http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/ This Week's Highlights from Almanac. en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST almanac@upenn.edu http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/senleaders.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The Faculty Senate announces its leadership for the upcoming academic year http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/design.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The School of Design has awarded the 2008 G. Holmes Perkins Award for Distinguished Teaching to Professor John Moore, the Monroe and Edna Gutman Professor of Fine Arts and chair of the fine arts department. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/abbate.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Dr. Carolyn Abbate, who ranks among the world’s foremost musicologists, has been appointed the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/commencement.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Penn Commencement Quiz http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/appraisal.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Penn’s Performance and Staff Development Program is also known as the “performance appraisal process.” After all, annual performance appraisals are central to the task of establishing job responsibilities, evaluating the quality of the work being done, and setting goals for the next year. You can’t draw a map for the future if you don’t know where you stand right now! http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n33/hot.html Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Honors and Awards for members of the Penn Community http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/richter.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Dr. Daniel K. Richter, professor in the department of history, has been appointed to the Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Term Chair in History. Dr. Richter is also Richard S. Dunn Director of the McNeil Center for Early American Studies. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/cooper.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Jeffrey Cooper, chief counsel for the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education and executive deputy general counsel in Governor Edward Rendell’s administration, will become the University of Pennsylvania’s vice president for government and community affairs, President Amy Gutmann announced. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/vetawards.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Winners of the 2008 Teaching Awards for the School of Veterinary Medicine http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/nano.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The Nanotechnology Institute, or NTI, a consortium of Philadelphia-area research and technology organizations that includes the University of Pennsylvania, has received $3.5 million in funding from the Commonwealth’s Pennsylvania Initiative for Nanotechnology. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/martin.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST The Penn Libraries announce the appointment of Shawn Martin to the position of Scholarly Communication Librarian. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n32/yim.html Tue, 06 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Associate Provost Andrew Binns announced the appointment of Dr. Mark Yim as Director of the Weiss Tech House, effective July 1, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n31/engineering.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science has received a $7.5 million, five-year grant to improve basic understanding of network science, an emerging field of research seeking the unifying principles that govern the diverse networks that make up the economic, political and social cores of the 21st century. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/ Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Visit Almanac to see the winners of the 2008 Teaching Awards for the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Graduate School of Education, the School of Nursing and the School of Engineering and Applied Science http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n31/invite.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST On behalf of the Trustees, Officers, and Deans and their faculties, we would like to invite all members of the Penn community to attend the University’s 252nd Commencement on Monday, May 19, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n31/cctv.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Closed Circuit Television Monitoring and Recording of Public Areas for Safety and Security Purposes http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n31/holidays.html Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST List of recognized holidays and extension of 2008 Special Winter Vacation http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n30/nursing.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The National Institutes of Health has awarded the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing a $10 million grant to investigate better ways of managing sedation for children on life-saving ventilators. The grant, the largest in the school’s history, will be devoted to conducting one of the most comprehensive studies ever undertaken in pediatric critical care. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n30/Patkau.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected Patkau Architects of Canada as the designer for the new College House at Hill Square, the first new residential hall to be constructed at Penn in more than three decades. This project will bring together students, faculty and staff in a diverse community built on common intellectual interests. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n30/sasawards.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Teaching Award Reception: May 1. Dr. Rebecca W. Bushnell, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Dennis DeTurck, dean of the College, announced the following recipients of the School’s 2008 teaching awards, to be presented on Thursday, May 1 at an awards reception that is open to the University community. The reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Upper Egyptian Gallery of the Penn Museum. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n30/medawards.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Visit Almanac to see the winners! http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n30/benchmarks.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Details about the "Surviving: The Body of Evidence" Exhibit at Penn Museum that kicks off the Year of Evolution http://origin.www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n29/rosen.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Ralph Rosen, Rose Family Endowed Term Professor and professor of classical studies, has been appointed Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2008. http://origin.www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n29/awards.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Since 1961, Lindback Awards—for members of the standing faculty—have been a springtime tradition at Penn. The Provost’s Awards—for full- and part-time associated faculty and academic support staff—have also been given in conjunction with the Lindbacks since 1988. A new University-wide award to honor faculty who teach and mentor doctoral students was begun in 2003 for members of the standing or associated faculty in any school offering the PhD. Below are profiles and excerpts from colleagues’ and students’ letters of recommendation for this year’s winners. http://origin.www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n29/rules.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST 1. No instructor may hold a final examination nor require the submission of a take-home final exam except during the period in which final examinations are scheduled; when necessary, exceptions to this policy may be granted for postponed examinations (see 3 and 4 below). No final examinations may be scheduled during the last week of classes or on reading days. http://origin.www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n29/hot.