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BENNY
Inauguration—it’s all in the timing
Illustration by Bo Brown
Dear Benny,
Since Dr. Gutmann arrived at Penn at the beginning of July, why is
her inauguration not happening until October?
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Impatient for Inauguration
Dear Policy Prober,
Leslie Kruhly, secretary of the University, explained it this way: “The
inauguration is such an important event for the University community,
drawing distinguished guests from across the country, that it is being
held within the school year so that the greatest number of faculty, students
and staff can attend.
“
Dr. Gutmann’s inaugural is being held in conjunction with the fall
meetings of the University’s Board of Trustees, and also Homecoming
Weekend, so that alumni may also participate.
“
At most institutions, inaugurations are held within one year of the initial
appointment and aren’t timed to coincide with the new president’s
assuming office.”
Dear Benny,
Can I get a month-to-month membership at Pottruck Center or Hutchinson
Gym?
—
Fitness Fan
Dear Eager Exerciser,
While you can join the gym at any time, you can’t get a month-to-month
membership.
According to Christine Clay, associate director of marketing and membership
for Penn Recreation, though, requests from patrons have inspired them
to institute a new prorated membership schedule, which will take effect
in September. This means that if you join the gym mid-term you won’t
have to pay for a whole semester of fitness. Rather, if you join closer
to midterm, your fee will be only half of the faculty and staff per-semester
fee.
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