4.26 Inspiring Youngsters Human Resources will host “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day,” offering a variety of activities on campus for children ages 9-15. All Day Various locations on campus
4.26 Race and Sports The Center for Africana Studies and Wharton Sports Business Initiative will host a “Race and Sports”-themed talk featuring Kenneth Shropshire and Collin D. Williams Jr., authors of “The Miseducation of the Student Athlete: How to Fix College Sports.” 6:00pm Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St.
5.7 Outdated and Unwanted The Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety and the Office of Animal Welfare will host an event to facilitate the disposal of outdated and unwanted controlled substances. Registration is required by submitting an electronic drug transfer form by Wednesday, May 2. 9:00am - 1:00pm Stellar-Chance Laboratories, 440 Curie Blvd.
5.20 Bike Ride Penn Medicine’s Orphan Disease Center will host its fifth annual Million Dollar Bike Ride, where cycling teams that raise money for rare disease research challenge themselves to ride 13, 34, or 72 miles across the Philadelphia area. 7:30am Starting at Penn’s Campus
Penn In the News The World's 50 Greatest Leaders President Amy Gutmann was featured on Fortune’s list of global leaders who have taken on the challenge of unbundling, splitting or delegating an organizations’ functions for improved effectiveness and increased value. She was also cited for, among other things, being a first-generation college-goer who has made it possible for many others to achieve the same goal. April 19, 2018 ・From Fortune
Penn In the News What Is NATO? And What Do Trump and Russia Think About It? Rebecca Lissner of Perry World House provided historical context for NATO’s continued value. In response to criticism of the alliance, Lissner proposed modernization over dissolution. April 19, 2018 ・From NBC News
Penn In the News Married People Less Likely to Die From Melanoma The Perelman School of Medicine’s Giorgos C. Karakousis proposed that dermatologists might compensate for the disparity in skin cancer mortality rates by “suggesting more frequent visits for single people.” April 18, 2018 ・From The New York Times
Penn In the News For This Penn Class That Studies Beyoncé, Beychella Was Like an Epic Final Exam Salamishah Tillet of the School of Arts and Sciences discussed her seminar “Family Feuds: Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Solange and the Meaning of American Music” and analyzed the viral Coachella performance’s commentary on Black womanhood. April 17, 2018 ・From Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn In the News How to Get Your FOMO Under Control Seth J. Gillihan of the Perelman School of Medicine advised readers experiencing FOMO, or fear of missing out, to work on developing mindfulness and to take space from social media. April 17, 2018 ・From WebMD
Penn In the News WXPN's 'Kids Corner' Celebrates 30 Years of Creating a Radio Oasis For Philly's Children World Café Live will be hosting an anniversary concert for Kids Corner this weekend, in celebration of three decades committed to amplifying young voices. April 17, 2018 ・From Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn In the News Wall Street Not Immediately Fazed by Starbucks' Philly Racial Embarrassment, but Huge Risks Remain Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School discussed a racial-profiling incident at a Philadelphia Starbucks. Werbach believes that the company will “not see any lasting damage” from the bad publicity but recommended that they work on their internal culture to prevent a repeat. April 16, 2018 ・From Philadelphia Inquirer
Penn In the News Moving Drama of Former Slaves Makes Its World Premier at the Black Rep The School of Arts and Sciences’ Heather Andrea Williams’ nonfiction history “Help Me to Find My People” has been adapted for the stage by playwright Nikkole Salter. The play, “Torn Asunder,” is being performed by the St. Louis Black Repertory. April 16, 2018 ・From St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Penn In the News After The U.S. Strikes Syria, What's Next The School of Arts and Sciences’ Ian Lustick joined other foreign affairs experts to discuss possible consequences of the U.S. airstrikes on Syria. April 16, 2018 ・From WBUR Radio (Boston)
Penn In the News Starbucks' Racial Blunder Shows It's Too Invested in the 'Yoga-pants' Set and Must Diversify Culture, PR Exec Says Americus Reed and Kevin Werbach of the Wharton school both spoke about the aftermath of a racial-profiling incident at a Starbucks in Philadelphia. Reed noted that Starbucks has taken quick steps to remedy the situation and that the brand will likely benefit from the 24-hour news cycle’s rapid turnover. April 16, 2018 ・From Philadelphia Inquirer