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Honors and awards received by members of the Penn community http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n29/ppsa.html Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The Penn Professional Staff Assembly (PPSA) will hold its annual Spring meeting and elections. The featured speaker will be Penn’s new Dean of Admissions, Eric Furda. The meeting will take place on Thursday, May 22 at noon in the Hall of Flags, Houston Hall. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/schultz.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Richard M. Schultz, the Charles and William L. Day Distinguished Professor of Biology, has been appointed Associate Dean for the Natural Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/IRM.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST University of Pennsylvania’s newly created Institute for Regenerative Medicine (IRM), in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Fox Chase Cancer Center, Haverford College, Lincoln University, and Thomas Jefferson University, will receive $3.9 million from Pennsylvania’s share of the national tobacco settlement for 2007-08. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/conference.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has joined forces with leaders from US businesses, government and non-governmental organizations to launch a new initiative on business and the environment. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/salary.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania’s merit increase program is designed to recognize and reward faculty and staff by paying market competitive salaries in a fiscally responsible manner. The merit increase amount for fiscal year 2009 is based on market trends, economic conditions and fiscal responsibility. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/senate.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST SEC Agenda for April 16, 2008; 2008-2009 Senate Nominations http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/conduct.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The Office of Student Conduct (OSC) periodically prepares reports to inform the University community about the character and extent of the work of the Disciplinary System, including the nature of violations of University rules and regulations and the sanctions imposed. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n28/green.html Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Sustainability Events and Initiatives at Penn http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/Engineering.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science has received the largest single award in the Penn Engineering’s 156-year history to help create the fundamental networks and technologies that will put unmanned machines on the front lines of battle. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/grant.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Penn Engineering has received a five-year, $7.5 million grant to draw inspiration from biological organisms, including humans, in order to create principles of cooperation to control teams of next-generation, unmanned, robotic vehicles. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/rankings.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST This year’s U.S. News and World Report’s rankings of the best graduate schools include two of Penn’s schools ranked #3—Nursing and Wharton and two ranked #4—Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, with some specialties ranked #1. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/council.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST At the March 26 Council meeting, the annual report on the University budget and plans for the next academic year preceded an Open Forum. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/Ombudsman.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Every year, the University Ombudsman reports to the University community on the activities of the prior year, giving summary data on the types of complainants that consulted the office and a general idea of the variety of problems that concerned them. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n27/principles.html Tue, 01 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST In March of 2006, Penn’s leadership announced the Principles of Responsible Conduct to promote the highest standards of integrity and ethics at Penn. To reach those employees who have joined Penn during the last two years and to remind the Penn community overall of the basic expectations that should guide our work at Penn, the leadership message and the Principles of Responsible Conduct are re-published below. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/cohen.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The University plans to rename Logan Hall (left) in fulfillment of a 1995 agreement with University Trustee and Wharton School Overseer Ronald O. Perelman, W ’64, WG ’66. At that time, Ron Perelman committed an unprecedented $20 million to renovate the Perelman Quadrangle. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/scullion.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Sister Mary Scullion, instrumental founder of Project HOME, will be Penn’s guest speaker for this year’s Baccalaureate Ceremony. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/tuition.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST To ensure that talented, high-achieving students can chart their educational paths without regard to financial resources, the University of Pennsylvania has launched a new financial-aid initiative to make a Penn education affordable for students from low- and middle-income families. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/trustees.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Last Tuesday, there was a stated meeting of the Executive Committee of the Trustees and the Budget and Finance Committee. The tuition, fees, and other charges for 2008-2009 were approved: for undergraduates: tuition, fees, room and board will total $48,148, including tuition of $33,608, fees of $3,918, a standard room charge of $6,640 and a meal plan charge of $3,982. The graduate and professional students’ tuition will be determined at the school level. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/hr.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Open Enrollment, your annual opportunity to make changes to your healthcare elections, is nearly here! Even if you’re satisfied with your current healthcare coverage, it’s important to understand what changes are being made for the upcoming plan year. Plus, don’t miss the opportunity to find out what Penn’s other plans have to offer! Open Enrollment begins on Monday, April 7 and runs through Friday, April 18. You will receive a personalized enrollment packet at your home address in early April. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/benchmark.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST by Marjorie Hassen, Director for Public Services, University of Pennsylvania Libraries http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n26/aprcal08.html Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST University of Pennsylvania Events for April 2008 http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/katz.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Eleanor Meyerhoff Katz and her children have made a gift to endow and name the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies. It is the single largest endowment gift to the Center since its creation in 1993. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/poethig.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Dr. R. Scott Poethig has been named the Patricia M. Williams Term Chair in Biology. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/arch.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected Dagit•Saylor, a Philadelphia architecture firm, to prepare a feasibility study and schematic drawings for the Arts, Research, and Culture House, (the ARCH), at the intersection of 36th Street and Locust Walk. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/record.