Students, faculty celebrate Convocation
Janhavi Purohit
Issue date: 10/17/08 Section: News
"This is where the Drexel century could begin," Esty said. "The mere effort of trying is key."
Esty also highlighted the many opportunities that students have in making "great changes" in environmental attitudes. Esty explained that revolutions in attitudes and business as well as changing issues "come together" and "drive solutions."
"Student engagement is fundamental to making progress," Esty said.
Esty emphasized the importance of the awareness of environmental issues on Drexel's campus, as well as the work of the students.
"This is the kind of university that is helping people understand [those concerns]," Esty said. "There is going to be great opportunity for a place like Drexel."
Esty added that Drexel is making "strides" in addressing environmental issues.
"There is an enormous foundation for optimism," Esty said. "The future is Drexel."
The event was screened in four venues to accommodate a possible overflow of students. Screens were located in Patton Auditorium in Matheson Hall, Mitchell Auditorium in Bossone Center, and Stein Auditorium in Nesbitt Hall.
Esty also highlighted the many opportunities that students have in making "great changes" in environmental attitudes. Esty explained that revolutions in attitudes and business as well as changing issues "come together" and "drive solutions."
"Student engagement is fundamental to making progress," Esty said.
Esty emphasized the importance of the awareness of environmental issues on Drexel's campus, as well as the work of the students.
"This is the kind of university that is helping people understand [those concerns]," Esty said. "There is going to be great opportunity for a place like Drexel."
Esty added that Drexel is making "strides" in addressing environmental issues.
"There is an enormous foundation for optimism," Esty said. "The future is Drexel."
The event was screened in four venues to accommodate a possible overflow of students. Screens were located in Patton Auditorium in Matheson Hall, Mitchell Auditorium in Bossone Center, and Stein Auditorium in Nesbitt Hall.
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