2008 Woodie Awards
Attention, class: Introducing … Professor Kumar?
Kal Penn, famous for playing the fast-food-chasing, pot-smoking slacker Kumar in the 2004 film Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, is slated to teach two undergraduate courses in the University's Asian American Studies Program during the spring 2008 semester.
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Tuition may have gone up, but Penn officials are doing their best to make the University more affordable.
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Geoffrey See's creation of the EduHealth program opened two doors.
One was for himself, and the other is for hundreds of West Philadelphia students both now and in the future.
After arriving on campus this fall, the Wharton and College freshman has engaged in research relating to urban health education, ultimately developing a project known as EduHealth.
Fighting crime, one bike at a time
In light of two recent juvenile robberies, DPS says its proactive policies curb any trends
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Penn Police officials want to interact with more West Philadelphia youth - before they commit crimes.
Despite juvenile arrests in connection with two of the four robberies that occurred in the Penn Police patrol area in February and high juvenile-crime rates citywide, Division of Public Safety officials say their proactive approach to the issue is working to curb juvenile crime on and near campus.
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IMF exec highlights global economy's risks
Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato discusses concerns over potentially risky investments
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As a leader of one of the world's most influential financial institutions, Rodrigo de Rato's advice has far-reaching consequences.
The managing director and chairman of the International Monetary Fund spoke at Huntsman Hall Friday, emphasizing the need for leadership to adapt to the new nature of risks in the world economy.
Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato discusses concerns over potentially risky investments
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Students hoping to study law now have a few more rules to memorize.
The Law School Admission Council recently announced changes to the LSAT, including restrictions on items students can bring to the tests.
These changes will take effect starting in June, the next time the test will be given.
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'Daily Show' actor to host ComFest
Correspondent Dan Bakkedahl to come to campus for April Mask and Wig festival
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Three years after Stephen Colbert came to campus, the man who replaced him on The Daily Show is following suit.
Daily Show correspondent Dan Bakkedahl will host the Ninth Annual Mask and Wig Intercollegiate Comedy Festival on April 9 and 10, officials from The Mask & Wig Club and the Social Planning and Events Committee said.
Correspondent Dan Bakkedahl to come to campus for April Mask and Wig festival
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A resident of Southwest Philadelphia, Cheryl Thomas has been working at the Starbucks Coffee in 1920 Commons for two years.
Ethel Gurley is a janitor with Penn Facilities and has been working at Penn for over five years. She says she "loves it."
In all probability, neither would have been on campus 10 years ago, had the University and the Health System not made a concerted effort to hire more minorities and women from the surrounding community.
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