Campus & Community

PHILADELPHIA - - The Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) hosts the 8th Annual Urban Leadership Forum, “Strong Communities and Cities, Sustainable Nations,” on Wednesday March 21st from 11am to 1pm to celebrate exemplary leaders who are guiding cities toward a sustainable and vibrant

Dear Benny:When it comes to finances, I’m always looking for assistance to get me on the right track. I know I need to learn how to manage my money better, but I’m at a loss. I don’t know how much money I should be setting aside, or how much money I’ll need to retire comfortably. What kind of financial planning is available to Penn employees?

Both fraternities and sororities have played a significant role in student life at Penn for more than 150 years. Fraternities established chapters at Penn’s first campus in Center City Philadelphia, beginning in 1849. The motto of Psi Upsilon, one of the first Greek organizations at Penn, was: “To us has befallen a mighty friendship.”

If you find yourself on campus on any given Saturday and you’re craving a bite to eat, head over to Houston Hall for brunch. Every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m., Houston Market now offers a wide selection of culinary options, all prepared from scratch, using fresh local foods.

From April 9 until April 20, Penn employees will have a chance to make changes in their health benefit choices.

It all began with “Fanny,” by Erica Jong, the fictional diary of a free-thinking girl in 18th century England.

Juniors Chris Cruz and Elizabeth Cutler, along with sophomores Alex Rattery, Madison Roberts, and Jenny Xia have joined together to form PennCycle, a program designed to make it easier for the Penn community to get around on bikes.