Drexel University Events Calendar

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (10/10/2020 - 2/20/2021)

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 04:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/10/2020
End Date:	2/20/2021	End Time:	Midnight

The Drexel Lean Six Sigma Black Belt training is a comprehensive and rigorous journey that a dedicated student can undertake to expand and hone their continuous improvement skills. Lean Six Sigma Black Belt is designed for professionals with prior Lean Six Sigma experience and whose roles include training individuals and teams, big picture problem-solving, and project leadership.

Facilitated synchronous (live) online teaching is used to demonstrate and practice tools and skills which the student then immediately applies to a real world opportunity. Sessions are fast paced and timed to synchronize with a typical project life cycle. Throughout the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt program, you receive coaching and mentoring, both as part of the classroom group and individually, to maximize your success. Upon completion of the class, project and a final exam the you become a certified Black Belt, able to address larger and more complex challenges.

LEAN SIX SIGMA BLACK BELT DATES

All courses will be delivered synchronous (in real-time) with live instruction from our Black Belt instructors.

Kickoff (project selection discussion): Tuesday, October 6, 12 - 1 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, October 20, 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, October 31, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 7, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 17, 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 28, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 5, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, December 19, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, January 5, 7 – 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 16, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, January 30, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9, 7 – 9 p.m.
Project Presentation: Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Now eligible for tuition remission for Drexel employees!

Dr. Martin Luther King Week of Service and Reflection (1/18/2021 - 1/22/2021)

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/18/2021
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	Midnight

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service falls on January 18th, 2021 and will be the 26th anniversary of the day of service that celebrates Dr. King’s Legacy. Dr. King day has been known as a direct service day on, not a day off and is a call to action for Americans to commit themselves to giving back to their communities. In 2020, our nation, saw even more of the injustice that Dr. King was struggling with and spoke out against. This year, the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement will be honoring Dr. King’s Legacy with a Week of Service and Reflection which will be observed from Monday, January 18th through Friday, January 22nd. We will be offering a mix of virtual and in-person opportunities to the larger Drexel community and we hope that our fellow Drexel Dragons will join us in celebration and reflection of Dr. King’s legacy and scholarship. In such an unprecedented time, we hope to bring the Drexel community together to forge a new way forward; one that allows us to look to our past as inspiration and hope. Join the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement by partaking in our week of Service and Reflection which will be taking place from Jan. 18th - 22nd. Check out our list of opportunities and events throughout the week. https://drexel.galaxydigital.com/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-week-of-service-and-reflection-/

Civil Engineering Resiliency in Response to Extreme Events: East Coast Lessons (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021
End Date:	1/22/2021

Civil engineers often respond to the effects of extreme events, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods and fires, many of which are “natural” and some alleged to be exacerbated by climate change. Looking into the future, the need for rapid and effective response will increase, as recent history suggests that “extremes” may now be the “new norm.” Some of these (e.g., earthquakes) are thought to be “West Coast” problems, while some are attributed primarily to the East Coast (e.g., hurricanes). Rather than a reactive response, civil engineers should now consider a proactive position and develop designs for these new norms to minimize the devastating impacts on society.

This presentation will include two parts. The first presents a brief summary of several of the author’s primarily East Coast projects where extreme conditions drove the response and/or design. These include the impacts of recent hurricanes, construction over extremely soft sediments, and seismic response of dams and hazardous waste landfills. The second part will include a discussion regarding the evolution of design concepts from simple allowable stress and deterministic approaches to performance-based designs, risk-informed decision making, and resilient design considerations. Challenges to design and performance of civil engineering infrastructures may be the result of climate change and global warming, but also include the inevitability of strong seismic ground motions and construction over difficult ground conditions.

Join on Zoom

Virtual: Pediatrics Grand Rounds (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	9:00 AM

Please note: This event is online only.

(Please contact organizer for Zoom link and ID)

Topic
COVID-19: One Year Later – Where Are We Now?

Presented By
Janet S. Chen, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics; Sections of Immunology and Infectious Diseases St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children
Emily Souder, MD, assistant professor of pediatrics; attending physician, Section of Infectious Diseases, St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Target Audience
Physicians, nurse practitioners, nursing personnel, fellows, residents, medical students and other health care professionals who take care of children

Accreditation Statement
Tower Health is accredited by the Pennsylvania Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Tower Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Claiming CME Credits
Attendees MUST sign in with the six-digit activity code provided at the session using eeds within 24 hours of the conference start time and complete the online evaluation within 30 days at http://towerhealth.eeds.com.

