Campus & Community

Penn students are known for their academic talents, but throughout the school year, gifted student comedians, singers, dancers, musicians and actors show off their skills in a wide variety of public performances.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the blue brick walls at the Division of Public Safety (DPS) at 4040 Chestnut St.? Once a year, DPS opens its doors to the Penn and University City communities for an Open House. This year it is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m.

PHILADELPHIA – Craig R. Carnaroli, executive vice president of the University of Pennsylvania, has been named chair of the Financial Operations and Systems Working Group, which will advise the Philadelphia School Reform Commission. 

PHILADELPHIA — The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety will hold its annual Open House on Tuesday, Oct. 11, from 3 to 6 p.m. at 4040 Chestnut St. Visitors can take a “behind-the-scenes” tour of the PennComm Communications Center, which serves as the command and control center for the Public Safety operation and take a turn on the Firearm Training Simulator. 

PHILADELPHIA –University of Pennsylvania trustee emeritus P.

Look up the word “mentor” in the dictionary and you’ll find “a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.” Ask any successful person to name an individual who positively influenced their youth, and they’ll probably cite a teacher, coach or family member.

Penn employees looking to live in one of West Philadelphia’s beautiful Victorians or modern condominiums can use a city program that provides aspiring homeowners with a matching grant toward closing costs.