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School of Arts & Sciences Teaching Awards Penn to Host Access to Entire Dr. Rebecca W. Bushnell, dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, and Dr. Dennis DeTurck, USC Shoah Foundation Institute dean of the College, announce the following recipients of the School’s 2012 teaching awards, to Archive of Holocaust Survivors be presented on Wednesday, April 25 at an awards reception that is open to the University com- The University of Pennsylvania has become munity. The reception will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in rm. 200, College Hall. the first university in Pennsylvania with access to the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s entire Ira H. Abrams Memorial Award for the freshman physics sequence, for which she Visual History Archive (VHA) that contains Distinguished Teaching has, in the words of a colleague, “studied and nearly 52,000 video testimonies of survivors This year’s recipients of SAS’s highest perfected each aspect of the classroom experi- and other witnesses of the Holocaust in 32 lan- teaching honor are ence.” Another fac- guages and from 56 countries. Dr. Mirjam Cvetic, ulty member writes Penn President Amy Gutmann, who was moved the Fay R. and Eu- that, “Her students by the Institute’s work, hosted a special event yes- gene L. Langberg profusely praise the terday in the lobby of the Annenberg Center to of- Professor of Phys- passion she brings ficially launch access to the collection. ics, and Dr. Don- to physics and the Penn’s partnership with the Shoah Foun- ald Ringe, the Ed- amazing degree to dation Institute is supported by the joint ef- mund J. and Louise which she is able to forts of the Annenberg School for Communica- W. Kahn Endowed connect her own re- tion, Penn Libraries and Penn’s Division of In- Term Professor of search interests to formation Systems and Computing. Linguistics. Creat- the freshman level.” “This partnership between the University ed in 1983, the Ira Dr. Ringe’s lec- of Pennsylvania and USC’s Shoah Foundation H. Abrams Award tures on historical Institute provides an unparalleled resource for recognizes teaching linguistics are, in the scholarly exploration across many disciplines, Mirjam Cvetic that is intellectual- Donald Ringe words of one stu- and I am proud we are able to offer the Philadel- ly challenging and dent, “the kind of phia community access to the entire collection,” exceptionally coherent and honors faculty who experience one does not readily forget.” A col- said President Gutmann. “I have seen and expe- embody high standards of integrity and fairness, league observes that, “No one could take a class rienced first-hand the impact that these person- have a strong commitment to learning, and are with Don and come away unaware of the rich- al testimonies can have. They are a poignant re- open to new ideas. ness and complexity of language and language minder that we must stand together against ha- Dr. Cvetic is also the recipient of a Lind- history, nor of the importance of this unique hu- tred and intolerance of any kind.” back Award this year (Almanac April 10, 2012). man product.” Dr. Gutmann’s father fled Nazi Germany She is perhaps best known for her teaching in (continued on page 4) in 1934, eventually emigrating to the United States, where she was born. “My father’s jour- School of Nursing Teaching Awards ney has been one of the most important influ- Dean’s Award for Exemplary Citizenship Dean’s Award for Exemplary Teaching ences in my life, and I feel a strong personal Claire M. Fagin Associate Pro- connection to the value of these educational op- Leadership Professor fessor Dr. Cynthia portunities made available by the Shoah Foun- in Nursing, professor A. Connolly was se- dation Institute.” of sociology, and di- lected for the Dean’s “Survivors’ memories are the authoritative rector of the Center Award for Exem- source for information on the Holocaust, and for Health Outcomes plary Teaching for the value of audiovisual testimony to other ar- and Policy Research, her passion and in- eas of research has been demonstrated at uni- Dr. Linda Aiken was novative teaching versities around the world where the Institute’s selected for the inau- style. Dr. Connolly Visual History Archive has enhanced 275 aca- gural Dean’s Award was praised for her demic courses in a wide range of disciplines,” for Exemplary Citi- ability to effectively Dr. Stephen D. Smith, executive director of the zenship for her more convey knowledge USC Shoah Foundation Institute, said. “By part- than 25 years of ser- based on lived expe- nering with the Institute to bring the Visual His- vice to Penn Nursing riences as well as a tory Archive to Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania has demonstrated its commitment through her ground- Linda Aiken strong theory base. breaking program of “Dr. Connolly is to scholarship guided by the highest humanitar- research with a global reach. Dr. Aiken is instru- the ‘ultimate’ men- Cynthia Connolly ian principles.” mental in fostering innovative educational pro- tor for students and (continued on page 2) grams such as the current Hillman Scholars Pro- a driving force for excellence in nursing edu- gram and for being a voiced leader for nursing cation,” one student wrote. “Dr. Connolly’s real IN THIS ISSUE and quality healthcare. “Perhaps the best aspect passion, besides history, is undergraduate edu- 2 Council: Coverage of April Meeting; Trustees’ May Meetings; Penn to Offer Online Courses via Coursera of Dr. Aiken’s mentorship is that she provides cation. It is a rare time that she doesn’t have a 3 Death; Commencement Invitation; us with the resources and opportunities to work student in her office,” one colleague wrote. “She Global Sustainability Debate; collaboratively within the School of Nursing and is that kind of teacher who includes students in Parking’s New Ticketing System 5 Honors & Other Things across the University,” a doctoral student wrote. her work and gives them substantive ways to 8 Antiquing to Save Lives “Each year, Dr. Aiken ensures that all doctoral contribute to the larger project. She has pub- 9 28th Philadelphia International Children’s Festival students are able to attend the Academy Health lished with students and has been generous be- 10 HR: Recognized Holidays; Long-term Care Conference. Not only is this a vibrant and stim- yond a doubt in terms of giving them primary Insurance; One Step Ahead: Security & Privacy Tip ulating experience for budding researchers, but author.” 