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. Presents: 2021 Commercial Bank Hispanic/Latinx Early Insight Program (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	5:00 PM

At J.P. Morgan, creating a diverse team is a critical part of our success. That’s why we’re committed to helping develop the next generation of top diverse talent in the industry. We’re looking for people with different background and perspectives to help us grow and position our businesses for the future. To achieve this, we’ve designed the Commercial Bank Hispanic/Latinx Early Insight Program for students who self -identify as Hispanic/Latinx to learn more about our Commercial Banking businesses, specifically Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries, and our culture. You’ll get to experience what it's like to work at a leading global financial services firm.

We’ll kick off the program with a virtual two-day conference that’ll deliver mentoring, education, and networking opportunities with senior leaders and individual across the Commercial Bank! Over the course of the two-days, we’ll provide you with all the information you need to succeed and help you determine if Commercial Banking is the right fit for you.

More information available on Handshake.

Ten at 10: Free-For-All Fridays (1 Wellness Incentive Point Per Day)* (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 15:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	10:10 AM

Incorporating just 10 minutes of healthy activity into your day can add up to a significant difference in your health, wellbeing and quality of life. With that in mind, Human Resources’ A Healthier U Program is encouraging you to participate in our daily “Ten at 10” wellness program for faculty and professional staff. During this era of social distancing, it’s more important than ever that we find ways to maintain meaningful connections to our colleagues. This program addresses that need and also encourages life-sustaining activities that will promote physical and emotional wellbeing.

Supervisors and department heads are encouraged to set a recurring Outlook invite from 10-10:10 a.m., Monday through Friday, and invite their colleagues to participate. Include a link to this website, then check back Monday through Friday to complete the scheduled activity of the day. For larger departments, you might consider organizing activities into groups of 3-10.

If 10 a.m. is a not an ideal time for you or your department, please feel free to tweak the time to meet your needs. We encourage you to participate sometime before lunch if possible, to help you set the tone for your day.

Fridays are "Free-for-All Fridays." Visit the Ten at 10 Website to connect with resources that can help you take advantage of a simple but powerful body-mind reset. Please visit our website and click on "Free-for-All Fridays" to learn more.

You can also earn points toward the Wellness Incentive Program by participating in Ten at 10. To claim your points, log in to the Health Advocate Wellness Incentive Portal at

healthadvocate.com/drexel and click "Ten at 10" in the To Do List (upper right hand corner of the screen). Every date that you participate and enter will earn you 1 wellness point ($1)!

Lindy Center Coffee & Community (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	1:30 PM

Lindy Center’s monthly student-led Coffee & Community will partner with the Criminal Justice Society for an opportunity to discuss Dr. King’s legacy and scholarship in the context of mass incarceration, racial justice, and community change from a student perspective. All are welcome! This event is part of the Lindy Center's week of MLK Service and Reflection, featuring programming throughout the week related to the work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. For more information and other events/service opportunities, visit this site: https://drexel.galaxydigital.com/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-week-of-service-and-reflection-/ This will be done virtually over Zoom - meeting code: 9508 2019 384.

UREP Virtual Drop-in Hours (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	12:00 PM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	2:00 PM

Have questions for the Undergraduate Research and Enrichment Programs team? Stop by our virtual drop-in hours to connect with our office and get basic information about fellowships, undergraduate research, or other UREP programs.

Drop-in hours are held weekly on Fridays from 12-2pm. You can see all upcoming dates when you register for the Zoom link here.

CCI Day 2021 (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	1:00 PM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	4:00 PM

Presented by Drexel CCI's awesome Peer Mentors, CCI Day is a day to virtually celebrate the people that make up our community, and offer you an opportunity to unwind and have fun with your fellow classmates, professional staff, and faculty.

CCI Day will include games (with prizes!) and events such as:

CCI Family Feud
Scavenger Hunt
Among Us
Jackbox Games
Philly Sports Trivia
Disney Trivia
Git Workshop
PC Builds Workshop
A CCI Cooking Show

CCI Academic Advisors will share the schedule, prizes and Zoom access links through Advising for CCI for all undergraduate students, and through email for all graduate students, faculty and professional staff.

CCI Day is open to all Drexel CCI students! There is no pre-registration required for any of the CCI Day events, and students may participate anytime between 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. EST.

