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Henry Howard Houston Estate

Photo credit: University Archives Penn trustee Henry Howard Houston (1820-1895) dropped out of school at age 14—then went on to become one of the wealthiest and most powerful men in Philadelphia.

Staff Q&A: Stephen Fisher & Angela Norris

Photo credit: Mark Stehle Stephen Fisher believes that most communities are filled with people who want to get involved, but don’t know how.

Green roof takes root on campus

Planted last fall, the Kings Court College House green roof —the first of its kind at Penn—is just now beginning to grow. Photo credit: Heather A. Davis As springtime progresses and temperatures rise, one rooftop at Penn is getting a little greener.

Rough and tumble

With the arrival of spring, these Penn women took to the pitch—well, Hill Field—for a spirited afternoon of rugby. Photo credit: Mark Stehle

Penn President Amy Gutmann, Philadelphia Schools CEO Arlene Ackerman to Officiate at Penn Relays' Shuttle Races

WHO: University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann and incoming School District of Philadelphia CEO Arlene Ackerman will be the guest VIP officials for the elementary school shuttle relays at the Penn Relays.WHAT:

Penn Law Group Will Discuss Its Recommendations to Northern Uganda Peace Process

Penn Law Group Will Discuss Its Recommendations on Northern Uganda Peace Process WHO: William Burke-White, University of Pennsylvania Law School professor Penn Law School studentsWHAT: Presentation of recommendations to Ugandan governmentWHEN: April 23, 2008WHERE: University of Pennsylvania Law School 3400 Chestnut St. 245A Silverman Hall

Penn Vet World Awards Ceremony Provides $300,000 in Unrestricted Funding

What:Presentation of the First Penn Vet World Award and Penn Vet Student Inspiration AwardsWhere:Irvine Auditorium, University of Pennsylvania 3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PAWhen: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2008 Reception immediately followingWho:

University of Pennsylvania Faculty Members to Receive Lindback, Provost's Teaching Awards

New Prosthetic Limb, Electronic Traffic Glove and Mobile Solar Power Plant Win Penn's 2008 PennVention

PHILADELPHIA –- A new prosthetic accessory worn on the residual limb of a transtibial (below-knee) amputee was awarded the Grand Prize at the Fourth Annual PennVention competition for student inventors at the University of Pennsylvania's Weiss Tech House.

Penn Hosts: A Conversation with Dennis O'Brien

WHO: Dennis O’Brien, speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives WHAT: A free and open-to-the-public conversation about the importance of social policy, sponsored by the Master in Social Policy Program in the School of Social Policy and PracticeWHERE: University of Pennsylvania Houston Hall, Golkin Room3417 Spruce St., PhiladelphiaWHEN: Thursday, April 17, from 3 to 4:30 p.m.