Much like the unusually mild weather, December has been marked by relatively tame end-of-the-year activity at the University. School of Arts and Sciences Dean Rosemary Stevens appointed History Professor Walter Licht to the position of associate dean of graduate studies, replacing Chemistry Professor Donald Fitts. Fitts plans to return to his department to focus on teaching and research. The Commonwealth Court ruled in favor of the University and the city in the long-standing Mayor's Scholarship suit, but the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia has vowed to appeal the decision to the state Supreme Court. Rodin was accused of misallocating a $20-million dollar grant intended to fund a Western Civilization program at Yale University. She claimed that the decision was based on solely financial reasons. Earlier this month, University President Judith Rodin moved into her new home at Eisenlohr, ending her brief stay at 21st and Delancey streets. She was unable to move into the 3812 Walnut Street president's mansion when she took office this summer because it was undergoing renovations. Adam Zion, a post-baccalaureate student, was struck by two cars at 33rd and Walnut last week, and is currently listed in "serious" condition at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Zion is the fourth student to be struck by a car this semester. Also last week, Murphy's Tavern was charged by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board with allowing underage drinking. If he loses his case, the bar may have to shut down entirely. According to Admissions Dean Lee Stetson, the University accepted 52 percent of its 1,625 applicants for early decision. The 845 admitted students will fill approximately 36 percent of the incoming class of 1999.
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