CCI Day 2021 Schedule

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST

Home Base - Don’t know where go? No worries. A Peer Mentor will show you where to go or just hang out here if you are not into the sessions occurring. Home base will be open throughout the duration of the event from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST

1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. EST

Join the PC Build Community - Join CS Professor Boris Valerstein as we discuss hot topics within the PC Building community. Who makes the best GPU (Nvidia or AMD)? Who makes the best CPU (AMD or Intel)? Newcomers are encouraged to join and learn from our discussion! Note: this is not a session about how to build PCs.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST

Opportunities in Information, Data, & Technology - Not sure where to take your Information Systems, Data Science, or Computing & Security Technology degree? Join Information Sciences Professor Dr. Gregory Hislop for an in-depth overview of these undergraduate majors, followed by current students and alumni talking about their experiences in the majors and the industry.

A Bit About Git - Want to brush up on your Git skills? Join Tammy Pirmann and a couple PMs and discuss version control, different git services, and learn about other students’ projects.

CS/SE Speed Mentoring! - Join CS Professor Dr. Brian Stuart as well as current students and alumni to discuss their academic and career journeys within the field of Computer Science and Software Engineering. This panel will be followed by speed mentoring sessions with the panelists.

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EST

Zoom Scavenger Hunt - What’s the silver lining of being stuck in your home? You become super familiar with what’s inside it! Fastest students to show us common household items will earn a prize!

2:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EST

Philly Sports Trivia - No One Likes Us and We Don’t Care. Philly sports fans are considered some of the most passionate and craziest fans in all of sports. Come show you’re the one true fan in our Philly Sports Trivia Kahoot and compete for a prize.

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Research - Dr. Edward Kim (CS Professor) and Dr. Thomas Heverin (Information Sciences Professor/Associate Department Head) are here to help you identify your research interests and discuss next steps to take advantage of opportunities and to make the most of your time here at Drexel!

Co-op Chat - Curious to learn more about what the undergraduate co-op experience may look like? John Doherty, Associate Director with Steinbright Career Development Center, and longtime CCI Co-Op Advisor is here to help!

Among Us! - Just want to chill and play some Among Us with your peers? Don’t be sus, come right this way.

2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST

Are You Smarter Than an Undergrad? - Join CS Professor and Associate Department Head Adelaida Medlock as she hosts PhD student and TA Steve Earth in a fun game show where attendees can be selected to compete and earn prizes! Modeled after the popular game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader,” see how you stack up against Steve!

3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. EST

Disney Trivia - Be our Guest! From Camp Rock to Snow White, get your head in the game and earn the title of CCI’s biggest Disney fan.

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

Family Feud - ARE YOU READY TO PLAY THE FEUD??? Five students will be randomly selected from the audience to compete for prizes against CCI Faculty members including Jeff Salvage, Christopher MacLellan, Galen Long, and Christopher Carroll to determine the top answers from our CCI surveys. Hosted by CCI Master of Games, Brenna Martin!

Jackbox Virtual Party Games - Come join the party pack!! Beat the competition on games like Push the Button and Trivia Murder Party!

3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST

College Cooking in Quarantine - Are you over your Ramen Noodle dinner every night, but don’t want to break the bank? Come join our chefs (aka CCI’s Peer Mentors) as we teach you how to make a simple, delicious, and inexpensive meal.

Fracked, Cracked and Discarded: Environmental Injustice and Plastics (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	4:00 PM

"Climate, COVID-19, & Drexel Dining" is a case competition in which interdisciplinary teams of Drexel undergraduate students propose answers to the following question: As the climate emergency accelerates, we now find ourselves grappling with Covid-19 safety measures that have suddenly increased our reliance on single-use plastics – a major driver of fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. In Drexel’s dining services, how can we support the need for student safety while minimizing the use of plastics? Dr. Diane Sicotte, Associate Professor of Sociology at Drexel University, will present on her research on plastics and environmental justice. She will focus on environmental injustice generated by the global production networks that turn ethane (a natural gas liquid) into plastics and will examine environmental inequality and threats to health and safety from fracking, from converting ethane into plastic items at petrochemical plants, and from the disposal of discarded plastic items in the communities of people of color and the poor.

Study Abroad 101 (1/22/2021)

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/22/2021	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	1/22/2021	End Time:	3:30 PM

Interested in studying abroad? Don't know where to start? Join the Office of Global Engagement for a virtual Study Abroad 101 session, where you'll learn about the application process, types of programs offered, costs, scholarships, and academic policies. You must attend a 101 session before meeting with a study abroad advisor.