11 Update; CrimeStats; Penn Tree Program we are able to see how our research fits into the 12 School Graduation Ceremonies health services research agenda.” (continued on page 4) Pullout: May AT PENN ALMANAC April 24, 2012 www.upenn.edu/almanac 1 Council Meeting Coverage Trustees’ Meetings At the April 18 University Council meet- ty and Equity was summarized by co-chair A meeting of the Budget & Finance ing, President Amy Gutmann described a new Dr. Judy Shea who said it was a relatively qui- Committee and a meeting of the Exec- venture that she said was an historic announce- et, calm and productive. She suggested that all utive Committee of the Trustees will be ment: Penn will be collaborating with other uni- search committee members should attend work- held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in the versities to provide free web-based education shops on unconscious bias. Class of ’49 Auditorium in Houston Hall. through Coursera, an online platform (see be- The Committee on Facilities Report was Meeting schedules and locations are as low). She said that some faculty have volun- summarized by committee chair Dr. Michael follows: teered to teach in this new environment which McGarvey. He discussed the lactation spaces 9:30 to 11 a.m. will allow Penn to reach out to potential stu- on campus and recommended an increase in the Budget & Finance Committee dents, alumni and the general public. number of such rooms open to the University Class of ’49 Auditorium The majority of that meeting, the last of the community, faculty, staff, students and visitors. semester, was spent summarizing the reports by The Committee on Personnel Benefits -Re 1:30 to 2 p.m. the Council Committees, they will be published port was summarized by Dr. David Pope, com- Meeting of the Executive Committee in next week’s Almanac. President Gutmann mittee chair. He said his committee dealt with Class of ’49 Auditorium said the committees “have done a laudatory issues of fairness and accessibility of tuition job.” benefits for Penn employees who wish to take Shoah Foundation VHA The Committee on Academic and Relat- courses here. He noted that LPS has an open (continued from page 1) ed Affairs Report was summarized by commit- enrollment policy for the summer term cours- The Visual History Archive is available for re- tee member Dr. Steven Kimbrough. He said that es which is a viable way for people to “dip their search to the Penn community and to users not af- they focused on two issues: academic integrity toes in the academic waters.” filiated with Penn. Access to the Visual History Ar- and undergraduate research. Dr. Kimbrough said Chair of Steering, Dr. Camille Charles pre- chive is available from any computer on campus. that academic integrity is a shared responsibility sented the report of the Committee on Commit- See http://guides.library.upenn.edu/vha Comput- and concern of students and faculty. He encour- tees. She said that this year, each committee has ers and headphones are available in the Van Pelt- aged increased communication between faculty had a relevant high-level administrator attend Dietrich Library Center. For help using the Ar- members and the Office of Student Conduct. meetings to give feedback. She added that a mid- chive at Penn contact [email protected] The Committee on Campus and Community year progress report should be shared with the The Visual History Archive is available via Life Report was summarized by chair Dr. Kent Steering Committee. Dr. Charles noted the im- a streaming service on the Penn campus to both Bream. He discussed the PULSE survey which portance of student committee members’ atten- Penn affiliates and to visitors. Users may search found some differences in responses based on dance at meetings. the entire Visual History Archive, which is com- socio-economic status. He also talked about bi- Focus issues for next year will be formalized prised of over 52,000 testimonies. Approximate- cycles on campus, in terms of getting the IRS- in September; some had already been circulat- ly 3,000 testimonies are immediately available approved commuter benefits as well as the chal- ed to Council prior to the meeting and a couple for viewing in the Penn cache. These include lenges of safety for bicycles and pedestrians. more were suggested. a core group of testimonies distributed by the The report of the Committee on Diversi- Next Council meeting: October 3, 2012. VHA as being representative of the entire collec- tion (277 testimonies); all available Pennsylva- Penn to Offer Online Classes via Coursera nia survivor testimonies (613 testimonies). This The University of Pennsylvania, along with classmates from around the world. includes both people who were interviewed in Princeton University and the University of Coursera was founded in the fall of 2011 by Pennsylvania and those born in Pennsylvania. Michigan, are joining Stanford University and Dr. Daphne Koller and Dr. Andrew Ng, Stan- In addition to Jewish survivors of the Holo- the University of California, Berkeley in part- ford computer science professors. It builds on caust, the USC Shoah Foundation Institute has nering with Coursera, an online education plat- the technology they helped