Penn works to engage with area
The turning point for Penn’s relationship with its neighbors was the merger of existing programs into the Netter Center for Community Partnerships in 1992. Still, some tension endures.
Positive Psychology Center trains army officers in resilience
Researchers from the Penn Positive Psychology Center will train 155 Army non-commissioned officers and family members in “Master Resilience Training” in an attempt to bring them up to that psychological standard.
Sigma Nu sinks one for St. Judes in pong tournament
Thursday night, Sigma Nu held its first-ever pong tournament, allowing teams to “Sink One For St. Jude.”
Water selected as next year's academic theme
What do evolution, the arts and water have in common? Nothing — and that’s precisely the point.
Fulbright grants see rise in apps
In the tough job market, the prestigious federally funded Fulbright Grant has gained popularity across a significant number of college campuses, including at Penn.
SHS reports 111 cases of possible H1N1
Penn Student Health Service reported 111 cases of influenza-like illness suspected to be type H1N1 on campus for the week of November 1-7.
Co-ed frats add feminine touch to Greek houses
With the popularity of movies like Animal House and Old School, the word ‘fraternity’ often conjures images of rowdy guys playing beer-pong in dirty basements. But at Penn, this is not the entire picture
Behind the Mask | Fall show over, but no rest for the weary
Mask and Wig’s fall show may be over, but that doesn’t mean the all-male musical comedy group’s members are enjoying much down time.
HIV/AIDS: 'a God-given gift'?
According to Smarajit Jana, sex workers in India claim they are grateful to HIV/AIDS because it finally gave them the attention they deserved from fellow human beings.
Kennedy speechwriter Sorensen discusses new book
Ted Sorensen, special counsel and principal speechwriter to former President John F. Kennedy, spoke Wednesday afternoon at the Penn Bookstore about his new book.
Reporter's Notebook | Public health expo focuses on H1N1, water
This year, more than 13,000 professionals descended upon the Philadelphia Convention Center for the American Public Health Association's 137th Annual Meeting and Exposition, whose theme was “Water and Public Health.”
Upcoming 'Quakerpedia' to serve as online manual
The Undergraduate Assembly Student Life Committee’s Quakerpedia will serve as a one-stop resource guide to all facets of Penn.