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In your face
University Comptroller Kenneth Campbell prepares to receive his "just desserts" courtesy of his Franklin Building colleagues at a "Pie Your Boss" fundraiser this summer. Members of the Franklin Flyers softball team raised $850 for Easter Seals by selling whipped-cream pies for staffers to throw. Nine Franklin Building administrators, including Vice President for Finance Kathryn J.
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Fall into fitness with Penn Recreation
If you've been thinking about learning a new sport, pastime or lifesaving skill, now is the time to act. Registration is now under way for the Penn Recreation Department's fall instructional programs, with classes available in the following areas:
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Help for families
A new program offers faculty, staff and their immediate families confidential assistance with family and dependent care issues, announced Jack Heuer, vice president of Human Resources. The free service, LifeBalance®, offers telephone consultation, information, resources and community referrals. Help is offered for parenting concerns, education concerns and helping older relatives. The service addresses issues from adopting a child to dealing with teenagers, from selecting a school to improving study skills, from dealing with disabilities to understanding Medicare.
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'I've found that in every class I'm the youngest one.'
Photo by Candace diCarlo MARQUITA WILLIAMS Position: Administrative Assistant, Graduate Division, School of Arts and Sciences Length of service: 6 years Other stuff: Who has time for other stuff?
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Peruvian treasure recovered by FBI
An FBI sting that led to the recovery of a rare artifact from ancient Peru came to a successful conclusion July 15, when FBI officials formally returned the object to the Peruvian ambassador to the United States, Ricardo Luna, in a ceremony at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology.
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Thomas Seamon Named Vice President for Public Safety
PHILADELPHIA -- Thomas M. Seamon, Managing Director of Public Safety at the University of Pennsylvania since September 1995, has been named Vice President for Public Safety by Executive Vice President John A. Fry. Mr. Fry said the vice presidency was approved by University President Judith Rodin and the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania at its Stated Meeting on June 19, 1998. The appointment will be effective on July 1.
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Three elected to American Academy
A nurse sociologist, a mathematician and a biochemist from Penn recently joined the ranks of American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a fellowship honoring contributions to the sciences, scholarship, public affairs and the arts. The three -- Linda H. Aiken, Ph.D.; Fan R.K. Chung, Ph.D.; and William F. DeGrado, Ph.D. -- will take their places along with 53 fellow Penn professors who have attained Academy membership.
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A Victorian passion revived
In the late 19th century, European railroad promoters built outdoor scale models of their projects as a way to entice investors and test equipment. The layouts were often given to children as toys once they had served their purpose, and from these beginnings the hobby of model railroading was born.
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Civic House contributes to a true education
Before former President Jimmy Carter delivered the commencement address and received an honorary degree May 18, he joined President Judith Rodin in a ceremony announcing the creation of Civic House, the university's newest community service initiative. Proposed and designed by a coalition of students who take their societal responsibilities seriously, Civic House, in an old Victorian house on the western edge of campus, will serve as the home and headquarters for scores of community service projects.
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"It's chaos. It's nice chaos, though. I like it."
As the man who outfits Penn for Commencement, Bill Petrick gets to meet dignitaries and celebrities. But he takes the greatest pride in helping people through a hectic experience. Photo by Candace diCarlo