Schedule of Events
Fireside Chat with Andrew Hamilton, PhD and Antonio Merlo, PhD
Join us for a reception followed by a lively discussion about higher education’s current, pivotal moment, featuring Dr. Andrew Hamilton, chemist and immediate past president of New York University, and Dr. Antonio Merlo, president of Drexel University.
Dr. Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, Drexel’s Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence and Academic Culture, will serve as moderator.
Pre-reception - 5 p.m.
Program - 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Investiture Ceremony
Join us for a formal celebration to mark the official installation of Antonio Merlo, PhD, as Drexel University’s sixteenth president. A community-wide reception outdoors on Lancaster Walk will immediately follow the ceremony.
DU Civic Engagement Day
Join us as we pack resource bags for food insecurity and STEM education, assist with garden cleanup, and more. There will be tours of the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, food, and live music!