A memorial was held May 7 in the Main Auditorium honoring the life of our former University President, Constantine ‘Taki’ Papadakis. Friends and family both in and outside the Philadelphia community gathered to celebrate and share their memories.

Soloist James Worthy (right) leads the Drexel University Gospel Choir during the invocation.
The choir sings "This Is Your House" to begin the memorial.
Richard Greenawalt (left) stands for the moment of silence led by Father Vincent Morabito.

Governor Rendell shares his memories with the audience.
Mayor Nutter pays tribute by telling of his favorite moments shared with 'Taki.'
Nikhil Jane, President of the Drexel University College of Medicine Student Government Association reads the letter from Universitiy of Pennsylvania President, Amy Gutman.


Photos by Olivia Garrity

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