Looks like Economy.com is going to say something important today from 4-5:30 today in Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone. Now I’m not one to tell people to go after the speaking part for food, but if you were to be “getting out of class at say 5:20” and “walked through Bossone” I wouldn’t blame you if you grabbed snacks.
Again, possible food! Reception is no guarantee.
From the DDD
On Tuesday, May 19th, 12 to 2 p.m. (Main Building Auditorium)
Join the Drexel University Writing Program, Center for Civic Engagement, and Philadelphia-area high schools and universities for the official announcement and celebration of the Lost Boys and Girls Read-a-Thon Essay competition winners. Inspired by the City of Philadelphia’s One Book, One Philadelphia 2008 selection—Dave Egger’s, What Is the What, which focuses on the “Lost Boys” of Sudan—the University Writing Program and affiliated students are promoting literacy and raising funds to reunite Lost Boys and Girls with their families living abroad; many of whom have been separated for decades. Lost Boys and Girls living in the Philadelphia area have written essays on the importance of reuniting with their families to compete for this honor.
At this event reception, get a chance to meet the 2009 Lost Boys and Girls of Sudan Reunion Project prize recipients and participants, along with several local and national celebrities supporting the cause (including Bill Zorzi, acclaimed former Baltimore Sun columnist and writer for HBO’s The Wire, which is the best show ever).
There will be a suggested (not required) donation of $1 to $5. If you plan to attend, please RSVP to Sheila Watts at swatts@drexel.edu or 215-895-1799.
From the Trip-D:
International Area Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences will present “International Cafe” with guest speaker Rena Yusibova, a sophomore returning from co-op with the Russian Orphan Opportunity Fund in Moscow, who will discuss “A Future Without a Future: The Plight of Russian Orphans” today, May 13, 2009, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in room 2019/2020 MacAlister Hall (33rd and Chestnut Streets).
Yusibova will discuss the staggering number of orphaned Russian children and their day-to-day struggle to overcome insurmountable negligence. Most orphans are unable to cope with corrupt conditions and turn to suicide, violence and crime. This abandonment not only has numerous human rights violations, but poses various challenges for the future of Russia.”
International Cafe” is a monthly forum that provides globally themed discussions open to the Drexel community. The forum provides a means to discuss contemporary issues presented with scholarly research that has an international component in an informal setting.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6910.
From the DDD
I’ve marked this 6:30 to 7:30 as you could probably show up around 6:30, hear some one talk for like 20 minutes, then grab some snacks, all the while not looking as suspicious as if you were to just mosey in at 7pm.
Mediterranean Cultural Itineraries: The Digital Crete Project and Its Early Modern Module
This event is co-sponsored by the Cretan Society of Greater Philadelphia, “Knossos,” and the Greek American Chamber of Commerce.
For more information, contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6910.
You have to listen to some dude talk to earn the food, so it’s not exactly free.
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