EDITORIAL & OPINION: Summer Cheers and Jeers

The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure. The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERSThe University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and Chestnut The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERSThe University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.·To the Engineering School dean searchfor dragging out for over a year, while keeping Eduardo Glandt on as interim dean.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.·To the Engineering School dean searchfor dragging out for over a year, while keeping Eduardo Glandt on as interim dean.·To the Athletic Department for not keeping the women's lacrosse team informed of it's decision to fire their coach Ann Sage.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.·To the Engineering School dean searchfor dragging out for over a year, while keeping Eduardo Glandt on as interim dean.·To the Athletic Department for not keeping the women's lacrosse team informed of it's decision to fire their coach Ann Sage.·To the University for committing gender discrimination in 1997 by not interviewing Andrew Medcalf for the position of women's crew coach.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.·To the Engineering School dean searchfor dragging out for over a year, while keeping Eduardo Glandt on as interim dean.·To the Athletic Department for not keeping the women's lacrosse team informed of it's decision to fire their coach Ann Sage.·To the University for committing gender discrimination in 1997 by not interviewing Andrew Medcalf for the position of women's crew coach.·To the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania for eliminating 1,100 positions, leaving 450 employees jobless.The University has kept busy through the hot summer months - some things we applaud, others we censure.CHEERS·To University President Judith Rodin for approving the recommendations of the Alcohol Task force and ensuring that a clear alcohol policy will be in place when students return in the fall.·To the University City District for creating a new facility that will guarantee an increased security presence on campus.·To the Institute of Contemporary Art for naming the New York-based artist and curator Claudia Gould as the new director.·To the Fels Center of Government for finding renowned criminologist Lawrence Sherman to head the center.·To the School of Arts and Sciences for balancing it's budget, marking the first time in five years the largest of the University's 12 schools will not be in the red.·To English Professor Peter Conn for being named deputy provost, chief advisor to Provost Robert Barchi .·To the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for being on U.S. News and World Report's annual "Honor Roll" of the nation's best hospitals.·To the University for it's continued attempts to change the face of campus, most recently by announcing a new $111 million facility -- providing housing and retail space and parking -- on 34th and ChestnutJEERS·To the search commitees charged with finding new deans for the Law School and the Wharton School for failing to complete their missions this summer.·To the Engineering School dean searchfor dragging out for over a year, while keeping Eduardo Glandt on as interim dean.·To the Athletic Department for not keeping the women's lacrosse team informed of it's decision to fire their coach Ann Sage.·To the University for committing gender discrimination in 1997 by not interviewing Andrew Medcalf for the position of women's crew coach.·To the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania for eliminating 1,100 positions, leaving 450 employees jobless.·To the University for temporarily replacing the 30 year old "We Lost" sculpture on College Green with the brightly colored piece, "LOVE."