Student Government
Failed impeachment casts a long shadow
Sunday’s closed executive meeting of the Undergraduate Assembly contributed to a postponement of the annual budget process, leaving other branches of student government without an official budget allocation until March 23.Class Boards to host mental wellness project
Class Boards plan to add to the mental health initiatives on campus and host the Wellness Project, working with CAPS to coordinate Mental Health Week and implementing Wellness Wednesdays.
Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement 'likely' to make a return appearance at Fling
Last year, the Bureau issued 31 citations to students at 2 off-campus parties during FlingMoral evil or market reality: UA discusses Penn's tobacco investments
Professors on Business Ethics and Philosophy brought upon the UA the topic of Penn's assets in tobacco companies, urging the Assembly to speak out against the university's endorsements.
SCUE's new chair discusses agenda
The Student Committee on Undergraduate Education elected Luis Siegmund as its new chair. He discussed the body’s plans to connect Penn students.UA discusses possible new pre-orientation program
During this week’s meeting, the UA delved on the prospect of a new research-oriented pre-orientation program: also discussed was the creation of a new mental health forum and the new “Got Consent?” campaign.UA debates writing requirement for STEM students
The UA also voted to sponsor the development of a Penn mobile app and to change the UA president and vice president prerequisites.
Campus tours promise less to prospective students
The Office of Admissions is now instructing tour guides, who are members of the Kite and Key Society, to say less about starting new clubs or language courses.This day in history: students discontent with SAC in 1988
Today, 14 months have passed since SAC voted not to recognize any new student groups, marking the second moratorium on new groups in the past three years.UA raises concerns about health and alcohol
The general body also was updated about Admitted Student Outreach, a program being piloted with Early Decision admits to facilitate connections with relevant student leaders.SCUE launches tutorials site OPenned
The website features “tutorials” on topics of interest, as well as videos of speakers on campus that students might have missed.UA discusses food truck fee and possible public speaking curriculum
The suggestion for a public speaking curriculum has been raised in the past, but some are worried it may not fit into current curriculum under the Critical Writing Program.Union labor fees behind rise in facilities costs
Even spaces that are rent free require that students pay for services such as housekeeping and security.UA questions effectiveness of its elections
On Sunday, members of the Undergraduate Assembly considered whether its body is truly representative of the student body.UA discusses reducing dual-degree requirements
The general body is also working with Penn Transit to increase use of its services, starting with a shuttle to the Homecoming game.
New SAC chair talks future of moratorium, student group debt
The DP sat down with the Student Activities Council’s incoming chair.Student groups speak out against SAC moratorium
Representatives from various clubs spoke about the Student Activities Council’s moratorium which prevent clubs from being recognized and, as a result, from receiving funding from the UA.Moratorium remains priority for new SAC board
The moratorium, which prevents recognition of new student groups, has been in place for a year.Around the Ivies: How students shape academic life
Given SCUE’s recent academic initiatives, The Daily Pennsylvanian is taking a look at how other schools in the Ivy League are helping shape student academic life.