December 5, 2002
As a college student, Tukufu Zuberi was involved in the heady early days of Afro-American studies. Now, he sees equally exciting times ahead as Penn’s program enters its fourth decade.
- Word
gamers achieve syzygy
An aluim's new book takes a look inside the world of competitive SCRABBLE players.
- Doctors
take pulse of hard times
Physicians discuss how changes have hurt patient care delivery.
- Hope
for new drug
Research on fruit flies reveals a promising treatment for Parkinson's disease.
Editor's Pick: One world, one hope
The University of Pennsylvania Museum offers a holiday celebration of "Peace Around the World."
- Research:
The case of the nonexistent voters
Fels Institute research turns up ghost voters in a lot more places than Chicago.
- Faculty
Feature: Still learning from Las Vegas
Susan Nigra Snyder learned to stop worrying and love sprawl. And she's taking her students to the source to study how the auto strip works.
- Staff
Q&A: Amy Zoll
The Anthropology Department computer support specialist has written a new book about a female warrior who was just as tough as Russell Crowe.
- Ask
Benny: Penn's Way donations get put to good use
Our advice columnist explains how workplace charitable campaigns make your charitable contributions work harder.
- A
new learning hub on campus makes three
Weiss Tech House aims to do for technology what Kelly Writers House and Civic House do for writing and community service.
- Pleased
to meet you, Sir
The campus comes out to welcome Executive Vice President Clifford Stanley.
- Get
a grip on stress and your career with HR's help
Human Resources courses help you get ready to climb the career ladder.
- Tiny
tot robocop
Toddlers get their first taste of science at the Penn Children's Center.
- Out
and About: On and off Walnut Street
A guide to holiday shopping in University City.
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