Dillalogue views photographs by Adrian Siegel at the archives at the Academy of Music ahead of the material being moved to Penn. Siegel served as the unofficial photographer at The Philadelphia Orchestra while a cellist from 1922-1959, and then official Orchestra photographer during his retirement, from 1959 to the mid-1970s.
The University of Pennsylvania Libraries acquires archives of The Philadelphia Orchestra and the Academy of Music
The historic partnership provides the public access to nearly 175 years of Philadelphia’s rich musical history.
The panelists discussed the recent protests in China over the “zero COVID” restrictions.
Scholars look at ramifications from ‘zero COVID’ protests in China
The Center for the Study of Contemporary China, in co-sponsorship with Perry World House, held a forum to discuss the protests and what they mean for China and its citizens going forward.
Tackling the ethical considerations of dementia research
Alzheimer’s research poses tricky questions. Bedside-nurse-turned-bioethicist Emily Largent wants to answer them, and to improve the lives of Alzheimer’s patients.
A grant from the HHMI will support collaborative work by Penn and other institutions to enhance the inclusivity of introductory STEM courses, starting with a rigorous examination of teaching in the School of Arts & Sciences and School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Penn awarded grant to promote inclusive excellence in STEM teaching and learning
With support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Penn is embarking on a six-year effort to enhance inclusivity and belonging in undergraduate STEM education.
Wendy Roth is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology in the School of Arts & Sciences and a research associate in the Population Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
Who, What, Why: Sociologist Wendy Roth on genetic ancestry tests and race perception
With funding from the National Institutes of Health, Roth plans to explore how people view others who change their racial identity based on results from at-home DNA kits.
Wes Alvers, left, and Jake Muscato, right, at the LGBT Center Drop & Swap.
The LGBT Center’s new Clothing Closet
A new partnership between Wellness at Penn and the LGBT Center offers a sustainable way for students, faculty, staff, and community members to recycle outfits and shop for new ones.
Wendy Roth is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology in the School of Arts & Sciences and a research associate in the Population Studies Center at the University of Pennsylvania.
