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Researchers blog about Kenyan archaeological excavation
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Penn GSE Researcher Explores African-American Family Foundations, Philanthropic-Giving Strategies
PHILADELPHIA — Marybeth Gasman, an associate professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania, has completed the first exploratory study into understanding the world of African-American family foundations, which is scheduled for publication in the Journal of Non-Profit Management and Leadership this summer.
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Canes, straw hats and Penn tradition reign at Hey Day 2010
Photo credit: Scott H. Spitzer In a tradition that stretches back to 1916, Penn juniors celebrated Hey Day 2010 by donning red shirts, strutting along Locust Walk carrying canes and biting into straw hats. Hey Day marks the “moving up” of juniors to the senior class. This year’s celebration began with a class picnic, which was followed by the boisterous class procession.
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Where offices can turn for ‘green’ advice
Dear Benny: I know I could be more green right at my own desk, but I’m not sure what steps I should take to get started. What can I, and my co-workers, do to reduce our carbon footprint? Is there anybody out there who can give us a few pointers?—Seeking Sustainability
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Penn in West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia is home to many greats, such as Wilt Chamberlain, Will Smith and the University of Pennsylvania. But while “The Big Dipper” and the Fresh Prince were West Philadelphia born and raised, Penn was founded in Center City before migrating westward in the late 19th century. In this edition of By The Numbers, we go west with Penn.
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The complex art of green architecture
Photo credit: Candace diCarlo The famed British architect Christopher Wren once said: “Architecture aims at Eternity.” But what about its carbon footprint?
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Penn offers assistance in buying West Philly homes
Are you considering buying a house in West Philadelphia? If so, Penn can help guide you through the process and even offer some financial assistance. It is one of the benefits of being a full-time faculty or staff member at the University or Health System.
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A.D. (After Disaster)
The last 10 years have seen more than their fair share of disasters, some man-made, like the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and civil wars in Africa, and others caused by nature, like 2004’s Asian tsunami, 2005’s Hurricane Katrina and the recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile and China. These disasters have altered the landscape of many cities throughout the world. The PennDesign Black Student Alliance (BSA) says previous mistakes in planning and design have proven difficult to fix, and the recent economic crisis has only exacerbated the complexities.
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Penn’s 40-year pledge to Earth Day still going strong
The first Earth Day, celebrated 40 years ago today, grew out of classic 1960s campus uprisings. Flying back from a tour of a California oil spill, U.S. Sen. Gaylord Nelson, D-Wis., read an article about the “teach-ins” that were being used to protest the Vietnam War. Instead of skipping class to dissent, students and faculty gathered to discuss the war and what they believed were its illegalities and immoralities.
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Acorn seals plant the seeds of sustainable business
Foodies seek out restaurants with Zagat’s distinct burgundy logo, and those interested in patronizing the highest-rated local establishments may look for the “Best of Philly” sign. Now, those who have a greener goal in mind can look for a new seal of approval.