Spring Break
The plus-minus grading system was approved by Provost Stephen Director, June 1. The system will take effect fall 2006.
Interest rates are expected to rise two percent for Stafford and PLUS loans, July 1. Students have until June 30 to consolidate their loans and keep their lower rate, in order save money.
A minor grease fire in a second floor apartment of University Crossings tripped off sprinklers, causing water damage to the apartment and the first-floor lobby, May 29.
The University's Department of Public Safety responded to the emergency, along with the Philadelphia Police Department and the Fire Department. Village Pizza, California Pizza and the apartments above sustained damage.
A drug policy violation reported by Public Safety in Kelly Hall, April 25, followed by an incident at Lambda Chi Alpha, May 2, resulted in the confiscation of an assortment of illegal substances and may lead to the dissolution of the fraternity.
The Planning, Design and Construction Department of the Division of Student Life and Administrative Services announced that the two-part parking garage expansion project will be officially completed in January 2007.
Ecco Qui has been shut down for an indefinite period of time following an electric fire that occurred two weeks ago.
Members of the student organization Texans Cycling America for Rebuilding Efforts will be cycling 4,500 miles this summer, stopping at various points along the way to volunteer in rebuilding efforts in areas affected by last year's hurricane season.
A new initiative, the Vidalakis Family Cretan Scholars Program, offers students who co-op in Crete a $5000 stipend.
The Faculty Senate agreed to drop some tDEC courses for incoming freshman in favor of new engineering and computer science courses, June 1.
Kris Wich, graduate adminstration representitive for the College of Information Systems and Technology, speaks with Jeff Gardosh, a junior majoring in information systems at the spring barbeque held in the Alumni Garden outside of the Rush Building, June 1.
Marc Horowitz prepares to set the volleyball and later spikes the ball in attempts to take advantage of the sunny weather at Buckley Green June 1.
The Fairmount Park Commission, along with the Office of the Mayor, is sponsoring the "Summer in LOVE 2006" concert series at LOVE Park, located at 16th and John Kennedy Boulevard, May 30-June 2 from 12-2 p.m.
1) A Drexel student's Mongoose bicycle was stolen from a bike rack at Disque Hall, May 25 at around 11:09 a.m.
The College of Information Science and Technology held a round-table forum with Dean David Fenske, May 31.
