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"The changing role of major universities as part of a regional economy"

John FryPresident, Drexel University

Thursday, April 21, 2011
12:00-1:00 PM

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia
215 South 16th Street
Philadelphia, PA

In 2010 John Fry was appointed Drexel University's 14th president. Previously Fry was president of Franklin & Marshall College, and executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a major force in developing and implementing Penn's "Agenda for Excellence," a comprehensive plan that guided strategic initiatives from 1996 to 2001. Fry was recently featured in Philadelphia Magazine for his focus on making Drexel a meaningful community partner, and a force for building local economic development. President Fry will speak about the changing role of major universities as part of a regional economy, and his vision for Drexel University in the coming years.

 

Cost: $25 non-members/$15 members
Payment at the door or mail check (payable to PCCP) to:
923 Herbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

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Limited seating.