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February 23, 2006

Omar Blaik announces his resignation as Senior Vice President of Facilities and Real Estate Services effective March 31, 2006.

What’s On
Your guide to what's happening on campus

Another look at Katrina
Months after Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, the debat over the region's future continues .

Richard Ford on writing
Author of “Independence Day” and “The Sportswriter” comes to Writers House

To rebound, Ford needs a hit
Penn experts weighs in on the future of Ford Motor Co.

Also In This Issue

In lonely U.S., it's time to 'reinvent' community
Bowling Alone author laments the rise of the iPod and demise of the Elks Club.

Ask Benny
Smell donuts near 30th Street? Us, too

Out and About
A fluid history

For the Record
Senior silhouettes

Movable Feast
The pen and the platter

Peter Decherney

Photo credit: Candace di Carlo

As Hollywood gears up for the Oscars, Peter Decherney discusses the origins of the Academy Awards—and why they still matter.

Features

Staff Q&A: Michael Ketner
Making the music happen—on time

Happiness and family dynamics
Study looks at effect of having second child.

Penn@Work brings you all the latest news from the Division of Human Resources.

Editor’s Pick: Americana dream
Hem bring its dreamy alt-country sound to World Cafe Live.