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On the Front Page: March 4, 2003
Winning the WTC Competition: Penn Architects
The plan chosen for the World Trade Center (WTC) site, was designed by Penn architects Daniel Libeskind, the Paul Philippe Cret Professor of Architecture and principal architect of Studio Daniel Libeskind, and Dr. Gary Hack, dean and Paley Professor, GSFA and chairman of the Philadelphia City Planning Commission.


Jonathan Smith

Pompa Professor in SEAS: Jonathan Smith
Dr. Jonathan M. Smith has been appointed the first incumbent of the Olga and Alberico Pompa Professorship of Engineering and Applied Science. Dr. Smith's research is centered on advanced computer communications networks and secure distributed computing systems.
Departure of Director of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Effective March 1, Valerie Hayes, Executive Director for the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, resigned her position at Penn to become the Director of the Equal Opportunity Office and Special Advisor to the Provost at Yale University.
$1.5 Million NSF Grant: Math
Schools in West Philadelphia will be supported by a $1.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to boost their mathematics and science curricula in grades K-12.
$2 Million Gift: Jerry Lee Center
The Jerry Lee Criminology Center has received a $2 million gift from its namesake Jerry Lee, president of WBEB 101.1 FM radio station.

  Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 24, March 4, 2003

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