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Changes in Treatment of Child Abuse and Neglect Cases Improve Police Attitudes

PHILADELPHIA -- Transferring responsibility for investigating reports of child maltreatment from child-welfare agencies to sheriffs' offices in Florida led to an improvement in attitudes among law-enforcement officers and caseworkers. Researchers at the School of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania found that law-enforcement officers became more aware of the social services available to children. They also became better attuned to the connection between child maltreatment and poverty.

Silent Auction to Help University of Pennsylvania Artists

WHO: MFA second-year candidates from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Fine Arts. WHAT: Benefit Silent Auction of works on paper by the Penn MFA Class of 2002 WHEN: Nov. 21, 7-10 p.m. WHERE: Meyerson Gallery, 210 S. 34th St., Philadelphia

MFA Exhibition to Be Shown at the University of Pennsylvania

WHO: MFA second-year candidates from the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Fine Arts. WHAT: An exhibition of the artwork of the MFA Class of 2002 WHEN: Nov. 18-Dec. 1 WHERE: Meyerson Gallery, 210 S. 34th St., Philadelphia EVENT: Benefit Silent Auction and Opening Reception, Nov. 21,, 7-10 p.m., with a preview for Penn faculty and staff from 3 to 5 p.m.

Media Immersion Room at The Bridge to Showcase Animation, Video Works of Penn Film Students

PHILADELPHIA – When The Bridge Cinema De Lux opens to the public Nov. 8, the animated works of several University of Pennsylvania film students will be among the shorts screened in the media immersion room.

University's Penn's Way 2003 Workplace Giving Campaign Kicks Off Nov. 6

WHO: At least 100 University of Pennsylvania staff and faculty working on the 2003 Penn's Way Campaign will gather with representatives of the some of the charitable organizations that are beneficiaries of this workplace giving campaign. This year's theme is "Now . . . More Than Ever."

Scientists Show How Large-Scale Order and Small-Scale Disorder Unite in Materials Used in Ultrasound, Sonar

Scientists Show How Large-Scale Order and Small-Scale Disorder Unite in Materials Used in Ultrasound, Sonar November 01, 2002 PHILADELPHIA – Chemists at the University of Pennsylvania have shown how atom-scale changes in certain materials can dramatically affect their ability to interchange mechanical and electrical signals. This finding, reported in the Oct. 31 issue of Nature, may permit scientists to engineer these materials to be more sensitive, durable and environmentally friendly.

Five Penn Researchers Elected Fellows of AAAS

PHILADELPHIA – Five scientists at the University of Pennsylvania are among 291 newly named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The honor acknowledges their research contributions in optical physics, microbiology, vertebrate paleontology, radiation oncology and plant biology.Election to AAAS fellowship recognizes efforts to advance science or foster applications that are scientifically or socially distinguished. Penn's new inductees are:

Worlds Apart: Daughters Immigrate to Israel and Leave Their Mothers Behind

PHILADELPHIA -- Roberta Sands rarely sees her daughter and five grandchildren. Almost 10 years ago, her daughter, having growing up with a variety of Jewish influences, became Orthodox and moved to Israel. Sands, an associate professor in the School of Social Work at the University of Pennsylvania, has recently completed a study based on others who have had similar experiences, "Divided Families: The Impact of Religious Difference and Geographic Distance on Intergenerational Family Continuity."

People's Choice: Spine tinglers

- The Eighth Annual Writers Conference at the University of Pennsylvania brings writers together from throughout the region to explore topics and techniques in many fields of writing. The keynote speaker for the Nov. 9 conference is Ken Kalfus, author of the short story collections “Thirst” and “Pu-239 and Other Russian Fantasies.” Fee $150. Info/registration: www.upenn.edu/writconf or Nadia Daniel, 215-898-6479.

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