Salsa, Shakira, and the reach of Latin American music Jairo Moreno is an associate professor in the Department of Music. (Images: Courtesy of OMNIA) Salsa, Shakira, and the reach of Latin American music A new book from musicologist Jairo Moreno highlights musicians who have immigrated to the United States and the transformative power of their work.
Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture Image: Eric Sucar Q&A Weitzman’s Vanessa Grossman on the cultural value of architecture In a Q&A, the architect, historian, and curator discusses her research and published books, which explore the relationship between architecture, politics, and social movements.
A ‘celebrity translator’ takes center stage nocred A ‘celebrity translator’ takes center stage Emily Wilson, professor of classical studies, is renowned for her English translations of Homer’s ancient Greek epic poems, first “The Odyssey” and now the “The Iliad.”
MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities Rev. William Gipson moderates a keynote discussion with Rabbi David Wolpe and actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, both Penn alumni. (Image: Damien Townsville) MLK Interfaith Commemoration highlights allyship of Black and Jewish communities The annual event this year featured a discussion between Rabbi David Wolpe and alum, actor, writer, and director Jonah Platt, along with student performances and the presentation of awards.
Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’ Image: iStock/prospective56 Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’ The latest from the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” looks into the business, psychology, and economy of resolutions in its “Fresh Start” episodes.
Exploring Jane Austen and Taylor Swift A 1989 Penn grad, Melissa Jensen has taught literature and writing at Penn for 15 years. nocred Exploring Jane Austen and Taylor Swift In a first-year English seminar taught by Melissa Jensen in the School of Arts & Sciences, students focus on the teenaged writing by now-famous authors, musicians, and artists, including Jane Austen and Taylor Swift.
Shu Yang manipulates materials to create climate change-fighting inventions Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today Shu Yang manipulates materials to create climate change-fighting inventions The Joseph Bordogna Professor and chair of Materials Science and Engineering has introduced simple yet effective technologies, including kirigami-inspired structures that aid in breast reconstruction, to the manipulation of knots to create stronger sutures.
Trauma surgeon works to confront firearm injury at its source Elinore Kaufman, assistant professor of surgery in the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine) Trauma surgeon works to confront firearm injury at its source Elinore Kaufman, LDI senior fellow and assistant professor of surgery in the Perelman School of Medicine, focuses on helping patients and communities with firearm violence.
Through first-year seminar, a glimpse of Black queer traditions Associate professor of English Dag Woubshet leads students of the course “Black Queer Traditions” in Fisher-Bennett Hall. nocred Through first-year seminar, a glimpse of Black queer traditions Dagmawi Woubshet, an associate professor of English, led a new first-year seminar in the fall that explores Black queer media and its intersection with history and politics.
Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history nocred Fernando Lara looks beyond famed architects to uncover deeper themes throughout history The architectural historian in Penn’s Weitzman School discusses the need for the dissemination of design ideas beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries.