Beyond Penn
Summer additions on campus
Check out new restaurants and building renovations on campus this year.Intern death questions banking culture
A 21-year-old University of Michigan student intern at Bank of America’s London office died suddenly on Aug. 15.Wharton partners with insurance group to research 'flood resilience'
Wharton is partnering with the Zurich Insurance Group to study risk reduction methods that could help reduce the flood damage brought about by hurricanes and tsunamis, among other causes.
DreamActivist rallies for immigrant rights in Spring Gardens
DreamActivist Pennsylvania rallied on behalf teenage undocumented immigrants in Spring Gardens on July 22. Immigration policy “affects all races,” one attendee said.Impact of donations to food-related charities illustrated in online guide
The Center for High Impact Philanthropy released a free online guide this week that should help patrons decide where to put their charitable donations. Environment and Vibrant Communities are impact areas identified by the Food Funder Compass.Law lecturers sue Gov. Corbett for right to marriage
Earlier this month, two Penn Law lecturers joined in a lawsuit against Gov. Tom Corbett demanding that a federal court overturn the state’s ban on same-sex marriage.
Poli sci prof testifies at Pa. voter ID trial
Diana Mutz, professor of political science and communication, testified as an expert witness last Friday in a trial on the constitutionality of Pennsylvania’s voter identification law.Perks and quirks of interning at top employers
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to eight interns in the three most popular industries listed by Career Services for 2012 Penn grads to find out what it is really like to represent the companies at which many Penn students aspire to work.
Students fundraise for children in Botswana
Rosa Escandon and Lauren McCann — a rising College junior and rising Wharton sophomore, respectively — are leveraging crowdsourcing and modern sustainability practices to bring a higher quality of life to the students of Kamogelo Orphanage in Botswana.
HubBub to open storefront on Spruce
HubBub founder and 2005 College graduate Drew Crockett hopes to see the store become a new “hub” of activity on campus.
HipCityVeg to open storefront on same block as Greek Lady, Qdoba
The new location will mimic the original in Rittenhouse Square but will offer an expanded menu and seating for more than 35 people.
Professor's remarks calling god 'a white racist' create controversy
Following the outcry over the not-guilty verdict of George Zimmerman, Penn professor Anthea Butler has created outcry herself over comments calling god “a white racist.”How to be a perfect intern
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke to Penn Career Services, a Wharton management professor and recent alumni about how to be the perfect intern.College grad creates home gin-making kit
2006 College graduate Joe Maiellano has worked with his wife and their two business partners since October of last year on The Homemade Gin Kit, which allows buyers to transform a bottle of store-bought vodka into a homemade bottle of gin.Two Wharton professors partner on new social enterprise e-book
“Social Entrepreneurs’ Playbook” will focus on “[doing] more with less” and maximizing the impact of available funds. “The key aspect of this book and social entrepreneurship is to apply the business discipline in the social enterprise,” said co-author James Thompson.
Alum, officials reflect on Egypt protests and turmoil
Since June 28, protesters across Egypt have been demanding for President Mohamed Morsi’s resignation, which has affected Penn affiliates in the country.Provost Vincent Price to represent Penn at online education lab
From July 21-23 , Provost Vincent Price will represent Penn at a discussion with other universities’ administrators about the future of online education, including massive online open courses. Penn has seen enrollment of over a million in its Coursera MOOCs.
New BYO on 44th and Spruce to offer health-conscious menu
A new BYO at 44th and Spruce will offer a locally-sourced menu, affordable prices and a casual atmosphere.Credit for internships under scrutiny after court rulings
In light of recent cases against companies who take on unpaid interns, it may soon be less costly for an employer to forgo interns entirely than to hire one from Penn.