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September 20, 2011 @ 1:54 pm -
The Drexel University Department of Public Safety and Security on Campus, Inc. will host a 5K Run/1K Fun Walk on Saturday, Sept. 24, on Drexel’s University City Main Campus. Security on Campus is the first and only nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention of criminal violence at colleges and universities nationwide through education, awareness, and policy initiatives. Please come out and run or walk to support SOC’s victim advocacy program and its mission to keep students safer and more informed.
For more information on the event please visit http://www.drexel.edu/publicsafety/about/news/securityonCampus/
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@ 1:48 pm -
Wednesday, September 21st
9:00pm-11:00pm, Greek Row (34th Street and Powelton Avenue)
Sponsored by Fraternity and Sorority Life with New Student and Family Programs
Want to experience all the delicious foods that help make Philadelphia famous? Head to Greek Row for a “Taste of Philly!” Grab a cheesesteak, soft pretzel and water ice and get to know Drexel’s fraternity and sorority community. There will be music, prizes, late night grilling and tours of the fraternity and sorority houses. Ross Commons will also be handing out ice cream. Bring your appetite!
July 28, 2011 @ 2:56 pm -
Starting July 20, 2011 Jannie L. Blackwell will be hosting a monthly community meeting at MCIC. The meetings will discuss important happenings in the Mantua neighborhood so residents can stay up-to-date. If you are interested in submitting a topic for the meeting send an email to nluke@mcic1.org and put “Community Meeting” in the subject line. The meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information call 215-382-6242.
June 13, 2011 @ 8:57 pm -
Peco Energy formed a collaborative education partnership with Drexel University that awarded one million dollars to Mantua Schools. According to CBS Philly The money is intended to increase Science learning in West Philadelphia. Drexel president John Fry says job one will be an upgrade of the library in the Powel Elementary School. Drexel will also develop a summer science program for middle school students and help the Mantua community plan for more science learning. The Philadelphia Business Journal says theThe Drexel-Peco Community Education Collaborative capital will go specifically towards:
• $500,000 to improve programs and resources at the Samuel S. Powel Elementary School;
• $300,000 to develop a STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program for students in grades five through eight who attend school or live in the West Philadelphia neighborhoods of Powelton Village and Mantua;
• $200,000 to create, in conjunction with the community, a plan for educational enrichment in the Powel and Morton McMichael Elementary Schools.
Drexel and Peco said Tuesday they plan to begin work on the program immediately and continue it over the next five years.
April 21, 2011 @ 8:01 pm -
Drexel University and the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Parks and Recreation are embarking on a multi-faceted partnership aimed at greening the West Philadelphia community surrounding Drexel University. Participating in the announcement on April 18, on the University’s campus, were Mayor Michael A. Nutter; John A. Fry, President, Drexel University; Michael DiBerardinis, Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources; Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell, 3rd District; and Rick Young, President and CEO, Mantua Community Improvement Committee.
The collaboration supports Mayor Nutter’s Greenworks Philadelphia plan, which includes planting 300,000 new trees by 2015, and capitalizes on the University’s resources and academic expertise to significantly impact neighborhoods in West Philadelphia and beyond. Program elements include the greening of several playgrounds in the Mantua section of the City, the giveaway of 200 trees to Drexel employees living in Philadelphia, and the creation of new storm water treatment systems for local parks and playgrounds, designed and implemented by the University’s environmental engineering students.
April 15, 2011 @ 5:08 pm -
MCIC and Drexel University students worked together to clean the streets of Mantua during April 2nd city-wide clean-up day. But of course, MCIC’s work to keep Mantua clean doesn’t end there. We are hosting our 2nd annual block by block cleanup effort. We encourage neighbors to come out with us every Saturday to clean their streets. The schedule is posted on the front page of our website.
April 7, 2011 @ 4:50 pm -
On April 30th MCIC along with Drexel University, UC Green and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation will come together with the community to green Miles Mack Playground. Miles Mack was a hero in the community and the playground was renamed in his honor in 2009. We are excited about being a part of this effort. We will have a day of fun including tree planting, light outdoor painting and cleaning up. All participants will receive t-shirts and lunch. If you are interested in participating please contact MCIC to volunteer. See below Miles Mack tribute video.
March 16, 2011 @ 7:41 pm -
The Drexel MCIC Health day is coming May 21st. To gear up for the Neighborhood 5k we invite Mantua residents to join the uGO Community Wellness Group. Every Saturday from April 2nd to May 21st the uGo Team will be hosting different free fitness activities at Saunders Park 39th street and Powelton Ave. The Rain location will be Metropolitan Baptist Church, 3500 Baring Street. The 8-weeks of fitness will culminate in a 5k walk and run at the Drexel MCIC Health Day event. Activities will include: Zumba, Flip Fitness, Yoga, Capoeira, Line Dancing, Root Strength and more… visit ugocommunity.com for more information or call 215-921-6807
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