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Moshe Safdie speaks
The rise of the automobile and "megascale" buildings have proven the greatest catalysts to changes in urban design, according to internationally renowned architect Moshe Safdie. Safdie, the first of several luminaries scheduled in a lecture series at the Graduate School of Fine Arts, addressed a crowd approaching 200 Jan. 26 in Meyerson Hall. Megascale buildings, like malls and hospitals, create interior "virtual environments" with no need for natural ventilation from windows or interaction with their surroundings, Safdie said.
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University City Historical Society to Recognize Individuals and Groups for Neighborhood Preservation Efforts
UNIVERSITY CITY --- The University City Historical Society will recognize two University City developers for their efforts in preserving the exterior facades of some of the area's most historic buildings. It also will honor two neighborhood groups for their efforts to protect the area's architectural heritage at a Victorian tea on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 4-6 p.m., at 802 So. 48th Street.
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Andrea Mitchell to Deliver Baccalaureate Address at the University of Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA --- Andrea L. Mitchell, chief foreign affairs correspondent for NBC News, will deliver the Baccalaureate Address at the University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, May 17, according to President Judith Rodin. The Baccalaureate will be held at 3 p.m. Mitchell, a Penn alumna, has been a member of the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania since 1992. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the Trustees and the Trustee Standing Committees on Academic Policy, External Affairs, and Honorary Degrees and Awards.
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Penn Names New Managing Director for Investments
PHILADELPHIA -- Landis Zimmerman, formerly associate director of investments for the Rockefeller Foundation, has been named managing director for investments at the University of Pennsylvania, according to Kathryn Engebretson, vice president for finance at Penn. Zimmerman began his new duties on January 19.
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Student's passage to India
Baltimore native Shireen Shantosham (C '00) thought it would be a good idea to return to her parents' homeland of India so she could learn about the culture and language. She ended up learning a good deal more, thanks to a brief encounter with Mother Teresa, whose recent death was mourned around the world. Photo by Candace diCarlo
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Fun games and other cool stuff for kids
Joining the stable of games on WXPN's "Kid's Corner" this month is the "Mystery History Game," where kids talk to famous figures from history to solve the mystery. In regular rotation with the "BrainBusters" game, the Mystery History game airs again on Monday, Feb. 2. Other upcoming Kid's Corner call-in shows include "Science Stump-o-Rama" on Wednesday, Jan. 28, where callers match wits with Science Guys Mike Weilbacher and Derrick Pitts; the CompuDudes, Peter Cook and Scott Manning, on Thursday, Jan. 29; and Dr. Mimi Mahon on Monday, Feb. 2.
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New associate and vice dean for Arts and Sciences
Rebecca Bushnell
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And the band played Disney World...
On a five-day trip to Disney World during the winter break, the band played both the Magic Kingdom and Epcot Center. Director Greer Cheeseman (left) and the band pose in the Magic Kingdom.
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A Brother's Kiss
International House, 3701 Chestnut St. Seth Zvi Rosenfeld's 1997 film, shot in East Harlem, tells the story of two brothers. Lex (Nick Chinlund, right) is an aspiring basketball player who remains close to his younger brother (Michael Reynor) despite the divergent paths their lives take. The ensemble cast includes Cathy Moriarty, John Leguizamo, Rosie Perez and Michael Rapaport. Chinlund will appear in person on Thursday, Jan. 29.
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Fulbrights for five professors
Five professors here received Fulbright scholar grants to study abroad for the 1997-98 academic year. The scholars' applications undergo a rigorous peer review before final selection by a presidentially appointed board. The 50-year-old Fulbright Program, which is sponsored and funded by the United States Information Agency, is also funded by participating governments and host institutions in the U.S abroad. Recipients are: