A Moment of Memory | by: Matthew Jolles

Where were you when...?

We've all been asked the question time and time before. Where were you when a major event in history happened. Our parents will recollect about perhaps the John F. Kennedy assassination, the Vietnam War, the Stock Market Crash of the 1980's or the Pan Am 103 Bombing in Lockerbie, Scotland.

For our generation we hold a few moments of our own to memory as well. Many will recall the World Trade Center attacks in 2001 or Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy that devastated so many lives in New Orleans and the Jersey Shore respectively.

But today, we stand one year to the day from a tragic that still has fresh feeling wounds for some. Today is one year from the Boston Marathon bombings.

Three attendees lost their lives, countless numbers were injured and a city that had not seen devastation and terror of a magnitude such as this since the War of 1812 was rocked to its core. The fragility of the days following though birthed something incredible. A new devotion, not just to the city but to each other. A desire to tear down the last remaining walls that were erected and become unified as one, unified under the now famous rallying cry BOSTON STRONG!

In the weeks and months following amazing moments of memory for the city occurred as well. The Boston Bruins made an unthinkable run all the way to the Stanley Cup Final before losing in a hard fought series to the Chicago Blackhawks. The Boston Red Sox, who had been mired in controversy over the past year, turned a corner and became the Band of Bearded Brothers that drove the emotions of the city all the way to a World Series Championship, creating another now famous moment of Sox slugger David Ortiz standing on the mound at Fenway just a day following the tragedy proudly screaming to the crowd assembled "This is our F'king City!"

Our days go by sometimes quicker that we wish them to, and at many a time we don't stop to savor or show respect to moments that not only define us but define our generations. This day, is one that will define our generation forever and many years from now as we transfer from no longer being students to perhaps being the professors, we must take the time to bring that moment of memory with us so that those stories our parents told us of their history will continue as we tell ours to our children so they know to hold on to their memories.

BOSTON STRONG, FOREVER!

Drexel 6th Annual Off-campus Housing Fair - April 10, 2014 and other Amazing Events!

Looking for that amazing apartment for next year? Then check out Drexel’s Annual Off Campus Housing Fair for this week!

Date: Thursday, April 10th from 3-6 PM 
Location: Drexel Armory (N. 33rd and Market St.).

Property Managers, Businesses and Community Organizations throughout Philadelphia will be present to give you a glimpse of what living off campus is all about.

Another exciting feature of the Housing Fair is our raffle program. The more tables you visit, the more tickets your earn, and the more prizes you can try to win. Prizes include a flat screen TV, Wawa Gift Cards, Ikea Gift Cards, Phillies Tickets and much more!
In addition, the week long celebration of Drexel World Fusion Festival is happening between April 07 to April 11. Definitely check out the following link for more details regarding the events and learn more about the world-wide cuisine. 
http://drexel.edu/studentaffairs/get_involved/international_students_scholars/events/

Plus, for the first time, we will be hosting bus tours of West Philadelphia and Center City sponsored by the International Graduate Student Association (IGSA) and Urban Igloo. To sign-up for these half hour tours, please go to: http://goo.gl/ODj6cZ.

For more information or accommodations, please contact Commuter and Transfer Student Engagement at commuters@drexel.edu.

Go Dragons!

And so we begin again .... By: Matthew Jolles

Welcome back fellow Dragons!

So we survived the fall quarter and effectively Winter Break itself (weather issues included).

Now that everyone is settling back into classes, let's get you updated on the "on-goings" here at Drexel.

Coming up this week are some HUGE basketball games as both the Men's and Women's teams open the CAA Conference season. On Thursday night at 7:00pm the Women's team takes to the DAC floor to face the College of Charleston who will be competing in their first ever CAA game as they just joined the conference in the spring from the Southern Conference.

On Saturday at 2:00pm the Men's team takes to the DAC floor as they face off against CO-Op program rival Northeastern. The men are currently 8-5 on the season and have picked up some quality wins against Alabama, Rutgers and Cleveland State.

Also coming up in January,

Don't forget about Spirit Week / Homecoming! Some events have already been announced such as the Homecoming Bonfire (Jan. 22nd), Crystal Ball (Jan 24th) and the Homecoming Concert on January 25th! Also, keep your eyes glued to the CTSE Listserv for a ton of awesome events and programs coming from our office.

Keep in touch friends and see you all out there at the awesome Drexel Dragon events!

Train of Thought is pulling out of the station and headed to Week 2. We'll have a new work for you next Monday!