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Enjoy outdoors in April for 30x30 Challenge
Back again for the fourth year is the Office of Sustainability’s 30x30 Challenge, encouraging all Penn students, faculty, and staff to spend at least 30 minutes outside for all 30 days in April.
Biden talks world affairs, tells students to engage and 'jump in'
Biden talks world affairs, tells students to engage and 'jump in'
The former vice president sat down with Penn President Amy Gutmann on March 30 for a conversation on the United States’ role in global affairs. Throughout the discussion, Biden aimed his remarks at the audience of students—who he called “the most generous generation in American history.”
Penn works to bring local public school libraries ‘back to life’
Just as Ancil George was set to retire in 2014 from his job at Penn Libraries, he was lured back in with a thrilling opportunity: to become Penn’s first community outreach librarian.
UCC takes cues from community to meet health needs
It’s Monday night before Philadelphia’s biggest snowstorm of the season, and dozens of Penn students are flooding into a West Philadelphia church basement. In the fellowship hall, amongst a piano, tiny stage, and kitchen, students eagerly set up tables, chairs, and portable carrels, sift through paperwork, and lay out medical supplies.
New venture fund is for Penn grads, by Penn grads
Gail Gilbert Ball, a 1979 Wharton School alumna, spends 80 percent of any given day working to raise capital for Chestnut Street Ventures, an investment fund solely for Penn grads, by Penn grads.
HR honors Penn staff members for excellence
Back again for the 18th year is the Division of Human Resources’ (HR) Models of Excellence Program, recognizing Penn staff members who strive—far beyond their expected duties—to boost the University’s successes.
Athletics/Wharton academy for students teaches leadership skills
David Pottruck wore many hats as an undergraduate student at Penn. He studied psychology, starred on the football team, and also shined as a wrestler. His senior year, Pottruck was captain of the wrestling team, giving him his first real taste of leadership—a tipping point for his storied career in business.
KWH summer program gives high schoolers a crash course in writing
This summer, Kelly Writers House will host its first intensive writing workshop for high school juniors and seniors.
Tax season 2017: What you need to know
This year, taxes are due by Tuesday, April 18—a little later than in the past.It’s a welcomed delay for Victor Adams, who says, laughing, “I ironically always end up doing mine in April.”