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Tut's tomb, revisited
When “Treasures of Tutankhamen” landed on American shores in the late 1970s, crowds eager to see the boy king’s tomb waited in line for hours. It was the first “blockbuster,” and it inspired a nationwide interest in Egypt. Even comedian Steve Martin was stirred by the exhibition, penning “King Tut,” a humorous ode to the mysterious boy king.
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Cognitive therapy can halve suicide risk
People who survive one attempted suicide are likely to try again. Until recently scant research existed to suggest ways to prevent this destructive cycle. A Penn study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association offers hope, with evidence that a short course of cognitive therapy can reduce the risk of a repeat attempt within 18 months by 50 percent.
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At Work With...Amy Singh
WHO SHE IS: Senior House Coordinator, Hamilton College House YEARS AT PENN: 5. WHAT SHE DOES: “Singh works with the residential staff, faculty and students to design and promote educational, social and cultural programming in Hamilton College House. She oversees the day-to-day operations of Hamilton’s student-run operations including the cafe, computer lab/computing assistance, administrative office and DVD Library.î
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Penn Professor Emily Wilson Wins ACLS Fellowship
PHILADELPHIA-- Emily Wilson, assistant professor of classical studies at the University of Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a 2004-2005 American Council of Learned Society Fellowship. ACLS made awards totaling more than $2.3 million dollars to 60 scholars for postdoctoral research in the humanities and humanities-related social sciences.From 926 applicants, awards were made to 25 women and 35 men for research periods of six months to one year. The Fellows are affiliated with 48 institutions in the United States and one in Canada.
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Olive Oil Contains Anti-inflammatory Agent; Throaty Sting Provides Clues to Benefits of Mediterranean Diet
PHILADELPHIA -- A naturally occurring chemical found in extra-virgin olive oils is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, report scientists from the Monell Chemical Senses Center and collaborators at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Firmenich Inc. Named oleocanthal by the researchers, the compound inhibits activity of cyclooxygenase, or COX, enzymes, a pharmacological action shared by ibuprofen.
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Supreme Court Justices, Legal Scholars to Help Schools Participate in Constitution Day
PHILADELPHIA -- To help schools participate in Constitution Day this fall, educators and media organizations are providing free, timely, classroom-ready broadcasts and teaching materials to educational institutions and public forums nationwide. Highlights include U.S. Supreme Court justices Sandra Day O'Connor and Stephen Breyer answering student's questions about the Constitution in a video special being broadcast online and via satellite at noon and 3 p.m. (EDT), Sept. 16.
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Penn's Middle East Center to Train Iraqi-Bound U.S. Military Officers on Iraqi Politics and Society
PHILADELPHIA -- The Middle East Center at the University of Pennsylvania has organized a pair of military training sessions for 17 US. Army reserve officers returning to Iraq. Men and women participating in the training will learn about Iraqi tribal and family structures, corruption and ways to combat it, the role of the Kurds in Iraqi politics and society and attitudes and policies of neighboring countries toward Iraq. The trainees have already served one term of duty in Iraq and expect to be redeployed soon.
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The Penn Science Cafe Presents: Will Biology Class Adapt to Intelligent Design?
WHAT: The Penn Science Cafe, the lecture series that pulls science out of the lab and takes it out for a night on the town. It is your opportunity to ask questions directly to leading scientific experts. WHO: Paul Sniegowski, associate professor of biology, and Michael Weisberg, assistant professor of Philosophy. WHERE: The MarBar 40th and Walnut streets, PhiladelphiaWHEN:6 p.m., Monday, August 29Doors open at 5:30 p.m.Menu items available for purchase
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The Arthur Ross Gallery Presents "Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Collection"
PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania's Arthur Ross Gallery presents "Mapping the Pacific Coast: Coronado to Lewis and Clark, the Quivira Collection" from Sep. 24 through Jan. 8. With 33 maps dated as early as 1544, "Mapping the Pacific Coast" is one of the most comprehensive collections of pre-Lewis and Clark maps of the American West Coast.
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Vanda McMurtry Named Vice President for Government and Community Affairs at Penn
PHILADELPHIA -- Vanda McMurtry, vice president for government and community relations at Cornell University and former chief counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, has been named Penn's new vice president for government and community affairs, Penn President Amy Gutmann has announced. He will assume his new position October 1, 2005.As one of the University's senior administrators, he will direct Penn's relationship with state, local and federal governments as well as non-governmental groups at the community and national levels.