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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Fellows in the House
The new year will bring a new roster of Kelly Writers House Fellows to campus. The Fellows program allows students to learn directly from acclaimed authors through two days of seminars, in-depth study of their work, and informal discussions. The authors also hold public readings at Kelly Writers House during their visits.
The secret life of the Egyptian Collection
Many people come to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology to be wowed by the Lower Egyptian gallery’s towering sphinx. Or they may head to the Upper Egyptian gallery, where the preserved remains of mummies never fail to fascinate.
Donors Can Make a Bigger Difference With Holiday-Giving Tips From Penn’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy
PHILADELPHIA — The holiday season sparks the spirit of giving and to help donors who are looking to make a difference for others through charitable contributions, the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy has released a free, online toolkit outlining the most eff
Penn’s Scott Reikofski Honored by the Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors
For two decades, Scott Reikofski has influenced University of Pennsylvania fraternities and sororities, as well as Greek life nationally and internationally.
Lea Elementary Students Visit Penn for College Day ’12
More than 100 students from Lea Elementary School in West Philadelphia will become honorary college students at the University of Pennsylvania tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 1 during College Day 2012.
Reception Brings Penn Students, Financial Aid Donors Together
Two senior undergraduate scholarship recipients at the University of Pennsylvania shared their personal collegiate journeys as they and more than 250 other scholarship beneficiaries met with their benefactors and guests at the Fall 2012 Scholarship Celebration this month. It was an evening of making acquaintances, renewing friendships and cementing bonds.
College Day ’12 for Lea Students at Penn
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Penn “Thinking With the Past” Lectures Move to Philadelphia Central Library
PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania “Thinking With the Past” lecture series has returned with a fresh lineup of speakers in a new home, the Parkway Central Library at 1901 Vine St.
Dorothy Roberts to Give Keynote Address for Field Center’s Winter Symposium at Penn
PHILADELPHIA – Dorothy Roberts will deliver the keynote speech on “The Racial Geography of Child Welfare” at the Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research Winter 2012 Community Symposium at the University of Pennsylvan
Penn Education Researcher Explains How to Prepare Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs
What’s needed to ensure a solid future for the American worker? According to one University of Pennsylvania researcher, it’s a matter of education and training. While not everyone is destined to attend college, it’s up to policymakers, employers and educators to team up to make sure that today’s students are prepared to meet the needs of tomorrow’s employers.
In the News
Philadelphia Inquirer
Comcast’s Sports Complex plan for South Philly would make our city less livable
In an Op-Ed, Vukan R. Vuchic of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says that Philadelphia should make transit more accessible rather than striving to accommodate more cars.
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The New York Times
We don’t see what climate change is doing to us
In an Op-Ed, R. Jisung Park of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that public discourse around climate change overlooks the buildup of slow, subtle costs and their impact on human systems.
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Associated Press
Far fewer young Americans now want to study in China. Both countries are trying to fix that
Amy Gadsden of Penn Global says that American interest in studying in China is declining due to foreign businesses closing their offices there and Beijing’s draconian governing style.
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Associated Press
In death, three decades after his trial verdict, O.J. Simpson still reflects America’s racial divides
Camille Charles of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Black Americans have grown less likely to believe in a famous defendant’s innocence as a show of race solidarity.
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The Wall Street Journal
‘Slouch’ review: The panic over posture
In her new book, “Slouch: Posture Panic in Modern America,” Beth Linker of the School of Arts & Sciences traces society’s posture obsession to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
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