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Student Spotlight / Jeff Cragg
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Momix
The athletic and surrealistic performances of MOMIX have been called the “‘Avatar’ of dance” because of its otherworldly beauty. Combining dance movement with puppetry, projected imagery and the elaborate use of props and costumes, MOMIX brings the mesmerizing vision of Artistic Director Moses Pendleton’s imagination to life. Pendleton, one of the founding members of Pilobolus Dance Theater, formed MOMIX in the early 1980s and stepped into the role of artistic director in 1984.
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Judging people on face value
In 19th-century England, your face was your letter of recommendation, the way by which you were judged. There was a common belief during the era that a person’s facial traits, such as the shape of his nose or the roundness of her ears, could provide insights into character.
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Bobby’s Burger Palace
WHAT: Opened in early April, Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) is the new burger joint from Chef Bobby Flay, located at 3925 Walnut St. in the Radian. BBP presents 10 signature burgers inspired by Flay’s travels throughout the United States. The burgers are made fresh while you wait. WHO: A graduate of The French Culinary Institute, Flay is a world-famous chef with restaurants in New York, Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Connecticut and the Bahamas. The author of nine cookbooks, he also is a Food Network star.
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Friends, Romans, Americans: Lend me your ideas
The statue of Bacchus, c. 150-200 C.E. (top) and the bust of George Washington, c. 1817, will be among the items on display in the exhibition at the National Constitution Center, “Ancient Rome & America. Eleven score and 13 years ago, when our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, they thought of Rome.
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Q&A with Kristin Gilbertson
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Penn connects with social media
Social networking websites have revolutionized the ways in which colleges and universities promote campus news and events. Gone are the days when university news officers could simply pitch stories to radio, TV, academic and newspaper outlets; today an institution’s online presence is a critical component of effective communication.
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Commencement
The pageantry of Penn’s Commencement is a memorable experience. Graduates process through campus on Locust Walk, snaking their way to Franklin Field with festive red and blue banners fluttering in the wind along the route. Faculty members applaud the graduates. The joyous celebration of student achievement has been held at Franklin Field since 1986.
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Maureen Rush Honored by Police Athletic League
PHILADELPHIA — Maureen Rush, vice president for public safety at the University of Pennsylvania, will be honored by the Philadelphia Police Athletic League at its annual awards dinner on Tuesday, May 11, at 5:30 p.m., in the Center City Sheraton at 17th and Race streets.
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Dean testifies at Senate hearings on domestic violence and the economic crisis
Photo credit: Candace diCarlo The current economic downtown has a far-reaching impact, affecting housing, unemployment and philanthropic giving.