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U.S.-Cuba relations expand, broadening work and experiences of Penn community
This week, Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, an associate professor in the Department of the History of Art, will lead a group of Penn alumni to Cuba to experience its rich culture—specifically its arts community.
Q&A with Scott Barry Kaufman
Scott Barry Kaufman is a researcher, author, and teacher. He’s a co-founder and a scientific director, as well as a public speaker. He’s an opera singer, a cello player, and a hip-hop dancer. He’s funny, thoughtful, and unpredictable.
Memory cafe a safe place for socialization
When Diane Cagan thinks back to her first time at a “memory cafe,” it’s all smiles. It was “just perfect,” she says. “It was better than I ever expected.”
Connecting in Cuba
This month, Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, an associate professor in the Department of the History of Art, is leading a group of Penn alumni to Cuba to experience its rich culture—specifically its arts community.
Stay zen while working at Penn
Grab your water bottle and sneakers and head to the Palestra on Friday, Jan. 22, during lunch for an hour-long walk inside the gym with your fellow Penn employees.
A Vision for Penn, 10 Years in the Making
Soon after President Amy Gutmann arrived at the University in 2004, she launched the Penn Compact, setting a forward-thinking academic and research agenda for the institution under her leadership.
Student Spotlight with Emily Hund
DOUBLE MAJOR: Emily Hund, a third-year Ph.D. student in the Annenberg School for Communication, always had an interest in journalism, but during her freshman year at Penn State she discovered a passion for sociology, too. “The fields are so complementary,” she says.
Supporting emotional and spiritual needs of cancer patients during treatment
Cancer isn’t easy. Being diagnosed can be just as overwhelming, scary, and unfair as treatment. It’s a difficult time for patients and their families alike.
A vision for Penn, 10 years in the making
Soon after President Amy Gutmann arrived at the University in 2004, she launched the Penn Compact, setting a forward-thinking academic and research agenda for the institution under her leadership.
Your Brain’s Take on Public Health Campaigns
Mass media campaigns have proven to influence people’s health-related decision making—for better or for worse. Effective messaging has helped millions quit smoking, exercise more, and eat better, while failed campaigns have backfired, sometimes even causing those with unhealthy habits to dig deeper into their vices.