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Jake Williams
The Current Staff Photo credit: Mark Stehle WHO HE IS: Information Center Specialist, Samsom Place East MONTHS AT PENN: 10.
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Ahead of the Current
Penn opens its 130th season of football this year, and the Quakers once again figure to be in the hunt for the Ivy League championship: According to the Ivy League preseason media poll, Penn is predicted to finish second in the League. Of course, that’s only a prediction, and the Quakers, led by tailback Joe Sandberg (pictured at left), expect nothing less than a League title. One of the season highlights will be homecoming weekend (Oct. 28-29), when Penn takes on defending Ivy champs Brown.
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A diverse class
Penn’s new freshman class is one of the most diverse and accomplished in the University’s history—and, more than ever, the students of the Class of 2010 really, really want to be here.
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Ask the Arboretum: Autumn gardening tips
As chief horticulturalist at Penn’s Morris Arboretum in Chestnut Hill, Vince Marrocco is responsible for keeping all 92 acres of the garden—from the rose garden to the oak allee to the herb garden—looking great all year long.
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University of Pennsylvania Researchers Discover "Killer" B Cells; New Link in the Evolution of Immunity
PHILADELPHIA -- Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine have discovered a unique evolutionary link between the immune systems of fish and mammals in the form of a primitive version of B cells, white blood cells of the immune system.
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Amy Gutmann to Discuss University of Pennsylvania's Plans for East Campus at NCC's "Philadelphia Talks"
WHAT: "Philadelphia Talks," a series of discussions about issues confronting Philadelphia, sponsored by the National Constitution Center. WHO: This panel will include University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann, who will outline plans for Penn's $1.94 billion eastward-expansion project, including the 24-acre U.S. Postal Service parcel along the Schuylkill River.Philadelphia restaurateur Stephen Starr will talk about how nightlife can invigorate neighborhoods and bring communities together.Larry Platt, editor of "Philadelphia Magazine," will moderate.
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Penn Law School and National Constitution Center Host Supreme Court Preview
University of Pennsylvania Law School and National Constitution Center Host Supreme Court PreviewWHO:Theodore Ruger, University of Pennsylvania Law School professor Jerome Marcus, attorney with Philadelphia law firm, of Berger & Montague Anthony Green, National Constitution Center Programs and OutreachWHAT:Discussion of 2006-2007 Supreme Court termWHEN:Sept. 19, 2006, 6 p.m.WHERE:University of Pennsylvania Law SchoolSilverman Hall, Room 245A
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Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery Features Works by Grande Dame of Argentine Photography
PHILADELPHIA - In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Pennsylvania's Arthur Ross Gallery is presenting "Modern Latin American Culture: Annemarie Heinrich, Grande Dame of Argentine Photography" Aug. 26 through Oct. 15. The Gallery is located at 220 S. 34th St.
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Penn Students Can Tune In or Log On To MAGPI, Annenberg Constitution Day Programming
PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania community can participate in the Sept. 15 observance of National Constitution Day through selected video and online events.
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University of Pennsylvania Is No. 2 Among Urban Colleges and Universities Ranked "Best Neighbors"
PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania has been ranked second among the top 25 "Best Neighbor" urban colleges and universities in the nation, recognized for a strong, positive contribution to their communities. These institutions, dubbed "Saviors of Our Cities," use strategic planning and their resources to dramatically strengthen the economy and quality of life of their neighboring communities, according to a press release from Evan Dobelle, president of the New England Board of Higher Education, who compiled the list.