The Penn Current / Front Page

September 5, 2002
Designs on the campus University Architect Charlie Newman got a good education from his predecessor. Now he's ready to oversee the future development of Penn's physical space.	A new look for Penn New logos and a new Web site aim to create a unified image for the University. New Pottruck gym fit for first workout Preview the new state-of-the-art fitness facility. Get your PennKey A new authentication system will make opening doors online more secure.
Editor's Pick: Meet the Beetle Damián Ortega deconstructs a potent pop icon in his "Cosmic Thing" exhibit at the Institute of Contemporary Art. Event listings A look back on the day that changed America Gear up for service Turn over a new leaf People's Choice: Sept. 11 reflections	Research: Young black suicide numbers shoot up Social Work researcher Sean Joe is on the trail of an alarming trend among young black males—suicide by gun. Faculty Feature: Bathroom reading comes out of the W.C. Gail Winkler flushes out the history of the toilet, a revolutionary object we take for granted. Staff Q&A: David Wise The 25-year-old College alumnus gives new students a glimpse into the next four years of their lives.
News briefs Bookquick from the University Press Quoted recently Awards & Honors At Work with...the Travel Office Campus Buzz	Ask Benny: Space beneath this headline not dedicated Also: Isn't anybody recycling around here? Rape defense class lends confidence New to the city, a staff member takes a free self-defense class from University Police and discovers her own power to fight back. The sweet smell of nature returns A garden and other projects at the newly named Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School help reduce the strain on the Mill Creek sewer. HR adds kick to your career Free courses offer lessons in leadership, teamwork and career advancement. Penn partners with three low-performing public schools The Graduate School of Education is looking for a ripple effect in West Philadelphia schools. Out and About: A bookstore bonanza A new player on the area bookstore scene inspires our correspondent to browse around.
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