Drexel Update: Becoming a Drexel Graduate
Emily sits down with 2021 Drexel graduate Julia Farley. She is an Animation & Visual Effects major graduating this week. Julia reflects on her time at Drexel and the impact of COVID-19 on the college experience.
Julia’s senior project, ‘Light Years Apart’, can be found on the Team Spacecamp YouTube page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RU5xZPoIx9c.
For more information about the film, visit @spacecamp20 on Instagram.
Emily sits down with Amine Mrad and Betel Yemane to discuss a new initiative by USGA and ISU. This calls for more jobs on campus for interntational students, as well as a more accessible way to find these jobs.
The International Students Union’s Work Opportunity Town Hall in collaboration with USGA will be held virtually on Thursday May 27th at 6pm.
This week, Ava talks with Sarah Resanovich, a Drexel student and fellow with Campus Election Engagement Project. They talk about the upcoming Pennsylania primaries on May 18 and why students should learn about political issues and come out to vote! Check out Sarah’s article in Drexel Now:
https://drexel.edu/now/archive/2021/April/Staying-Civically-Engaged-In-Between-Presidential-Elections/
This week, Emily talks with Luis Benitez, the President of Latinos for a United Campus. This organization is dedicated to Latino representation and inclusion on campus.
For more information about Latinos for a United Campus, follow them on Instagram @lucdrexel
Emily McAndrews sits down with Student Body President-Elect Jarod Watson. They discuss how he plans on leading USGA this upcoming year on certain initiatives, as well as reflects on his experience with student government during his time at Drexel.
For more information about USGA: https://www.drexelusga.com/ Instagram: @drexelusga
Emily talks with Jillian Saunders, President of Drexel Engineers Without Borders, about the student organization’s work on campus, in Philly, and abroad for sustainability. They apply what they learn in the classroom and bring it to real-world projects. You can learn more about Engineers
With Borders on their website, drexelewb.com.
Today Eva interviews Daniella Jose, the president and founder of Drexel’s I Am ME. This student organization’s role is to increase equality and visibility of female engineers in the workplace.
Through their meetings, I Am ME provides resources for female engineers to learn about advocating for themselves and putting their best foot forward.
If you want to learn more about this group you can follow them on Instagram @i_am_me_drexel
Host Eva Elizabeth Kraus interviews Erin Schubin, Secretary and Event Coordinator for NAMI Drexel. This organization works to raise awareness, and reduce the stigmas that surround mental illnesses. They are a great community and organization on campus to get involved in! Make sure to go check them out on DragonLink and @namidragons on Instagram!
Host Emily McAndrews talks with second-year Resident A Ethan Hermann about the changes of dorm life on campus.
Host Eva Elizabeth Kraus interviews Meghan Wickersham, team captain of the Drexel Dance Team.
You can find out more about the Drexel Dance Teams at: https://www.instagram.com/drexeldanceteam
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