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Fall TV shows
The tube is once again buzzing with activity. With the onset of fall, we have a whole new range of shows to choose from. Some of these will soon rocket to popularity and some will simply nosedive into oblivion. Curious? Then read on and take your pick. After all, this is a time for discovery.
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“Yell-oh Girls!” break the silence
Growing up, Olivia Chung (C’03) felt unattractive because her eyes lacked the fold which many Caucasians have. At school, kids teased her, calling her names like “ching-chong” while pulling their eyes upward. Reflecting back, Chung said she felt alone in dealing with these issues. She didn’t know that other Asian-American girls, like Alaina Wong (C’02), also shared her insecurities.
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A day for family fun
Whether or not you’re a football fan, there’s plenty of fun for you and your family guaranteed at the ninth annual Penn Family Day, Saturday, Oct. 20, rain or shine. The event begins with a tailgate party at 11 a.m. in the Franklin Field north parking lot. The party includes a box lunch and features entertainment and activities for the entire family. Then, at noon, the Quaker football squad takes the field against Yale in Franklin Field. Faculty and staff can see the game for free, and their families and friends can get tickets for $2 each.
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Dodson talks dinos
Peter Dodson can make scorpion bites, a desert of nothingness and a strict diet of rice and beans sound appealing. The first speaker in this year’s Provost’s Lecture Series, Dodson highlighted aspects of his career in a Sept. 24 talk titled “Pursuing Dinosaurs on Four Continents.” Created last year by Provost Robert L. Barchi, the lecture series showcases the work of Penn’s most senior faculty. Dodson, who announced to his parents at age 11 that he wanted to be a paleontologist, has conducted fieldwork in extreme circumstances.
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Jim Dandy brings science to the rescue
In the eyes of society, the 14- to 17-year-old youth James R. Dandy works with are delinquents. But in the eyes of this science teacher, they are “mostly bright but just a little sidetracked.” But thanks to his experience assisting a Penn professor with research, Dandy is putting his students back on track. Dandy works at the Youth Study Center Detention School, a school that aims at reintroducing into mainstream society minors who have served time for past crimes. Over the years, he has strived to make science more interesting and appealing for his students.
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Length of leave and benefits procedure change
Two changes in the military leave policy of the University, effective Sept. 24, reflect recent changes in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. Human Resources tells us that some minor changes may be forthcoming as the Office of General Counsel continues its review of the policy. Longer leave The University grants five, not four as previously stated, years of leave without pay for faculty and regular staff members who are called to or volunteer for active military duty.
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Missing gene leads to missing sleep
Having trouble falling asleep? The problem may lie in your genes. At least that’s what recent research on fruit flies indicates. A group of researchers headed by Julie Williams, Howard Hughes Medical Institute research associate in Penn’s Department of Neurobiology, have discovered that a gene known as Nf1 is responsible for maintaining circadian rhythm — sending the signals the body’s master clock uses to govern rest and activity.
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Janet Reno to Help Dedicate Criminology Center at Penn
PHILADELPHIA -- Former U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno will join University of Pennsylvania President Judith Rodin and crime-prevention experts from around the world to dedicate the new Jerry Lee Center of Criminology at Penn Oct. 15.
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A Surge of New Retail Development in University City: Five Businesses Plan Fall Openings
PHILADELPHIA -- Ranging from hot crepes to "haute" clothes, hair care to hamburgers, five new businesses are opening in University City this fall, illustrating a surge in retail development near the University of Pennsylvania. Now, folks on and around Penn campus can pick up gourmet take-out at Picnic, dine on classic American diner fare at the Philly Diner or indulge in the area hottest new food craze at Bonne Crepe. Or they can buy the latest in casual fashions at Smith Brothers and have their hair styled at Vog.
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Penn President Judith Rodin To Receive Beacon Award
PHILADELPHIA - Judith Rodin, president of the University of Pennsylvania, will be recognized for her outstanding accomplishments in the area of women progress when she receives The Beacon Award during the 125th-anniversary celebration of the admission of women students to Penn. The celebration will be Nov. 1-2.