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Reconsidering world heritage for the modern era
Archaeological site filled with stacked, dusty, aged bricks and surrounded by rocks..

The Archaeological Complex of Pachacamac, listed for the UNESCO Qhapaq Ñan, Andean Road System, Peru.

(Image: Lynn Meskell)

Reconsidering world heritage for the modern era

Through recent research, archaeologist and Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Lynn Meskell has continued to highlight how World Heritage Sites have become flashpoints for conflict and out of touch with local communities. 
Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
A panel sits at at table in Perry World House as a presenter on the right stands at a podium explaining his research.

Bodong Chen of the Graduate School of Education (right, at podium) discusses his project that focuses on helping integrate sustainable development goals into schools in China.

(Image: Courtesy of Penn Global)

Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research

The Penn Global Research and Engagement Fund is supporting the 19 new faculty-led projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America, India, China, and beyond. 

Kristen de Groot

Sonal Khullar on books, art, and ‘love in the stacks’
Sonal Khullar inspects the flyleaf from 'Alice in Wonderland.'

Sonal Khullar inspects the flyleaf of an illustrated copy of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ a favorite book from her childhood.

(Image: Dan Horan.)

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    • Sonal Khullar on books, art, and ‘love in the stacks’

    The history of South Asian art professor discusses books, art, and love through her edited volume “Old Stacks, New Leaves: The Arts of the Book in South Asia.”

    Kristina Linnea García

    First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn
    Four panelists sit at table listening while one speaks into microphone

    Rohit Aggarwala of the NYC Environmental Protection underscored that managing for drought necessitates cross-border cooperation. “If we think of this as a zero-sum game, we’re going to lose,” he said.

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    First UN Water Conference in four decades includes a delegation from Penn

    Events on campus last week kicked off the global proceedings, which will include representatives from the Water Center at Penn, Penn Carey Law School, and the School of Arts & Sciences.

    Katherine Unger Baillie

    Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy
    The president of Botswana smiles as he sits on a stage in front of the flag of his nation next to a bouquet of light blue and white flowers

    President Mokgweetsi Masisi came to Penn campus to discuss his nation’s success stories and how he’s tackled challenges.

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    Botswana’s president discusses good governance, democracy

    President Mokgweetsi Masisi spoke with Penn Professor Wale Adebanwi at the second annual Distinguished Lecture in African Studies.

    Kristen de Groot

    Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations 
    overhead view of room with about 80 chairs mostly occupied and two people on a stage with a big screen behind them

    The “Future of Global Higher Education” conference included panels in the morning and a lunch before the keynote speech and conversation.

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    Higher education conference emphasizes importance of international collaborations 

    L. Rafael Reif, president emeritus of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was the keynote speaker at “The Future of Global Higher Education” conference at Perry World House, marking the 10th anniversary of Penn Global.

    Louisa Shepard

    In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect
    A low sun shines on a city street

    Urban centers are feeling the burden of extreme heat events. Chief heat officers from around the globe will reflect on the challenges they face and the adaptation strategies they are implementing in a discussion at Perry World House.

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    In a warming world, chief heat officers help adapt, prepare, and protect

    In advance of Perry World House’s Global Shifts Colloquium on extreme heat in urban areas, Penn Today spoke with chief heat officers about their role in influencing public awareness, preparedness, and policy.

    Katherine Unger Baillie