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Hit parade
The Franklin Flyers' Mark Patrick, financial administrator in the Department of Radiation Oncology, pounds another pitch into the stratosphere during the Penn Recreation Summer Softball League championships July 30. Despite the mighty force of the Flyers' bats, they were outhit by the Medical Maniacs, who won the championship game, 22-20. Photo by Dwight Luckey
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A festive start to the fall
To start the month of September, WXPN's "World Cafe" looks back at the festivals of summer, starting with 'XPN's own Singer/Songwriter Festival, which took place in July at Penn's Landing. Other "World Cafe" highlights these next two weeks include: Thursday, Sept. 3 Highlights from WXPN's Singer/Songwriter Festival, featuring live performances from Marah, Olu Dara, Southern Culture on the Skids, Huffamoose and Lucinda Williams
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The greening of Hillary Aisenstein
Hillary Aisenstein (C'99) arrived at Penn from Las Vegas, full of vague notions about community service and involvement. Then, last year, she saw the light, and learned a lot about University City in the process. This summer, she decided to help turn her new neighborhood green, and has learned even more about University City and Philadelphia. Photo by Tommy Leonardi
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Doctor bias plays role in prescribing hormone replacement therapy
Doctors reluctant to prescribe hormone-replacement therapy for menopausal women may be victims of biased thinking. A recent study on the decision-making of gynecologists and obstetricians in prescribing hormones for menopausal women shows that even some well-informed physicians may choose not to recommend hormones when they probably should. The study by Jonathan Baron, Ph.D., Penn professor of psychology, is scheduled to appear in the October/November issue of the journal Medical Decision Making.
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CAMPUS BUZZ
They finally made book: After months of delicate negotiations, the Pennsylvania Book Center has finally signed a lease that will keep the store on campus. Look for it to move to the eastern part of Sansom Common -- you've known it up to now as "The Shops at Penn" -- later this fall. Other smooth moves: Over the summer, Roses Florist and University Jewelers took up residence in the same complex; look for Auntie Anne's Pretzels to join them soon. University Copy Service is now at St. Leonard's Court at 3819 Chestnut St.
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It's not painless
When my 16-year-old nephew killed himself in 1995, I learned first-hand about the devastation of suicide. The title and lyrics of the "M*A*S*H" theme song are wrong; suicide is definitely not painless. I saw pain everywhere -- in the eyes and on the faces of his classmates and friends he left behind. I saw the torture and pain that his parents and brother had to bear then (and ever since). And I felt it in my own eyes and face and in my heart.
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Our favorite summer flicks
Some preferred the intensity of "Saving Private Ryan." Some observed the fine summer tradition of just sitting back and enjoying the show. Some liked movies that connected to their own lives in some way. And then there were the poor unfortunates who never got out of the library. Yu-Ru Lin, Nursing Ph.D. "Mulan" and "The Parent Trap" "Mulan" is interesting, it's funny, and it's talking about my cultural background, which is great. I also liked Mushi the dragon -- that character's very funny. And "The Parent Trap" made you feel good about life.
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Public school plan launched
To improve the quality of public education in West Philadelphia, the University has joined forces with the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers. At a news conference June 18, President Judith Rodin and Superintendent of Schools David W. Hornbeck announced a series of initiatives Penn will undertake in partnership with the School District and the PFT.
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From Tomazinis to Technopolis
At the dawn of the new millennium, a new city called Technopolis will begin to rise on the Thracian coast in northeastern Greece. The city began as an idea in the head of Professor of City and Regional Planning Anthony Tomazinis. And he will head the effort to turn that idea into physical form. Technopolis, which is intended to serve as both a research center and an engine of economic development, is being promoted by a private consortium of Greek institutions, with support from the Greek government and the European Union.
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College House deans named
The new, comprehensive College House system is ready for its first year with appointments of 12 new house deans to provide administrative leadership and coordinate the delivery of academic services in the houses. They are listed in alphabetical order by house name: