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Scholarship donations decline in recession
Donations to named scholarships are no exception to an overall decline in giving in the tough economy. But this does not necessarily mean Penn will fall short in meeting financial need.
Squirrels on Locust disappear
Five of 12 ceramic squirrels that are part of a "Squirrels on Locust" project have been stolen from Locust Walk despite extra security precautions. Each is worth about $300.
Reporter's Notebook | PennComm: Overseeing Penn
The PennComm center connects to 450 blue light emergency phones, 99 pan-tilt-zoom closed-circuit television cameras and hundreds of stationary CCTV cameras across campus, as well as serving as a dispatch center for Penn Police.
Students mop up for HEI labor rights
Members of Penn’s chapter of the Student Labor Action Project delivered mops to Penn President Amy Gutmann’s office in attempt to protest the University’s investment in the hotel company HEI.
No suspect in shooting at 40th, Spruce
Police still have no suspect in the shooting of a Copabanana bouncer that occurred early Tuesday morning. The bouncer was shot in the leg.
H1N1 vaccine clinic to proceed as planned
This Friday’s scheduled H1N1 vaccination clinic, previously pending the delivery of vaccine, will occur as planned.
Police investigating shooting
A Copabanana bouncer was shot in right leg shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday but is now in "good condition," police say.
Library launches text-message service
The texting service, which launched on Oct. 1, lets students ask a librarian a question via text message. The library already had e-mail and IM services.
Crime Log
Oct. 27 — A male student, 22, reported at about 5:30 a.m. that an unknown suspect entered and removed property from his unsecured residence on the 3800 block of Locust Walk.
Shipment of H1N1 vaccine delayed
SHS said its shipment of the vaccine from the city has been delayed, making current supplies inadequate for a scheduled vaccination clinic Nov. 6.