Penn Current / October 3, 2002 / Front Page

October 3, 2002
An urban scholar takes civic action Raised on the streets of Brooklyn, Walter Licht has spent his life giving back to the community. Now, as Civic House's new faculty advisor, he's helping Penn students give back to West Philadelphia.	Women's worries are hard work Nursing Dean Afaf Meleis addresses AWFA. Literary starshine to light up the campus Writers House Fellows offer three ways to mix integrity and mass appeal. Models wanted, excellence a must Give your outstanding co-workers the recognition they deserve for the work they do—nominate them as Models of Excellence.
Editor's Pick: Not your typical war story "Picture Me an Enemy" documents the common bonds between women on opposite sides of the Balkan war. Event listings Conference Call People's Choice: Campus eats	Research: A talking cure that works Research conducted by psychologists at Penn and Vanderbilt may help change the balance between counseling and drugs in the treatment of depression. Staff Spotlight: The Inca challenge Can a 48-year-old survive a trip aimed at active young alumni? Staff Q&A: Susan Feathers The Law School administrator is on a mission to make public service an integral part of the Law School's intellectual life.
News briefs Bookquick from the University Press Quoted recently At Work with...Lisa Harrell and Dan Dougherty Campus Buzz	Ask Benny: A tradition forever etched in stone Also: Will they ever finish restoring College Hall? A thyme to grow a healthy business Upscale restaurants and the West Philly community benefit from an herb garden run by high school students. Identified flying objects The trinkets flew off the table—and so did the hoagies and pizza—at the Engineering School's 150th birthday party. Resource centers help with your life issues Where to turn on campus for advice, counseling, speakers and support. Rev up your career Human Resources courses help you improve your position at work and at home. Yo, Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, took in the Morris Arboretum on his recent visit to Philadelphia. Out and About: A teacher for 90 minutes The academic life at Penn, as presented to incoming freshmen by a Current reporter.
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