Month: December 2011
Dec. 2, 2011
Musical brings comedy and holiday cheer to all
The Walnut Street Theatre presents the critically acclaimed Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The King and I” as part of its 203rd season. As the holiday…
Dec. 2, 2011
UK natives The Kooks storm US
Being one of the most popular indie pop bands in the U.K. today, The Kooks are slowly but surely infiltrating their way into U.S. playlists.…
Dec. 2, 2011
A quick response to a student in crisis
Media swarmed around the Nov. 22 arrest of Drexel sophomore Greg Porter in Cairo, who was among three American college students arrested for allegedly throwing…
Dec. 2, 2011
Local artist hosts bazaar
Philadelphia designer and children’s book author and illustrator Alexander Stadler has his name popping up all around the city. The Rhode Island School of Design…
Dec. 2, 2011
CoE to welcome new dean in 2012
Joseph B. Hughes, Ph.D., will enter his post as dean of Drexel University’s College of Engineering Jan. 15, 2012, President John A. Fry announced in…
Dec. 2, 2011
Drexel named one of nation’s safest campuses
Drexel University was ranked sixth in the nation for safety among colleges and universities for 2011 bySecurity Magazine in its annual Security 500 Report released…
Dec. 2, 2011
Lee steps up into rookie spotlight
Drexel freshman basketball player Damion Lee has been turning many heads with his surprising play to this point in the young season. Lee, a 6-foot-6…
Dec. 2, 2011
W. basketball dominates on the road with back-to-back victories
The Drexel women’s basketball team followed their tough loss against Long Island University with two big wins Nov. 18 and 19 against Detroit and Akron,…
Dec. 2, 2011
Memorial service held to celebrate Halpern’s life
The creation of the Erica M. Halpern Teacher Leadership Award was announced Nov. 28 at Halpern’s memorial service in Behrakis Grand Hall. The award will…
Dec. 2, 2011
Drexel Police honored at banquet
The Drexel University Police Department earned accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies at an awards banquet Nov. 19, making it one…