develop which was gathered testimony from homosexual survivors, form, to make web-based courses available free used to host Stanford’s free online classes. Jehovah’s Witness survivors, Roma and Sinti and to improve teaching on campuses. These classes were an instant success, receiving (Gypsy) survivors, survivors of eugenics poli- The Coursera education platform is the first more than 350,000 enrollments across 172 dif- cies, political prisoners, liberators and liberation to host content from multiple world-renowned ferent countries. Seven courses from Stanford, witnesses, rescuers and aid providers and war universities at one online destination. These and UC-Berkeley, have been running for sever- crimes trial participants. The Institute has also courses include video lectures with interactive al weeks, and additional courses will launch lat- begun to collect testimonies of survivors and quizzes, mastery-building interactive assign- er this week and through late summer. witnesses of other genocides, such as those in ments and collaborative online forums. During the next few months, new online Rwanda and Cambodia. Penn faculty will provide courses in medi- courses across a range of disciplines will con- The USC Shoah Foundation Institute was es- cine, business, music, literature, mathematics tinue to be added to the online platform, from tablished in 1994 by film producer/director Ste- and computer science, among others. current university partners as well as other top- ven Spielberg to collect and preserve these tes- “Penn is delighted to participate in this inno- tier educational institutions. timonies, and the Institute maintains one of the vative collaboration that will make high-quali- Twelve Penn faculty members are currently largest video digital libraries in the world. Be- ty learning opportunities available to millions of slated to offer courses that will be available be- tween 1994 and 1999, 51,682 testimonies were people around the world,” Penn President Amy ginning in June and some later in the summer. videotaped. It has a long history in Philadelphia Gutmann said. “Expanding access to higher ed- The topics range from health policy to calculus, where its regional office was based and where ucation both nationally and globally remains poetry to pharmacology, music to mythology. the training of local residents as interviewers one of our most critical responsibilities. This • Benjamin Abella, Cardiac Arrest, and videographers was coordinated. More than initiative provides an invaluable opportunity for Hypothermia and Resuscitation Science 600 testimonies were taken in Pennsylvania. anyone who has the motivation and preparation • Ezekiel Emanuel, Health Policy and the The Institute is part of the Dana and David to partake of a world-class education.” Affordable Care Act Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences With the capacity to reach millions of peo- • Robert Ghrist, Calculus: Single Variable at the University of Southern California; its mis- ple at once, web-based courses are pioneering • Al Filreis, Modern and Contemporary sion is to overcome prejudice, intolerance and a new model for higher learning, one that po- American Poetry bigotry—and the suffering they cause—through tentially gives everyone in the world access to a • Roy Hamilton, Basic Behavioral Neurology the educational use of the Institute’s visual his- top-level educational experience. With an inno- • John Hogenesch, Introduction to Genome tory testimonies. vative design inspired by educational research Science The Institute works within USC and with on effective learning, the Coursera platform cre- • Michael Kearns, Networked Life partners around the world to advance scholar- ates an interactive learning experience for the • Emma Meagher, Fundamentals of ship and research, to provide resources and on- participating universities’ course offerings. Re- Pharmacology line tools for educators, and to disseminate the corded video lectures contain frequent quizzes • Carol Muller, Listening to World Music testimonies for educational purposes. In addi- that reinforce concept retention, as well as deep- • Paul Offit, Vaccines tion to preserving the testimonies in its archive, er assignments that test students’ understanding • Peter Struck, Greek and Roman Mythology the Institute is working with partner organiza- and build mastery of the material. The Cours- • Kevin Werbach, Gamification tions to expand the archive with accounts of sur- era platform also offers community forums that Additional information and registration are vivors and witnesses of other genocides. encourage students to participate actively with available at Coursera.org See their website at www.dornsife.usc.edu/vhi/ 2 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 24, 2012 Death Commencement Invitation To the Penn Community: Dr. Summers, Economics Dr. Robert Sum- Penn’s Commencement is a wonderful opportunity to gather together in celebration of the mers, professor emer- impressive accomplishments of our students. On behalf of the Trustees, Officers, and Deans itus of economics in and their faculties, we would like to invite all members of the Penn community to attend the the School of Arts & University’s 256th Commencement on Monday, May 14, 2012. Sciences, passed away The Academic Procession steps forth from the Annenberg Center at 9 a.m., then pauses April 17 at age 89. for approximately 45 minutes in front of College Hall to applaud the graduating students as Dr. Summers is best they pass through our ranks. The procession then proceeds to Franklin Field where the cere- known for his path- mony begins at 10:15 a.m. If you wish to attend the festivities, please seek advance approv- breaking work with al from your supervisor to assure that the business needs of your department will continue to Penn professors Alan be met. Whether you wish to join the festivities