Gilbertson was appointed the second CIO in the University’s history in 2004 to oversee the management of the then-$3.9 billion endowment.

Conservative organizations are making extra efforts to target young voters this cycle.

SEPTA has launched a three-year plan to replace its current token fare collection with an “open payment system,” where travelers can use a refillable SEPTA-issued smart card or any “contactless” bank card.

The exhibit, “Insights into Ancient Egypt,” caters to the visually impaired and allows them to experience six objects from the Museum’s Egyptian collection. VIDEO: Penn Museum Touch Tours

According to Reikofski, Moses suffered a heart attack in March and, while he attempted to recover through various forms of physical therapy, “was never really able to get over it.”

The Rotunda has hosted some big names in music over the years. John Legend, a 1999 College graduate, performed there as a student, and Matisyahu, Spoon and Wiz Khalifa are among the many other performers brought in.

“I don’t think the University does enough to promote the arts,” art history professor David Brownlee said. “We haven’t made the fullest use of resources on campus and in the Philadelphia area.”

With a 73.5 percent response rate, the University’s first-ever survey of all standing faculty members offers a window into the faculty’s opinions of their workloads, compensation and resources for teaching and research, among other topics. MULTIMEDIA: Penn Faculty Survey

The 5K run, which was held on Sunday, raised money and awareness for the Rena Rowan Breast Center, which is part of Penn’s Abramson Cancer Center.

Gillibrand suggested that if Romney defeats Obama in the November election, the consequences will be grave for America’s women.

The conference featured panels and a case competition hosted by leading global management firm Oliver Wyman.

Specter, a 1951 College graduate, is remembered for playing a key role in several Supreme Court nominations and for switching from a longtime Republican voice to a member of the Democratic party in 2009.

Last night, Penn Hillel hosted Tom Peled, founder of Bike for the Fight — a fundraising effort to support the Israel Cancer Research Fund — before he moves on with his team to New York next week.

The pieces in the exhibition ranged from abstract metal sculptures and pottery to portraits, landscapes and photographs.

In this election cycle, Penn employees are cumulatively the third-highest political donors among Ivy League schools.

Last night, GO! Athletes featured headline speaker Joanna Lohman at their re-launch event in Bodek Lounge. Lohman is an openly gay professional women’s soccer player for D.C. United. The purpose of the event was to raise awareness of homophobia and discrimination in sports.

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