December 11, 2003
If you’ve got a problem and there’s no one else on campus you can turn to, University Ombudsman David Pope is willing to listen.
- Sorensen
replays ’62 missile standoff
JFK’s speechwriter describes a pivotal event in his late boss’ administration.
- Unix
co-inventor gives a glimpse into the future
SEAS honors the creators of an influential operating system.
- KWH
event bridges literary generation gap
Four generations of Penn authors share their work with an alumni audience.
Editor’s Pick: Prince of darkness
and light
Film @ International House examines the prolific career of French superstar Alain Delon.
- Research:
Mighty mice hold hope for muscle ailments
Genetic research may let muscle disease sufferers live longer, stronger lives.
- Faculty
Feature: Homeless advocate does the right thing
Dennis Culhane lends his expertise to the Bush administration.
- Staff
Q&A: Richard Flom
Will the National Eye someday turn its gaze upon the Research Services contract assistant’s band? Only time will tell, as their journey’s just begun.
- Ask
Benny: How we came to hang Jeff Davis in song
Also: All of Penn’s MacArthur Fellows listed in one place.
- ICA’s
early years still Green in his mind
The man who stood the world on its head in the 1960s recalls a groundbreaking exhibition.
- Mark
their words
A running commentary on women’s education at Penn makes its debut on an improved Woodland Walk.
- Shoe
maven puts best foot forward at Wharton
A hip New York designer shares the secrets of his success.
- Out
and About: A uniformly stimulating exhibit
The Fabric Workshop looks at the past, present and possible future of the nurse’s uniform.
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