around Locust Walk and College Green, or Heston and Irving B. come to the ceremony itself (tickets are not necessary), we very much hope that you will join Kravis in developing us in this University-wide culmination of the academic year. real product compar- —Amy Gutmann, President isons and estimating —Vincent Price, Provost purchasing-power pari- —Leslie Laird Kruhly, Vice President and University Secretary ties for numerous coun- Robert Summers tries. Known as the Penn World Tables, this widely-used resource al- Participation in Global Sustainability Debate Competition lowed economists to measure economic aggre- The Office of the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives invites faculty, student, and alumni partic- gates and prices across nations and over time. ipation in a unique educational and media event. On October 5-6, 2012, Penn will host the first in- Dr. Summers was a recipient of the Lindback ternational debate competition for the finalists of the China Central Television English Talent Com- Award in 1967. He was named a distinguished petition. The debate will feature 60 finalists from China and will pair them on teams with their US fellow of the American Economics Associa- counterparts, primarily students from Penn and other Philadelphia-area schools. It will cover a wide tion in 1998 for his work on the International range of topics pertaining to global environmental and economic sustainability, including urbaniza- Comparison Project. He became a Fellow of the tion, healthcare, international relations and law, green technology, and the roles of media, language, American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2001. and culture in all of these areas. Awards will be given to the top Chinese-US student teams and to Born in Gary, Indiana, Dr. Summers re- individual debaters from both countries. ceived a bachelor’s degree from the University This event will provide an ideal forum for the best and brightest young people from China, Penn, of Chicago in 1943 and a doctorate from Stan- and the Greater Philadelphia area to meet each other and rigorously examine complex interdisciplin- ford University in 1956. ary issues that they will face as future global leaders. It will also present an opportunity for faculty, He taught at Yale University before joining government officials, corporate leaders, and media professionals to meet and exchange ideas. Dur- Penn in 1960 as an associate professor. He was ing the two days prior to the debate, students and other members of the Chinese delegation will meet promoted to professor in 1967 at which time he with Mayor Nutter and several CEOs, tour local clean-tech facilities such as the DOE-funded Great- also chaired the Graduate Group in Economics. er Philadelphia Innovation Cluster at Navy Yard, and visit some of Philadelphia’s many historical He retired in 1991. sites. Funding from Penn has been provided by the Office of the Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, Dr. Summers is survived by his wife, Dr. the School of Arts & Sciences, and the Wharton Program for Social Impact. Anita Summers, professor emeritus of public Terry Cooke, director of the China Partnership of Greater Philadelphia and senior fellow at policy, management, real estate and education Penn’s T.C. Chan Center, and Yvette Bordeaux, director of the Penn Master of Environmental Stud- in the Wharton School; sons, Lawrence, John ies Program, are coordinating faculty participation at Penn. All faculty who are interested in partici- and Richard, co-director of psychiatry training pating as judges and/or members of the event advisory group should contact Terry Cooke at cooke- and clinical associate professor in the depart- [email protected] ment of psychiatry in the Perelman School of The Penn International Sustainability Association is organizing the student participation of Penn Medicine; and seven grandchildren. and other Philadelphia universities. All students who wish to participate as contestants or organizers should contact Xin Wan, president of the Penn International Sustainability Association, at wanxin@ To Report A Death sas.upenn.edu Almanac appreciates being informed of the deaths of current and former faculty and staff members, students and other members Penn Parking & Transportation’s New Vehicle Ticketing System of the University community. Call (215) After an extensive pilot phase, Penn Parking is ready to fully implement a University Parking & 898-5274 or email [email protected] Transportation vehicle ticketing system (this is not a Police ticket), effective May 1, 2012. Starting on However, notices of alumni deaths should that date, vehicles that violate Penn Parking policies will be subject to tickets and fees but will no lon- be directed to the Alumni Records Office at ger be towed for minor offenses or for first-time violations. 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If you have questions or concerns about this new initiative, contact [email protected] —Business Services ALMANAC April 24, 2012 www.upenn.edu/almanac 3 School of Arts & Sciences Teaching Awards Nursing Teaching Awards (continued from page 1) (continued from page 1) Dean’s Award for Innovation in Teaching Dean’s Award for Distinguished Dean’s Award for Undergraduate This award, Teaching by Affiliated Faculty Scholarly Mentorship which recogniz- This award recognizes the contributions to Assistant Pro- es exceptional cre- undergraduate edu- fessor Matthew ativity and innova- cation made by the McHugh was select- tion in instruction, School’s non-stand- ed for the Dean’s is presented to Dr. ing faculty. This Award for Under- John L. Jackson, Jr., year’s recipient is graduate Scholar- the Richard Perry Mélanie Péron, who ly Mentorship. Dr. University Profes- teaches French in McHugh was select- sor of Communi- the department of ed for inspiring his cation and Anthro- romance