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UPennalizers to travel to Singapore for robotics soccer competition
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University of Pennsylvania Analysis: Contrary to Popular Models, Sugar Is Not Burned by Self-Control Tasks
PHILADELPHIA –- Contradicting a popular model of self-control, a University of Pennsylvania psychologist says the data from a 2007 study argues against the idea that glucose is the resource used to manage self control and that humans rely on this energy source for will power.The analysis, conducted by Robert Kurzban and published in the current issue of the journal Evolutionary Psychology, shows that evidence previously presented in favor of the claim that the brain consumes extra glucose when people exert self-control shows no such thing.
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Is the “LOVE” statue on campus the original?
Dear Benny: During the recent commencement celebrations it was a delight to see students posing for pictures with their friends and families in front of the colorful “LOVE” statue in College Green. I know the sculpture on campus is similar to the one located at Love Park in Center City and my question is: which of the two is the original? —True “LOVE”
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Law School’s big makeover begins
Work is underway on a building project that will transform Penn’s Law School, both inside and out. This summer, crews will demolish Pepper Hall on Sansom Street—one of the Law School’s four adjoining buildings—and erect in its place a new building with a rooftop garden, state-of-the-art courtroom, 350-seat auditorium and dramatic new glass entrance. “It’s primarily a brick building with a stone trim,” says University Architect David Hollenberg of the new structure. “It’s clearly a modern design, but respectful of what’s around it.”
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Staff Q&A / Dan Harrell
Photo credit: Candace diCarlo When visitors come to The Palestra, they look for Dan Harrell, because for many fans of the iconic building, he is The Palestra.
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Penn student identifies new species of dinosaur
Ninety-one million years ago, water split North America in half, running from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Gulf of Mexico in the south. At this time, sea levels were high across the globe, and as they rose, water inundated the center of present-day North America. Terrestrial environments along the late Cretaceous Epoch “coastlines” were wiped away by rising tides.
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Center for High Impact Philanthropy Issues Investment Guide on Long-Term Development in Haiti
PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy has released its latest investment guide, “Haiti: How Can I Help? Models for Donors Seeking Long-Term Impact.” The guide focuses on health, livelihoods and education, and it points to solutions where charitable dollars could make the biggest difference.
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Benjamin Franklin’s desk
Penn is home to one of Benjamin Franklin’s most treasured belongings—his mahogany writing desk, which undoubtedly played an important role in his work as a printer. The desk, housed in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, conjures images of Penn’s favorite founding father examining political documents, checking account books or writing correspondence on the inset leather writing surface.
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Fourlegged survivor party Happy dogs, purring cats and a few grateful ferrets accompanied their owners to a special Intensive Care Unit Survivor Party at Penn Vet’s Matthew J. Ryan Hospital. The celebration allowed the people to celebrate their animals’ medical triumphs, thank the ICU nurses and doctors and meet other survivors of serious injuries and illnesses.
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Summer break at Penn
The students are gone but Penn has not closed up shop for the summer. The campus is still alive with activity, full of people, programs and inquiry throughout the vacation season. In this edition of By The Numbers, we enjoy the summer break at Penn. 976 Number of college students, both from Penn and other universities, staying on campus over the summer.