FOR THE RECORD: The Results are in!

Whether you chose to vote or not, the 44th president of the United States has been elected. With an electoral standing of 349-162, Senator Barack Obama won, becoming the first African-American President.

Throughout election night, Obama continued to climb the charts. At 11 p.m. the official announcement was made: Obama won. Senator McCain congratulated Obama on his victory and wished him the best of luck. President-elect Obama will be inducted into office on January 20, 2009.

Congratulations President-elect Obama!

- Megan Pellegrino, Cabrini '09

Second Annual Student Service Leaders Conference
The second annual Student Service Leaders Conference is a great opportunity for students to participate in a day dedicated to fostering enthusiasm for service and social justice, building practical skills in service areas, and opening up the nonprofit and service community of Philadelphia. The conference is being held on Saturday, November 8 at Drexel University. This is a free opportunity for students, and lunch is provided.

The conference will center around two separate sessions addressing different aspects of community service and nonprofit issues.  The first session will be dedicated to perspectives and problems in specific areas of nonprofit service such as Hunger and Homelessness, Education, Public Health, and Environment, facilitated by nonprofit leaders within those areas, while a second session will be dedicated towards practical skills needed in the nonprofit and volunteer world: volunteer recruitment, fundraising, and technology's role in service.  There will also be session for students to network as well as a panel on Nonprofit Career Development. To Register, please go to: http://studentserviceleadersconference.eventbrite.com/

Students can pay a one-time $25 membership fee and get access to Philadelphia Orchestra concerts all season at no cost per ticket. Just log-on, print your ticket, and walk in the door. Your eZseatU membership also gets you access to our college night parties and other great benefits. Learn more at www.philorch.org/ezseatu.

Correction: Healthy Caucasian and African American Volunteer Study

If you are a healthy, Caucasian or African American, age 18 – 45, who does not use tobacco, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Pennsylvania research study of risk factors for cardiovascular disease.Volunteers are needed for a research study evaluating the effects of genes on responses to two different drugs.  Three outpatient visits and two inpatient stays (each stay is 2 nights and 1 day) at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania are required.

Qualified participants will be paid $1,200 for completing the study and receive study related examinations at no cost. For information and to see if you qualify, please send inquiries to the following email: genstudy@mail.med.upenn.edu.