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Penn to review policies for future event reservations amid Palestine Writes uproar, Magill tells ADL
Magill's letter details several actions that Penn is taking, which include initiating a review of the process that external groups use to reserve Penn's space and host events on campus.
Palestine Writes festival sparks diverging responses among local, national Jewish community
The disparate responses — combined with the impact of external Jewish activist groups across the country — represent only some of the Jewish communities who have weighed in on the controversy.
Penn students in some Arabic courses no longer required to attend Palestine Writes festival
Several Arabic courses, including ARAB 0100: "Elementary Arabic I" and ARAB 0300: "Intermediate Arabic III," had previously required that students attend.
Penn Campus Recreation announces Pottruck climbing wall now free of cost
The free climbing wall will be available from 5:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on weekdays.
Kristyn Palmiotto to serve as executive director of Penn Abroad
Palmiotto, who previously served as associate and deputy director for Penn Abroad, has worked with the department for seven years.
Multiple Penn trustees sign letter to Magill demanding stronger response to Palestine Writes uproar
Signatories include current and former trustees Robert Stavis, Andrew Heyer, and Marc Rowan; who is also chair of the Wharton Board of Advisors.
Penn Hillel vandalized by individual who shouted 'antisemitic obscenities,' knocked over furniture
"When I walked into Hillel, I noticed that the lobby was completely trashed — one of the podiums was smashed, one of the tables was smashed. There was stuff everywhere," a witness said.
50% of full-time jobs among recent Penn grads are in finance and consulting, DP analysis finds
Class of 2022 graduates in certain majors — especially in the College and the Engineering School — reported above-average outcomes in consulting and financial services.
Penn names interim director of Penn Libraries after vice provost resigns
Brigitte Weinsteiger was announced on Wednesday as the interim director of Penn Libraries.
New vice provost for University Life talks student support, engagement in DP sit-down
Kozuma — who was announced as Penn's next VPUL in February — began his position on May 1.
Penn biomedical technology researchers move into new West Philadelphia building
One of the scientists who will be housed in the new building will be Drew Weissman, whose research on messenger RNA was used in the development of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Penn rises to No. 6 in U.S. News rankings of Best National Universities
Penn came in fourth among Ivy League schools, with Princeton University topping the list.
Two senior Penn Dining administrators departed University over the summer
Since their departure, Matthew Oiler has been named the new general manager of Hill House, and Penn plans to name its new campus executive chef "very soon."
Dozens of faculty express 'deep concern' with Penn response to Palestine Writes festival
Literature and humanities professors called on Penn President Liz Magill to immediately amend administrators' statement on the festival.
Penn student groups encourage civic engagement on National Voter Registration Day
On Nov. 7, registered voters will elect various state judicial candidates as well as a new mayor of Philadelphia and City Council members.
Acting Temple University president dies suddenly after falling ill at campus event
Epps, who formerly served as the Temple Law School dean and provost, was named the university's acting president earlier this year on April 11.
GAPSA's pilot meal voucher program aims to address student food insecurity
In partnership with Penn Dining and Penn Retail Dining and with the help of the Graduate Student Center, GAPSA distributed free meal swipes and vouchers to graduate students who signed up for the program.
PennDOT to repave Walnut Street through campus, surprising Penn community members
The repaving portion of the Walnut Street project is expected to begin on or around Sept. 26 and continue through Sept. 29.
Fourth annual Penn Climate Week begins, with 30 events planned across campus
The week’s schedule features panel discussions, research presentations, and film screenings on topics related to public health, social policy, and biodiversity, among others.