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Penn Profiler is an annual training needs assessment survey that is expected for all faculty and staff at Penn, in accordance with the President, Provost, and EVP. The brief (5-15 min.) online tool proactively promotes safe work practices in conformance with regulatory requirements and best practices. Penn Profiler identifies training needs and assigns the appropriate courses in Penn’s Knowledge Link learning management system. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/habitat.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST In an extension of Penn’s commitment to the Katrina recovery effort, funding is available to send 25 Penn faculty and staff volunteers to help rebuild New Orleans. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/tatl.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST "This is What Education is Supposed to Be About" by Ruth Schwartz Cowan http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n25/contents.html Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST In February 2007 the Senate Committee on Faculty and the Academic Mission was asked to consider development of a policy of mandatory self-disclosure of prior criminal records for prospective faculty. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n24/moelis.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania announced a $5 million gift from alumni Julie Taffet Moelis and Kenneth D. Moelis to the Wharton Sports Business Initiative (WSBI). Wharton School Dean Thomas S. Robertson formally announced the gift on February 25 at the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial Program, a joint venture between the Wharton Sports Business Initiative and Wharton Executive Education that assists NFL players in preparing for their post-playing careers. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n24/pappas.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST George Pappas, professor of electrical and systems engineering, has been appointed Deputy Dean of Penn Engineering, effective January 1, 2008, succeeding Dr. Susan Davidson. "I am delighted that George has allowed me to recruit him as the next Deputy Dean so that we can continue Penn Engineering’s dynamic trajectory in research, education and academic leadership," said Penn Engineering Dean Eduardo Glandt. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n24/weiss.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected the architectural design firm Weiss/Manfredi along with M+W Zander, an engineering and construction firm that specializes in projects with a scientific focus, to design the Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n24/council.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST At last month’s Council meeting, the majority of the agenda was focused on "Faculty Recruitment and Retention at Penn" which was introduced by Provost Ron Daniels who said that there has been some “significant movement forward" in the past few years. Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Vincent Price gave the presentation that provided a look at the faculty, the challenges, opportunities and strategies for success. He said that excellence is the top priority, which involves attracting world-renowned leaders in research and teaching from diverse backgrounds and dealing with interdisciplinary scholarship. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n24/Clinton.html Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Former President Bill Clinton delivered the opening address of the "Kerner Plus 40" Symposium last Thursday in Irvine Auditorium. Sponsored by Penn’s Center for Africana Studies and Annenberg School for Communication and by the Institute for Advanced Journalism Studies at North Carolina A&T University, "Kerner Plus 40" marks the 40th anniversary of the 1968 report. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/kettl.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Dr. Donald F. Kettl, professor in the department of political science, has been named the Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor, SAS Dean Rebecca W. Bushnell has announced. Dr. Kettl is also director of Penn’s Fels Institute of Government. His research primarily focuses on public policy and public management. He previously held the Stanley I. Sheerr Endowed Term Professorship in the Social Sciences. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/teach.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has been selected by the Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation as one of four sites to host the new Leonore Annenberg/Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowship program. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/park.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates as the designer for Penn Park, a 24-acre space for athletics, recreation and open space. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/trustees.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST At last Friday’s Stated Meeting of the University Trustees, Chair James Riepe announced that Making History: The Campaign for Penn has already exceeded the half way mark. President Amy Gutmann elaborated in her report; she noted that Penn has raised $1.81 billion toward the $3 billion goal announced in October 2007. Dr. Gutmann thanked those who have recently made major gifts including Christopher Browne, Robert A. and Penny Fox and Edward and Barbara Netter; she also mentioned a $6 million gift for the Center of Judaic Studies in memory of Herb Katz, the first chair of the Center’s board of overseers. Dr. Gutmann presented a resolution to appoint Stephen D. Golding as Vice President for Finance and Treasurer; as well as a resolution of appreciation for Frank E. Claus who recently served in that role on an interim basis. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/upennalert.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University will conduct its first campus-wide UPennAlert Emergency Notification test on February 29. The goal is to test the effectiveness and timeliness of the system’s infrastructure so that potential system challenges can be identified. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n23/marcal08.html Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Events on Penn's campus in March. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/commencement.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The Office of the University Secretary has announced that at Penn’s 252nd Commencement on Monday, May 19, 2008, these seven individuals will be presented with honorary degrees: Commencement Speaker Michael R. Bloomberg; Honorary Degree Recipients: Paquito D’Rivera, Drew Gilpin Faust, Lila R. Gleitman, Bert W. O’Malley, Cyril Ramaphosa, Neil deGrasse Tyson. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/award.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania is one of three schools nationwide selected to receive the Presidential Award for General Community Service from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) in the second annual Honor Roll. The others are Otterbein College in Ohio and the University of Colorado at Boulder. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/crawford.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected Crawford Architects to design a new athletic performance center in Penn’s Franklin Field, the oldest NCAA stadium still used for football. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/clinton.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the opening address of the Kerner Plus 40 Symposium at 11 a.m., February 28, in Irvine Auditorium. A limited number of seats will be reserved for PennCard holders. Tickets are required and will be available on February 25-26 for PennCard holders at the Annenberg Center Box Office or by calling (215) 898-3900. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/models.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The Division of Human Resources is pleased to announce the 2008 Models of Excellence nominees and award winners for this year. The Models of Excellence program honors, awards and celebrates outstanding staff member achievements. The 2008 Selection Committee of campus leaders considered 28 nominations with 266 staff members. Please note that finalists for the Model Supervisor Award will be announced in Almanac in mid-March. