Adapting translation: A reimagined ‘The Odyssey’ at Penn Live Arts Image: Marin Theatre Company / Kevin Berne Adapting translation: A reimagined ‘The Odyssey’ at Penn Live Arts “Odyssey,” produced by The Acting Company, travels to the Annenberg Center Sept. 30 to Oct. 1. The performance is a reimagining of Professor of Classical Studies Emily Wilson’s translation of “The Odyssey.”
The PZ project: Children’s and young adult literature on the rise Image: Monica Fonorow The PZ project: Children’s and young adult literature on the rise From picture books to 'The Poet X,' Penn Libraries are expanding and diversifying their holdings of books for young readers.
The Arthur Ross Gallery and Penn Live Arts awarded The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage project grants Rennie Harris Puremovement in performance. (Image: JHsumedia) The Arthur Ross Gallery and Penn Live Arts awarded The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage project grants Two other project grants to area cultural institutions involve Michelle Lopez of the Weitzman School of Design and alum Kiyoshi Kuromiya.
Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis Wildfires are becoming increasingly common as a result of the climate crisis, endangering biodiversity and humans.(Image: iStock/Toa55) Climate Week 2023 highlights the links between biodiversity and the climate crisis The climate crisis impacts everyone. During Climate Week at Penn, which will be held from Sept. 18-22, everyone is invited to find their place in the climate movement.
People and Places at Penn: College Houses nocred People and Places at Penn: College Houses College Houses model lifelong learning and provide a home away from home. Three house directors discuss their distinctive roles.
Biophysics summer school in Crete This summer, Eleni Katifori and Arnold Mathijssen of the School of Arts & Sciences organized a weeklong summer program in Crete where students from Penn and other institutions could network about topics and ideas in active biophysics research. (image: Courtesy of Eleni Katifori) Biophysics summer school in Crete Eleni Katifori and Arnold Mathijssen spent a week in Crete, introducing students from Penn and other institutes to various topics and ideas in active biophysics research.
Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Amy Wu and the Brain Exercise Initiative The fourth-year is the founder and president of Penn’s chapter of the Brain Exercise Initiative, a service club that connects student volunteers with senior citizens to help combat social isolation and cognitive decline.
A hub for water innovation and leadership Jazmin Ricks teaches students from Paul Robeson High School during the 2022 Cobbs Creek Summer Enrichment program. (Image: Melanie Chu) A hub for water innovation and leadership As the Water Center marks five years on campus, Penn Today takes a look at its achievements, ongoing projects, and plans for the future.
At Convocation, students encouraged to take a ‘fisheye’ view nocred At Convocation, students encouraged to take a ‘fisheye’ view Kicking off the University’s 284th academic year, first-year and transfer students were advised to take a wide view during at least some of their time at Penn, expanding horizons and seeing the borderless nature of knowledge.
Hard at work, crews make progress during summer construction (On homepage): The Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology, pictured in July 2023, features innovative sunshades designed to increase daylighting while blocking approximately 40% of light. A similar design of shades was recently used in London’s U.S. embassy building. nocred Hard at work, crews make progress during summer construction Ahead of the arrival of students, summer on campus bustles with construction teams advancing various building projects and maintenance work. Here, a look at what’s happening now.