Harry Cooperman
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Running in memory of a friend
On Sunday, Penn alumni ran in the ODDyssey half marathon in honor of their friend, 2001 College graduate Ari Johnson, who committed suicide in February of this year. Team Ari raised over $65,000 for Active Minds, a mental health organization located on college campuses across the country.
Protesting the violence in Turkey
Several members of Penn’s Turkish community were only blocks away from the violence of the protests in Taksim Square, while others have friends and family nearby.
Wawa closes for renovations
An estimated six-week construction project at the Wawa on 38th and Spruce streets began on May 29.
Penn Law to receive new criminal justice center
On Tuesday, the Law School announced the establishment of the Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice, which aims to “catalyze long-term structural improvements to the U.S. criminal justice system” through an “interdisciplinary, data-driven, scientific approach.”
Lecturer arrested, charged for open lewdness
Adam Bund, a lecturer for the Department of Anthropology, was charged with one count of open lewdness and one count of harassment on Friday, according to his court docket.
Police are investigating 'indecent acts' in Houston Hall
Indecent acts committed in Houston Hall that involved a Penn lecturer are being investigated by the police.
Gosnell sentenced to life without parole
Kermit Gosnell, an abortion doctor convicted of murdering three babies, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for two of the three murders on Tuesday.
Gosnell convicted of three counts of murder
After nearly two weeks of deliberations, the jury in the trial of Kermit Gosnell has convicted Gosnell of three of the five murder charges against him.
Penn alum, former Pennsylvania governor dies
Penn alumnus and former Pennsylvania governor George Michael Leader died at his home in Hershey, Pa. today.
Car accident occurs at 34th and Walnut
A car accident occurred at 34th and Walnut streets on Wednesday night.
Gosnell trial raises issues of media, abortion
Although the jury has yet to return its verdict, the trial of Kermit Gosnell has recently garnered attention from the national media and supporters from both sides of the pro-life, pro-choice divide.
Penn Law School, FactCheck.org win Webby Awards
Both Penn Law School’s website and the Annenberg Public Policy Center’s FactCheck.org won People’s Voice Webby Awards on Tuesday.
Three murder charges dropped in Gosnell trial
After court proceedings were called off Monday, the trial of Kermit Gosnell resumed Tuesday with the dismissal of three of the eight murder charges against Gosnell.
Student and experts discuss Gosnell trial implications
As the defense prepares to present its case in the trial of Kermit Gosnell, several students and experts gathered Tuesday night to discuss the implications of the allegations against him.
Storify | Time to Shine
On Friday, Penn celebrated its Making History campaign with Time to Shine — an event held in Penn Park honoring the $4.3 billion raised from the University’s campaign. Over 17,000 people signed up for Friday’s celebration.
AlliedBarton guards rally for union representation
As the University prepared to celebrate “Making History” at Penn Park, security guards rallied on Shoemaker Green to protest for a contract with AlliedBarton.
Penn grads, student reflect on Boston aftermath
Several Penn community members were in Boston during the Marathon to witness Monday’s chaos and Tuesday’s aftermath.
Two Penn websites to compete for Webby Awards
Both FactCheck.org, which is run by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, and the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s website are competing for the Webby Awards, which honor “the best of the web.”
Law clinic students learn while serving community
For both its clients and the law students who work there, Penn Law School’s Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies is more than just a building on Sansom Street — it’s Penn Law’s very own “law firm.”