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n22/flyers.html Tue, 19 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST To mark Brain Injury Awareness Month, the Penn neurosurgery department is hosting a benefit night at the Philadelphia Flyers vs. Thrashers hockey game on Tuesday, March 18. The event will promote brain injury awareness and raise funds to support research at the Penn Center for Brain Injury and Repair. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n21/browne.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST University of Pennsylvania alumnus Christopher H. Browne has given the School of Arts and Sciences $15 million to establish five endowed professorships across the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n21/Atlass.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Provost Ronald J. Daniels announced the appointment of Lynn Marsden-Atlass, senior curator of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA), as director of the Arthur Ross Gallery, effective March 3, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n21/smithgroup.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has selected SmithGroup to design a new science facility that will integrate psychology, biology and behavioral sciences under one roof for teaching and research. The Neural and Behavioral Sciences (NBS) building will be linked to the recently completed Carolyn Lynch Laboratory, completing Penn’s Life Sciences precinct along University Avenue. When completed, the NBS building will be strategically located among the group of research buildings that includes the Louis Kahn-designed Goddard Laboratory, the historic Leidy Laboratory and Kaskey Park. In addition to housing both research laboratories and teaching facilities, the NBS building will house interdisciplinary programs and student gathering spaces. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n21/howard.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Provost Ronald J. Daniels announced the appointment of Associate Chaplain Rev. Charles L. Howard, C ’00, as Interim University Chaplain. Rev. William Gipson, the former University Chaplain, became Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Access on January 1, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n21/upennalert.html Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The Division of Public Safety (DPS), in conjunction with Information Systems & Computing (ISC), will conduct a campus-wide UPennAlert Emergency Notification test on Friday, February 29. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n20/fantuzzo.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Provost Ronald J. Daniels and Associate Provost for Faculty Affairs Vincent Price are pleased to announce that Dr. John W. Fantuzzo, Diana Rausnitz Riklis Professor of Education in the Graduate School of Education, has been appointed the fourth Albert M. Greenfield Professor of Human Relations, effective January 1, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n20/chemicals.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently promulgated an interim final rule that imposes comprehensive federal security regulations for high-risk chemical facilities; The Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards require the University to report possession of over 300 chemicals if any of the listed chemicals are possessed at or above a specific regulatory limit called the Screening Threshold Quantity (STQ). Penalties of up to $25,000/day are possible for violations of the rule. The cooperation of the University community is vital to achieving compliance with this rule. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n20/recycle.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST I pledge: To find out what materials I can and cannot recycle in my community. To lead by example in my House or residence and in my neighborhood by recycling. To recycle batteries, cell phones and other electronic waste. To e-mail my elected officials to ask them to increase funding for my community’s recycling programs. To tell five friends that recycling is the easiest thing they can do to slow global warming. To stop, think, and recycle while I’m at Penn. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n20/council.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST On January 30, at the first Council meeting of the spring semester, Steering Chair Larry Gladney announced the schedule of focus issues for this semester’s Council meetings: at this meeting the focus was on Penn’s encouragement of political engagement on campus; the February 27 meeting will focus on recruitment and retention of preeminent and diverse faculty and scholars; the March 26 meeting will be the annual budget presentation and an update on Penn Connects as well as an Open Forum. The final meeting of the semester on April 30 will include committee presentations. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n20/camps.html Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Penn offers children and teens an array of summer activities from academics, enrichment and recreation—including anthropology and music—to athletic sports camps. For more information and applications see the specific contact information below or visit http://summeratpenn.upenn.edu. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n19/diebold.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Francis X. Diebold has been named Joseph M. Cohen Term Professor of Economics, SAS Dean Rebecca Bushnell announced. Dr. Diebold is an expert in econometrics, forecasting, finance and macroeconomics. He has published more than 100 articles and 10 books, including the leading text Elements of Forecasting, now in its fourth edition. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n19/w-2.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST The University has recently mailed over 30,000 Calendar Year (CY) 2007 W-2 Forms to employees’ permanent addresses as they appear on the Payroll File (Employee Database). If no permanent address is on the Payroll file, the W-2 Form was mailed to the current address. An explanation of the contents of the various boxes on the W-2 form is as follows: http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n19/contents.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST 4-page PDF of the Diversity Fund Report including the 2008 Diversity Fund Call for Proposals: March 19 http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n19/febcal08.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Events on Penn's campus in February. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n19/esac.html Tue, 29 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST The Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee (ESAC), chaired by Anne Papageorge, Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), has been established to advise President Amy Gutmann on environmental issues facing the University of Pennsylvania. Although environmental sustainability has many aspects at Penn, this committee is specifically charged with responding to the demands of the Presidents Climate Commitment (PCC), signed by President Gutmann last year. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n18/tishkoff.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ronald Daniels announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah Tishkoff as the sixth Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, effective January 1, 2008. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n18/PGFI.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Vice Provost for Research Steven J. Fluharty is pleased to announce that the Penn Genome Frontiers Institute (PGFI) will be the new name of the Penn Genomics Institute. This change reflects the cutting-edge, interdisciplinary work being conducted in genomics research across the University. The Institute will promote research and training in genomics, computational biology, and systems biology, with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary development of new technologies. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n18/finkelstein.