit http://library.drexel.edu/archives.

From the DDD

“The Other Side of Business with David Devan”
LeBow College of Business and the LeBow Alumni Council will host a discussion with David Devan (above), executive director of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, tonight, April 13, 2010 at 6 p.m. in the Anthony J. Drexel Picture Gallery, Main Building third floor (32nd and Chestnut Streets).
Devan joined the Opera Company of Philadelphia in January 2006, following an extensive North American search spearheaded by artistic director Robert B. Driver to identify a managing director to oversee all income-generating departments, as well as board development and community programs. In March 2009, the Opera Company Board of Directors unanimously supported Devan’s appointment as executive director.
A networking reception will follow the discussion. To register, visit https://www.lebow.drexel.edu/Event/devan, For more information, contact Gavin McCullion at gmm372@drexel.edu or 215-895-2376.

Now I don’t claim to have huge balls or anything, usually, but for some reason(thank God I have class), I will not be attending this reception/book signing. Please be aware this is a reception.

“History of the Black Power Movement” Speaker Series with Bobby Seale
Africana Studies presents the “History of the Black Power Movement” Speaker Series with Bobby Seale, co-founder of the Black Panther Party, on Thursday, February 25, 2010 in Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets). A reception for the Drexel community will be held at 6 p.m., followed by the lecture at 6:30 p.m.  A book signing will follow the lecture.
This event is co-sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences and the Intercultural Engagement & Diversity Initiative Speaker Series. Additional sponsors for the History of the Black Power Movement Speaker Series include the Department of English and Philosophy, the University Writing Program and Certificate in Writing and Publishing, the Department Of Culture and Communication and the Office of Multicultural Programs.
For more information about this event and the rest of the Africana Studies Speaker Series, contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu.

Mr. James R. Tucker and Dr. David A. Ruth invite you to the Third Annual

Division of Student Life and Administrative Services Student Holiday Reception

As we enter the Holiday Season, let’s take this time to enjoy some food, entertainment, and the good company of each other. All students are cordially invited to attend the third annual student holiday reception hosted by James R. Tucker, the Senior Vice President for the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services and Dr. David A. Ruth, Dean of Students.

Please join us on

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
in the Behrakis Grand Hall
(Located in the Creese Student Center at 32nd and Chestnut Streets)