2008 Woodie Awards
Last night, Drew University was churning with interest when vice presidential candidates Governor Sarah Palin and Senator Joe Biden went toe-to-toe in a televised debate. While many students watched from their rooms, dozens gathered at The Space and The Pub to view the must-see debate.
Drew University wants to be seen as an institution with a strong science program. So much so that it will offer free tuition to graduates from its Governor's School, some of the best science students in New Jersey. The Governor's School in the Sciences, offered to 600 high school students, has been held on campus for 25 years.
Water: It covers 70 percent of Earth and comprises 70 percent of our bodies. This natural resource is essential to the sustenance of life on this planet. Yet most people, especially in America and Europe, give little thought to the acquisition and regulation of water.
He worked 25 years at the U.S. Embassy and would've retired in just 5 more if he stayed in Bangladesh. Instead, Hatef Quazi, 70, gave up his career as an administrative advisor and came to America. Now he is the familiar face who swipes students' cards at the front of the Commons and one of the most beloved figures on the Drew campus.
The Student Government Association has a number of controversial topics to pass judgment on this year, but they are determined to improve Drew for the students. One such issue that was brought up consistently at the last SGA meeting was the sale of cigarettes should be sold in the campus bookstore.
While this fall has been a season of immediate change to the look of Drew University, it also marks the start of a potential long-term re-thinking about the structure of the campus. After over a year of planning, administrators and architects will unveil the master plan for the renovation of the look and character of Drew's campus over the next 10 to 15 years.