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Penn is one step closer to a centralized diversity office, thanks to the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly
“GAPSA is an inclusive organization which derives strength from the diversity of its members,” the resolution reads.
Students stand against anti-Semitism in midst of vandalism of Jewish graveyards and bomb threats at community centers
In a statement released prior to the event, Hillel condemned “these overt acts of hatred, which have no space on our campus or in our country.”
What it's like to be the roommate of a sorority 'Little'
“I think it’s a fun process,” Wharton freshman Mindy Wang said. “It was funny seeing her get a striptease and getting breakfast delivered to her room every day.”
Fossil Free Penn members don surgical masks at UCouncil forum to protest University's decision against divestment
Wharton freshman and media chair of Fossil Free Penn Megan Kyne said she felt the off-the-record meetings between the club and the administration were not productive and did not allow for open communication between the two groups.
Three Penn students headed to Colombia this month to mingle with Nobel laureates
The 16th Nobel Summit marks the first time the Ivy Council — an organization that acts as a platform for the collaboration of students across the Ivy League — decided to to invite one student government representative from each of the schools to attend.
These three students are transferring out of Penn — here are their stories
Engineering freshman Brian McGrath, who was studying computer science, withdrew from Penn in December and is preparing to start at Drexel University in the fall.
HamCo may be the new place to get bubble tea or a cheesesteak this summer
University City District communications director and 2006 College graduate Alissa Weiss said the new restaurants show how new dining options complement University City’s overall development.
Free food keeps College House traditions going strong
Dean of Gregory College House Chris Donovan said a key part of the College House traditions is creating these shared social environments.
These students just sold the company they conceived at PennApps
College is one of the best places to startup,” CEO and Engineering and Wharton junior Rajat Bhageria said. “There’s no risk, there’s no opportunity cost ... there’s just a lot of resources.”
'Wall of Rejection' project encourages students to learn from their shortcomings
The purpose of the wall, founder Rebecca Brown said, is to demonstrate to Penn students that rejection is inherent in everyday life.
Weeks after the movement started, Penn students assess the effectiveness of #DeleteUber
#DeleteUber became a boycott against the company, with many Penn students switching to the alternative ride-sharing service Lyft. However, campus opinion about the effectiveness of the movement varies.
This semester's preceptorials include bartending, macaron-making and ballroom dance
For students interested in learning home-brew chemistry, bartending, ballroom dancing, and other non-ordinary skills, the Penn Preceptorial Committee has them covered.
Penn Congressional Call Center provides nonpartisan space to phone bank representatives
The Penn Congressional Call Center is a nonpartisan space and all of the resources necessary for Penn students to contact their Congressional representatives, regardless of party, and voice an opposition.
Class Board 2020 has ordered mugs that many freshman did not receive in December giveaway
Executive Vice President and College freshman Jason Kim said the board didn’t expect the “unprecedented” numbers from the Class of 2020 during the giveaways.
Meet four Penn students that work at a summer camp for kids whose parents have cancer
In preparation for one week during the summer, members of the Penn chapter of Camp Kesem spend the academic year fundraising, training and planning for camp. They are currently gearing up for one their biggest fundraising events, the “Make the Magic” silent auction.
Panhellenic Council adds Vice President of Diversity position
Panhellenic has included a Vice President of Diversity position on its executive board in response to requests from the sorority members for spaces and dialogues that deal with issues of diversity and inclusion.
Top 7 places to go on a first date
Le Cat Cafe, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and Franklin Fountain are some of the top suggestions of places to visit on a first date.
UA leaders say they have little involvement in commencement speaker selection
Michael Krone, College sophomore and communications director of the UA, said that more transparency is needed in the process so that students understand how the speaker is chosen.
This Annenberg study finds that living in the moment may make people healthier
Annenberg professor Emily Falk led this study that demonstrated a positive correlation between a sedentary person's “mindfulness” and his or her self-reported “vigorous physical activity” after exposure to media content that encouraged them to exercise.