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Arlene Rivera Finkelstein has been appointed assistant dean and executive director of the Law School’s Toll Public Interest Center. She will direct Penn Law’s public-interest initiatives, including student pro bono projects. Ms. Finkelstein came to Penn Law earlier this month from Widener University School of Law, where she was the inaugural director of the Public Interest Resource Center. She graduated from Temple Law with a JD in 1995 and took her BS from Cornell in 1992. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n18/irizarry.html Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Johnny Irizarry has been named director of La Casa Latina, the Center for Hispanic Excellence, effective January 7. He will lead co-curricular, cultural, and social programs for Penn students and student organizations with a focus on Latino diasporic cultures. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n17/welcome.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Sometime before the big ball drops on Times Square, we make resolutions to recommit ourselves to personal goals and worthy aspirations. Penn is welcoming 2008 by converting aspirations into action. Like Lewis and Clark’s exploration of the American west (which is retraced in a current Penn Museum exhibit), we have launched our Penn expedition to chart new intellectual terrain and to extend our physical horizons. Let us look at the ground we have covered in pursuing Penn’s three top priorities: financial aid; faculty and program support; and facilities. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n17/gipson.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST William Gipson, who has served as University Chaplain and Special Advisor to the President since 1996, has been named Penn’s Associate Vice Provost for Equity and Access effective January 1. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n17/golding.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Stephen D. Golding will become Penn’s Vice President of Finance and Treasurer on February 1. In making the announcement, Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli said, “Penn will benefit in many ways from Stephen Golding’s expertise in finance-system implementation and his excellent track record of managing large and complex organizations. We are thrilled to bring on board a proven leader with deep financial management experience from across the non-profit, education and health-care fields.” http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n17/Aristotle.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Based on President Amy Gutmann’s Penn Compact, Penn launched an initiative to recruit scholars whose research and teaching across disciplines foster more effective integration of knowledge and expertise across multiple professions and academic disciplines. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n17/pennconnects.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST At the groundbreaking celebration for Cira Centre South in November Penn President Amy Gutmann and Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney each took turns at the controls of the grappling hook-equipped excavator (left). The ceremonial demolition of the US Post Office Truck Terminal Annex between Chestnut and Walnut streets on 30th Street signified the beginning of the development on the land that Penn recently bought from the US Post Office (Almanac September 11, 2007). http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/global.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST President Amy Gutmann was among five university presidents and one former president who sponsored the Global Colloquium of University Presidents November 28-29 at NYU. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/finaid.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Today we are announcing a far reaching new financial aid initiative that will eliminate loans for financially eligible undergraduate students regardless of family income, making it possible for students from a broad range of economic backgrounds to graduate debt-free. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/davos.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST University of Pennsylvania faculty, staff, and especially students are invited to participate in a direct dialogue with world leaders through the "Davos Conversation," a project of the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/publicsafety.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST A survey by Security Magazine has ranked the University of Pennsylvania No. 1 for safety in the educational market. Penn was ranked sixth out of 500 businesses and organization recognized for being proactive in improving security. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/happiness.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST The holiday season can be one of the most joyful times of year, centered as it is around family, fun, food and generosity. However, a variety of factors can turn this time of celebration into an ordeal. Fatigue, stress at home, financial worries and the shorter daylight hours are all possible culprits. If you or someone you know is suffering from the "holiday blues," please consider taking advantage of Penn's resources. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n16/jancal08.html Tue, 18 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Events on the University of Pennsylvania's campus during January including events celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n15/fox.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Alumni Robert A. Fox and Penny Grossman Fox have made a gift of $10 million to endow and expand the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program in the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Pennsylvania. The program, established in 1999 through an initial gift from the Foxes, combines coursework, events and service experiences to inspire and equip undergraduates to assume leadership roles in their future endeavors. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n15/lynch.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Julia Lynch, assistant professor in the department of political science, has been named the Janice and Julian Bers Assistant Professor in the Social Sciences, SAS Dean Rebecca W. Bushnell has announced. Dr. Lynch’s research primarily focuses on the politics of inequality, social policy, and the economy in comparative perspective, with a focus on the countries of Western Europe. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n15/castle.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST The School of Veterinary Medicine announced a gift of $1 million from philanthropists Marianne and John K. Castle to support its laminitis research. “We are enormously grateful for the Castles’ generosity. Their thoughtful philanthropy leverages two of the University’s strengths, research and the translation of research into medicine for both animals and humans,” said President Amy Gutmann. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n15/networkrates.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST A number of ISC Networking/Telecommunications rate changes will go into effect beginning July 1, 2008. Most of these changes result from recommendations made by the Network Planning Task Force, a cross-campus team made up of technology and business staff as well as leaders from administration that discusses and resolves issues surrounding the planning and funding of PennNet. This year’s Task Force recommendations are summarized in their November 19, 2007 presentation located at: www.upenn.edu/computing/group/nptf/2007/nov19/index.htm. If you have any questions or need assistance determining which services you require, please call ISC Networking and Telecommunications at (215) 898-2883. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n15/tax.html Tue, 11 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST 2008 Tax Treaty Applications; Payroll Tax Changes for 2008; W-2 Mailing: Is Your Address Up-to-Date? http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n14/hr.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Information about Emergency Closings, Life Insurance Beneficiary, Help with Work/Family Issues, and Reaching Retirement Goals http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n14/giftguide.