"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote.
Penn President Liz Magill opens applications for advisory group focused on Jewish student experience
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Sameeksha Panda
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Nov. 20, 2023
The advisory group will assemble the perspectives of Jewish students at Penn to discuss “issues of concern,” according to an email to the Penn community on Nov. 16.
Who are the alumni that have joined the donor backlash against Penn leadership?
By
Srishti Bansal
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Nov. 20, 2023
The DP researched some of the most notable donors to understand their backgrounds, Penn leadership roles, and level of generosity to Penn during their time as alumni.
The Latest
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Sophia Leung
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Nov. 26, 2023
Penn argued that first- and second-year biomedical graduate students and educational fellowship recipients working on lab rotations should not be included in the body.
Hundreds of faculty across country petition for Penn to defend pro-Palestinian staff, students
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Dedeepya Guthikonda
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Nov. 21, 2023
The letter included signatures from 44 Penn affiliates at the time of publication and was made public on Nov. 20.
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine.
The group has outlined three key demands towards top University representatives: ceasefire in Gaza now, the protection of freedom of speech at the University, and the institution of critical thought on Palestine.
Penn President Liz Magill opens applications for advisory group focused on Jewish student experience
By
Sameeksha Panda
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Nov. 20, 2023
The advisory group will assemble the perspectives of Jewish students at Penn to discuss “issues of concern,” according to an email to the Penn community on Nov. 16.
Who are the alumni that have joined the donor backlash against Penn leadership?
By
Srishti Bansal
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Nov. 20, 2023
The DP researched some of the most notable donors to understand their backgrounds, Penn leadership roles, and level of generosity to Penn during their time as alumni.
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie calls for Magill to resign from Penn presidency
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Jonah Miller
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Nov. 20, 2023
Christie spoke about antisemitism on college campuses and said Magill, in addition to the presidents of Harvard and Cornell universities, should be fired.
Rowan, Lauder, and Huntsman companies have donated over $50,000 to Republicans critical of Penn
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Jared Mitovich
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Nov. 19, 2023
Over half of the Congress members who have publicly criticized Penn's response to Hamas' attack on Israel have received campaign support from withdrawn Penn donors and their affiliated companies.
Penn President Liz Magill announces members of new antisemitism task force
By
Elea Castiglione
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Nov. 17, 2023
The group will includes seven faculty representatives from multiple Penn schools, two student representatives, and six staff, alumni, and Trustee representatives.
Department of Education launches investigation into Penn over alleged instances of antisemitism
By
Jared Mitovich
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Nov. 16, 2023
The United States Department of Education is investigating five instances of antisemitism and two Islamophobia cases across seven schools.
The letter expressed concern about the University's “failure to respond to the defamation and harassment” that pro-Palestinian faculty members have been experiencing.
Penn community members occupy part of Houston Hall in teach-in to promote pro-Palestinian voices
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Katie Bartlett
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Nov. 14, 2023
The group accused Penn of neglecting to support dissenting voices on the Israel-Hamas war and promised to hold programming in response to the University's failures.
Penn Sustainability reports progress on 2024 sustainability and climate goals
By
Aileen Wang
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Nov. 14, 2023
Notable changes in the last five years include reducing carbon emissions, adding electric vehicles to Penn Transit’s fleet, and developing academic collaborations.
Penn clarifies upperclassmen housing process ahead of 2024-2025 applications
By
Jasmine Ni
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Nov. 13, 2023
The application period for rising juniors and seniors opened on Oct. 31 and is set to close at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, for the 2024-25 academic year.
Penn to ‘vigorously pursue’ violations of conduct policies following acts of hate, Magill says
By
Ben Binday
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Nov. 12, 2023
Magill said that Penn is working with local and federal authorities to investigate recent antisemitic acts and forms of hate on campus.
Penn community members call for ceasefire in Gaza at international pro-Palestinian walkout on campus
The walkout opened with calls for a ceasefire, restoration of water and electricity in Gaza, and an end to United States and University aid to Israel.
Penn denounces projections of pro-Palestinian messages onto campus buildings as 'antisemitic'
By
Sophia Liu
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Nov. 9, 2023
"These reprehensible messages are an assault on our values and cause pain and fear for our Jewish community," Penn President Liz Magill wrote.
President Liz Magill has previously condemned the Hamas attack on Israel and antisemitism on campus in multiple statements to the Penn community.
Penn finds 'no credible threat' after staff receive antisemitic emails targeting Hillel, Lauder dorm
Penn's Division of Public Safety was notified of the threats and conducted safety sweeps of Penn Hillel and Lauder College House.
School of Arts and Sciences announces initiative to encourage respectful dialogue, open expression
By
Ethan Crawford
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Nov. 5, 2023
The SAS Dean’s Office announced “Living the Hard Promise: A Dialogue Series” and reaffirmed its commitment to open expression in an email to the Penn community on Nov. 2.
