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Writer shares experience with Nazi Germany
Ruth Gruber, now 99 years old, discussed her time as a journalist reporting on fascism and Jewish persecution.
From ‘Sesame Street’ to Spruce St.
Wednesday night, the Penn Humanities Forum hosted prominent puppetry scholars to discuss puppets of the past, present and future and their role on stage and on screen.U. self-defense classes underused
Though DPS is increasingly publicizing the Rape Aggression Defense program, only about 90 female students, faculty and staff per year currently take advantage of these free self defense classes.RecycleMania inspires sustainability efforts
Although Penn is unlikely to reach its goal in RecycleMania, the University will continue initiatives to increase recycling.
Visiting prof talks one-state solution
With the popular uprisings currently going on in the Middle East, it may be easy to forget about conflicts that have been going on for decades.
Autism benefit raises funds for local children
For 1 out of 110 children born today, it is as if “you are the only person in the world who is able to speak or understand English, and do not know any other languages.” That is how College senior Mike Gardner told his story to a small crowd at Smokey Joe's Tuesday.
Exhibit tackles today's 'girl culture'
Photo exhibit 'Girl Culture,' which runs until July 31 at the Arthur Ross Gallery, portrays women affected by societal pressure, emphasizing the importance of discussing 'taboo' issues.For some, Penn fosters new religious environment
Adapting to a new way of life is a challenge that most college freshmen face, but for a large number of Penn students, the experience is marked by religion, or lack thereof.
Celebrating the College
Free food, information boards and student projects on display attracted students to tables set up on College Green Monday for this year's College Palooza — a “carnival of liberal arts.”
Student battles mental health issues
Penn had been Elizabeth Park’s dream school for years, but upon matriculating as a freshman, her sky-high expectations for college life came tumbling down as she fought severe depression.
MBA grad discusses pharmaceutical industry
2009 MBA recipient Sean Cao spoke on the future of the pharmaceutical industry Monday night at Huntsman Hall.
Despite relocation, Relay for Life sees success
Moved from its original location on Franklin Field due to weather, the eighth annual Relay for Life ran successfully inside the Palestra, exceeding its goal of 1,500 participants.
American Indians embrace spring
The second annual powwow hosted by Natives at Penn not only showcased Penn's progress in increasing awareness of American Indians, but also the long road ahead.ZTA returns to campus
This weekend, new members of Zeta Tau Alpha were initiated, and the Alpha Beta chapter of the sorority was recolonized at Penn.Penn Dining to revamp meal plans
Penn is slated to eliminate three of its 10 meal plans for the coming year, with the remaining plans renamed with acronyms to better reflect what students will receive.Students honored for contributions to campus diversity
Penn’s leaders in diversity were honored by the James Brister Society at a reception this Friday.Conference assesses changing face of microfinance
Penn Microfinance Club's weekend conference, entitled The New Face of Microfinance, consisted of several panels and two keynote speakers and focused on the new controversies and challenges that are arising in the Microfinance Model.
Local organizations come together to go green
As the thunderous sounds of drumbeats drew students to GreenFest in Houston Hall on Friday, they walked away with a T-shirt, an eco-friendly bottle of Coke and a new perspective on the environmental initiatives going on at Penn.