The Penn Current / September 19, 2002 / Front Page

September 19, 2002
Special Report: Penn research brings knowledge to the world A look into the growth and workings of Penn's half-billion-dollar research enterprise. How Penn's research enterprise works and grows Penn brings the fruits to research to market How Penn became a giant in advancing knowledge Desert's past discovered Research gets its own Web site	Penn calls up Marine as EVP Maj. Gen. Clifford Stanley takes charge of the non-academic side of Penn. Celebration of 150 years at SEAS A school that started with a hands-on approach to education has broadened its mission. A simple test offers hope A new, noninasive urine test developed at the School of Medicine can identify those at risk for Alzheimer's disease. School named for great alum It's a long name—the Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander University of Pennsylvania Partnership School—but the honoree deserves every word of it. One of a cast of thousands Faculty, staff and students offer a show of hands to commemorate the attacks of Sept. 11.
Editor's Pick: A night in Cuba—dine, dance and groove Chucho Valdés' concert highlights a salute to Cuban culture at the Annenberg Center. Event listings Conference Call People's Choice: Where do you park?	Research: Some folks like it hot, some do not Physics Professor Gino Segrè's new book shows how human history is really a matter of degrees. Staff Q&A: Tom Devaney The Kelly Writers House program coordinator makes art while he sleeps. Thus, a book is born.
News briefs Bookquick from the University Press Quoted recently Appointments Awards & Honors At Work with...Marjorie Hassen Campus Buzz	Ask Benny: Time to sort out all those PennTerms Also: What's that egg doing on the Locust Walk bridge? Aramark resets the dining table New retail choices and new menus are a harbinger of things to come from a new food service provider on campus. Executive workout President Judith Rodin takes a fitness break at the Pottruck Center. Steer your professional life Learn about your strengths in an upcoming Human Resources class.
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