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New College House in full operation as ‘living, learning community’
New College House in full operation as ‘living, learning community’
Kam Hypolite says moving to Philadelphia from his native Houston was a “big change.” But as one of the first 350 residents to live in Penn’s New College House, the freshman says he’s been able to adjust quickly. “Everyone here makes me feel like I’m at home,” he says. “It’s been such a welcoming experience.”
Teachers get a crash course in robotics
Teachers get a crash course in robotics
For six weeks during her summer vacation, Henry C. Lea School’s Latoya Landfair spent hours each day in Penn’s General Robotics, Automation, Sensing, and Perception (GRASP) Laboratory. Studying alongside nine other School District of Philadelphia middle school teachers, Landfair was able to learn about computer vision—a field she plans to introduce to her seventh-grade math students this year.
Penn Celebrates Grand Opening of Perry World House
With its modern, minimalist style, the new Perry World House boasts a physical openness that mirrors its agenda: to be a place for candid discussion.
ARG exhibition honors Terry Adkins’ legacy at Penn
The late Terry Adkins, who passed away in 2014, is remembered for his unique ability to blend sculpture, print, music, and documents. For years as a professor in Penn’s School of Design, he shared his meticulous way of thinking and doing with students, who today still flourish from that experience.
Penn celebrates grand opening of Perry World House
With its modern, minimalist style, the new Perry World House boasts a physical openness that mirrors its agenda: to be a place for candid discussion.
A Home for Architectural History
Earlier this summer, five architects and civil engineers traveled nearly 8,000 miles from Dhaka, Bangladesh, to visit Penn’s Architectural Archives. For weeks, they sought to uncover the intricacies of Louis I.
Before summer’s end, try these fun activities at Penn
While the days are still long and the lunch lines still short, there’s no better time for faculty and staff to take advantage of all the summertime activities Penn has to offer.
A Peaceful, ‘Magical’ Green Haven at Penn
It’s a warm summer afternoon, and Richard James, an employee at the Biomedical Library, is enjoying his lunch at a picnic table near the BioPond. It’s his third day on the job at Penn.
Penn staff double as language translators for Student Registration and Financial Services
When Silvia Pierini Dunn was 25 years old, she moved from her native Rome to the United States. Italian was her first language, and although proficient in English, she was certainly met with a language barrier.
Penn partners with Philadelphia Orchestra on its Asia tour
For the very first time, Penn partnered with the Philadelphia Orchestra during its Tour of Asia & China Residency.