On April 24, the University Council Committee on Campus and Community Life presented their annual report to the University Council, which suggested that, “all University of Pennsylvania facilities, buildings, and properties shall be smoke and tobacco free.”
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After chance connection, Jok heads to Africa
Thanks to 1996 Penn graduate Nasia Muoto, Dau Jok will travel at the end of May to Nigeria as a fellow for We Play to Win, a foundation started and run by Muoto.
Farewell Column by David Greenbaum | Like MJ, I’m not retiring, just switching 'sports'
Among the thousands of students who will graduate on Monday are dozens of athletes who are officially retiring from their respective sports. Sports have been a large part of their identities dating back to their childhood. And the large majority of Penn’s athletes have played their last competitive games … ever.
Diversity, number of women increase on UA
Three weeks ago, the UA completed appointments to its cabinet, which saw an increase of four women.
After chance connection, Jok heads to Africa
Thanks to 1996 Penn graduate Nasia Muoto, Dau Jok will travel at the end of May to Nigeria as a fellow for We Play to Win, a foundation started and run by Muoto.
Farewell Column by David Greenbaum | Like MJ, I’m not retiring, just switching 'sports'
Among the thousands of students who will graduate on Monday are dozens of athletes who are officially retiring from their respective sports. Sports have been a large part of their identities dating back to their childhood. And the large majority of Penn’s athletes have played their last competitive games … ever.
Farewell Column by Anna Strong | Finding that Sunday morning feeling again
From sitting next to him at Sunday breakfast, I learned everything I know about sports and sports writing. We’d sit together and read a profile on an up-and-coming pitcher or a big feature on the college football bowl games. He taught me how to read box scores and stat sheets, and when breakfast was over and the weather was nice, we’d all go to the park with a wiffle ball and bat or a frisbee.
Farewell Column by Brette Trost | Do what scares you
One of the most challenging things I have ever done. Working on a deadline, thinking critically quickly and building relationships with coaches and athletes are all things that have tested me. But it is because of these challenges that I have found my four years with the DP one of the most rewarding aspects of my time at Penn.
Farewell Column by Megan Soisson | From NARP to DPOSTM, the fun hasn’t stopped yet
I kept having fun. So much fun that I switched my major for it. So much fun that every conversation I had was about Penn athletics. So much fun that I even dreamed Penn athletics.
I originally decided to go to UNC over Penn because I wanted to pursue sports journalism and spend four years at a place with lots of school spirit. The funny thing is, I found that opportunity and school spirit right here at Penn.
I joke with my mom the fact that I was born a month late reflects my personality. When I get comfortable somewhere, I don’t want to leave. I said the same thing about high school that I’m saying now about college: they’re kicking me out the door — I’m not going voluntarily.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration researchers found that in 2010, 3.3 billion prescriptions were dispensed to adults, an 11 percent increase from 2002 after population size adjustments.
Student awarded for engineering a female-friendly program
Engineering freshman Kate Miller was awarded the AspireIT award by the National Center for Women and Information Technology for her idea of an only girls engineering, math and science program. Miller will teach the camp this summer.
Penn Women's Center violence prevention educator ends term
The Office of the Vice Provost for University Life initially extended Nina Harris’ position for another 12 months after the grant that brought her to the center expired last year.
Step dancing or “stepping” is a historical tradition of black fraternities and sororities, dating back to the mid-1900s. It is often performed along with songs and chants as a way to celebrate the “crossing over” into membership of these organizations. Stepping has also been incorporated into other Greek organizations such as Lambda Sigma Upsilon — a Latino fraternity.
Penn Museum completes phase two of renovations
Set to officially open on May 10, the completion of the Widener Lecture Hall marks the end of the second phase of the Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology’s $15 million renovations of its west wing, which began in 2010.
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.
On-campus recruiting sees more employers
As the school year comes to an end and Career Services begins analyzing this year’s data for on-campus recruiting, the “Class of 2013 has had a very successful recruitment year,” Director of Career Services Pat Rose said.
The Philadelphia Streets Department is set to install “bumpouts” to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the intersection — which has been plagued by a string of five accidents — by the end of the year.
Penn women's lacrosse to face Virginia in NCAA Tournament
Penn women’s lacrosse (11-5) will face Virginia (9-9) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament Friday at 3 p.m., in Washington, D.C. If the Quakers win, they will square off with host No. 6 Georgetown in the second round.





