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EPA representative urges students to broaden horizons
According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s Head of Strategic Climate Projects Kristen Taddonio, students interested in a job at the EPA don’t necessarily need to major in environmental studies.New leaders take over for Multicultural Greek Council
The Multicultural Greek Council held special elections to fill vacancies on its executive board after the former president and vice president resigned.Exploring Israeli culture through literature
Last night, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Professor Yigal Schwartz explored Israeli literature, culture and politics as part of the 24th annual Joseph Alexander Colloquium, which aims to address and discuss relevant Jewish issues at work in the world today.Finding a style for the working world
Wharton Women's annual "Dress for Success" philanthropic event, which will begin at 7 p.m., aims to educate women on how to dress professionally yet stylishly.Freshman footsteps | Nursing student keeps busy
Nursing freshman Kerry McLaughlin, who admits her mom occasionally calls her out for “over-scheduling” herself, has certainly kept herself busy so far.
Rebuilding lives in Rwanda
Philanthropist Anne Heyman spoke Monday night about a new international development project — a youth village called Agahozo Shalom, created to help rebuild the lives of Rwandan teenagers who have been affected by the 2004 genocide.
Commemorating Matthew Shepard's legacy
People from all across Penn gathered outside the LGBT Center, eyes downcast, candles alight, to stage a vigil commemorating the 11th anniversary of the death of Matthew Shepard.Intercultural Leadership Program promotes cross-cultural awareness
The Intercultural Leadership Program’s annual training retreat engaged participants in activities — like Intercultural Jeopardy — designed to develop cross-cultural awareness and promote intercultural competence.Penn Christian Mahr grad offers advice on working at the U.N.
Christian Mahr, a Penn alumnus and U.N. employee, gave advice yesterday to students looking to join the organization.
Freshman Footsteps | Learning to juggle work and play
Unlike most freshmen he knows, Shiv Kapoor — a Wharton freshman from New Delhi — was not nervous for his first midterm last Thursday.Brothers serving in the Korean military
All Korean males are required to serve two years in the Korean military upon turning 18 years old — a fact that contributes to a unique culture in Penn’s Asian-interest fraternities.Building a sense of community with Greek Week
To build a sense of community among Greeks, a variety of philanthropic, social and competitive events took place over the week and will continue throughout the weekend.GSE professor discusses moral dimension of education
Many Penn students will remember elementary school as an endless lists of rules, from wearing plaid uniforms at the right length to not fidgeting in class.'Glee' takes Penn by storm
Move over Gossip Girl, there’s a new fad on campus. Glee, FOX’s high-school comedic drama, focuses on a Spanish teacher’s attempt to revive a once-successful glee club while his students struggle with serious issues.
Senior has Glamourous visions of change
College senior Sohani Amarasekera was recently recognized as one of Glamour magazine’s Top 10 College Women and featured in its October issue as “The Visionary.”Israeli women explain choice and consequences of refusal to join army
When Israeli student Netta Mishly was 15 years old, her class was taken to a shooting range as an introduction to military service.Memorial service held for Kenneth Nwannunu
The memorial service for Kenneth Nwannunu, the College senior who passed away while abroad in Shanghai on Sept. 23, was held last night in Pedricktown, N.J.SPEC brings Walkmen
It’s out with the old and in with the new for the Social Planning and Events Committee’s annual Fall Concert.Making shoes to make a difference
By making shoes and making a difference, Tal Dehtiar is working to make “profit with a purpose.”