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EVP for UPHS and Dean of School of Medicine: Arthur Rubenstein
Arthur H. Rubenstein, MBBCh, an accomplished physician, diabetes researcher and academic leader, has been named executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and dean of the School of Medicine effective September 1. >> MORE HERE

Ombudsman: Anita Summers
Dr. Anita A. Summers, professor emeritus of public policy, management, real estate and education, became the University's ombudsman, effective September 1. Dr. Summers succeeds Dr. Walter Wales, who completed his term as ombudsman this summer. "Walter is to be commended for a job well done," President Judith Rodin said in announcing the appointment. >> MORE HERE

Vice President of ISC: Robin Beck
Robin H. Beck, who has served as deputy vice president of Information Systems and Computing (ISC) for more than a year, has been named vice president of ISC, according to Executive Vice President John Fry. Ms. Beck will be responsible for the ongoing development and operation of the University's information technology infrastructure, network, support services and application development. >> MORE HERE



Almanac, Vol. 48, No. 2, September 4, 2001

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THIS ISSUE:

Tuesday,
September 4, 2001
Volume 48 Number 2
www.upenn.edu/almanac/

Dr. Arthur H. Rubenstein--an accomplished physician, diabetes researcher and academic leader--is the new EVP for UPHS and dean of the School of Medicine.
Dr. Anita A. Summers, professor emeritus, is the University's new Ombudsman.
Robin H. Beck is now vice president of ISC.
The French Institute has a new director: Dr. Jean H. Gallier, professor of CIS.
The annual Undergraduate Admissions seminars for Penn families with college-bound children take place today and Thursday.
It is time to plan ahead for BEN Financials, the new way to do business at Penn.
A report to the President and Provost Concerning Services to Students with Disabilities includes a dozen recommendations.
Responding to suspicious packages and bomb scares
Some Penn researchers are studying brain injury, cancer cells, firearm violence, and software development while others are finding a new dinosaur.