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From the President
Penn Park - The Centerpiece of the Penn Connects Master Development Plan
This afternoon, I had the distinct privilege of joining with Penn Trustees, community leaders, and members of our campus community in breaking ground on Penn Park, the centerpiece of the University's Penn Connects master development plan.... More
Academic Events & Announcements
Teaching Award Nominations Due November 6
The Provost's Office invites nominations for the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching, the Provost's Award for Distinguished PhD Teaching and Mentoring, and the Provost's Award for Teaching Excellence by Non-Standing Faculty.... More
Distinguished International Scholar Nominations Due October 23
Any member of the Standing Faculty teaching an undergraduate course in an upcoming semester may apply to host a Distinguished International Scholar, who will visit for at least two weeks, participating in that course and in other campus events. ... More
Employee Services & Programs
2010 Models of Excellence Program: Call for Nominations
We know that Penn staff members go above and beyond the call of duty every day, and now it's time to recognize them. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Models of Excellence Program. All nominations are due by November 12, 2009. ... More
Get Fit This Fall with a 5K Walk
Take charge of your health (and work off that Halloween candy) by participating in a 5K (3.1 mile) walk. Join us on Friday, November 6 in front of the Ben Franklin statue on College Green at 12pm. All faculty and staff are welcome.... More
Almanac
Dennis DeTurck: Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor
Dr. Dennis DeTurck, G '80, dean of the College, and professor of mathematics, has been named the Robert A. Fox Leadership Professor, SAS Dean Rebecca W. Bushnell has announced. ... More
$8 Million from NIH for Regenerative Medicine Research
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine researchers, along with colleagues at the University of Washington and the University of Toronto, have received $8 million for stem-cell research.... More
Recreation
PennFit Bonus Session: Women on Weights
Friday, November 13 from 12:15pm-1:15pm This 1-hour Pennfit bonus session will provide you with useful information focusing on the misconceptions of female weight training, including an interactive demonstration and workout routine. ... More
YOGA CLASSES
New Yoga Classes are starting! A variety of yoga class formats are available for all fitness levels. For class times, prices and more information about the classes, check out the website at www.upenn.edu/recreation or call 215-898-6100. ... More
Faculty Profile
Amy Gutmann/Q&A
Five years into her tenure, Amy Gutmann says she continues to be challenged by her work leading Penn."People ask me whether I enjoy my job," she says. "I love it, and I couldn't do it if I didn't love it."... More
Staff Profile
Staff Q&A/Doug Berger
Doug Berger's responsibilities range from leases, laundry and lock-outs to bringing world-class conferences to Penn, plus a full plate of dining services.... More
Deals@Penn
New Vintage Style Penn Apparel from the Original Retro Brand
Get your 100% Cotton ideal "vintage feel" t-shirt everyone is wearing - Short Sleeve Tees (W&M)- Long Sleeve Thermals (W&M) - plus - Raw Edge Fleece Zip Hoodies (W) - Zip Hoodies (M)... More
Penn Home Ownership hosts Educational Series - FREE to Penn and UPHS employees
Monday-Friday, Nov. 2-6, noon to 1pm or 1pm to 2pm. A variety of seminars on specific topics will be held each day. Register online! Door prizes & refreshments at each session! Something to offer everyone. ... More
Computing
Penn Becomes First U.S. University to Deploy DNS Security
Penn's Information Systems & Computing division has announced its successful implementation institution-wide of Domain Name Security Extensions technology. Penn is the first U.S. university to accomplish this.... More
Computerworld Ranks Penn's Information Systems & Computing #4 Best Place To Work In U.S.
Computerworld Magazine ranked Penn's Information Systems & Computing organization #4 in its 100 Best Places to Work in IT survey, and the #1 place to work in the Mid Atlantic Region.... More
