Louisa Shepard

Far From Home, Poet Fatemeh Shams Finds Sense of Belonging and a Voice at Penn

Far From Home, Poet Fatemeh Shams Finds Sense of Belonging and a Voice at Penn

The cadence of her poem is almost lyrical as Fatemeh Shams, speaking in her native Persian, reads aloud to the audience at Kelly Writers House. But the tone is forceful as she nearly spits out the word repeated in each phrase: تبعيد, "exile."  

Kislak exhibit gives history of early global exploration

Kislak exhibit gives history of early global exploration

Little black footprints track across the map drawn on worn fig-bark paper, marking the land boundaries in an ancient Mexican village.

Penn Libraries’ Community Outreach Program Exponentially Expands Engagement with Greater Philadelphia Area Schools

Penn Libraries’ Community Outreach Program Exponentially Expands Engagement with Greater Philadelphia Area Schools

What started with a Penn Libraries program to ensure a West Philadelphia elementary school library would remain open has turned into a sustainable model for service learning.

Penn cinema profs to talk 89th Academy Awards

Penn cinema profs to talk 89th Academy Awards

What the Oscar winners say may be of more interest than what they wear at this year’s much-anticipated Academy Awards ceremony, says Peter Decherney, a professor of cinema and media studies in the Department of English and the

Political Activism of the 1970s Leads Penn Libraries’ Brad Duncan to Role as a Collector

Political Activism of the 1970s Leads Penn Libraries’ Brad Duncan to Role as a Collector

A handout Brad Duncan picked up during the 1995 Detroit newspaper strike is a first in his unique and extensive collection of printed materials, now more than 15,000 pieces. 

Arthur Ross Gallery exhibit showcases photographic sound

Arthur Ross Gallery exhibit showcases photographic sound

The sounds emanating from the headphones that hang under each photograph combine to create a constant accompaniment, setting the tone for the unique “Landscape/Soundscape” exhibit on display at the Arthur Ross Gallery.

Rabbi Mike Uram of Penn Hillel Receives a 2016 National Jewish Book Award

Rabbi Mike Uram of Penn Hillel Receives a 2016 National Jewish Book Award

Michael Uram, executive director and campus rabbi of Hillel at the University of Pennsylvania, has won a 2016 National Jewish Book Award for his first book, Next Generation Judaism: How College Students and Hillel Can Help Reinvent Jewish Organizations.

Penn Students Engage in Service-learning Projects in Atlanta and Appalachia

Penn Students Engage in Service-learning Projects in Atlanta and Appalachia

People affected by urban and rural poverty, and the complexities of those issues, were the focus for two groups of University of Pennsylvania students during Winter Break service trips.

Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery Landscape/Soundscape Exhibit Includes Digital Student Exhibition

Penn's Arthur Ross Gallery Landscape/Soundscape Exhibit Includes Digital Student Exhibition

In conjunction with the Arthur Ross Gallery’s latest exhibition Landscape / Soundscape, a digital student exhibition features 11 photographs and accompanying sound art pieces from University of Pennsylvania students.

Penn’s Kelly Writers House to hold popular ‘Mind of Winter’ program

Penn’s Kelly Writers House to hold popular ‘Mind of Winter’ program

One must have a mind of winter“The Snow Man” by Wallace StevensWinter-inspired readings, homemade soup, and a roaring fire are featured during “Mind of Winter,” a popular Kelly Writers House program.