1991 YEAR IN REVIEW: November

First, the University stabilized its relationship with the federal government when it wrote Uncle Sam a check for nearly $1 million after government auditors concluded the University received $930,000 more than it should have to cover research overhead costs between 1988 and 1992. The University's relationship with Philadelphia high schoolers remained under great scrutiny in the wake of a lawsuit accusing the University of offering city high school students only one-fourth the number of scholarships per year critics say are called for in a old agreement with the city. The University continued to maintain it is not violating the agreement -- or damaging its relationship with the youths -- by offering just 125 scholarships per year, rather than the 500 which its opponents have continued to argue are required by the agreement. The mayoral election ensured a continuing relationship between the University and City Hall as University alumnus and Democratic candidate Edward Rendell received an overwhelming 68 percent of the vote to rout Joseph Egan, the Republican candidate. Rendell replaces Wilson Goode, the outgoing mayor and another University alumnus. And speaking of relationships, it was learned that at least six students were living this year in coed suites, which University guidelines prohibit. A University official announced the arrangement would not be allowed to stand, but no decision has been announced yet. Near the end of the month, administrators learned Gov. Robert Casey had frozen $200,000 in state funding earmarked for classroom equipment such as computers, overhead projectors and new blackboards. The $200,000 could be cut outright if the state's tax revenues fall below target. While it is far too early to tell, the move could be an ominous indication that at least part of the University's $37.6 million relationship with the state may be in jeopardy by next year, especially given the poor economy and the state's mounting fiscal woes. In other news, the Judicial Inquiry Officer found the Acacia fraternity collectively responsible for a sexual harassment case, while Tau Epsilon Phi was found collectively responsible for three hazing incidents. November also witnessed a fair share of crime in the area, including the alleged abduction and rape of a Bryn Mawr College student who was accosted while waiting for a friend in her car at 39th and Walnut streets. Other incidents of violent crime included the shooting death of a male employee of the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania at 45th Street and Baltimore Avenue. Two suspects were arrested this month. -- Scott Calvert

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