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Where are the Franklin Field food trucks?

Dear Benny,What happened to all of the food trucks in the food plaza at the corner of 33rd and South by Franklin Field? Is the University going to let new or previously displaced trucks occupy the spaces? —Hungry on the East Side Dear Hungry, I spoke with Bob Kupsch, property manager for UCA Trammell Crow, which manages Penn’s commercial property, and he told me that the trucks all went out of business of their own accord.

How to manage

Courses from Human Resources help you manage work and home life issues. Professional approach Moving Ahead: Breaking Destructive Patterns at Work Understand the psychological underpinnings of negative behavior patterns, get the tools to overcome them and learn to resolve workplace situations in this seminar. - March 5, 6, $50 Professional Development Program Assess your career, skills and goals, both personal and professional—all within a new, streamlined two-day format.

Time piece

All this year, the Penn Humanities Forum has been exploring the concept of time—how humans came to understand it, how various cultures kept track of it, what forces shape it—with a series of lectures, discussions and performances.

“You have to come up with a whole whack of cash just to get into the business.”

—Jon F. Merz, assistant professor in the Center for Bioethics, on how high fees charged by gene patent holders are squeezing small labs (The Ottawa [Ontario] Citizen, Feb. 7)

EVP John Fry to leave Penn

Executive Vice President John Fry was named last week president of Franklin & Marshall College, in Lancaster, Pa. He will complete the academic year here on campus before moving on in the summer. “This is a great loss to the University, but it is an incredible opportunity for John,” stated President Judith Rodin in a memo to the Trustees. Fry’s accomplishments since his arrival at Penn in 1995 include sweeping changes to the University’s business practices that have led to significant cost savings.

Hail to 28 who broke the mold

The University has selected 13 employees as 2002 Models of Excellence Award winners for work above and beyond job expectations that made a significant contribution to the University. An additional 15 staff members will receive honorable mentions, the president, provost and executive vice president of the University announced. The awards, to be presented in April, were first introduced by Human Resources in 1999 in honor of people who cut through red tape, showed leadership and thought out of the box, to make things happen.

Urban-Revitalization Experts

University of Pennsylvania faculty and staff available to comment on various aspects of urban revitalizationRole of a university in revitalizing a neighborhood Judith Rodin, President of the University of Pennsylvania Neighborhood conditions and their impact on homelessness, substance abuse and crimeDennis Culhane, associate professor of social work and research associate and professor of psychology Social and economic issues of urban neighborhoodsJulia Paley, professor of anthropology and urban studies Urban adolescent success

New Book Targets Troubles of Latinos in Rural Areas

NOTE : Stanton Wortham of the University of Pennsylvania is available to talk with reporters about general issues involving Latinos in rural areas of the U.S. Also, Douglas Massey, another Penn professor, can discuss larger issues surrounding Latino immigration.Feb. 15, 2001PHILADELPHIA -- New labor markets in rural U.S. communities are drawing Latinos to regions where there has been little or no Hispanic presence, and this influx is accompanied by challenges for both the host communities and the newcomers.

People's Choice: Hearts and flowers at the library

Valentine’s Day is one week away, so naturally, our thoughts turned to love. Love and books (we’re eager readers around here). So we went wandering through Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, asking any staffers we found how they plan to show their love on Valentine’s Day. Not surprisingly, we got lots of flowers, dinners and candy in response. But there were a few people who had more adventurous ideas. Dan Applegate Evening Circulation Desk“Flowers and chocolate. If anyone will take it.”

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