Drexel University Events Calendar

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (9/14/2019 - 2/22/2020)

Sat, 14 Sep 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	9/14/2019	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	2/22/2020	End Time:	4:00 PM

Are you ready to become a Lean Six Sigma leader at your organization? Through Black Belt, you master the core practice of Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) — and can train your team in Lean Six Sigma processes. LEARN MORE>

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (10/5/2019 - 12/7/2019)

Sat, 5 Oct 2019 13:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/5/2019	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	12/7/2019	End Time:	5:00 PM

For advanced professionals, this course is where you take your knowledge to the next level and apply the Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control (DMAIC) process to your day-to-day work and get real-time results. LEARN MORE>

Drexel’s Annual Active Duty Care Package Drive (10/29/2019 - 12/6/2019)

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 04:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/29/2019	All Day
End Date:	12/6/2019

Drexel’s Annual Active Duty Care Package Drive in partnership with the USO is scheduled for Friday, December 6th at the Drexel Recreation Center Lobby from 10AM to Noon. Join us on December 6th to pack boxes with donations or write thank you notes to service members; donations are welcomed on the day of the drive.  We also welcome you to bring your donated items to one of our receiving locations by Wednesday, December 4th: Drexel Central, Drexel University Public Safety, or the Lindy Center for Civic Engagement • Flavor packets for water • Hot sauce • Beef jerky • Sunflower seeds • Coffee • Hot chocolate • Tea • Protein bars • Granola bars • Peanut butter • Candy • Nuts • Snack cakes • Cookies • Chewing gum • Packaged tuna • Cups of noodles/ramen • Headphones • Travel size board games • Playing cards • Stationery and pens • Books • Socks • Deodorant • Razors • Travel baby wipes • Soap bars • Sunscreen • Lip balm • Q-tips • Shower shoes/flip flops • Day to day calendar (silly/inspirational) • Water bottles • Travel coffee mugs • Fun holiday items For any questions, contact Rebecca Weidensaul at rebecca@drexel.edu If you want to have a care package sent to an active duty service member, please send the address to rebecca@drexel.edu Or, if you prefer to support local veterans in our community, there are two additional opportunities: The Veterans Group – a home in Powelton Village --- that accepts donations for their male veteran residents. Here is their web page to learn more: theveteransgroup.org The HAVEN Women Dana Spain, President, HAVEN Women dana@HAVENWomen.org 877-254-1982 ext 1 www.HAVENWomen.org Formerly Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House. Serving Veterans Since 1994

In the Field: Biodiversity, Earth Science and Environmental Science (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	8:00 AM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	7:00 PM

Exhibition from August 15, 2019 through November 8, 2019. The exhibition, In the Field, examines the use of University resources and materials within the College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES). It focuses on student and faculty interactions with one of the University's most notable research centers and collections: the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

The motto of BEES - "Field Experience, Early and Often" - aligns with Drexel's experiential learning and curriculum and the mission behind University collections. Within the department, those collections consist of more than 18 million specimens at the Academy, used by faculty and students to identify field specimens and illustrate concepts in the classroom.

This exhibition was curated in partnership between The Drexel Collection, the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

An opening reception will be held on August 15th from 5:00-7:00PM.

The exhibition is free and open to the public.

The Community Wellness HUB (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	6:00 PM

The Community Wellness HUB is a place-based, community-driven, health promotion partnership between Drexel University and the residents of Mantua and Powelton Village. The HUB seeks to HEAL the community through preventative care, UNITE the community around better health, and BRIDGE the community to health services and health education programming, while tackling the social determinants that underlie their health disparities. Health education, screening, counseling and referral services are available Tuesdays to Thursdays between 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Additional services include:

FREE Health screenings for glucose, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and more | Tuesday 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

FREE Confidential HIV Testing, Education & Counseling for All and Clinical Breast Exams | Tuesday 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Ask The Doc! | Ask our physician any health questions or concerns you have | Every Thursday 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

FREE Pre-Employment Physicals | Call to make an appointment.

The HUB can be found on the 2nd floor in the Carriage House. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, contact the HUB at 215.571.3241, email wellnesshub@drexel.edu or visit Drexel.edu/cnhp/theHUB

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Drexel Meditation Group (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 16:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	12:30 PM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	1:00 PM

The Drexel Meditation Group meets every Thursday from 12:30 – 1 p.m. in the James E. Marks Intercultural Center, Room 017. The entrance is on Arch Street next to Drexel Police Station. A Drexel ID card is required to access this building.

These weekly sessions offer a short meditation followed by discussion, a great opportunity to sit quietly with Drexel colleagues and friends and to learn how to better manage your stress and more deeply engage your work and your life.

Faculty and professional staff who are participants in the Wellness Incentive Program can earn points for attendance. Learn more about earning points on the Healthier U website.

Molecular & Cell Biology & Genetics Student Talk (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 17:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	1:00 PM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	2:00 PM

Presented By
Kris Raghavan, Cuckierman Lab, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Videoconference
Student talks will be videoconferenced to Queen Lane Campus (Room C9)

OUR Office Hours (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	3:00 PM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	5:00 PM

Office of Undergraduate Research Office Hours. Come learn about undergraduate research opportunities, including the STAR Scholars program.

BEES Graduate Research Seminar: Clint Springer, PhD, St. Joe's University (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 19:30:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	3:30 PM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	5:00 PM

Clint Springer, PhD
Director of Environmental Science and Sustainability Studies
Associate Professor, Department of Biology
Saint Joseph's University

Flowering in the future: Plant development and elevated carbon dioxide

GSA Presents: Halloween Happy Hour (10/31/2019)

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 21:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/31/2019	Start Time:	5:00 PM
End Date:	10/31/2019	End Time:	7:00 PM

Join the Graduate Student Association (GSA) for their Halloween Happy Hour at Rogues Gallery Bar in Center City!

Graduate students will receive complimentary beverage tickets and appetizers/snacks! Bring your DragonCard ID.

Costumes strongly encouraged!

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Must bring a government-issued photo ID.

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