languages. students to strive for pology. Faculty and Colleagues applaud success, and for de- students alike praise her revisions to the veloping and facili- the unique way in intermediate French tating meaningful re- language curricu- search collaborations John Jackson which he blends theory with practi- lum and required Matthew McHugh between undergradu- cal components and problem-solving, such as in Mélanie Péron courses in French ate students and fac- the course Documentary, Ethnography and Re- civilization and his- ulty. “From Dr. McHugh I learned not just tangi- search: Communicating Scholarship Through tory, while students hail these courses as hav- ble applications of class concepts but also how to Film. A student concludes that, “Dr. Jackson ing “content [that is] riveting and relevant” and strive for success,” wrote one student. “His work always pushes the limits of academic practice.” that “encourages us to step outside our comfort ethic, time management and commitment to be- zone.” ing a leader in his field have captivated everyone Dean’s Award for Mentorship of he has worked with and studied under.” Undergraduate Research LPS Distinguished Teaching Award This award recognizes faculty members who This award hon- Dean’s Award for Exemplary have excelled in nur- ors outstanding Professional Practice turing undergradu- teaching and ad- Associate Professor William McCool was se- ate students’ desires vising in the Col- lected for the Dean’s and abilities to con- lege of Liberal and Award for Exem- duct meaningful re- Professional Stud- plary Professional search. This year ies (LPS). This Practice for his de- SAS honors Dr. Paul year’s recipient of votion to ensuring Rozin, professor of the award for non- that women across psychology. A fel- standing faculty the globe have ac- low faculty mem- is Dr. Yvette Bor- cess to a safe deliv- ber writes that Ro- deaux, director of ery of a healthy in- zin is “uniquely ded- the Master of Envi- fant. He continually icated” to mentor- ronmental Science is engaged in effect- ship and “has an ex- Program in the Col- Yvette Bordeaux ing policy to change lege of Liberal and practice related to traordinary ability Paul Rozin to excite in students Professional Studies. Students praise her as a women’s health- a passion for research, to inspire their curiosity “tireless proponent of experiential education” William McCool care. “Dr. McCool’s and to give them a sense of confidence and in- who “made sure that students…were equipped educational leader- dependence.” not only with the conviction to protect and con- ship has sustained our Nurse Midwifery Pro- serve the environment but also to approach it gram as among the best in the country, if not the Dean’s Award for Distinguished from as many facets of an issue as possible.” best program in the country,” wrote a colleague. Teaching by an Assistant Professor Dean’s Award for Distinguished “Dr. McCool has led initiatives to strengthen the This award recognizes a member of the ju- learning process for his students and engage all nior faculty who Teaching by Graduate Students This award recognizes graduate students for program faculty and many students in a global demonstrates unusu- mission to improve women’s birth outcomes.” al promise as an ed- teaching that is intellectually rigorous and has a ucator. The 2012 re- considerable impact on undergraduate students. Award for Teaching Excellence by cipient is Dr. Eric Ja- This year’s awardees are: Non-Standing Faculty rosinski, assistant Neil Crimes, Music Advanced Senior Lecturer Dawn Durain was professor of Ger- selected for this award by students and facul- Jennifer Gerrish, Classical Studies ty for her creativity manic languages and Tyler Kelly, Mathematics literatures. An un- in communicating dergraduate writes Joseph Lavery, Comparative Literature complex concepts, that Jarosinski “has a Bruno Melillo, Chemistry instilling confidence truly magical way of Ruth Meadows, Music in her students while demanding the high- making his students Jacob Morton, Ancient History understand difficult est standards of care, Sergio Mukherjee, Political Science and for passionately concepts without di- Eric Jarosinski rectly telling them Sara Phenix, Romance Languages teaching that wom- what to think,” resulting in what a faculty mem- Benjamin Truesdale, Ancient History en’s health goes be- ber describes as “a community of independent yond the bound- and empowered thinkers that [is] inspired to aries of the class- continue discussions outside of class.” room. “One thing that midwifery stu- Dawn Durain dents learn as soon Subscribe to Express Almanac Almanac On-the-Go: RSS Feeds as they get to Penn Sign up to receive email Almanac provides links to select stories each notification when we post is that Dawn is a living barometer on the world week there is an issue. 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Photograph courtesy of Fred Giampietro sylvania Convention Cen- and 20th centuries, as well as antique furniture and artifacts, the loan ex- ter. It will be held on April hibit will highlight Pennsylvania Hospital’s collection. The portraits that Carousel Horse, Gustav Dentzel (1844-1909). 28 through May 1 with a grace the walls of the old Pine Building reflect the best of Philadelphia: Outside row carousel horse with eagle carved cantle. Philadelphia, circa 1890. preview party on April 27. wealthy businessmen acting as managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital as 59”h x 65”l x 14”w. The Philadelphia An- well as illustrious physicians who changed the state of health care not just tiques Show has grown to in Philadelphia, but across the nation. Interesting items such as their pump be one of the most prominent shows in the United States, famed for its wide fire engine (below) and Staffordshire Blue and White Pottery Platter tell array of decorative pieces and furnishings. The Show selects dealers and art an interesting tale of early America. Along with rare books, antique furni- galleries that offer the finest quality antiques to add a touch of history to to- ture and fine art, the Exhibition Show will delight visitors by peering into day’s American home. Proceeds from the show benefit Penn Medicine. The the early life of a Philadelphia first, the Pennsylvania Hospital. 