Penn to partially demolish David Rittenhouse Laboratory, build new physical sciences complex
The project will involve the demolition and rebuilding of the wing of DRL along 33rd Street and the renovation of the wing along Walnut Street.
The project will involve the demolition and rebuilding of the wing of DRL along 33rd Street and the renovation of the wing along Walnut Street.
The announcement, posted on the International Students and Scholar Services website, is directed at Penn community members who hold J-1 and H1-B visas and plan to travel internationally over winter break.
The renovation, which the principal architect on the project called "a noisy operation," is set to last 20 months and begin in April 2025.
At the meeting, several students and professors raised concerns about Penn Police's execution a search warrant at an off-campus residence belonging to pro-Palestinian student activists in October.
The announcement, posted on the International Students and Scholar Services website, is directed at Penn community members who hold J-1 and H1-B visas and plan to travel internationally over winter break.
The renovation, which the principal architect on the project called "a noisy operation," is set to last 20 months and begin in April 2025.
By providing the resources to host a Shabbat dinner, including free meals, JHP hoped to encourage students from various backgrounds and religions to come together over food.
The event, which featured a live DJ performance, food from local vendors, and interactive chapter showcases, took place amidst controversy regarding changes to normal Homecoming activities at Penn.
Across the four dining facilities, 2,724 individual menu items were counted, with the highest number of items — 1,282 items across 30 days — appearing at Hill House. 1920 Commons had the second highest number with 855 items.
Students in the other 50% who spoke with The Daily Pennsylvanian voiced anxieties about the impact of Trump's election on the job market, especially for those who plan to work in government or require a visa in order to remain in the United States.
The new University City is located at 3631 Walnut St., which was previously occupied by The Accolade on Chestnut, and marks the the fourth Van Leeuwen in Philadelphia.
Students expressed frustration about the lack of communication from the University, the sparse Indigenous representation among NAIS faculty, and the limited number of courses.
Known as CSAP 4.0, the latest initiative targets waste reduction and sustainable purchasing while highlighting a new action plan for the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Launched in April 2024, Finiverse is a free app that provides a comprehensive breakdown of the total cost of attending individual colleges.
The two apps — agora and Need That — aim to redefine how students buy, sell, and trade items within their immediate communities and are aiming to break into the Penn community.
The Weingarten Center recently introduced an AI-based option for students with note-taking accommodations, but the service has drawn concerns over privacy and its adequacy as a tool for academic support.
In a video posted on Instagram by Penn Against the Occupation, the employee was heard saying “all started by Hamas” and “half-assed backwards people” as he removed the signs.
Dershowitz praised Penn Hillel and the University for hosting him, noting that he has not been able to speak at Harvard University since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel.
The panel focused on U.S. foreign policy towards China, Russia, the Middle East, and Taiwan.
The Daily Pennsylvanian spoke with students who said the switch from air conditioning to heating in on-campus residential buildings has made their dorms too warm and uncomfortable to stay in.