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Learning from tragedy: How Penn prepares for and responds to emergency situations

Vice president of Public Safety Maureen Rush discusses the University’s emergency preparedness plan, Public Safety personnel training, community education opportunities, and how relationships matter.

Should Colleges Let Students Choose Their First Roommate? Some Say No.

Ryan Keytack of College Houses said that Penn tries to accommodate mutual roommate requests, but also encourages students to “experience something new.”

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.

Hand-shaking Tips for Making the Right Impression 

Joseph Barber of Career Services wrote about the impact a firm, dry, and confident handshake can have on first impressions.

Honoring Penn’s exceptional staffers

On Wednesday, April 4, the University community celebrated outstanding staffers in the 19th annual Models of Excellence Ceremony.

Ceremony celebrates Penn’s superstar staffers

On Wednesday, April 4, the entire University community is invited to the 19th annual Models of Excellence Ceremony.

Why I Learned to Respect the FBI

Jonathan Zimmerman of the Graduate School of Education described his college experience of being interrogated by the FBI and how it impacted his views on the organization over time.

Nation’s largest conference awards Donahue and Brodeur

The men’s basketball coach and unanimous All-Ivy forward have been saluted by the ECAC for their performances during the 2017-18 season.

Johns Hopkins University Wants its Own Police Department. What Would That Mean for Baltimore?

Vice President Maureen Rush of Public Safety said the Penn police force frees up city police to focus on other issues by handling up to 150 university-related emergency calls every month.

Teach-in to build bridges, promote dialogue about difficult subjects

From March 18-22, the Faculty Senate will lead the PennTeach-In, which will address the production, dissemination, and use of knowledge. Events, including panels and talks, exhibitions, and film screenings, will be free and open to the public, with many family friendly programs.

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Learning from tragedy: How Penn prepares for and responds to emergency situations

Should Colleges Let Students Choose Their First Roommate? Some Say No.

Applauding the impact on Penn’s diverse communities

Hand-shaking Tips for Making the Right Impression

Honoring Penn’s exceptional staffers

Ceremony celebrates Penn’s superstar staffers

Why I Learned to Respect the FBI

Nation’s largest conference awards Donahue and Brodeur

Johns Hopkins University Wants its Own Police Department. What Would That Mean for Baltimore?

Teach-in to build bridges, promote dialogue about difficult subjects

Hand-shaking Tips for Making the Right Impression 