A
Peek at Penn's Past
(culled
from old issues of Almanac)
This
Month in Penn's History
40
Years Ago
4/63--Creation
of University Council announced to
replace duplicating committees of
the Faculty Senate.
4/63--New
town homes completed at 45th and Spruce
Streets. Penn invited faculty and
administrative staff to make University
City their home.
4/63--Twenty-four
campus buildings, including the Annenberg
School, Bennett Hall, and Houston
Hall, were designated as fallout shelters.
30
Years Ago
4/3/73--Construction
began of Penn Tower Hotel.
4/10/73--As
a result of the "Stop Rape" sit-in
of women students, faculty and staff,
Penn announced immediate measures
to improve campus safety, including
new outdoor lighting, additional emergency
telephones and escort services.
4/17/73--Study
by the West Philadelphia Corporation
showed a 40% increase in jobs and
51% increase in home values in West
Philadelphia over the past 6 years.
20
Years Ago
4/5/83--After
an incident at the Alpha Tau Omega
fraternity, Penn moved to withdraw
its recognition.
4/12/83--The
new Botany Club organized by members
of the biology department began the
task of restoring the Bio Pond.
10
Years Ago
4/13/93--President
Sheldon Hackney was nominated to chair
the National Endowment for the Humanities.
4/13/93--American
contralto Marian Anderson, an honorary
degree recipient of the University,
passed away at the age of 96.
4/27/93--Penn's
endowment topped $1 billion for the
first time in its history.
4/27/93--The
University administration approved
the ResNet program to wire student
dormitories with data, voice and video
networks.