Campus & Community

University of Pennsylvania Announces 2009 Penn Fellows

PHILADELPHIA – Eight faculty members at the University of Pennsylvania have been named the inaugural Penn Fellows, a leadership-development program that recognizes faculty in mid-career.

Penn Vice President for Public Safety Appointed to United Way Board of Directors

PHILADELPHIA – Maureen Rush, Vice President for Public Safety at the University of Pennsylvania has been appointed to the United Way’s Board of Directors.

Penn Community Participates in National RecycleMania Competition on Campus

PHILADELPHIA -- The University of Pennsylvania is joining more than 400 colleges and universities participating in RecycleMania, a competition for faculty, staff and students designed to encourage both recycling and waste minimization.

University of Pennsylvania Announces On-Campus Viewing Locations for Presidential Inauguration

WHEN: Jan. 20, 2009, 10 a.m. WHERE: Penn's Presidential Inauguration Celebration (part of MLK Symposium) Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge 3417 Spruce St. Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St. Hall of Flags Bistro Reading Room

Penn Panel to Debate Local, Global Challenges to Sustainability at Jan. 16 Founder's Day Symposium

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.