Alumni Weekend — May 4–5, 2012
This premier event continues to exceed our expectations each year! Alumni from all over the country return to celebrate milestone anniversaries with classmates and friends, testing the seating capacity of our room. The College proudly welcomes its family of alumni, many of whom are the most prominent, influential doctors and scientists in their fields.
Drexel University College of Medicine continues to build on this rich heritage, through the innovative discoveries and groundbreaking research of its faculty, and the outstanding achievements of its alumni and students.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to refuel your imagination and refresh your relationships with friends both old and new. Call a classmate, encourage them to attend, share old memories and create new ones, and be a part of the fun of Alumni Weekend!
Schedule of Alumni Weekend Events
Friday, May 4, 2011
"A Philadelphia Affair"
6:00–9:30 p.m.
Student Activity Center, Queen Lane Campus
2900 Queen Lane, Philadelphia, 19129
Map and Directions
There's more to Philadelphia than the history! Food and friends come together at this informal, fun filled affair. Experience the flavors of Philadelphia at our dining stations featuring specialties from neighborhoods across the city; lift a toast to old friends and start building memories for the future.
Saturday, May 5, 2012
Back to the Future of Medical Education
9:00–12:30 p.m.
Queen Lane Campus, Room A-1
Map and Directions
Join us for a unique interactive medical adventure as we morph through time to experience medical education from admission to graduation. Learn from students the challenges they face as applicants to medical school. Hear about their curriculum choices, and experience the PIL and IFM programs first hand. Third year students share clinical year technical changes such as logging their patient and procedure experiences into a PDA or web-enabled cell phone. Visit our new Simulation Center with a fourth year student as case scenarios are programmed on our animatronic manikins. Graduates of this extraordinary program will receive their Drexel University College of Medicine Commemorative Diploma at the Dean's Award Luncheon.
Dean's Award Luncheon
12:30–2:00 p.m.
Student Activity Center, Queen Lane Campus
Map and Directions
Interim dean Daniel Schidlow, M.D., hosts this very special luncheon for our returning alumni. We are proud to recognize and honor the Alumni Association Award recipients for their outstanding accomplishments, and present the 25 year reunion class of 1987 with their silver dragon pins.
Queen Lane Campus Tour
2:00–3:00 p.m.
Main Lobby Queen Lane
Map and Directions
Don't miss out on the opportunity to see our state-of-the-art Simulation Center, our laboratories, classrooms, workout facilities and the Archives and Special Collections. Our student ambassadors are eager to tell you about their lives as medical students today.
University Gala Dinner Dance
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
32nd and Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 19104
Map and Directions
The University Gala dinner dance is a great way to close out the weekend activities by sharing our specially selected three-course dinner with your classmates and dancing to the lively sounds of Midnight Hour! Celebrate the year of the dragon at this, often sold out event. Dress is cocktail attire. All guests must be 21 years of age or older.
Please note: Gala seating will be open. However, reserved group table seating for 10 or 12 may be purchased by providing the names of each person with your reservation. Should you have any questions, please call 1.888.DU.GRADS.
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