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Bon Appétit aims to minimize food waste
Although it caters to many students, Bon Appétit does not make food in bulk, according to Stephen Scardina, the resident district manager of Bon Appétit.
UA discusses changes to course drop policies
As finals draw closer, the Undergraduate Assembly had academics on its mind at its last general body meeting of the semester Sunday night.
UA alcohol policy review to be presented next semester
The Undergraduate Assembly has once again pushed back presenting its resolution to amend the University’s alcohol policy. The resolution was initially expected to be presented to the UA’s general body at a meeting on Nov. 20.
UA postpones alcohol policy reform
Changes to the University’s alcohol policy were not presented at Sunday’s Undergraduate Assembly meeting as originally planned. A new policy will be presented to the UA on Dec. 4.
Diversity Action Plan to spend $100 million on faculty diversity
The Diversity Action Plan — released in June — will devote $100 million over the next five years to hiring and retaining more diverse faculty members across 12 undergraduate and graduate schools.
UA campaigns for increased CAPS funding and improvements to PennLink
This week’s UA meeting discussed CAPS funding and PennLink, among other topics.
Indie artists to jam at Penn
After Thanksgiving, the Social Planning and Events Committee will host electronic musician Baths alongside chiptune indie rock band Anamanaguchi and electronic indie artist Ki:Theory at the ARCH auditorium.
New Penn Course Review up and running
Despite glitches in course listings which led the student-run website — which lists professor and course ratings — to be suspended last week, Penn Course Review was up and running on Tuesday.
Amid hazing allegations, UA reviews alcohol policy
Despite an ongoing University investigation on alleged hazing in the Undergraduate Assembly, its leaders will present a resolution to change Penn’s alcohol policy on Nov. 20.
UA in 'closing phases' of new alcohol policy
On Sunday night, the UA announced that it would present a resolution for its University-wide alcohol policy review on Nov. 20. One of the major aims of the policy is to make registering on-campus parties easier for student groups.
Students sound off on hazing across campus
Following hazing allegations, the Undergraduate Assembly turned itself in to the Office of Student Conduct two weeks ago. Beyond the UA, students speak out on the prevalence of hazing across several campus groups.
Undergraduate Assembly looks to provide engineers with lockers
The Undergraduate Assembly is working on a program to introduce lockers for Engineering students.
UA supports financial aid boost for international students
UA members voted to support efforts to increase financial aid for international students, follow up on the University’s Diversity Action Plan and change the Green Events Certification program.
University to evaluate resident faculty in college houses and residential programs
College House Academic Programs is working to establish a system that will review faculty engagement in college houses through student surveys and polls.
Hamlin Tennis Courts now free for students
Starting Friday, students were no longer charged the $5 hourly fee to play recreational tennis at Penn Park’s outdoor Hamlin Tennis Courts. Following complaints from students, the Undergraduate Assembly worked with Penn Athletics and the Office of the President to remove the charges.
UA votes to caution government against Pell Grant cuts
On Sunday night, Undergraduate Assembly members voted to sign a letter cautioning the government against cutting Pell Grant funds — a resource that benefits around 16 percent of Penn students.
James Franco to speak at Penn in November
Oscar-nominated actor James Franco will take the stage at Irvine Auditorium on Nov. 6 as part of SPEC’s fall Connaissance speaker series.
Penn Park tennis courts to offer free use
The Undergraduate Assembly announced at its meeting Sunday night that students will now have free access to Penn Park’s tennis courts. In addition, the UA discussed moving elections to later in the fall semester and guaranteeing a seat for a member of the transfer class.
Upcoming SPEC concerts will showcase rising artists
For Penn students, the music never stops. The Social Planning and Events Committee has put on three concerts this fall and two more are just over the horizon.
Occupy Philadelphia protest completes first day
Occupy Philly, a protest sparked by the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York, has attracted young and old across the city with frustrations about the country’s economic and political climate.
- VIDEO: What Occupy Philly means to protesters
- PHOTO GALLERY: 88 shots from Occupy Philly
- Tweets from the scene
- Letter: An unfocused effort
- Topics: Occupy Philly
