ADVISORY/Drexel Hosts Its Largest Incoming Class at 'Back to School' Orientation.

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ADVISORY...for Monday (July 17)

What:               It's "back to school" time for the
                    largest incoming class in Drexel'S
                    109-year history, as the University hosts
                    2,400 incoming freshman and transfer
                    students and their families at its annual
                    summer orientation. Giving new students
                    the opportunity to get to know Drexel's
                    campus, faculty and staff, the program
                    spans two-days and includes seminars,
                    demonstrations and fun activities.

When & Where:       Monday, July 17 and 20, 2000, at the
                    Mandell Theatre in the Creese Student
                    Center Complex (32nd and
                    Chestnut Streets).

Special Events:     President's Welcome
                    10-11 a.m. @ Mandell Theater
                    Dr. Constantine Papadakis will speak to
                    an overflow crowd of students and
                    families about Drexel's exciting new
                    high-tech "Wireless" campus. As of this
                    fall, Drexel will be the first university
                    in the country to operate as a completely
                    wireless CyberCampus. Students will be
                    able to log onto the Internet and
                    Drexel's Intranet from anywhere on campus
                    to retrieve e-mail, conduct research or
                    collaborate with fellow students on class
                    assignments.

                    Meet the Deans!
                    12:05- 2:05 p.m. @ Mandell Theater
                    Information sessions with the heads of Drexel's
                    academic units.

                    Who wants to be a Drexel Student?
                    4-5 p.m. @ Mandell Theatre
                    An interactive look at campus life.

                    Photos with the Drexel Dragon
                    6-7 p.m. @ Creese Lobby