2012 show marks its 51st year as the major fundraiser for Penn Medicine to The curator of the 2012 Loan Exhibition is Stacey C. Peeples, Pennsyl- support innovative programs with direct impact on patient care. vania Hospital Curator-Lead Archivist. Ms. Peeples has been in her role Bendficiary: Lung Transplant Program at the Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Collections for nearly 11 years. The Proceeds from the 2012 Philadelphia Antiques Show will continue to collection itself has been amassed over the past 260 years. raise funds for the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Since 1962, Founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond, Penn- the show has raised over $18 million for the advancement of patient care. sylvania Hospital continues to serve the community. Featuring paintings This year, the show will help establish the Penn Lung Transplant Ex Vivo and sculpture by noted artists of the 18th, 19th and 20th centuries, rare fur- Perfusion Program. The new addition of this Program to Penn Medicine’s niture and books, and objects that illustrate the hospital’s place in Philadel- Lung Transplant Program is a major initiative to promote innovative do- phia history, the exhibition will allow visitors to peer into the early life of nor recovery practices, as well as extend treatment to more patients suffer- one of the country’s preeminent institutions. ing from chronic lung disease. The 2012 Philadelphia Antiques Show will house 58 antiques dealers in Lung transplantation is a therapeutic option for patients with end stage Hall F of the Pennsylvania Convention Center, making for the show’s larg- lung disease who otherwise have no effective alternatives. A major limi- est selection of antiques and fine art yet. With 56 booths to showcase the tation of this therapy is the limited availability of donors. More than 200 dealers and galleries, the show will offer visitors the most exquisite selec- times as many people die of chronic lung disease each year in the US than tion of antiques, including furniture, paintings, works on paper, porcelain, are transplanted. Ex Vivo lung perfusion is a novel donor adjunct used to re- folk art, jewelry, textiles, and more. Each dealer’s booth creatively displays habilitate marginal high-risk organs for patients who would otherwise die antiques of exceptional quality that will renew passion in the seasoned col- waiting for transplant. This program will facilitate the rehabilitation of or- lector, as well as excite new patrons to begin collections of their own. gans normally unsuitable for transplantation throughout the Mid-Atlantic 2012 show chairwoman Gretchen Riley said, “We are overjoyed to region. As a leader in innovation surgical practices, this Program will use its welcome wonderful show accommodations, including a café and dining resources to expand the number of transplants performed within the Health room, a lecture room to feature our superb lecture series, and a brand System and revolutionize the practice of lung transplantation throughout the new addition of three interior designer rooms that will showcase timeless US. The overall goal of the Program is to make the Hospital of the Univer- American antiques in today’s modern American homes.” Sponsored by sity of Pennsylvania the safest place to receive a lung transplant by virtue of 1stdibs.com, the world’s largest online marketplace for quality antiques eliminating waitlist mortality. The Penn Lung Transplant Ex Vivo Lung Per- and vintage design, the three rooms will feature antiques selected from fusion Program will also leverage the existing state-of-the-art clinical and the 2012 Philadelphia Antiques show’s dealers in three modern settings. basic science research enterprise to discover and implement therapeutics to Special Lectures treat chronic lung diseases and improve the lives of patients. To further educate patrons about antiques, a line-up of lectures has re- turned to the show, and will be available daily to enlighten current and newly inspired collectors. The lectures will be spoken from a variety of viewpoints, to include: Stacey C. Peeples, curator-lead archivist at the Pennsylvania Hospital Historical Collection; Tim Hill, co-director of the acclaimed Hill Gallery; Morrison H. Heckscher, the Lawrence A. Fleis- chman Chairman of the American wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art; Arthur Liverant, a third generation antiques dealer and veteran of booth talks and museum presentations; Leslie Anne Miller, a collector of American antiques; Thomas Jayne, decorator and scholar of American de- sign; Set C. Momjian, a premier collector of White House presidential china; and Christopher Rebollo, a renowned antiques dealer with a pas- sion for restoring furniture. The lectures are free to all show attendees. An exquisite flower exhibit pairs accomplished Philadelphia-area flo- ral designers with 2012 show dealers. Their collaborative efforts result in dynamic displays of Americana, from American folk art and furniture, to antique samplers and jewelry. A picturesque timeline comprised of intri- cate designs convey a piece’s journey through captivating composition. Tours Private daily tours of the show will be offered every morning before the Show opens to the public. Philadelphia Museum of Art Fairmount Park House guides will share their knowledge as they escort small groups through the Show highlighting notable objects offered by the outstanding exhibitors and taking a closer look at the Loan Exhibit. American Hand-Operated Fire Pump by Philip Mason, Philadelphia, 1803. Tours are $25 per person and include general admission to the show. Philip Mason was the son of another engine builder, Richard Mason, who To purchase tickets or for more information about the 2012 Philadelphia was the first successful fire engine builder in America. Pennsylvania Hospital Historic Collections. Photograph by Robert Neroni Antiques Show, visit www.PhilaAntiques.com or call (610) 902-2109. 