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Refreshments by Department of Biology

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From the DDD (she kinda looks like Riddick). Now, I’m not sure how these refreshments will be availible, I’m guessing on the way in you can grab a soda and some cookies then listen to her talk oooorrrrrr you can grab some cookies and soda, sit in the back, realize that the genetic history of chimpanzees isn’t for you, and excuse yourself.


Department of Biology to Present “The Genetic History of Chimpanzees in the Gulf of Guinea Region”

The Department of Biology will present a departmental seminar led by Katy Gonder, PhD (above), from the biology department of State University of New York at Albany, who will present “The Genetic History of Chimpanzees in the Gulf of Guinea Region” today, May 14, 2009, at 3:30 p.m. in room 113, Stratton Hall (32nd and Chestnut Streets).

Gonder’s seminar will focus on work involving biodiversity, which Gonder has been performing in regions of Africa.

The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

For more information, contact Gail Hearn, PhD, at gwh26@drexel.edu.

International Area Studies: International Cafe

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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.

Refreshments by the Cretan Society of Greater Philadelphia

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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

Greek Studies and the College of Arts and Sciences will present Elias Kolovos, PhD, lecturer in the Department of History and Archaeology at the University of Crete and a Visiting Fellow of the Program of Hellenic Studies at Princeton University, who will discuss the various inventory modules involved in the digitalization of Crete on Friday, May 15, 2009, from 6 to 7 p.m. in Mitchell Auditorium, Edmund D. Bossone Research Enterprise Center (Market Street between 31st and 32nd Streets).

The Digital Crete: Mediterranean Cultural Itineraries of the Institute for Mediterranean Studies project has established a cultural information system consisting of digitized documentation and information regarding the cultural heritage of the Mediterranean island of Crete, from prehistory to the modern periods.

This event is co-sponsored by the Cretan Society of Greater Philadelphia, “Knossos,” and the Greek American Chamber of Commerce.

Refreshments will be served in the lobby of the Bossone Center after the lecture. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact Jacqueline Rios at jsr62@drexel.edu or call 215-895-6910.

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.

Crash Screening and discussion

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The Office of Commuter, Graduate and Transfer Student Programs and Services invites
you to a free screening of Crash followed by a discussion. Winner of 3 Oscars, 30 other awards and 18 nominations, this film brings out bigotry and racial stereotypes. The movie is set in Los Angeles, a city with a cultural mix of every nationality. The story begins when several people are involved in a multi‐car accident.

The screening will take place on May 13th in Stratton 113 at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. For more information contact Tanvi Nayar at tn66@drexel.edu.