Graduate Student Day 5-30-2012

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Join us in recognizing excellence within our graduate student community and the people who help us achieve it.

Wed May 30, 4-7pm, Great Court Main Building

Departments, student organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit posters/powerpoint slides on research, successful student org events, scholars representing Drexel around the country and overseas,  and anything else that shows our inner Dragons!

Seeking nomination for the Faculty Mentor of the Year and Staff Mentor of the Year

For more info or to submit, email dsogsa@drexel.edu

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Peer to Peer Program: Meet Your Future Colleagues

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

Meet your motivated talented peers here at Drexel! Have a free lunch and perhaps start a new collaboration sponsored by GSA and OGS

To get started, submit your name and email address here. You will be matched with another Drexel graduate student and introduced via email. Together decide on a time to meet and email Taz Kwok (tkk22@drexel.edu) one business day before pick-up from Graduate Studies Office (240 Randell, Main Building).

Each of you plus one optional guest will receive lunch tickets to Handschumacher Dining Hall.

Innovative Idea Grants

After lunch, we ask you collaboratively author a 100-300 word essay to describe a project which leverages both your skill sets and interests. Submit your essay to dsogsa@drexel.edu All ideas will be reviewed by GSA and OGS and innovative ideas will receive up to a $500 start-up budget and administrative support.

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GSA Election for 2012-2013 Academic Year

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

The following four GSA Executive Board positions need to be filled by enthusiastic and motivating individuals who wish to serve the Drexel Graduate Student body.

PRESIDENT  –  Overall sees all GSA operational activities and acts as a direct liaison with the university to represent the graduate student body
VICE-PRESIDENT  –  Aides the President and directly responsible for the operations of the GSA; will carry out duties and responsibilities of the President in the absence of the President
TREASURER  –  Manages the finances for the GSA in addition to all graduate student organizations’ finances
SECRETARY  –  Handles all correspondence, communication, information streaming and clerical tasks for the GSA

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IGSA Philadelphia Zoo Trip 5-19-2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

Join IGSA on their Cultural Passport Series 1 on Saturday May 19, 2012 at the Philadelphia Zoo! Free Amission to the Zoo and Septa tokens provided. Join your fellow graduate students and enjoy a day among the animals.

Meet at 10am in front of Hagerty Library 33rd Market st., by Drexel Dragon

Space is limited so please RSVP to IGSA@drexel.edu

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Drexel NOW Grad Student Edition

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

The latest news and events are sent your inbox every Tuesday. As a grad student, you receive a special edition email once a month with important dates and news stories relevant to your experience at Drexel. Don’t miss out!

http://www.drexel.edu/now/

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Biology Summer Mixer 6-4-2012

Posted on May 16, 2012 by admin

The Biology Department & Biology Graduate Student Association Invite Graduate Students, Staff, & Faculty to: Biology Summer Mixer

Monday, June 4, 4:30 – 6:00 PM, PISB 103

Come enjoy food and fun in celebration of the start of Summer!

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TEDxDrexelU 5-16-2012

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

TEDxDrexelU Conference at Drexel – May 16, 2012

May 16th from 10 am to 6 pm, Mitchell Auditorium in Bossone Building

Drexel is hosting its first ever TEDx conference.  The theme of the conference is “Why Not?”  Hosted by our very own Mr. Dhairya Pujara and Mr. Mike Glaser.

Tickets are on sale for this event and are available at tedxdrexelu.com.  A list of speakers and their topics can also be found on the website.

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DBGSA Paintball 5-26-2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by cswin

When: Saturday, May.26th, 8:00am-7:00pm

Where: Skirmish USA (211 N Meckesville Rd Albrightsville, PA)

Who: All graduate students are welcome!

Cost:$30 ( including transportation, gun, goggles, facemask, unlimited N2 air fills and 700 paint ball!)

Please contact Bo at xb24@drexel.edu for your ticket!

 

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Volunteer with DGWISE at Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5-13-2012

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

When: Sunday May 13th, 2012 5:30am-12:00pm

Where: Art Museum & Eakins Oval Area (~26th and Ben Franklin Pkwy)

Help set up and provide directions and information to people at the race! FREE T- SHIRT!

RSVP kh495@drexel.edu & fill out waiver

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Grad Students Demo for Philly Science Festival

Posted on May 7, 2012 by admin

Drexel graduate students demonstrated an experiment on CBS Philly on April 18, 2012

http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2012/04/18/the-philadelphia-science-festival/

 

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