8 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 24, 2012 Photo courtesy of J. Hadfield Photo by Andre LéFort Photo by John Hadfield’s Monkeys in the House (above) Circo Comedia (above right) PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical (right) Space Panorama (far right) Photo by Aaron Epstein Photo by John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean (above) Photo by Eric Waterman Photo by Nitin Vadukul The Annenberg Center for the Performing 2012 International Children’s Festival Performances Arts presents the 28th Philadelphia Interna- Space Panorama: A sparkling re-creation of PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musical: Join tional Children’s Festival from Thursday, May the Apollo 11 moon landing, Space Panorama the Pop Ups, a Brooklyn-based indie kid-rock- 3 through Saturday, May 5, 2012. It provides features British actor Andrew Dawson defying er band, in their energetic live show that is as three days of family-friendly music, theatre and theater norms in a one-man journey from Hous- parent-pleasing as it is kid-centric. With clever- dance performances and a host of fun, interac- ton to the moon and back. Armed with noth- ly crafted lyrics over catchy tunes, life-size pup- tive activities. Performance highlights include ing more than a black-clothed table and music pets from the people behind The Muppet Show Space Panorama, John Hadfield’s Monkeys in from Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10, Daw- and rocking interactive dance numbers, PASTA! the House, John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean, Circo son explores this momentous event using only takes kids on a whimsical adventure through Comedia and PASTA! A Pop Ups Puppet Musi- his hands, arms and upper torso to create an the Brooklyn borough, in search of ingredients cal. The outdoor Fun Zone features crafts, danc- entrancing documentary of the entire mission. to make the best locally-sourced tomato sauce ers, musicians and more, plus a special appear- “Rocket science has never been so lyrical!” ever. “Aside from marinara, what exactly is this ance by the Phillie Phanatic. (Time Out London). Recommended for ages 7+. band cooking up? Simply put: They’ve got the The Annenberg Center for the Performing John Hadfield’s Monkeys in the House: Flap recipe for one of the most entertaining new kids’ Arts, now celebrating its 40th anniversary, con- your arms, tap your feet and let out your inner acts in the city” (Time Out New York Kids). Fea- tinues its legacy of providing affordable per- monkey! John Hadfield’s unique show,Monkeys turing hits from the band’s Outside Voices al- forming arts to Philadelphia’s youngest audi- in the House, combines original funny songs, bum—a record called “the kids music debut of ences with its 28th annual Philadelphia Interna- whoopee cushion percussion, a robot bird, jug- the year,” by NPR—PASTA! will catapult kids tional Children’s Festival. Families can enjoy gling, magic, plate spinning, an imaginary out of their seats in a delighted frenzy. Recom- performances perfect for the young (and young friend who comes to life and even an adorable mended for ages 2+. at heart). In addition, families can take part in a screaming robot monkey head named Hilton. Tomorrow’s Music Stars…Today!: Meet the variety of fun and interactive activities such as Whew! Often featured on WXPN’s radio show musicians and the instruments; join students crafts, face painting, jugglers and more in the Kids Corner, Mr. Hadfield is an award-winning from the Curtis Institute of Music, the country’s Children’s Festival Fun Zone on the Annenberg singer-songwriter and former circus performer premiere institution for training gifted, young Center Outdoor Plaza. Tickets are only $10 and who has traveled the world as a clown and jug- musicians, and get an up close and person- include access to the Fun Zone. Families attend- gler. Recommended for ages 4-10. al glimpse into the thrilling world of classical ing performances on Saturday, May 5 can save John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean: Take a magi- music! The program features Curtis’ emerging by purchasing a Children’s Festival Fun Pass and stars demonstrating and interacting with the au- enjoy three shows, access to the Children’s Festi- cal undersea adventure through John Tartaglia’s glow-in-the-dark musical puppet show, Imagin dience’s youngest members in an intimate and val Fun Zone and a lunch for only $25. For more exploratory setting. Learn how each instrument information visit AnnenbergCenter.org Ocean. Watch fish friends, Tank, Bubbles and Dorsel as they set out on a remarkable journey of makes its signature sound, how the musicians Founded in 1985 by Catherine Marshall, approach their technique and how all of the mu- the Philadelphia International Children’s Festi- discovery and friendship, jam-packed with glow- ing bubbles, lovable characters and showstop- sicians work together to create remarkable mu- val was the first of its kind in the country, aim- sic. Recommended for ages 5-12. ing to provide Philadelphia area families with ping music. John Tartaglia’s (Avenue Q, Broad- an easy and affordable way to experience the way’s Shrek: The Musical and Disney’s Beauty Children’s Festival Fun Zone: Free artistry of international performance and visual and the Beast) ImaginOcean is a blast for