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Topping Off, Signing Ceremony for the new Annenberg Public Policy Center Building at Penn

Remembered Light

WHAT: “Remembered Light: Destruction and Resurrection, Glass Fragments from World War II,” a free exhibit at the Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St., between Walnut and Spruce streets, in the Fisher Fine Arts Library. WHEN: March 28 through June 15, 2008.

Exhibit highlights local black pioneer

Photo credit: The Historical Society of Pennsylvania The early nineteenth century was a difficult time for African Americans, with slavery, prejudice and racism the norm. Even still, African-American composer Francis Johnson, through the power of his music, was able to transcend the racial hostilities of the day and garner the respect of both blacks and whites.

See you next season ...

The NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament wrapped up this week, bringing another exciting hoops season to an end. Penn finished third in the Ivy League, and missed the Big Dance, but never lost the support of its faithful fans. Photo credit: Mark Stehle

Two Penn Professors Win 2008 Guggenheim Fellowships

PHILADELPHIA – Michael Leja, professor of art history in the University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences and Don Mitchell, a visiting scholar in residence in Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication have been awarded fellowships from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

Sylvester Broxton

Photo credit: Mark Stehle WHO HE IS: Parking attendant/groundskeeper at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine YEARS AT PENN: 16

Look good, feel good

Photo credit:Candace diCarlo Don’t kid yourself—you care how you look. Most of us do, and with good reason: Research has shown that attractive people are treated better by others, and seen in a more favorable light by others, than less attractive people.

Penn Law Names Rulli Director of Center for Clinical Legal Studies as Frenkel Steps Down After 28 Years

PHILADELPHIA –- Louis Rulli has been named director of the Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies at the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Rulli will succeed Douglas Frenkel, who is stepping down as director on June 30. Frenkel will remain on the faculty at Penn Law, focusing on teaching, writing and dispute-resolution work.

The Nanotechnology Institute Receives $3.5 Million to Foster Nanotechnology Research and Development

PHILADELPHIA –- The Nanotechnology Institute, or NTI, a consortium of Philadelphia-area research and technology organizations that includes the University of Pennsylvania, has received $3.5 million in funding from the commonwealth’s Pennsylvania Initiative for Nanotechnology.Pennsylvania Governor Edward Rendell announced the award, which renews the Institute’s funding and positions Pennsylvania as a global leader in emerging technologies.

Penn’s Fox Leadership Program Partners With Girl Scouts for “Stand Up!” Leadership Workshop April 5

 WHO:Junior Girl Scouts from West and North PhiladelphiaFox Leadership Program at the University of Pennsylvania Girl Scouts at Penn ClubGirl Scouts of Eastern PennsylvaniaWHAT:“Stand Up!” leadership, self-esteem and self-defense workshopWHERE:Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.WHEN:  WHO: