Shakespeare in Clark Park brings free productions of William Shakespeare’s plays to one of Philadelphia’s most beautiful parks. This summer, Philadelphia’s finest actors and a troupe of community swing dancers will bring to life Shakespeare’s comedic tale of love and friendship, “The Two Gentlemen of Verona.” Directed by Kathryn MacMillan, the play runs from Wednesday, July 27, to Sunday, July 31, at 7 p.m. each evening.
Cross-dressing, betrayals, outlaws, and love abound in Shakespeare’s romantic comedy. Valentine wants to see the world, but his best friend, Proteus, wants to stay in Verona with his love, Julia. When Proteus’s father orders him to Milan, loyalties are tested in a whirlwind of missed connections, mistaken identities, and miscommunication.
In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, Ph.D. candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt.
From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel
Students from the Weitzman School of Design journeyed to Senegal to help with a massive ecological and infrastructural greening effort as part of their coursework. The Dakar Greenbelt aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable urban growth.
As part of an undergraduate course, Penn faculty and students curated an Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition of works from the Neumann family’s extensive collection of modern and contemporary art.
The University’s nexus for technology transfer supports researchers in their innovative efforts, from CAR T to mRNA advancements that have dramatically reshaped the world.
