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A ‘holding pattern’ for MFA grads culminates in New York exhibit

Working together, 11 recent graduates of the Master of Fine Arts program will display their work through a new exhibit in Brooklyn.
A styrofoam cup with liquid being dripped in from a distilling device
Artist Fields Harrington, a recent MFA graduate, created this installation piece inspired by Norbert Rilleux’s multi-effect evaporator. (Photo: Fields Harrington)

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  • From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel
    People gather around a large map placed on the floor.

    In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, Ph.D. candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt.

    (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)

    From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel

    Students from the Weitzman School of Design journeyed to Senegal to help with a massive ecological and infrastructural greening effort as part of their coursework. The Dakar Greenbelt aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable urban growth.

    Jan 31, 2025