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New initiative promotes a gun-free world
The Rev. Charles “Chaz” Howard wants to encourage conversations around stopping gun violence. One way he’s doing so is with a new initiative—independent from his role as University Chaplain—dubbed Gun Free World.
Staff Q&A with Wilson Chang
Wilson Chang came to Penn in 1996 as an undergraduate mechanical engineering major. After about two years, he switched into psychology. Then he dropped out of school.
'Tis the season for high impact year-end philanthropy
It’s a time for family and friends, fun and laughs, and most of all—giving. Yes, believe it or not, the winter holidays are within reach.
On a ‘sociological safari’ with father and son
David Grazian used to spend a lot of time in blues clubs in Chicago and in the entertainment districts of Philadelphia. For the early part of the Penn sociology professor’s career, his research was devoted to nightlife in cities.
Theatre Arts Program presents provocative play about war
Dennis Foy falls asleep every night reciting his script for “Bury the Dead,” this year’s fall production for Penn’s Theatre Arts Program. The rookie actor is nervous, to say the least.
Penn's Outdoor Adventure program offers break from city life
When they first moved to Philadelphia, Sofia Lisanti and her husband, Michele Tavecchio, admit that it was tough to get accustomed to living in the city. As natives of northern Italy, they were used to its rich mountains and all the accompanying outdoor activities.
Using brain imaging to predict success of 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.
'ReThink Your Footprint' back for third year
The “ReThink Your Footprint” campaign is back at Penn for its third year.
A campaign to respect and understand
A diverse community that is engaged is the “heart of the University,” says Will Gipson, associate vice provost for equity and access.
A second chance for surplus produce that grocery stores usually throw away
About one-third of all global food produced for human consumption is lost or wasted, research from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations has shown. In the United States alone, some estimates indicate the overall food waste level at about 40 percent.