Penn swimming dipping into its bag of tricks
The men and women will travel to West Chester on Friday and La Salle on Saturday, marking the first meets after a lengthy layoff from competition for both Penn squads.
The men and women will travel to West Chester on Friday and La Salle on Saturday, marking the first meets after a lengthy layoff from competition for both Penn squads.
Graduate School of Education professor Laura Perna discussed her book, “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs in Metropolitan America” in Houston Hall on Wednesday night. Following Perna’s presentation, contributing authors held a discussion panel of their own chapters.
The DP “takes a chance” with the educational futures of countless West Philadelphia residents and risks the exclusion of children and families of lower socioeconomic backgrounds from the best elementary school in Philadelphia.
Penn President Amy Gutmann is still under fire over claims that she has not done enough to promote diversity across the University administration.
Graduate School of Education professor Laura Perna discussed her book, “Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs in Metropolitan America” in Houston Hall on Wednesday night. Following Perna’s presentation, contributing authors held a discussion panel of their own chapters.
The DP “takes a chance” with the educational futures of countless West Philadelphia residents and risks the exclusion of children and families of lower socioeconomic backgrounds from the best elementary school in Philadelphia.
My Hill hall is cool. We defy stereotypes. We bond all over again over “The Bachelor.” Does your hall?
Increasing diversity at every level of our university has always been and remains one of my highest priorities.
Last year, with input from the faculty, provost and president, Penn formulated plans for new initiatives to improve faculty diversity and enrich opportunities for faculty development under the auspices of Penn’s Diversity Action Plan.
Students gathered in the Heyer Sky Lounge of Harrison College House Wednesday night to learn how to have a healthy sex life. The event was this year’s VDay Campagin event and was hosted by The Vagina Monologues,the Penn Women’s Center, Wharton Alliance, Penn Consortium of Undergraduate Women and the Social Planning and Events Committee.
Historically, the value America has placed on the elderly is abysmal. We commit 1.2 million over the age of 65 to nursing homes and countless studies have reported instances of abuse. Dealing with our elders has become just another chore.
A group of activists from the Students For Undocumented Dreams and Decision Equity Now Movement created the Fair Common App to provide undocumented Americans with a space to record their citizenship status.
Penn’s International Internship Program is expected to expand this summer with a 45 percent increase in applicants. The program is reaching out to regional alumni clubs and tapping into other various resources to maximize opportunities for students.
While The Integrated Studies program aims to combine three areas of focus to provide a unique learning experience, some students are not pleased with recent changes in the program syllabus.
Shooting games completely transformed my attitude towards Penn sports, and more Penn students should find their way to connect with Penn sports too.
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey announced on Wednesday that the ban on women serving in the military would be lifted. However, female students preparing for the navy and military already have a mostly integrated training experience.
The Penn Gamers Club meets every Wednesday on the third floor of Houston Hall to play obscure, interactive board games. Members of the club speak about the hours they spend competing and ‘trash talking’ as if they’re playing sports.
The Quakers were shut out for the 3rd time this season, as they fell to Princeton, 9-0, for their fifth consecutive loss.
Students who participate in Penn Greek life speak of the strong bonds they acquire through their sororities and fraternities – bonds that extend to their careers. Some of the benefits include OCR advice and alumni networking.
Despite taking four matches the distance, the Quakers couldn’t handle undefeated Princeton, falling 9-0.