10/29/02, On the Cover - Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 10

IN THIS ISSUE:
Protesting Vice President Cheney's Visit to Huntsman Hall Photo by Marguerite Miller
Filling Five Endowed Chairs at Wharton Dr. Patrick Harker, Wharton School dean, announced that five faculty members have been appointed to endowed chairs, effective July 1, 2002. (click here for story)
Bers Professor in H&SS: Ruth Cowan Dr. Ruth Schwartz Cowan, professor of the history and sociology of science, has recently been appointed to the Janice and Julian Bers Professorship in the History and Sociology of Science, SAS Dean Samuel H. Preston announced. (click here for story)

Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 10, October 29, 2002

ISSUE HIGHLIGHTS:

Tuesday,
October 29, 2002
Volume 49 Number 10
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Anti-war protesters took to the street while Cheney' spoke at Huntsman Hall.

Five faculty at Wharton fill endowed chairs.

A new Penn professor gets the Bers Chair in H&SS.

Walter Wales steps in as interim associate provost.

Today's AWFA meeting focuses on Gender Equity.

The State of the University will be presented at the Council meeting.

Research Roundup takes a look at findings from recent studies.

A Tribute to Rome at the UPM starts with Gladiator.

A look at this month in Penn's history.

The new Penn phone directory's cover celebrates Arts & Culture.