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Hearing research wins NAS award
Virginia Richards became the third Penn psychology professor to win a National Academy of Sciences Troland Research Award on Jan. 13. The 14-year-old award, named for the late Harvard University Professor Leonard Troland, bestows a $35,000 research grant to psychologists under 40 years of age.
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Chemistry prof crosses cultures in his music
Hai-Lung Dai, Ph.D., hesitated a moment, remembering his age. He's 43. "In Chinese calculation, I'm 44," he explained. "The moment you're born, you're one year old." Dai is a product of the chemical reaction between both cultures. Hai-Lung Dai directed a chorus for the Year of the Tiger
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Forums invite staff to voice ideas, concerns
Penn employees who get a letter requesting their presence in a meeting with the University's executive vice president need not worry. No one's in trouble, you've just been selected at random to participate in the "Forums" -- informal chats designed to let you speak your mind and suggest some improvements. For the past year and a half, Executive Vice President John Fry has been meeting with staffers once or twice a month in the Forums.
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Rethinking juvenile justice
In 1999, the juvenile court will be 100 years old. Instead of being a celebration, the 100th anniversary will be a bittersweet event. The juvenile court is under attack and in danger of going out of business. The public has lost confidence in the ability of the juvenile justice system to respond effectively to the problems of serious, repeat and violent young offenders. As a result, elected public officials are scurrying to enact legislation and implement policies designed to treat young offenders like adults.
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Universities grapple with urban ills
For dozens of us trying to connect American colleges and universities with their communities, the annual late fall meeting at Penn of the National Conference on University-Community School Partnerships has become something of a cousins' club. Now, five years after the first conference supported by the DeWitt Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, the cousins are growing up.
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Student's passage to India
Baltimore native Shireen Shantosham (C '00) thought it would be a good idea to return to her parents' homeland of India so she could learn about the culture and language. She ended up learning a good deal more, thanks to a brief encounter with Mother Teresa, whose recent death was mourned around the world. Photo by Candace diCarlo
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Fun games and other cool stuff for kids
Joining the stable of games on WXPN's "Kid's Corner" this month is the "Mystery History Game," where kids talk to famous figures from history to solve the mystery. In regular rotation with the "BrainBusters" game, the Mystery History game airs again on Monday, Feb. 2. Other upcoming Kid's Corner call-in shows include "Science Stump-o-Rama" on Wednesday, Jan. 28, where callers match wits with Science Guys Mike Weilbacher and Derrick Pitts; the CompuDudes, Peter Cook and Scott Manning, on Thursday, Jan. 29; and Dr. Mimi Mahon on Monday, Feb. 2.
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New associate and vice dean for Arts and Sciences
Rebecca Bushnell
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And the band played Disney World...
On a five-day trip to Disney World during the winter break, the band played both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. Director Greer Cheeseman (left) and the band pose in the Magic Kingdom.
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A Brother's Kiss
International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's 1997 film, shot in East Harlem, tells the story of two brothers. Lex (Nick Chinlund, right) is an aspiring basketball player who remains close to his younger brother (Michael Reynor) despite the divergent paths their lives take. The ensemble cast includes Cathy Moriarty, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez and Michael Rapaport. Chinlund will appear in person on Thursday, Jan. 29.