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Start or finish your holiday shopping right here on campus. Almanac has put together a sampling of gift ideas available both on campus and beyond that offer a range of items from everyday essentials to one-of-a-kind treasures. In keeping with Penn's commitment to sustainability, environmentally friendly gift ideas are also included. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n14/safety.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Dear Members of the Penn Community, As we near final exams and Winter Break, the Division of Public Safety would like to take a minute to update you on several safety and security initiatives and programs available to all members of the Penn Community and to provide you with holiday and low-occupancy safety tips. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n14/contents.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST Download the 8-page report as a PDF. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n14/wocap.html Tue, 04 Dec 2007 08:00:00 EST The Women of Color Awards are given in recognition of individuals who have conscientiously endeavored to increase respect for women of color at Penn, UPHS, Presbyterian, Pennsylvania Hospitals and the Delaware Valley community. Awards are given annually in three categories: faculty/staff, graduate and/or professional student, and undergraduate student. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/safety.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST As you may be aware, Philadelphia, like many other large cities, has experienced an increase in crime. While Penn has successfully countered the impact of these pressures in our campus community, we have recently experienced two serious incidents of crime, including a reported sexual assault in an off-campus apartment building. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/pace.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST The School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) at the University of Pennsylvania will receive an in-kind hardware and software contribution totaling approximately $70 million in commercial value from Partners for the Advancement of Collaborative Engineering Education (PACE), a consortium comprised of General Motors, EDS, Hewlett Packard, Siemens PLM Software, Sun Microsystems and academic partners chosen for their focus on engineering. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/molander.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Gary Molander has been appointed the Hirschmann-Makineni Professor of Chemistry, SAS Dean Rebecca Bushnell announced. Dr. Molander joined Penn's chemistry faculty in 1999. His research interests focus on the development of new methods for organic synthesis and natural-product synthesis. A major focus of his research has been the application of organolanthanide reagents and catalysts to selective organic synthesis. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/council.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST At the October 24 Council meeting, the first part of the State of the University was presented: President Amy Gutmann gave the Report of the President (Almanac October 30, 2007), which included comments by Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations John Zeller on the University's $3.5 Billion Campaign, Making History, and by Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli on Penn Connects, the campus development plan. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/mcmurtry.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Vanda McMurtry has decided to step down from his position as Vice President for Government and Community Affairs as of January 31, 2008. Dr. McMurtry is joining Parven Pomper Schuyler Inc., a legislative consulting firm in Washington DC, as Senior Vice President. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/giftguide-shopping.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Holiday Events at Penn; Gifts of Involvement; Penn Books; Penn Groups' CDs and DVD http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n13/deccal07.html Tue, 20 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Events on the University of Pennsylvania's campus during December. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n12/degrazia.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Margreta de Grazia, professor of English, has been named the inaugural Sheli Z. and Burton X. Rosenberg Professor of the Humanities. A noted Shakespearean scholar, Dr. de Grazia has taught at Penn since 1983. She previously held the Clara M. Clendenen Term Chair in English and the Joseph B. Glossberg Term Professorship in the Humanities. Dr. de Grazia also formerly served as the graduate chair in the department of English and, in 2003, she won the Ira H. Abrams Memorial Award for Distinguished Teaching, the School's highest teaching distinction. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n12/carpick.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Robert W. Carpick has been appointed Penn Director of the Nanotechnology Institute. Dr. Carpick is an associate professor of mechanical engineering and applied mechanics who holds a secondary appointment in materials science and engineering. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n12/goldstone.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Steven F. Goldstone, C '67, has given $1.5 million to the School of Arts and Sciences to strengthen the undergraduate Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) program. Mr. Goldstone, who majored in political science at Penn, has been a key supporter of PPE since 2001, when he gave $2 million to the program. This recent gift will be used to expand PPE-sponsored activities and undergraduate research opportunities, and to support post-doctoral appointments and visiting professors. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n12/green.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST President Gutmann's signing of the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment in February—the first Ivy League President to do so—demonstrated Penn's determination to seriously address the issue of global climate change. Although the University's comprehensive sustainability plan won't be complete until 2009, many in the Penn community are already embracing the challenge to lower the University's carbon footprint. As an example, this year's Faculty and Staff Telephone Directory is, for the first time, being printed on 100% recycled paper using biodegradable soy-based inks. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n12/maintain.html Tue, 13 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Interested in maintaining your waistline this holiday season? Consider joining the Maintain, Don't Gain holiday weight maintenance program. Maintain, Don't Gain lets you track your progress with pre- and post-holiday weigh-ins at convenient locations across campus, and provides motivation throughout the holiday season. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n11/CIGHT.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST A new Center for Excellence in Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) Research has been established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, in collaboration with the School of Nursing, the School of Arts and Sciences, the Wharton School and the Annenberg School for Communication. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n11/farrell.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Joseph Farrell has been appointed to the Joseph B. Glossberg Term Chair in the Humanities, SAS Dean Rebecca Bushnell announced. Dr. Farrell is a professor of classical studies who specializes in Latin literature and Roman culture, focusing on Augustan poetry. His books include Latin Language and Latin Culture from Ancient to Modern Times,Vergil's Georgics and the Traditions of Ancient Epic: The Art of Illusion in Literary History. He is currently writing a book with the working title Juno's Aeneid: Narrativity, Metapoetics, Dissent. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n11/markers.