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U.N. Secretary-General speaks on empowering women
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon addressed a packed crowd of students, administrators and community members Monday at Irvine Auditorium.
Student groups cook for a cause
Six campus groups came together Saturday for a one-hour cook-off — modeled after the popular show Iron Chef on Food Network — to raise money for Japan earthquake relief.Philadelphia organization recognized for contributions to local education
This past Friday, the Black Wharton Undergraduate Association presented members of the Philadelphia Student Union an award for their efforts in improving the West Philadelphia education system.
Annual campus tradition takes root
Inaugurating a new Penn tradition, a tree dedicated to the graduating class will be planted on campus each year. A tree at the Morris Arboretum will also be dedicated to the graduating class.Festival Latino broadens advocacy focus and audience appeal
Ranging from events such as a Latino food exhibition, to a Samba lesson, to an appearance by a transgender comedian, last week's Festival Latino aimed to appeal to a wide variety of students.Consortium fosters cross-campus political dialogue
To expand access to different political viewpoints across campuses nationwide, former Penn Political Review editor-in-chief and Wharton graduate Bob Ma founded the Alliance of Collegiate Editors, a nonpartisan consortium of various political publications at schools across the country.
Fashion Week features Vera Wang and William Fung
The two came to Annenberg's Harold Prince Theater Thursday afternoon as the keynote speakers of Penn Fashion Week.
Urban Outfitters CEO inspires students
Glen Senk spoke to a crowd of more than 250 students about the evolution and success of Urban Outfitters at Hunstman Hall Thursday evening as part of the Wharton Leadership Lecture series.
Greek Awards honor academic, philanthropic accomplishments
The Greek Awards, hosted by the Office of Student Affairs/Fraternity Sorority Life, was held at the Sheraton University City hotel. Individual students, Greek organizations and faculty members were all honored at the ceremony.
Human Writes Project addresses global issues through hip hop
“From Brooklyn Beats to Beirut Streets” featured performances by the founders of the Human Writes Project. The event was organized by the Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, an organization dedicated to spreading knowledge of Arab language and culture, in coalition with several campus groups.Professor urges students to serve
Political Science professor John DiIulio served as the keynote speaker of Integrity Week, addressing ethics and the media's role in politics.Through annual challenge, Fels honors nutrition initiative
This year’s winners of the Fels Institute of Government Public Policy Challenge on March 28 are four young women, fighting to feed Philadelphia.Penn profs and students weigh in on 'Friday' success
Penn students and faculty members are beginning to think that 13-year-old Rebecca Black's hit music video, "Friday," may contain a deeper significance.National webcast discusses Ayn Rand's philosophy
The webcast — which drew several viewers at Penn and 400 total across the country — addressed the 20th century philosopher and author's philosophy of objectivism.
Junior gets Truman Scholarship
The award, given to College and Wharton junior Corey Metzman, provides up to $30,000 for graduate study for students who hope to pursue careers in public service.