Claire Cohen
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Student publication to highlight community service
Students will begin publishing IMPACT, Penn’s premier and student-run social impact magazine, in the fall.
Imminent closing of UCHS poses challenge to internship program
Before University City High School closes its doors, it will impart its last batch of advice on its students this summer. This summer marks the fourth annual Leaders of Change internship program through UCHS.
University City High School student aims for scholarship
In the halls of University City High School almost every staff or student greets the Glen Casey by name as he walks after school.
Penn Israel Week celebrates Israeli independence
The Penn Israel Sector within Penn Hillel is sponsoring its annual Penn Israel week. The event began on April 14, and will run until April 19, coinciding with the 65th Israeli Independence Day on April 15.
Faith Fund encourages religious discussion on campus
From Penn Muslim Students Association’s Family Fair to Penn Newman’s Stations of the Cross, the Penn Faith Fund has been making ambitious religious events possible since 2010.
Penn Colleges Against Cancer, Greek community collaborate for American Cancer Society
CAC’s Relay for Life — held April 5 to 6 — helped the organization break its $75,000 fundraising goal months before the end of their fiscal year in August.
Day of Service unites students of diverse faiths with homeless
This Saturday about 25 Penn students spent two hours helping clean up a neighborhood in South Philadelphia with Ready, Willing & Able, an organization that helps previously incarcerated and homeless men re-enter the workforce.
Group to host 5K for children of cancer patients and survivors
This Sunday, running 3.1 miles can provide six days of escape for children affected by cancer.
Christians celebrate Holy Week with prayer tent
This week, many moved into the newest Penn dorm — a prayer tent on College Green.
Joke Issue: Chaz Howard resigns, conclave begins deliberation for new chaplain
The community awaits white smoke from St. Mary’s church on 39th Street and Locust Walk as campus leaders decide the next chaplain after Chaplain Chaz Howard’s Tuesday resignation.
Different branches of Judaism converge at Penn
Students new to Hillel receive an introduction to other branches of their own religion, often for the first time.
Orthodox Jews pursue alternative housing arrangements
For many Jews, it is important to have roommates whom they share customs with. Some Jews keep a kosher kitchen — separating dairy and meat products, among other things — and do not use electronics on Shabbat, which is every Friday night to Saturday night.
Hillel to switch to Dining Dollars, scrap meal swipes on most days
Due to financial issues, the dining hall will change from meal swipe to Dining Dollar payment for a la carte items, similar to Houston Hall. On Shabbat and holidays, using a meal swipe plus a surcharge will still be an option. Falk itself will also be undergoing renovations.
Students spend spring break serving the community
Instead of vacationing in Cancun or California over break, some groups of Penn students opted to help drug addicts on the street. Others embarked on various community service trips.
Pope Francis's election excites Penn Catholics
Catholic students react to the election of new Pope Francis I.
Campaign money boosts community service groups
Funding from the Making History campaign will ensure that Penn’s community service legacy continues for years to come.
Phila. School District to close 23 public schools
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission approved plans Thursday to close 23 schools in the city at the end of the school year, including University City High School at 36th and Filbert streets.
Church of Christ finds campus presence through discussion
Besides Sunday and Wednesday services, student members of the Greater Philadelphia Church of Christ meet for a “Bible Talk” every Thursday night at seven in Commons’ Starbucks.
Some students to attend mission trips this break
Next week, many Penn students are gladly swapping beaches and bikinis for a week of community service.
Catholic conference, pope coming to Philly
On Monday, Pope Benedict XVII announced that the eighth World Meeting of Families will be held in Philadelphia in September 2015. While Penn students and Catholic organizations are unsure about the details, they are excited to participate in the event.
