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Penn Study: One in Four Philadelphia Households Faces Extreme Difficulty Finding Affordable Housing

PHILADELPHIA -- Fully one-quarter of households in Philadelphia are fighting a losing battle in their quest to find affordable housing. "Everyone thinks Philadelphia is an affordable city," said University of Pennsylvania researcher Amy Hillier, "but for households making less than $20,000 annually it is actually less affordable than many other cities. The housing crisis is a national problem, but it seems to be even more serious in Philadelphia."

Scholars Convene to Bridge Academics and Community Service

WHO: Center for Community Partnerships at the University of PennsylvaniaWHAT: "Universities, Schools, and Communities: Partners for Effective Education, Community Building and Democracy: An International Conference" WHEN: April 7-8, 2003WHERE: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St., Philadelphia

Multicultural Food, Entertainment, Artwork To Highlight Festival on 40th Street Saturday

PHILADELPHIA – The International Cultural Festival will celebrate the diversity that is University City from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 5, on 40th Street between Walnut and Locust. Visitors can take a gastronomical world tour at the food booths, shop the unique wares artists and crafters will display, and enjoy free musical and dance performances on an outdoor stage. The festival is open to the public and there will be free face painting for the children. Rain date is April 6.

Penn to Host Chemistry Teachers as Part of National Science Teachers Association Meeting

WHO: Chemistry teachers from across the U.S. WHAT: Laboratory experiments that can be used in high school chemistry classes WHEN: Saturday, April 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additional festivities will continue at other venues until 9 p.m. WHERE: Chemistry Building, 34th and Spruce streets on the Penn campus

University-Assisted Community School Program Wins First Youth Development Award from Grant Foundation

PHILADELPHIA -- The University-Assisted Community School Program, developed by the Center for Community Partnerships at the University of Pennsylvania, has won the first Youth Development Award from the William T. Grant Foundation. The Program includes the Philadelphia School District's West Region and the West Philadelphia Partnership.

Desmond Tutu to Speak at Penn Commencement

PHILADELPHIA -- Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Nobel laureate and one of the world's foremost Christian leaders to oppose apartheid in South Africa, will deliver the address at the 247th Commencement ceremony of the University of Pennsylvania May 19. Commencement will begin with the procession of degree candidates at 9:30 a.m. at Franklin Field, 33rd and South streets. Approximately 6,000 degrees will be conferred.

Total Undergraduate Charges at the University of Pennsylvania will Increase 4.8 percent for 2003-2004

PHILADELPHIA  -- Total undergraduate charges for tuition, fees, room and board at the University of Pennsylvania will increase 4.8 percent for the 2003-2004 academic year from $36,212 in 2002-2003 to $37,960 in 2003-2004.  The increase was approved today by the Board of Trustees.Tuition and general fees for undergraduate students for the 2003-2004 academic year will increase 4.8 percent, from $27,988 to $29,318; average room and board charges will increase 5.1 percent, from $8,224 to $8,642, yielding an increase in total charges of 4.8 percent.

Models of Excellence: Penn’s crème de la crème

When it comes to getting the job done, these Penn staffers reach star heights and beyond. Introduced in 1999, the University’s Models of Excellence program honors and celebrates outstanding staff member achievements.

Welcome home the heroes

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The wealth of information accessible online makes the Web one of today’s greatest resources. Yet the fact that anyone can post anything also makes it a scary place, especially when it comes to getting accurate information on something as personal as your health. Two sites affiliated with Penn—OncoLink and Simple Steps to Better Dental Health—are providing consumers with credible medical information that is both complete and easy to understand.