April 17, 2003
Penn remains committed to educating the best and brightest from all over the world and to exposing its students to learning opportunities abroad. Since 9/11, as Office of International Programs director Joyce Randolph knows, fulfilling that commitment has gotten more challenging.
- Scholars
criticize, defend war against Iraq
A Houston Hall crowd witnesses verbal hostilities.
- World
Banker argues for greater global equality
An advocate of globalization faces a few of its discontents.
- NSF
grant to help West Philly kids do science
A program that encourages hands-on science and math education gets a $1.5 million shot in the arm.
Editor’s Pick: A musical history
lesson
"The Buena Vista Social Club" put the Afro-Cuban All Stars on the map. Now they bring their one-night survey course in Cuban music to Penn.
- Research:
Teacher releases the inner saint in children
A kindergarten teacher's rigorous method gets children to “fall in love with goodness.”
- Faculty
Feature: Detective Zuberi goes investigating history
The Penn sociologist checks out stories from the past for a new PBS TV series.
- Staff
Q&A: Elena DiLapi
The Penn Women's Center director's work is all about community—and safety.
- Ask
Benny: Penn's not-quite-alumnus President
Also: Why you don't see Relays food vendors on campus the rest of the year.
- CCP
celebrates a decade of civic service
Seeds planted at Penn 10 years ago have germinated around the world.
- Steppin'
South Asian style
Indian dancers wow the crowd at the International Cultural Festival at 40th Street.
- Students
put on “s(how)” at ICA
Students learn the art—and business—of curating.
- Out
and About: A very special delivery
Penn's rare book library parts company temporarily with some of its treasures for an exhibit in Belgium.
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