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Transcript: Side gigs for good
Life As It Was No Evidence of Disease (N.E.D.) (Written by John Boggess and William Winter) Water from wine, hunger from bread in a world filled with answers I see the light go on in your head, never seen something darker So I am here to remind you, there is no cure for human Leave your conscious behind you we’ll shine When too many tears have watered the earth There will bloom forth a glorious paradise A brave world beautiful and innocent, so alive And we’ll be avatars, wondering thru this universe Searching for life as it was
Leading Change With Women of Color at Penn
Leading Change With Women of Color at Penn
African-American Resource Center's Colleen Winn on MLK, racial justice and her role as a mentor in the Penn community.
Calling all artists
The Burrison Gallery is calling for artwork submittals to be considered for its fifth annual University Club Members Exhibit.
Play Ball!
Play Ball!
Each summer, faculty and staff members from the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania bring their sense of cooperation and collaboration onto the softball field. No matter their skill level, the players enjoy some active time together and the opportunity to strengthen their partnerships during a few sunny afternoons at Penn Park. These SP2 summer softball games have been happening since 2013.
A 2021 Rhodes Scholar for Penn
A 2021 Rhodes Scholar for Penn
May graduate Mackenzie Fierceton from St. Louis been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship for graduate study at the University of Oxford in England. She earned a bachelor’s degree in political science and is currently completing her master’s degree in clinical social work.
May 22 Commencement primer
May 22 Commencement primer
On May 22, Penn will host an in-person Commencement Ceremony for those curtailed by COVID-19.
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