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Campus & Community
Five events to watch for in June
Five events to watch for in June
The summer months around campus kick off with West Philadelphia Porchfest, arts performances at The Woodlands, and Penn Museum’s latest CultureFEST.
Keeping rain out of the drain
Keeping rain out of the drain
From cisterns beneath Shoemaker Green to the green roof on New College House, special features of campus buildings and landscapes are helping manage stormwater to keep rain from the sewer lines, and scholars are using the infrastructure as a research opportunity.
Garden Railway exhibit spotlights great lighthouses
Garden Railway exhibit spotlights great lighthouses
In its 22nd season, the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will open on Saturday, May 25, with a theme of “Great American Lighthouses.”
Lorenzo Jackson, leader and ‘Pillar of Excellence’
Lorenzo Jackson, leader and ‘Pillar of Excellence’
Custodian Lorenzo Jackson is a beloved fixture at 3401 Walnut Street, and for his dedication and service, has been awarded a Pillar of Excellence award.
Penn’s 263rd Commencement
Penn’s 263rd Commencement
The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.”
Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees
Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees
On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community.
Through new eyes: Tours reacquaint alumni with campus
Through new eyes: Tours reacquaint alumni with campus
Campus tours hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations give visiting former students a chance to see the campus in a new light during Alumni Weekend, which takes place May 17-20.
Commencement 2019 primer
Commencement 2019 primer
The University of Pennsylvania’s 263rd Commencement ceremony will be held on Franklin Field on Monday, May 20.
The beauty of the two-wheeled commute
The beauty of the two-wheeled commute
On Bike to Work Day, Penn will fete two-wheeled commuters with snacks, showers, and swag. For many at the University, commuting by bike is a way of life. Five Penn staff and faculty share how they make it work and why they keep riding.
Class of 2019 includes 14 Fulbright awardees
Class of 2019 includes 14 Fulbright awardees
The University of Pennsylvania Class of 2019 includes 14 students who have accepted a Fulbright Award.
In the News
Penn Live
PA Society: ‘It’s an annual tradition and a must-attend event’ for politicians and power brokers
President Amy Gutmann will be honored at the 121st Annual Dinner of the Pennsylvania Society in New York City tomorrow.
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Chronicle of Higher Education
No more ‘Just trust us’: Some private universities are raising the curtain on their inner workings
Dawn Bonnell, vice provost for research, discussed about Penn’s decision to published a booklet about guidance on global research.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Phoenixville native and Harvard senior awarded Rhodes Scholarship; Penn, Princeton students also winners
A Penn student, senior Nurul Ezzaty Binti Hasbullah, and alum Stephen Damianos were awarded Rhodes Scholarships to attend Oxford University in England beginning in September.
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Quartz
Three MBA admissions heads explain why record numbers of women are going to business school
Blair Mannix of the Wharton School spoke about the business school’s supportive environment. “People on the outside of the community and culture think it’s a competitive environment, but if you speak to anyone who’s a member of it, it’s extremely collaborative,” she said.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Can hiring women police officers make communities safer?
Vice President Maureen Rush of Public Safety, one of the first 100 women to join Philadelphia’s police department, spoke about the role of women in law enforcement.
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