Student Life
GAPSA, UA approve resolutions seeking student representation on Board of Trustees
GAPSA previously passed a joint resolution to have two student representatives on the Board of Trustees, but the UA was unable to reach a majority and tabled the decision indefinitely.
Students, staff evacuate Biotech Commons due to steam leak
People inside the building were evacuated outside, where two large pillars of rushing steam were visible coming out of windows, with one pillar on each side of the Robert Wood Johnson Pavilion entrance.
Penn Violence Prevention hosts consent workshop, continuing efforts from NSO
On Feb. 22, Penn Violence Prevention hosted a workshop entitled “Pizza & Fries: Conversations About Consent."
Penn appoints Hikaru Kozuma as next vice provost for University Life
Kozuma, who is currently the executive director of College Houses and Academic Services, will succeed Mamta Accapadi.
Penn Violence Prevention, Wellness at Penn host Valentine's Day Event to educate students
The event focused on elements of relationships including health, consent, and sex education, as well as traditional Valentine’s Day-related themes.
Penn community to celebrate life of College sophomore Maurice Campbell at campus gathering
According to University Life, community members are invited to “share stories, talk, and laugh as we remember the amazing life of Moe.”
Two Penn dining halls found not in compliance with Philadelphia health code
A Daily Pennsylvanian analysis of food safety inspection reports found that a majority of the 12 Penn Dining locations were found to have at least five health code violations.
Court approves fee refunds to some Penn students following COVID-19 lawsuit settlement
Penn and the lawsuit's plaintiffs agreed to a partial refund of tuition and fees for all students who participated in a transition to online learning during the spring 2020 semester.
Economics department offers new math sequence for majors in place of MATH 1400, MATH 1410
Economics majors are no longer required to take MATH 1400: "Calculus I" and MATH 1410: "Calculus II."
DP sex survey finds Engineering students are most sexually active
The DP surveyed 1,008 undergraduates — approximately 10% of the student population — and found that 68.2% said that they are sexually active.
Penn student groups organize fundraising efforts to support Turkey-Syria earthquake relief
Penn Arab Student Society, Fenjan: The Middle East Journal, Penn Muslim Students Association, Penn Afghan Students Association, and Penn Students Against the Occupation are collecting donations to provide immediate relief to survivors.
Undergraduate Assembly mid-year report cites progress on arts funding, transfer experience, diversity
The report was published online on the Undergraduate Assembly’s website to update the Penn community on the work that the UA has been undertaking and ensure that they remain accountable to the student body.
Penn Eats launches new rewards program with free coffee and Bluetooth speaker raffles
The rewards include a coffee loyalty program, a chance to win a variety of prizes, and a dining dollar giveaway for dining plan holders only.
Dining hall workers at Penn Hillel demand better treatment from University
Workers at Falk Dining Hall, who have worked at Penn for decades, told The Daily Pennsylvanian that they want the University to better integrate them into Penn Dining.
Penn community celebrates Black History Month with University-wide collaborations
Student groups and University Life are hosting events and celebrations recognizing Black History Month on campus.
Over 700 rising juniors, seniors placed on waitlist for on-campus housing for next year
Penn allocates approximately 950 spots for on-campus housing to rising juniors and seniors.
Harrison floods again amid below-freezing outdoor temperatures, affecting 35 residents
The flooding started on the fifth floor and worked its way down to the lobby and exterior of the building.
New Penn Violence Prevention director talks to DP about 'working towards the greater good'
Elise Scioscia was chosen for the position after a nearly year-long nationwide search prompted by the departure of former Director Malik Washington in January 2022.
Mask and Wig performs first Annual Production as gender-inclusive group in 134-year history
Founded as an all-male collegiate musical comedy troupe in 1889, Mask and Wig announced in the fall of 2021 that it would be eliminating the male gender requirement as a qualification.