Student Life
Penn extends deadline to upload proof of COVID-19 booster shot or risk testing twice weekly
The University will extend the deadline to Mar. 14 for those who are eligible for a booster shot to upload their information.
Penn community competes in third annual PENNTRIathlon
The PENNTRIathlon aims to give the Penn community an opportunity to participate in a fitness challenge during the winter months that is both competitive and welcoming.
Penn offers $25,000 in incentives to each class year for uploading vaccine records
Chief Wellness Officer Benoit Dubé told The Daily Pennsylvanian that the incentives were created to encourage "good behaviors and smart choices" and to further foster a "community of care."
Penn Pre-Dental Society to host "Give Kids a Smile" event
The volunteering event will educate students at The City School at Spruce Hill on the importance of oral hygiene and dental healthcare.
Self-serve options return to dining halls for the first time since before pandemic
In an email sent to The Daily Pennsylvanian on Feb. 20, Director of Hospitality Services Pam Lampitt said that the move back to self-service marks a return to pre-pandemic dining operations.
Student-created app allows users to connect over shared Korean pop culture interests
The pair of students launched Kfans in November 2021 after they had met in a Korean popular culture class at Penn and connected over their shared passion for K-dramas.
Greek life rush registration returns to pre-pandemic levels
Penn's Panhellenic Council sorority rush was completely online, while Interfraternity Council fraternities held a mix of virtual and in-person rush events.
Penn Debate Society and the Philomathean Society will hold a debate on belief in the afterlife
The debate will be held at Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in Philomathean Hall, which is on the fourth floor of College Hall.
Lawsuit over suicide of Wharton student in 2016 settled two days into trial
Testimonies began on Wednesday, Feb. 9 and included over two hours of video deposition from John Stein, Ao "Olivia" Kong’s then-psychiatrist at Penn's Counseling and Psychological Services.
Penn Museum to hold virtual lecture on antiquities trafficking and art crime
Guest speakers Special Agent Jake Archer of the FBI Art Crime Team and Assistant U.S. Attorney K.T. Newton will discuss recent issues surrounding art and antiquity fraud during the lecture on Feb. 17.
Penn announces return of indoor social gatherings as COVID-19 cases fall to semester low
In response to the favorable trends across the Penn community, particularly undergraduates, the University announced that indoor social gatherings and event registration can resume.
Penn senior Mehek Boparai places second in ‘Jeopardy!’ quarterfinals, wins $10,000
While Boparai did not advance to the semi-finals, she came in second place at the end of the night, winning a prize of $10,000.
Kelly Writers House to host Speakeasy Open Mic Night
College senior Rachel Dennis — who has been involved with the event series since they read at one held for New Student Orientation during their first year at Penn — will host the speakeasy.
Penn’s Asian cultural groups celebrate Lunar New Year throughout February
Lunar New Year is a holiday marking the beginning of the lunar calendar and is celebrated across East and Southeast Asia as a large celebration each year.
Penn junior Mia Bezar dies at 20
Bezar was a Philadelphia native and attended the William Penn Charter and Baldwin Schools before coming to Penn.
College and Wharton junior starts club providing swim lessons for special needs children
After COVID-19-related delays, SNUGS was able to host its first in-person swim lessons during the fall 2021 semester.
Penn Violence Prevention Director Malik Washington leaves post, sparking national search for new director
Associate Vice Provost for University Life Sharon Smith and PVP Associate Director Reema Malhotra are currently leading PVP, according to VPUL's Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives Michael Elias.
Penn senior Erin Hayes awarded scholarship to study astronomy at University of Cambridge
Hayes is the 33rd Gates Cambridge Scholar from Penn since the program's inception in 2001, and she will begin her studies at the University of Cambridge this October.
Kelly Writers House holds book launch for Penn professor Weike Wang's new novel
The event took place on Feb. 7 at the Kelly Writers House’s Arts Café and was hosted by Penn Artist-in-Residence Piyali Bhattacharya.