The Community Service Directory Reception in Houston Hall's Bodek Lounge Wednesday, Nov. 13, was a time to honor those who have worked to forge stronger ties between the University and its communities. But there was another tie that united two of those honored at the ceremony. The Rev. Joseph Patterson (right), pastor of Hickman Temple A.M.E. Church in Cedar Park and past president of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia and Vicinity, has a daughter, Jocelyn (C '97), attending Penn. Both were recognized at Wednesday's ceremony for their service to the West Philadelphia community. Penn's own work in this area received recognition from Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros, Sen. Arlen Specter and Rep. Chaka Fattah. In addition to the Pattersons, Rodin honored five other civic leaders and 13 other members of the Penn faculty, staff and student body for their contributions to the community. The event also marked the official release of the Community Service Directory, the first comprehensive guide to community-based service/learning, research and volunteer projects across the University.
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