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST PGH Marker Unveiled: There is now an historical marker commemorating the old Philadelphia General Hospital (PGH) which closed 30 years ago, at the foot of the steps on the west side of the School of Nursing. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) marker on Curie Boulevard was unveiled yesterday. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n11/awards.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Nominations for Penn's University-wide teaching awards are now being accepted by the Office of the Provost. Any member of the University community, past or present, may nominate a teacher for these awards. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n11/arnold.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Jeanne Arnold has resigned her position as Executive Director of the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs effective December 7 to become the inaugural Vice President for Inclusion and Equity at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) in Michigan. GVSU is one of the first regional four-year public universities to hire a person at this senior leadership level. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n10/licht.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Annenberg Professor of History, School of Arts and Sciences Dean Rebecca Bushnell announced recently. Dr. Licht's expertise lies in the history of work and labor markets, and he teaches courses in American economic and labor history. He is currently chair of the history department. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n10/therapeutics.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania Center for Education and Research on Therapeutics (Penn CERT) will receive $4 million over the next four years to continue and expand its work on improving the use of therapies for infections. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n10/council.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Reports from President Amy Gutmann, John Zeller and Craig Carnaroli given at the State of the University University Council meeting. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n10/itunes.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Penn on iTunes U provides a central location for Penn audio, video content and PDF files including news, programs, events, and content to stay up-to-date with the academic programs in Penn's schools. Content is viewable on Macs, PCs and iPods. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n10/novcal07.html Tue, 30 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Events on the University of Pennsylvania's campus during November. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n09/campaign.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST President Amy Gutmann announced Saturday evening that the University of Pennsylvania has launched Making History: The Campaign for Penn, a $3.5 billion fundraising campaign. Joined by University trustees and other campaign leaders at a celebration on Penn's College Green, President Gutmann reported that $1.6 billion has already been raised toward the campaign goal. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n09/trustee.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Coverage of the Fall meeting of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n09/retire.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Penn retirees will have the opportunity to make changes to their health benefits during the Retiree Annual Selection Period from Monday, October 29 to Thursday, November 8, 2007. Eligible retirees should have already received personalized enrollment packets at their homes, including information on changes for the upcoming plan year, how to make coverage changes, and specifics about the benefits offered. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n09/weightwatchers.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST If you've ever thought about joining Weight Watchers, now it's more convenient than ever! Beginning November 13, Weight Watchers meetings will be held on campus every Tuesday. We hope you'll take advantage of this exciting opportunity to create healthy new lifestyle habits. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n08/lopez.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Vice President of Institutional Affairs Joann Mitchell announced the appointment of Stacey Lopez as Assistant Vice President for Institutional Research and Analysis for the University of Pennsylvania, effective December 3, 2007. Ms. Lopez has been the director of institutional research at Carnegie Mellon University for the past two years. Prior to that she was a planning analyst there. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n08/nih.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Cardiac researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have received a $2.1 million NIH grant to pioneer studies in cardiovascular disease management and participate in a novel collaboration network to develop and implement research. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n08/wharton.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Thomas Robertson, Wharton dean, has announced several senior leadership appointments since becoming dean this summer. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n08/Schmittlein.html Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. David C. Schmittlein, Ira A. Lipman Professor, and professor of marketing at Wharton, has been appointed John C. Head III Dean of the MIT Sloan School of Management, effective yesterday. Dr. Schmittlein had served as Wharton's interim dean during July, and has served as the School's deputy dean from 2000-2007. He also served as chair of the editorial board for Wharton School Publishing. He taught marketing at Wharton for nearly three decades. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n07/Newcourtland.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST NewCourtland Elder Services has made a $5 million endowment gift to the Center for Transitions and Health at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in support of the Center's work in the emerging field of transitional health. In recognition of the gift, only the second of its kind at this level in the School's history, the Center will be renamed the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n07/haft.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST The Wharton School announced a $2 million gift from alumnus Robert Haft, W '74, to establish the Robert Haft Entrepreneur-in-Residence Endowment Fund and to provide other unrestricted funding. Mr. Haft is the founder and chairman of Main Street Lender, and is founder of Morgan Noble, a healthcare investment company. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n07/stunkard.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Albert J. "Mickey" Stunkard, professor emeritus of psychiatry, and internationally renowned scholar, began his career at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1957. To honor his 50 years of service at Penn and major contributions to the field of obesity research, Penn's Department of Psychiatry—which he chaired for 11 years—and the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders has opened the newly-established Albert J. Stunkard Weight Management Program. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n07/goldfarb.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Michele Goldfarb has assumed the role of director of the Penn Women's Center after taking last year to teach full-time at Penn Law in the school's litigation clinic. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n06/netter.html Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST The Penn Press Board of Trustees unanimously approved the following resolution of appreciation for the work of Martin Meyerson, University of Pennsylvania President Emeritus, who died on June 2 at the age of 84. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n07/meyerson.html Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST The University-wide celebration for alumni, students, faculty and staff on Saturday, October 20 will signal the official launch of Penn's multi-billion dollar development campaign. