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Rajan Chandran, Vice Dean

What Jobs have you held in your lifetime?

I have held a marketing analyst position for Exxon.  I have also held teaching positions at Syracuse University. 

What movie could you watch over and over?

I am a fan of the Godfather series.  I have watched the series many times.

Where have you lived?

I have lived in India, Syracuse, Manhattan, and Philadelphia: Philadelphia, of course, being my favorite place to live.

What are your favorite sports teams?

I am an avid sports fan of our local Philadelphia teams, especially the Eagles.  I love following sports, and often listen to 610 radio.

What are your favorite T.V. shows?

Seinfeld is my all time favorite television show.  I also used to enjoy Three’s Company.

What foreign places have you traveled to?

I have been all over the world due to the jobs I have held and vacations I have taken.  I have visited five continents.

What is your favorite vacation spot?

My favorite vacation spots are Alaska and Switzerland.  I love both these places for the scenery and pristine beauty. 

What websites do you visit daily?

I visit the following websites: Wikipedia, Youtube, WebMD, ESPN, and Technorati, and Craigslist.

What are your favorite foods?

My friends around me know how much of a sweet tooth I have.   I enjoy doughnuts the most.  I do not have a preference between Krispy Kreme and Dunkin Doughnuts; they are both equally good.

What do you enjoy doing in your leisure time?

I enjoy reading immensely in my free time.  Most of my reading revolves around business topics.

What is the coolest thing you have ever done?

I was at the original Woodstock in 1969.  That was one of the most interesting events I have experienced in my life.  I was attracted to the event because it was such a great gathering of people.

If you could eat dinner with one person, living or dead, who would they be?

If I could eat dinner with anyone I would pick John F. Kennedy, and then Bill Gates.  JFK had a great sense of humor and possessed a flair for writing great speeches, especially his inaugural speech.  I would also like to eat dinner with Bill Gates because of what he has achieved.  I admire Gates for using his vast fortune to help fight poverty and disease in third world countries.  He is doing the world a great service.

What is your favorite quote?

As previously stated, I really enjoy JFK’s speeches and especially his inaugural address.  A personal favorite is also a great philosophy I live by: “Ask not what your country/university or whatever the institution can do for you…. ask what you can do at your level for those around you.”  This is a great concept when put into action that can help many people in the world.

What was your favorite toy/hobby growing up?

I use to collect stamps and coins; I had a good collection. However, I am sad to say I gave it all away.

What book are you currently reading?

I am currently reading Getting Things Done by David Allen.  The book deals with fundamental thinking on how to implement.  It is on the best seller list and I strongly recommend it.