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Penn Celebrates MLK's Legacy With a Commemorative Symposium on Social Change
PHILADELPHIA –- The University of Pennsylvania will remember Martin Luther King Jr. with a “Commemorative Symposium on Social Change” and nearly two weeks of special events, including lectures, films and discussions on the Penn campus from Jan. 15 to 30.
Mayor Michael Nutter to Deliver Keynote Address at Black Men at Penn's Fifth-Anniversary Gala Fundraiser
PHILADELPHIA — Mayor Michael Nutter will deliver the keynote address at the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Policy and Practice’s Black Men at Penn fifth-anniversary gala on Jan. 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Penn’s Huntsman Hall.
Penn Founder's Day Symposium Jan. 16 to Focus on Local, Global Challenges of Sustainability
PHILADELPHIA -- University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann will moderate a panel of scholars from across the University as they discuss a sustainable environment as part of Penn’s annual Founder’s Day Symposium, 3-5 p.m., Friday, Jan. 16.
President Amy Gutmann issues a statement on Penn and the economy
Dear Members of Our University Community:
Penn Education Researcher Takes Home ASHE Award
PHILADELPHIA — Shaun Harper, a researcher in the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education, has been awarded the 2008 Early Career Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education.
First Graduates of Lucien E. Blackwell Apprenticeship Program at Penn Start to Work as Apprentices
WHO: The first 25-plus participants of the Lucien E. Blackwell Apprenticeship Program at the University of Pennsylvania that successfully completed the program and are working as apprentices.WHEN:Wednesday, Dec. 3, 6 p.m.WHERE: Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.
Penn President Amy Gutmann and Other Penn Faculty Participate in Summit on the Global Agenda in Dubai
PHILADELPHIA – Amy Gutmann, president of the University of Pennsylvania, was among world leaders participating in the Summit on the Global Agenda, a project of the World Economic Forum held in Dubai.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, dies at 101
Businessman, philanthropist, and Wharton alum Raymond G. Perelman died at the age of 101. His gifts “helped advance Penn’s position as a global model for comprehensive academic medical centers,” said President Amy Gutmann.
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Generocity
Stretch your charitable dollar with Penn’s 2019 High Impact Giving Guide
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy has released its annual giving guide. This year, the guide focused on three main areas: “Those recovering from substance abuse, hard-to-reach communities lacking basic healthcare, and students at various stages of life at risk of being left behind.”
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Philadelphia Inquirer
In Philly galleries, three must-see shows for December
The Arthur Ross Gallery is host to “Citizen Salon,” a crowd-sourced exhibition of works chosen by Philadelphia’s art community. The show will be on display through March 24.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
For democracy to flourish, we must fight the assault on free press
In an op-ed, President Amy Gutmann wrote about the role of journalism and free speech in democracy. “I am grateful for journalists who go to work every day to champion open inquiry and constitutional democracy. In many ways, these days are darker than we have seen in some time. But every day, you go to work on behalf of free speech and honest and open inquiry,” she wrote.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
The 2018 Inquirer Industry Icons Awards
President Amy Gutmann was among those honored for outstanding business leadership with a 2018 Industry Icon Award.
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