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400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio
About six people standing looking at open books on a table in a library

John Pollack (fourth from left) of the Penn Libraries organized the First Folio Day and chose the Shakespeare-related works to put on display. 

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400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s First Folio

A Penn Libraries celebration of the 400th anniversary of the publication of William Shakespeare’s “Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies” featured students performing scenes and a rare appearance of four First Folios.
Who, What, Why: Jing Jing Piriyalertsak on political messaging, Punch Bowl, and puns
Jing Jing Piriyalertsak stands in front of Perry World House.

Fourth-year Jing Jing Piriyalertsak says her classical studies, comparative literature, and history minors are the foundation for her international relations major.

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  • Who, What, Why

    • Who, What, Why: Jing Jing Piriyalertsak on political messaging, Punch Bowl, and puns

    The international relations major explores how narratives are shaped and how we understand the world through writing.

    Kristen de Groot

    Translating Russophone poetry of resistance into English
    People sit around a table with a bowl of fresh fruit in front of a sign reading Your language my ear.

    Working on translations are (left to right) poet Igor Gulin, Penn Professor Kevin M.F. Platt (obscured), doctoral student in Penn’s Comparative Literature and Literary Theory Program Hilah Kohen, poet Ruthie Jenrbekova and Veniamin Gushchin of Columbia University.

    (Image: Courtesy of Narek Dallakyan and PEN America)

    Translating Russophone poetry of resistance into English

    A poetry translation symposium organized by Kevin M.F. Platt of the School of Arts & Sciences and colleagues, in partnership with PEN America, brought a group of Russian-language poets and American translators and scholars together in Armenia last fall.

    Kristen de Groot

    Trees in themselves
    The New York Review of Books

    Trees in themselves

    “Elderflora: A Modern History of Ancient Trees,” a new book by Jared Farmer of the School of Arts & Sciences, is reviewed.

    By the Numbers: Six years of The Sachs Program student grants
    Distorted visions of people in a grid-like mirror

    Untitled, 1974-1977, gelatin sliver print. Tamir Williams, a Ph.D. candidate in History of Art and Sachs Program student grantee, will curate an exhibition titled A Space to Appear, A Space to Tarry, which will present works from the photographic series “Black Nightclubs on Chicago’s South Side” (1975-1977) by Penn alumnus Michael Abramson. The exhibition and supplemental programming is anticipated in the summer and fall 2023, and will be presented at a Penn-affiliated gallery and at a collective art space in Philadelphia.

    (Image: Michael Abramson)

  • By the Numbers

    • By the Numbers: Six years of The Sachs Program student grants

    This week, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation announced its latest round of spring grants for students, and Penn Today offers a by-the-numbers look at the Program’s investment in students to date.
    Stressed by work? You can tap your own resilience
    Forbes

    Stressed by work? You can tap your own resilience

    Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses his new co-authored book, “TOMORROWMIND,” which shows how people can meet future challenges while thriving in the workplace.

    Evoking an ancient world
    Benjamin Bagby speaking and gesturing with his hand

    Bagby has been performing “Beowulf” for nearly 30 years.

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    Evoking an ancient world

    The medieval English epic poem “Beowulf” is brought to life in a musical performance by Benjamin Bagby and academic discussion through a partnership among the Penn Live Arts, the Libraries, and the School of Arts & Sciences. 
    Fifty years of “Learning from Las Vegas”
    The New Yorker

    Fifty years of “Learning from Las Vegas”

    A profile examines the architectural novel “Learning from Las Vegas” co-written by Denise Scott Brown, formerly of the Weitzman School of Design.

    Who read what in 2022
    The Wall Street Journal

    Who read what in 2022

    Dean Erika James of the Wharton School shares her most memorable reading list from 2022.

    Mother and son who are both poet laureates work to inspire others
    PBS NewsHour

    Mother and son who are both poet laureates work to inspire others

    A profile examines the poetic accolades of College of Arts and Sciences fourth-year Wes Matthews and his mother Airea D. Matthews, including their involvement with Kelly Writers House.