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Jeremy Siegel: How tariffs could impact the U.S. economy

The economic fallout of import tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China depends largely on how long they stay in effect, according to Wharton emeritus finance professor Jeremy Siegel. “It’s not good economically and it’s not good politically,” Siegel said of the proposed actions during a recent Wharton Business Daily podcast episode.

Nader Naderpour’s collection donated to the University of Pennsylvania Archives

The donation of an extensive archive from Farhad Mafie, a close friend and confidant of the late Nader Naderpour (1929-2000), and Jaleh Bassiri Naderpour, the poet’s widow, spans six decades from 1940 to 2000. It includes the poet’s correspondence with distinguished literary figures, 400 tapes of his lectures and interviews on Iranian literature, culture, and politics, 45 videos of his lectures, his library, more than 1,600 scanned copies of his articles and notes, over 1,000 images of his handwritten poems, articles, and notes, and 200 photographs, among other items.

Laura W. Perna reappointed Vice Provost for Faculty

Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. has announced the reappointment of Laura Perna, the GSE Centennial Presidential Professor of Education, as Vice Provost for Faculty. “Laura Perna has been an invaluable leader in sustaining one of our most important commitments: supporting our great Penn faculty at every stage of their careers,” said Jackson. Perna is a global expert in college access, affordability, and success, especially for low-income, first-generation, and non-traditional students.

2025-04-19

Penn Sound Collective

Graduate students Max Johnson and Eliana Fishbeyn take the stage in this edition of Music in the Stacks, a collaborative series between the Albrecht Music Library and the Department of Music bringing musicians into Penn library spaces for performances throughout the year. Registration is required for those without a PennCard.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2025-03-26

Research Poster Design

A student talks with an attendee about their poster during Penn’s CURF Poster Expo in Houston Hall.

Students, researchers, and professionals are invited to learn best practices for research poster design and effective visual communication. RSVP to attend.

5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Virtual

2025-03-20

Digital Fabrication

Christine Kemp and Tex Kang from Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center's Education Commons share examples of tools and prosthetics for people with disabilities and provide insight into the processes behind these designs. No registration needed.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw receives James A. Porter Award for African American and African Diaspora art history

DuBois Shaw, the Class of 1940 Bicentennial Term Professor in the School of Arts & Sciences and Inaugural Faculty Director of the Arthur Ross Gallery, received the award for her book, “The Art of Remembering: Essays on African American Art and History.”

The Irish Times (Dublin)

North and South, attitudes to reunification are shifting

Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses recent trends in public opinion in Ireland and Northern Ireland regarding reunification, the demographic shifts influencing the movement, and the prospects for planning and compromise in the face of potential unity.

Bloomberg Law

TripAdvisor ruling eases ‘DExit’ path for corporate departures

Jill Fisch of Penn Carey Law says that corporate leaders eager to leave Delaware now have a more straightforward path than before a ruling by Delaware’s Supreme Court.

The Atlantic

RFK Jr. won. Now what?

Allison Buttenheim of the School of Nursing says that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disavowing his vaccine antagonism would likely do more to turn some of his most ardent supporters against him than to change their views.