Student Life
Penn Student Federal Credit Union to celebrate 35th anniversary during Homecoming Weekend
The Student Federal Credit Union, the Ivy League’s only student-run credit union, is planning to host an event on Oct. 20.
‘Who is Elizabeth Meisenzahl?’: College senior competes on ‘Jeopardy!’ and wins $2,000
Despite falling into a negative total early in the episode, she came in second place and took home the $2,000 prize for finishing as the runner-up.
‘Know what works for you’: Upperclassmen offer advice on navigating housing
Here are three pieces of advice from upperclassmen on navigating the on-campus housing process.
$238 million Quad renovation will tackle elevator installations, single-use bathrooms
This will be the first major renovation since 2000 to the Quad, which is over 100 years old.
Program communities offer students a chance to connect with others who share their interests
Program communities, a category that includes Student Designed Communities and Course Communities, allow groups of students in the same program to reside on the same floor of a dormitory.
Fraternities struggle to meet occupancy requirements as sophomore housing policy takes hold
The second-year housing policy, which was first announced in 2018, was implemented for the first time in fall 2021.
Penn Barbell Club starts mentorship program aimed at new lifters
Penn Barbell Club has recruited a group of junior and senior powerlifters to mentor younger students on healthy and safe lifting practices.
Hamilton Court residents report rise in maintenance issues following management change
Since the complex sold for $87 million this summer, student residents have complained about the quality of maintenance services under the new management.
Penn Program in Environmental Humanities to host storytelling event for Climate Week
On Wednesday, the Kelly Writers House will host Lockwood for a reading and reception. The next morning, Lockwood will lead an interactive program in the Irvine Auditorium
Division of Public Safety, MERT hold first health, safety fair since start of pandemic
The three-hour program featured a live controlled burn demonstration, a CPR demonstration, and speeches from members of DPS.
Nearly a month in, Fossil Free Penn’s encampment continues despite harsh weather conditions
After weathering tough conditions, the encampment remains on College Green and continues to receive organizational support from both local and international climate groups.
Public Health and Wellbeing renews programming on sleep and sexual health
The programs — called “Refresh” and “Penn’s Declassified Sex Survival Guide” — have garnered 3,400 participants and 1,500 participants respectively since their inception.
Penn vaccinates over 11,000 at annual flu clinic
Over 3,500 community members received their shot each day, and at the clinic’s peak, over 860 vaccines were given in just one hour.
Two College students start tutoring services for children affected by disease, injury
College sophomores Akinkunmi Adio and Alexandra Cordoba started the service and currently manage 25 volunteers.
President Joe Biden stops by Penn's campus in unexpected visit
Biden arrived around at the University Meeting and Guest House and later walked down Walnut Street to the Penn Bookstore, stopping to greet the crowd of students and Philadelphia residents who had gathered along the way.
Penn first years report frustration with competitive club application process
First years report that the selection process for many clubs expects applicants to have gained background experience and specialized knowledge in niche topics in high school.
UA to reallocate $1.3 million to student groups through new reserve fund
UA Steering, a group consisting of representatives from 41 undergraduate organizations, will assist in allocating $1.3 million back to student groups across campus.
Kelly Writers House hosts poet Jerome Rothenberg for a reading of his new book
“In the Shadow of a Mad King” is the most recent addition to over 90 books that Jerome Rothenberg has published.
Visiting international climate experts commend Fossil Free Penn’s encampment, demands
The international scholars attended a conference at Perry World House on Sept. 30 and stopped by Fossil Free Penn's demonstration on the sixteenth day of encampment.