Campus & Community

How do I sign up for ‘Unearthed in the Archives’?

Dear Benny,I recently noticed the Penn Museum hosts a weekly series of talks, “Unearthed in the Archives,” which features some objects from the Museum’s archival collection. What kinds of items are displayed? How do I sign up for these events?—History Buff

Wrestle-vania

For the Record: Houston Club Officers

The first student government organization was started at Penn around the time of the 1896 opening of Houston Hall, the first student union on a United States university campus.

Brisk walks

Get your heart pumping in the cold weather with Winter Wellness Walks at the Morris Arboretum.

Celebrating MLK’s legacy

Each year, during the month of January, Penn and the surrounding communities come together to commemorate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, programming and events run through Friday, Jan. 29, and include talks, music performances, and a film screening.

Artists wanted

The Burrison Gallery, an entity of the University Club, is calling for submittals of artwork to be considered for exhibition during the Spring 2016 academic term.

Amazon comes to Penn

Penn’s Division of Business Services has announced that beginning this spring, a new service called Amazon@Penn will open on campus, providing a staffed package pickup point for members of the Penn community to receive and return Amazon orders.

Student Spotlight with Alexa Hoover

ACCIDENTAL BEGINNINGS: Sophomore Alexa Hoover started playing field hockey by accident. When she was 4 years old, her mom tried to sign her up for soccer at the local YMCA, but registration was full.

Memory cafe a safe place for socialization

When Diane Cagan thinks back to her first time at a “memory cafe,” it’s all smiles. It was “just perfect,” she says. “It was better than I ever expected.”

Eggs for breakfast keep children fuller longer, says Penn study

What’s a good breakfast for growing children? Ask Penn Nursing professor Tanja Kral and she’ll likely answer, “One that incorporates protein-rich foods like eggs.”

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