Student Life
A week of sustainability-focused events culminates in a celebratory 'Greenfest' at Penn
Greenfest is hosted each semester by the Student Sustainability Association at Penn, also known as SSAP, the umbrella organization for all student environmental groups on campus.
More than 25% of Penn undergraduate women report unwanted sexual contact in AAU results
At Penn, 25.9% of undergraduate women said they had experienced unwanted sexual contact since entering college, a decline from 27.2% in 2015. Among undergraduate men, the rate rose from 5.5% to 7.3%. Among transgender, genderqueer, and non-binary undergraduates, the rate rose from 19% in 2015 to 21.5% in 2019.
Penn Law minority student groups plan to protest Amy Wax on Monday morning
At 8 a.m., protesters will begin to march from the Starbucks located at 34th and Walnut streets toward the Sansom entrance of the Penn Law school building. The protest will then continue in front of the law school building until 9 a.m. when classes begin for law students.
A year after mold scare in the Quad, the number of cases has gone down significantly
In fall 2018, evidence of mold, moisture, and mildew was found in about 100 student rooms in the Quad, and forced over 10 students to relocate to nearby hotels for a week.
A student-led program will put free menstrual products in popular study spaces on campus
The trial run will take place in restrooms in popular locations on campus, such as Huntsman Hall and Van Pelt Library.
Amazon reportedly set to open new grocery store in Philadelphia
In 2016, the e-commerce giant opened Amazon@Penn, a delivery and shipping center located underneath the 1920 Commons dining hall.
Philadelphia’s ban on cashless stores went into effect Tuesday
In addition to Sweetgreen, located on 39th and Walnut streets, the bill will also impact stores in Franklin’s Table, located on 34th and Walnut streets.
Penn junior Brandon Nguyen represents Canada at UN Youth Climate Summit
Nguyen was previously recognized for his efforts in 2017 by being named a Top 25 Environmentalist Under 25, and in 2018, a Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leader.
Steve's Prince of Steaks extends weekday hours and offers deals for students
The restaurant, which was closed for months in early 2019, is currently open from Monday to Friday. The hours were previously 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for those days, but starting today, Steve's will now be open until 10 p.m. from Wednesday to Friday.
This new club will serve first gen., low-income students in engineering and tech
FLITE plans to host workshops for students to build academic skills and provide advice for navigating these industries.
Amid Hong Kong protests, Penn Abroad releases advisory for students to stay on campus
The current political and social unrest in Hong Kong began in June, when people took to the streets to oppose the introduction of the Fugitive Offenders Ordinance amendment bill, which would allow local authorities to detain and extradite citizens of Hong Kong to mainland China.
New Career Services peer advisor program now available to undergrads
The new program allows walk-ins from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. from Monday to Friday at the Career Services office inside the McNeil Building.
Pottruck's basketball courts will reopen Oct. 14 after renovations to fix water damage
The new court will feature two parts, with a subfloor and a maple hardwood floor on the top, designed to reduce knee and joint injuries.
Fewer students are getting in-person OCR interviews, but Career Services says not to worry
A number of banks now prefer digital interviews through online interviewing services such as HireVue.
To cut wait times, Penn Eats app lets students skip lines at popular campus eateries
Students will be able to earn points from ordering on the app and completing “challenges" that include rating the application on the App Store and adding a profile picture. Students can then use the points to enter into different contests with prizes, like free Dining Dollars.
Penn Hillel's newest rabbis help students grapple with questions in Judaism and in life
The new rabbis met with students and staff during the summer and began their roles in late August.
Photo Gallery | New College House renamed Lauder College House
New College House was renamed Lauder College House Thursday afternoon, after a major donation from the Lauder family.
‘Restorative Practices at Penn’ offers conflict and mediation services for students
The goal of RP@Penn is in part to decide cases that are in violation of the code of student conduct and use restorative practices to help resolve disputes in student groups.
Penn’s political groups plan speaker events and tabling efforts for voter engagement
College Republicans, Government and Politics Association, and Penn Democrats are preparing for the buildup to the 2020 elections.