Q&A: Steinbright Head Ian Sladen on Why We Should Celebrate Co-op

As the University celebrates the 100th anniversary of co-op this year, the Vice President for Cooperative Education and Career Development shares what his team is doing now to prime the program for the future.

Employee Spotlight: Drexel's Newest Therapy Dog

Now there’s a three-generation therapy dog dynasty here at Drexel — and its youngest member, 19-month-old Java, was recently hired as a University employee.

Why You Should Play Book Bingo at Drexel

Since 2017, faculty, staff and friends of the Pennoni Honors College have been reading books for fun and games — but you don't have to be an employee there to join these readers!

Faculty Highlights

Read all about the sponsored research and major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty— like the Dornsife School of Public Health’s Alex Ortega, PhD, who was awarded a $3.2 million grant to study psychiatric and substance use disorders among island Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Maria.

Catch Up on News from Around Campus

Faculty and staff should be aware of several updates and events happening this term, from benefits (like Open Enrollment and the final days of the 2019 Wellness Incentive Program) to scoring free or discounted tickets to local museums, cultural events and Drexel basketball games.

Upcoming Events

NOW through Oct. 31
Dragon Drive
During this annual giving opportunity for Drexel employees, your tax-deductible contributions can support several participating organizations, including the AIDS Fund, American Cancer Society, American Heart Association and United Way and the organizations that they represent. All faculty and professional staff who make a donation to the Dragon Drive are entered to win weekly raffle prizes.

Oct. 24 / 12–1 PM
Basics of Social Security (15 Wellness Points)
The objective of this seminar is to help you understand Social Security, as well as with considerations for claiming Social Security benefits and deciding when to take Social Security benefits.

Various Dates
Open Enrollment Benefits Fairs
It's that time of year again for faculty and professional staff to enroll in new benefits plans or make changes to existing coverage that goes into effect January 1 of the upcoming year. This year’s Open Enrollment is November 1 – November 30, and there will be opportunities on the University City Campus (on Nov. 6), Queen Lane Campus (on Nov. 7), Academy of Natural Sciences (on Nov. 12) and Center City Campus (on Nov. 14) for employees to speak with benefits representatives and enter raffles to win prizes.

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