Dear Colleagues,
I expect you have now seen President Fry’s email announcing plans for the new academic year at Drexel, and that all undergraduate courses will remain remote for the fall. First, I would like to express my gratitude to our college re-entry advisory committee, because we are ready to make this pivot due to the thoughtful planning and engagement of this group. I would also like to reaffirm that research will continue, and we will continue to support those faculty and graduate students who have approval to work on campus. Finally, know that our college is working with ISSS to ensure our undergraduate and graduate international students’ needs are met.
Despite an intense period of planning for an uncertain future and adapting to change at a moment’s notice, we have many good things to celebrate in our community. As we approach the final week of the summer quarter, may I draw your attention to the following points that I trust will reenergize you and renew our shared sense of community as we remain virtual:
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
- Welcome New Faculty and Staff
- Drexel Engineering Unplugged: September 2, 2020
- Save the Date: Virtual State of the College October 7, 2020
With best wishes in these final weeks of summer, and as we plan together for a productive and positive virtual fall,
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Last week, our community came together for an open discussion on diversity and race. Moderated by Maurice Cottman, our student panelists – Louis Catacalos, Valerie Melecio, Khadija Koita, and recent alumna Kristine Loh - were thoughtful, engaging and respectful, and I am grateful they joined us for this important discussion. They represent the true Dragoneer spirit, and I remain impressed by their eloquence in sharing their personal experiences on campus, in the classroom, out on co-op and as members of the professional workforce. As we listen to their stories and others, we are compelled to do more and move to action. Please keep an eye out for future events and increased initiatives from the Drexel Engineering DEI Committee as we continue to make an open, welcoming culture a priority in our college.
Welcome New Faculty and Staff
Joining us this summer and fall are a talented group of faculty and staff who will bring an impressive research acumen, pedagogical experience, fresh ideas and new perspectives to our college:
- Johanna Casale, Assistant Teaching Professor, CMGT
- Megan Creighton, Assistant Professor, CBE
- Dimitrios Fafalis, Assistant Teaching Professor, MEM
- David Han, Inaugural Bruce Eisenstein Chair and Professor, ECE
- Yongjie Hu, Assistant Professor, MSE
- Janna Jacobs, Graduate Program and Outreach Manager, ECE
- Jeffrey Martin, Assistant Director of Communications, Dean’s Office
- Finley Shapiro, Assistant Clinical Professor, ET
Drexel Engineering Unplugged: Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Mark your calendars for a Zoom-free, email-free, conference-call free day! Take this time to refocus your work as we prepare for a busy fall quarter.
Save the Date: October 7, 2020
We’ll continue with our new State of the College tradition, now virtual, the afternoon of Wednesday, October 7. Please mark your calendars and look for additional time and details later this fall.
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