Through

11/26

Biometric Screenings 2024

Person getting their blood pressure checked.

The Division of Human Resources invites Penn faculty and staff to participate in free biometric screening for blood pressure, glucose, and lipids. Upon completion, participants can earn $75 in Pulse Cash rewards.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Various locations

12/3

The Inquisition's Inquisitor

students at the lea library kislak center researching walt whitman

Penn Libraries celebrates the publication of the first comprehensive biography of Henry Charles Lea, whose library, including the physical space, and papers reside in the Kislak Center. A talk will take place by Richard L. Kagan, author of “The Inquisition’s Inquisitor: Henry Charles Lea of Philadelphia.”

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

12/4

Lorraine Beitler Lecture

Exterior of Van Pelt Library under autumn leaves.

Maurice Samuels, a professor of French at Yale, delivers the Lorraine Beitler Lecture, about Jewish reactions to the Dreyfus Affair in different national contexts.

5:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

12/6

Rocky Date Night

Penn Ice Rink hosts a Rocky-themed night of skating with a speed-skating dating hour, a Rocky and Adrian lookalike contest, and food and drink. Penn students receive half-price tickets.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Penn Ice Rink, 3130 Walnut St.

Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Climbers, including Sophie Hilaire, a 2017 graduate of the Wharton MBA Program, descend from the summit of Mount Everest on May 23.

Views from the top of the world

Members of the Penn community give accounts of their expeditions to Mount Everest, the highest mountain in the world.

Greg Johnson ・June 25, 2019

Dr. Ali Ali-Dinar of the Department of Africana Studies sits at a table in his office.

Lamentations for Sudan

Sudanese scholar Ali Ali-Dinar, a senior lecturer in the Department of Africana Studies, discusses the ongoing uprising in the East African country and the Sudan massacre.

Greg Johnson ・June 21, 2019

Michaela McMahon of the women's lacrosse runs up the field holding her stick.

McMahon selected for US Lacrosse Women’s U19 team

The rising sophomore will represent America at the World Lacrosse Women’s U19 Championship in August.

Greg Johnson ・June 19, 2019

Freshman midfielder Sam Handley of the lacrosse field runs up the field with his stick in his hands.

Inside Lacrosse selects Penn’s Handley as Freshman of the Year

Among freshman, midfielder Sam Handley ranked No. 2 in the country in assists and No. 3 in points.

Greg Johnson ・June 17, 2019

Shortstop Jason Hood of the baseball team prepares to throw the ball to a base.

Hood named First-Team Freshman All-American

The shortstop batted .331 with 42 RBIs, 90 assists, and a team-leading eight home runs.

Greg Johnson ・June 13, 2019

Taylor Jenkins, the new coach of the Memphis Grizzlies, holds a clipboard while coaching a game.

Wharton alum is new coach of NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies

Taylor Jenkins has been hired to lead the Grizzlies, who finished 33-49 this season and currently have the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft.

Greg Johnson ・June 12, 2019

Nia Akins competes at the NCAA Outdoor Championships.

Akins finishes second, Malizia third at NCAA Championships

Nia Akins placed second in the nation in the 800m. Anna Peyton Malizia finished third in the country in the high jump.

Greg Johnson ・June 10, 2019

Uchechi Nwogwugwu crosses the finish line on a track.

Record number of Quakers advance to NCAA Championships

Ten track and fielders have advanced to the NCAA Outdoor Championships, the most in school history.

Greg Johnson ・May 28, 2019

Sam Handley prepares to shoot a the ball in a game against Dartmouth.

Handley named First-Team All-American

The freshman midfielder on the men’s lacrosse team has been honored by Inside Lacrosse for his fruitful first season.

Greg Johnson ・May 15, 2019

Iuliia Bryzgalova poses on a bench with her racket at the tennis courts at Penn Park.

Serving aces with Iuliia Bryzgalova

The freshman tennis player has been awarded Ivy League Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year honors.

Greg Johnson ・May 14, 2019