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Nine Philadelphia libraries resume Saturday hours after years of staffing, funding shortages
Nine Philadelphia Libraries reopened for Saturday hours, including the Walnut Street West Library, located at 201 S. 40th St., right on the edge of Penn’s campus.
Magill launches 'In Principle and Practice' strategic framework outlining priorities for Penn
"This moment of challenge is exactly the time to recommit to our ambitions for the future and to further our connections as a community," Magill wrote in the email.
‘Disheartened' and ‘dismayed’: Penn community reacts to resignation of Middle East Center director
Faculty members, students, and alumni affiliated with the MEC talked to the DP about the implications of Küçük’s resignation as director amid heightened campus tensions.
Penn employees allege workplace 'abuse' and 'hostile' environment at Steinberg Conference Center
Former and current hotel employees alleged their complaints of a toxic workplace have gone unaddressed due to their superior's apparent marriage to a top Penn administrator.
Penn community members discuss concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia at U. Council open forum
President Liz Magill opened the forum by acknowledging the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent that occurred last Saturday in Burlington, Vermont.
Wharton Alliance hosts annual holiday-themed drag show on Dec. 1
The holiday-themed event will take place at Penn’s LGBT Center starting at 5:30 p.m.
Longtime blood donor concludes over 50 years of donations at Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
Satalof gave blood for the first time at the age of 22 at the Hospital of Pennsylvania so that his mother, who was going into surgery, would have sufficient blood.
Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies announces new lecture series for Spring 2024
The free online lectures will discuss topics such as the history of anti-Jewish quotas, how universities address legacies of antisemitism, and the history of Jewish life on campuses in America.
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members.
Philadelphia, Penn Police apprehend escaped prisoner on Penn's campus
DPS wrote in the UpennAlert on their website that the suspect had fled from Philadelphia police officers while they were in the process of “effecting an arrest warrant."
Penn opens applications for advisory group on Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian student experiences
As a part of the group, members will participate in quarterly meetings with the President and the Provost to discuss solutions for fostering a more inclusive environment on campus.
Penn engages in self-study as part of 2024 accreditation process
The theme of Penn’s ongoing self-study is “Inclusively and Effectively Educating the Whole Person for the 21st Century.”
Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.”
President Magill to testify before Congress in hearing about antisemitism on college campuses
The Committee hearing — titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” — will take place on Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.
Penn student groups condemn Vermont shooting of three Palestinian college students
The statement published by PASS, PAO, and Penn MSA encouraged community members to report incidents where they feel unsafe on campus.
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote.
Twenty Penn students recognized as UN Millenium Fellows
The UN Millennium Fellowship, a semester-long leadership development program, selects students based on their merit and commitment to impactful social initiatives aligned with the UN's 17 Seventeen Development Goals.
Annual Diwali event promotes cross-cultural learning among Penn community
The event began with a 15-minute presentation on the background of Diwali for different South Asian religions, followed by a puja honoring the goddess Lakshmi.
Wharton ranks No. 4 on LinkedIn's list of top MBA programs in the U.S.
Harvard Business School took the top spot, followed by the Stanford Graduate School of Business and Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College at second and third, respectively.