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Conference Aims to Fire Up the Youth Vote at Penn
WHO: Activists from national student, political and civic engagement groups; elected official and University of Pennsylvania studentsWHAT: "Taking Back the Vote" SymposiumWHEN: Noon to 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2004 WHERE: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.
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Protect your data: ISC shows you how
Though there’s nothing new about computer worms and viruses, Penn got an unpleasant wake-up call about a year ago. That’s when the Blaster and Welchia worms showed up on campus. “They spread from Windows to Windows all by themselves,” says Dave Millar, Penn’s information security officer. “The user didn’t even have to open an email or go to a web site.”
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Staff Q&A: Larry Bell
STAFF Q & A/The man in charge of Penn’s garages and lots tells us where to park it. Larry Bell WG’89 has two words for Penn commuters who rely on parking meters when they bring their cars to campus: permit parking. Of course, as director of business services and the person directly responsible for parking and transportation at Penn, Bell has a professional stake in the matter. But since parking is an unavoidable fact of life, and a sizable headache, for many Penn people, we figured it was time to sit down and talk ramps and rates with the resident expert.
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Students to tackle local housing
What is the best type of affordable housing for Philadelphia? What do individual neighborhoods need most? How can architects design buildings that fit in with the character of the other structures on the street?
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Awards & Honors: Penn ranked fourth by U.S. News & World Report
The University of Pennsylvania placed fourth in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of “America’s Best Colleges,” up one spot from last year. Wharton’s undergraduate business program ranked first, and the school’s real estate, marketing, management, insurance and finance programs all topped out in the specialties rankings. Penn ranked 10th in best value.
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Masters and majors
Included in this special report:
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Breaking ground, cutting ribbons
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On the fringe
Don’t feel left out. Though it’s true that most of the shows in the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe (through Sept. 18) take place in Old City, this year several are taking up residence here in University City. So even if you don’t feel like trekking to the other side of town, here’s your chance to take in some cutting-edge performances right in Penn’s backyard.
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Fresh look for old logo
Penn Athletics is set to roll out an eye-catching new logo this fall. The revamped design, an update of the familiar split “P”, will be on display at Franklin Field and the Palestra this fall and on many team uniforms by next year. The logo also appears on a new selection of replicas of Penn basketball uniforms and other workout gear, available for purchase by mid-month, says Sharlene Sones, director of marketing and product development for Business Services.
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Ask Benny: How many animals get Penn care?
Dear Benny,The Ryan Veterinary Hospital always seems to be bustling with activity. How many animals visit the Veterinary Hospital and New Bolton Center each year for treatment? What types of animals do the vets care for? — Curious About Critters