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From the President
Spring Break with a Purpose
It gives me great pleasure to report that more than 300 Penn students put their spring break energy to great use by volunteering in service and social justice learning projects across the nation and the globe. Talking with some of these students... More
Academic Events & Announcements
Harriet Joseph Named Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships
Dr. Joseph, currently CURF's Interim Director, has been at Penn for more than twenty years, including six years as Associate Director of CURF, seven years as Director of the Alumni Council on Admissions, and six years as Assistant Dean of CAS. ... More
Provost and GAPSA Announce Awards for Interdisciplinary Innovation
This annual award, sponsored by GAPSA and the Provost, funds graduate and professional students in projects on critical social issues, especially collaborations among student scholars from different departments or schools. ... More
Employee Services & Programs
The Dependent Eligibility Audit Has Begun
Is your documentation ready? This month, active faculty and staff covering dependents under Penn's health plans need to provide proof that their dependents are eligible under Penn's plan rules. Watch your mail for a personalized letter.... More
The Penn Perspective
Getting a sense of the entire University from what we see on a day-to-day basis is extremely challenging! The Penn Perspective can help you see the big picture. Register now for this 2-day program, held June 10-11.... More
Almanac
Carolyn Abbate: Christopher Browne Distinguished Professor of Music
Dr. Carolyn Abbate, who ranks among the world's foremost musicologists, has been appointed the Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Music at the University of Pennsylvania, effective July 1.... More
Faculty Senate Leadership 2008-2009
The Faculty Senate announces its leadership for the upcoming academic year ... More
Recreation
Yoga and Dance Classes
A variety of yoga classes, belly dance, & ballet classes will begin the week of May 27 at the Pottruck Ctr. Check the website for class times, dates & registration info including prices. You do not have to be a Pottruck Member to participate.... More
Aqua Fitness
Aqua Fitness Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 27 - June 12, 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. $45 Pottruck Member / $70 Non Pottruck Member w/ PennCard A fun, cardiovascular workout with no stress on the joints!... More
Faculty Profile
Q&A: Adrian Raine
This PIK Professor hears complaints that his research connecting brain dysfunction to crime could infringe upon civil liberties, but says he must continue.... More
Staff Profile
A blooming success
When Paul Meyer first came to the Morris Arboretum in 1976, buildings were falling into disrepair and gardens were overgrown. Since then, Meyer has helped to turn the Arboretum into one of the finest gardens in Amer... More
Deals@Penn
Shop, Cook and Dine Cooking Class
Chef Roberta Adamo will be hosting her celebrated "Shop, Cook and Dine" class for Italian food lovers and aspiring chefs, at Penne Restaurant & Wine Bar in Penn's Hilton Inn at Penn.... More
Penn and PhillyCarShare: Partners for a Green Campus!
Penn and PhillyCarShare partner and launch the largest university car-sharing program in North America. PhillyCarShare is deploying 40 vehicles on or around campus for use by Penn faculty, staff and students.... More
Computing
New Feature For Faculty Information System
A new website makes faculty positions visible to applicants worldwide. For more information, please click on the link.... More
Penn Partners With iTunes
Penn Video Network, a part of Information Systems & Computing, has partnered with Apple to bring iTunes University to Penn. For more information, click on the link.... More
