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Is Penn doing its part to save energy?
Dear Benny, We keep hearing about rising energy costs and the expectation that energy costs will continue to outpace inflation. Outside of the wind farm, is Penn using other renewable energy technology, such as geothermal energy? Or, considering how much lighting is on campus, is Penn installing energy efficient lights? — Blowing in the Wind? Dear Campus Watchdog,
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Wonderful show
This summer, it’s all about the kids at Penn Museum. The Summer Wonder concert series is back, featuring international music, dance and theater performances designed for children ages 6 to 12. First up is the contemporary youth dance company Music & Motion Dance Productions on June 28, followed by the musical trio Katari on July 5.
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Penn Vet's New Bolton Center to Receive $13.5 Million from Commonwealth for Enhanced Hospital Facilities
Penn Vet's New Bolton Center to Receive $13.5 Million from Commonwealth for Enhanced Hospital Facilities June 8, 2006PHILADELPHIA -- The School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania has received a $13.5 million grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at Penn Vet's New Bolton Center.
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Graduation Day: Penn’s 250th
[Editor's Note: As you may have noticed, the print edition of the June 8, 2006 Penn Current includes an error on this story. We know, of course, that Penn's recently graduated class was the University's 250th. We apologize for the error.]
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Melissa Brown
WHO SHE IS: Volunteer and Student Coordinator, WXPN YEARS AT PENN: 1 1/2 WHAT SHE DOES: Brown seeks out, schedules and coordinates about 800 active volunteers at the radio station, ranging from college students to retirees.
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Movable Feast: Penne
By THE CURRENT STAFF For months now, portions of the Inn at Penn have been sheathed, Christo like, in billowing white tarp as construction crews continue to renovate the façade. The stores beneath the scaffolding have been at pains to assure the Penn community they’re still open for business. To show our support for campus commerce, we at the Current recently strolled over to Penne, eager to find out what kind of mid-day dining the Inn had to offer.
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Exploring California's mythical memories
The red-tile roofs of Southern California are ubiquitous. They top everything from gas stations to apartment buildings, restaurants to shopping malls. Penn History Professor Phoebe Kropp became fascinated by that “sea of red tiles”—and what they might signify—while pursuing her Ph.D. at the University of California, San Diego, in the 1990s.
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Making Food Stamps Work: Penn Study Examines Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger Campaign
PHILADELPHIA-- A report by University of Pennsylvania researcher Mary Summers highlights critical enrollment barriers for those eligible for food stamp benefits and offers strategies to improve screening of food stamp clients.
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Evelyn H. Lauder Photographs to Be Shown at Arthur Ross Gallery at Penn
PHILADELPHIA -- "Beauties and Other New Work," an exhibition of color photographs by Evelyn H. Lauder, will be on display at the Arthur Ross Gallery at the University of Pennsylvania from August 26 - October 15.The Gallery is located at 220 S. 34th St.