It’s at times like this that I’m proud to call myself Canadian.

Performing arts and intellectual attractions don’t just promote cultural appreciation — on a more practical level, these activities get people out in the community and allow time with family and friends in some good wholesome fun

In line with Penn’s increasing focus on sustainability and environmental consciousness, the Critical Writing Program — which administers the mandatory writing seminar — has thoughtfully decided to focus efforts on decreasing paper usage in these classes.

Despite the current economic downturn, Penn Connects, the University’s 30-year plan for campus development and eastward expansion, is still on track, according to administration officials.

In collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), the Graduate School of Education will head an international effort to expand research in math and science education.

Technical difficulties put a damper on last night’s inaugural event of Penn’s chapter of Global Zero, a campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

This evening, the Veggie Van, a caravan of green vehicles touring the country, will stop at the corner of 40th and Locust streets. The van is traveling in conjunction with screenings of Fuel, a documentary about energy in America.

Penn’s Student Health Service is running low on seasonal flu vaccine due to nationwide delays in manufacturing and shipping, according to Matt Waller, director of Public Affairs and Communications for the Office of the Vice Provost of University Life.

Since women hold the title of CEO at renowned companies like Yahoo!, PepsiCo and Sunoco, it should be no surprise that the percentage of female MBAs at the Wharton School has been steadily increasing.

In many ways, Lafayette senior quarterback Rob Curley is the perfect big brother. He is supportive and protective and always manages to tease his younger siblings in just the right manner.

The 13 speakers that the University installed this past summer to alert the greater campus outdoor area in case of an emergency were successfully tested over a three-day period at the end of last month.

In focusing his one-man show solely on male as opposed to female body and image issues, writer and director Michael Feldman illuminates a subject that is often regarded as "taboo."

An astronaut aboard the International Space Station is preparing for an extra-vehicular activity spacewalk when a computerized voice says, "You've been smiling 20-percent less than usual lately. Are you worried about something? Homesick?"

In his first two years with the Quakers, wide receiver Matt Tuten suited up for nine games and hauled in just one reception for seven yards.

It was a blowout and a shutout. Even though the Penn field hockey team took 19 shots - eight more than any other single-game output this season - the Quakers just couldn't find the cage, and lost 4-0 to Villanova last night at Franklin Field.

Nursing Dean Afaf Meleis spoke about the state of the Nursing School at the annual State of the School Address in Ann L. Roy Auditorium. She discussed the School's new freshmen and financial-aid plans, as well as the effects of health-care reform and H1N1 on campus.

While studying abroad in Barcelona, Spain last spring, College senior Madeline Kronovet was not particularly surprised to find herself being mugged at 4 a.m. on her way home from an evening out with friends.