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December 8, 2015, Volume 62, No. 16 |
Penn Bookstore Sale-A-Bration
The Penn Bookstore’s Annual Winter Sale-A-Bration on Thursday, December 10 and Friday, December 11 includes 20% discounts on Penn branded merchandise, books, games and other items along with free gift wrapping. Complimentary holiday photos holiday will be taken from 2-6 p.m. From 4-6 p.m., hot chocolate and cookies will be served. The Computer Connection on the second floor of the Bookstore will also have discounts, prizes, refreshments and giveaways.
The PennCard Center is holding a special recarding event on December 10 and December 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. In addition to getting the magnetic strip PennCard replaced at no cost with a contactless PennCard, you can enjoy the holiday festivities. Bring in your current PennCard in order to have the free replacement card created.
In addition to the vast selection at the Penn Bookstore, shop and save through this year’s Bookstore catalogue (http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/pennbookstore/giftcatalog2015/),featuring a selection of insignia apparel and Penn merchandise.
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Holiday Sale at the Penn Museum
Don’t forget to bring your PennCard or Penn Medicine card to the Museum Shop for a 25% discount from December 15-20. Call (215) 898-4046 for more information.
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40 Winks with the Sphinx
40 Winks with the Sphinx, the Penn Museum’s unique overnight experience, makes a great holiday gift. The night’s activities take intrepid explorers on a journey through time and across continents, with hands-on opportunities to explore ancient Egypt, the mummies and hieroglyphics, the ancient Greeks and Romans and the world of the ancient Maya through games and crafts. In the morning, participants receive Museum admission for the rest of the day. 40 Winks is $55 per person (adults and children); $45 for Museum members. The sleepover program begins Friday evenings (January 15, January 29, February 19) at 5:30 p.m. and concludes Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. One parent or chaperone is required for every five children. For details, other 2016 dates and online registration, visit http://www.penn.museum/40winks
Consider including a copy of The Sphinx That Traveled to Philadelphia: The Story of the Colossal Sphinx in the Penn Museum (Almanac November 24, 2015). This 256-page book was written by Josef Wegner and Jennifer Houser Wegner, long-time associate curators in the Museum’s Egyptian section, to celebrate the centennial of the Sphinx’s arrival in Philadelphia in 1913. It covers the original excavations and archaeological history of the Sphinx, how it came to Philadelphia and the unexpected ways in which the Sphinx’s story intersects with the history of the City, the University and the Museum just before World War I.
The Sphinx that Traveled to Philadelphia, published by the Penn Museum, is designed to be of interest to a wide audience of adult readers but accessible to and engaging for younger readers—including, hopefully, the next generation of Egyptologists—as well. The hardbound book ($29.95) is for sale in the Museum Shop, the Penn Bookstore or online through the Penn Press.
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To Spread the Light of Knowledge
As the oldest medical school in the United States, the Perelman School of Medicine is home to many “firsts” and efforts that drew the map for the practice of medicine in the modern era. That legacy is illuminated in To Spread the Light of Knowledge, the limited-edition book published in 2015 to mark the 250th anniversary of the School’s founding.
To Spread the Light of Knowledge contains images of paintings, maps and artifacts that date back to the very beginning, including a high resolution scan of a hand-written ticket for one of School founder John Morgan’s earliest lectures, and one of the first diplomas issued by the School. Moving forward in time, gripping stories emerge: pages from Benjamin Rush’s book detailing his aggressive and controversial approaches to combatting yellow fever with bleeding and purging; the Penn medical student who, during World War II, invented SCUBA and skipped classes to train frogmen in its use and accompany them on combat missions; and the transformative research findings of 20 Penn scientists who won Lasker Awards or Nobel Prizes.
From scientific breakthroughs to the Perelman School of Medicine’s longstanding ethos of service—to the nearby community in Philadelphia and across the globe, caring for soldiers in each of the nation’s conflicts dating back to the Revolutionary War—the book provides a glimpse into a selection of the School’s greatest achievements. It’s also filled with profiles of dozens of men and women who, through their vision and tireless work over the last 250 years, helped to build the strong foundation on which the Perelman School of Medicine’s pursuit of excellence continues today.
Visit the book’s companion website to learn more and order your copy of To Spread the Light of Knowledge: https://www.med.upenn.edu/psom250 (for best browsing experience, use Firefox, Chrome or Safari).
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Year-end Giving Guide
Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy has released its 2015 High Impact Year-end Giving Guide outlining some of the most effective giving opportunities. The guide includes evidence-based examples such as a donation of $7 that can provide a home-based newborn care package, one of the most cost-effective ways to save a newborn life in the developing world.
The Center’s experts analyze and hand-pick the philanthropic opportunities based on impact and cost-effectiveness. The guide includes a range of areas of charitable-giving such as supporting new moms, combating neighborhood blight and relief for areas affected by natural or man-made disasters.
This year’s guide includes additional opportunities based on extensive research the Center conducted on organizations that address addiction and substance abuse disorders. The guide is available for free at www.impact.upenn.edu
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Penn Glee Club’s Spring 2015 Show
Penn Glee Club’s spring 2015 show, Philadelphia Noir, was a hilarious crime drama that drew rave reviews. Now, a DVD of the show is for sale ($15) at the Penn Glee Club website, http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/gleeclub/
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Mask and Wig Club’s Comedy of Terrors
The original soundtrack recording of the Mask and Wig Club’s 127th annual performance, A Comedy of Terrors, features two paranormal investigators looking to resurrect their unpopular TV show. The CD is available from CDBaby (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/themaskandwigcluboftheun9), iTunes and Amazon.
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Expansion of Penn’s eCard Greetings
Penn’s popular eCard Program has unveiled over 20 new greeting cards, including two new animated holiday cards to help spread the spirit of the season the green way. Watch snow fall at the Furness Library, shake a snow globe featuring College Hall, or watch Frosty dance. Whether you want to say Happy Holidays or personalize your message, browse through the wide selection and choose the card and sentiment that fits the occasion. Sending an eCard is free and easy. Visit www.upenn.edu/ecard
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World Cafe Live Gift Cards and CDs
World Cafe Live (WCL) gift cards are available in numerous denominations. WCL’s online store at http://shoplive.worldcafelive.com/ has musical gifts including drinkware and apparel bearing the WCL logo. Gift packages are available to enjoy music all year long.
The new Live at the World Cafe 39 CD, featuring the Decemberists and the New Basement Tapes, is available for a pledge in support of ’XPN. Pledges start at $6/month. Past CDs can be purchased online or from local retailers including WCL. For details, see http://www.xpn.org/world-cafe/cds |
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