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n06/agaston.html Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST The Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative (AUNI), a program of Penn's Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships, was endowed in June through a generous gift from Penn parents, Arthur and Sari Agatston, developers of the South Beach Diet, and has been named in their honor. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n06/pennsway.html Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Penn's Way: A Workplace Charitable Campaign, Now through November 16, 2007 http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n06/council.html Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Coverage of the September 26 meeting the University Council. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n06/winegrad.html Tue, 02 Oct 2007 08:00:00 EST Dilys Winegrad, GR'70, who has directed the Arthur Ross Gallery since its founding in 1982, has announced her intention to retire from the University at the end of 2007. A consultative committee has been established to advise Provost Ronald Daniels on the appointment of her replacement. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n05/littleben.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST "Little Ben," the autonomous vehicle engineered by University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh University faculty and students to drive itself, has advanced to the semi-finals of the Urban Challenge National Qualification Event sponsored by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), the central research and development organization for the Department of Defense (DoD). http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n05/endowment.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania's endowment returned 20.2 percent for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2007, bringing its total market value to $6.6 billion. The endowment has grown more than 65% during the past three years due to strong investment returns, new gifts and the reinvestment of reserves. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n05/ryan.html Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Gordy, an eight-year-old black cat owned by Marion Dubbs of Baltimore, became the 100th kidney recipient in the Penn Vet Feline Renal Transplant Program. With the assistance of her surgical team, Dr. Lillian R. Aronson, associate professor of small animal surgery at Penn's Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital, successfully completed the six-hour surgery last week. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n04/strom.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Brian Strom, George S. Pepper Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Chair and Professor of Biostatistics amp; Epidemiology, and Director of the Center for Clinical Epidemiology Biostatistics, has been additionally appointed to the newly created positions of Vice Dean for Institutional Affairs in the School of Medicine and Senior Advisor to the Provost for Global Health Initiatives. He assumed his new positions last Wednesday. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n04/rosenthal.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center (RITC) at the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is now open. “We are very excited about the opening of the Commonwealth’s only oncology and imaging facility devoted entirely to veterinary medicine,” said Dr. Joan C. Hendricks, the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n04/tatl.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST This essay continues the series that began in the fall of 1994 as the joint creation of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Lindback Society for Distinguished Teaching. See www.upenn.edu/almanac/teach/teachall.html for the previous essays. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n04/udall.html Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine will receive $1.5 million annually from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) over the next five years to study the molecular mechanisms that underlie the cognitive and movement aspects of Parkinson’s disease, as well as enhance the care and treatment of patients and training of physicians. The Penn Udall Center is the only center to focus on dementia and Parkinson’s disease. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/sayre.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST For more than a decade Penn has had a growing relationship with the Sayre School (Almanac September 28, 2004). That partnership has resulted in The Sayre Health Centerâ a community health facility designed to provide clinical and preventive health care services to Sayre High School students, their families and other members of the West Philadelphia community. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/kamien.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Randall D. Kamien has been named the inaugural Vicki and William Abrams Professor in the Natural Sciences in the School of Arts and Sciences. This chair was established by an anonymous donor. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/vetmed_chairs.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Two departments at the School of Veterinary Medicine have new chairs. Dr. Christopher Hunter has been named chair of the department of pathobiology. Dr. Gary Althouse has been named chair of the department of clinical studies at New Bolton Center. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/valentine.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST David Valentine has been appointed executive director of fiscal operations for the Business Services Division. Previously the controller for the Annenberg Foundation, Mr. Valentine returns to Penn with over 17 years of experience. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/postal.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania has completed its acquisition of various U.S. Postal Service facilities (Almanac July 17, 2007) and will collaborate with Brandywine Realty Trust in a comprehensive redevelopment of the properties located on 30th Street between Market and Walnut streets. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n03/pennalert.html Tue, 11 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania is launching a new emergency alert communication system that will enable students, faculty and staff to quickly receive news and instructions during crisis situations. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n02/welcome_back.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST President Amy Gutmann's welcome back message for members of the University of Pennsylvania community entitled, "Rededication to Thinking Across Disciplines." http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n02/singh.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Krishna Singh has made the largest single gift in the history of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Pennsylvania. The $20 million gift will create the Krishna P. Singh Center for Nanotechnology, a planned 100,000 square-foot facility that will serve not only the campus but the entire Philadelphia region. It will function as a crossroads of multi-disciplinary fundamental and translational research, education and innovation. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n02/hodges.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST Dr. Richard Hodges, O.B.E., professor and director of the Institute of World Archaeology at the University of East Anglia, has been named The Williams Director of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ronald Daniels announced last week. Dr. Hodges will assume his new position on October 1, 2007. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v54/n02/us_news_rankings.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania is tied for fifth place with California Institute of Technology among national universities in this year's U.S. News rankings. http://www.upenn.edu/almanac/3yearcal.html Tue, 04 Sep 2007 08:00:00 EST The University of Pennsylvania’s new three-year academic calendar covers 2007-2008 through 2009-2010.