A product of the 1980s: Q&A with English professor Dagmawi Woubshet Dagmawi Woubshet is an associate professor of English, new to Penn this year. Q&A A product of the 1980s: Q&A with English professor Dagmawi Woubshet English professor Dagmawi Woubshet describes himself an “African-Americanist” in his literary pursuits. An immigrant from Ethiopia, he focuses on the 1980s in his research and his courses.
Three-dozen summer reading recommendations from faculty and staff Three-dozen summer reading recommendations from faculty and staff Faculty and staff reveal their picks for fun and field study in this list of summer reading titles.
Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Two innovative researchers selected as 2018 Carnegie Fellows Daniel Q. Gillion and Beth Simmons are among the 29 recipients who will receive a stipend to fund up to two years of research and writing.
Would You Have Spoken Up During Starbucks Arrest of Two Black Men? White Teachers at a Delaware County School Debate Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Would You Have Spoken Up During Starbucks Arrest of Two Black Men? White Teachers at a Delaware County School Debate Howard Stevenson of the Graduate School of Education has been paying regular visits to Benchmark School in Media, Pa., to facilitate staff conversations about racism. Stevenson worked with the predominately white group to unpack their emotional reactions to a video of the racial profiling incident at Starbucks and their physical reactions to participating in a candid conversation about race. Carl June named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People Carl June named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People His work on CAR-T cancer treatment was approved by the FDA in 2017, and this year June is celebrated as an influential global pioneer. Arts and Sciences faculty dish knowledge, one minute at a time Meredith Tamminga, an assistant professor of linguistics, discusses the “Changing Sounds and Changing Signs in Philadelphia Dialects” at a September 60-Second Lecture. Arts and Sciences faculty dish knowledge, one minute at a time With only a minute to spare, Kimberly Bowes is going for the “wow factor.” Why media should rethink the way it covers science Q&A Why media should rethink the way it covers science A Q and A with Kathleen Hall Jamieson, and Annenberg School for Communication professor, on the challenges and dynamics of science reporting. Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles. Why children need more diverse books Why children need more diverse books Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, an expert on children's literature at the Graduate School of Education, on the impact that diversity, inclusion, and historical literature has on kids today. Applauding the impact on Penn’s diverse communities Applauding the impact on Penn’s diverse communities On April 6, Penn President Amy Gutmann was on hand at the annual Student and Faculty Leadership Awards of the James Brister Society, a diverse group of Penn alumni volunteer leaders that celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Carl June named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People Carl June named one of TIME Magazine’s Most Influential People His work on CAR-T cancer treatment was approved by the FDA in 2017, and this year June is celebrated as an influential global pioneer.
Arts and Sciences faculty dish knowledge, one minute at a time Meredith Tamminga, an assistant professor of linguistics, discusses the “Changing Sounds and Changing Signs in Philadelphia Dialects” at a September 60-Second Lecture. Arts and Sciences faculty dish knowledge, one minute at a time With only a minute to spare, Kimberly Bowes is going for the “wow factor.”
Why media should rethink the way it covers science Q&A Why media should rethink the way it covers science A Q and A with Kathleen Hall Jamieson, and Annenberg School for Communication professor, on the challenges and dynamics of science reporting.
Musical magic Penn Choral Director William Parberry conducts the University Choir through an intense section of “The Circus Band,” a piece by Charles Ives, performed just before intermission. Musical magic For 45 years, Penn Choral Director William Parberry has conducted thousands of Penn singers through hundreds of music scores, resulting in more than 270 concerts by his three ensembles.
Why children need more diverse books Why children need more diverse books Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, an expert on children's literature at the Graduate School of Education, on the impact that diversity, inclusion, and historical literature has on kids today.
Applauding the impact on Penn’s diverse communities Applauding the impact on Penn’s diverse communities On April 6, Penn President Amy Gutmann was on hand at the annual Student and Faculty Leadership Awards of the James Brister Society, a diverse group of Penn alumni volunteer leaders that celebrated its 25th anniversary.