kids of for all ticket holders, the Children’s Fes- arts. Attracting more than 15,000 children and all ages from the first big splash to the last wave tival Fun Zone located on the Annenberg their families each year, the eagerly anticipated goodbye. Recommended for ages 2-10. Center’s Outdoor Plaza features a host of springtime tradition also aims to build the arts Circo Comedia: Unpredictable thrills, side- engaging and hands-on activities for the and culture audiences of the future. splitting comedy and daredevil stunts are the whole family including crafts, face paint- In partnership with WXPN, the Annenberg signature style of Circo Comedia, starring the ing, jugglers, musicians and more. The Center’s Zellerbach Theatre stage will be trans- fantastic duo Jean Saucier and Patrick Côté Phillie Phanatic makes a special appear- formed into the WXPN Kids Corner Stage. from Montréal. Featuring their distinctive flair ance on Saturday, May 5 at noon, just in WXPN performances include John Hadfield’s for humor, acrobatic tricks and daring feats, time to celebrate the opening of base- Monkeys in the House and PASTA! A Pop Ups these bad-boy clowns will entertain with their ball season. The Fun Zone will open dai- Puppet Musical. wacky showmanship and dazzle with their fren- ly at 10 a.m. Outdoor performance high- $5 tickets are available to West Philadel- zied magic and eccentricity. Bolstered by 20- lights include: Brian Sanders & JUNK phia residents as a part of the PNC West Philly year backgrounds in the circus world, including (physical theatre), Joe Tayoun & Friends Rush Hour, starting two hours before the each previous stints with Cirque du Soleil, these de- (Middle Eastern drummers), the Give & performance begins and running for one hour. liriously comical and irreverent show-men take Take Jugglers, the Cat’s Pajamas (rock- Proof of residency required. For more details circus clowning to a whole new level of fun. in’ music), and Wondergy and The Plants visit AnnenbergCenter.org/pncrushhour Recommended for all ages. (imaginative and eclectic band). ALMANAC April 24, 2012 www.upenn.edu/almanac 9 Recognized Holidays for Fiscal Year 2013 The following holidays will be observed by the University in the upcoming fiscal year (July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013) on the dates listed below: Independence Day: Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Labor Day: Monday, September 3, 2012 Another tip in a series provided by the Thanksgiving: Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, 2012 Offices of Information Systems & Computing Christmas Day: Tuesday, December 25, 2012 and Audit, Compliance & Privacy. New Year’s Day: Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Not all Wireless is Created Equal Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: Monday, January 21, 2013 Wireless networking has become near- Memorial Day: Monday, May 27, 2013 ly ubiquitous to the point that, even in the Extension of 2012 Special Winter Vacation to Include Monday, December 24, 2012 great outdoors, there are fewer and fewer To the University Community: spots where wireless users can’t get “bars.” After examining the University’s potential business needs—and to give our employees an ad- In addition to laptops, the list of devices that can make use of wireless networks now ditional day of well-deserved rest and replenishment—the University will extend the Special Win- includes smartphones, tablet devices like ter Vacation for 2012 to include Monday, December 24, 2012. The Special Winter Vacation for fac- iPads, printers, thermostats—even home ulty and staff will be December 24, 26, 27, 28, and 31, 2012. If an employee is required to work to DVD players can now deliver content and continue departmental operations for part or all of this period, the special winter vacation can be re- updates via wireless! scheduled for another time. With so many networks available, how Staff members who are absent from work either the work day before a holiday, the work day af- can you know which are safe to use? In ter a holiday, or both days, will receive holiday pay if that absence is charged to preapproved paid many cases, actually, you can’t. Penn’s time off or to sick days substantiated by a written note from the staff member’s health care provider. main wireless network, AirPennNet, is a Vacations and holidays for hospital employees or those staff members in areas covered by col- very robust, high-bandwidth medium fea- lective bargaining agreements are governed by the terms of hospital policies or their respective col- turing state-of-the-art encryption and secu- lective bargaining agreements. rity which protects PennKey-authenticated Fiscal Year 2013 Fiscal Year 2014 Fiscal Year 2015 users. An alternative network, AirPennNet Independence Day Wed., 7/4/12 Thurs., 7/4/13 Fri., 7/4/14 Guest, which provides lower bandwidth Labor Day Mon., 9/3/12 Mon., 9/2/13 Mon., 9/1/14 and no encryption in transit is available to Thanksgiving Thurs., & Fri., Thurs., & Fri., Thurs., & Fri., users whose time at Penn is brief or limit- 11/22, 11/23/12 11/28, 11/29/13 11/27, 11/28/14 ed, and whose needs are not as demanding. Christmas Day Tues. 12/25/12 Wed., 12/25/13 Thurs.,12/25/14 But what about the coffee shop on the New Year’s Day Tues., 1/1/13 Wed., 1/1/14 Thurs., 1/1/15 corner, or the hotel you just checked into? Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Mon., 1/21/13 Mon., 1/20/14 Mon., 1/19/15 Even major, reputable businesses some- Memorial Day Mon., 5/27/13 Mon., 5/26/14 Mon., 5/25/15 times offer free wireless networks that do not require authentication and/or encryp- tion, and it’s a good idea in general to avoid Open Enrollment Has Ended open, unencrypted wireless networks on Benefits Open Enrollment—your annual opportunity to make changes to your benefit which other “freeloaders” maybe even the elections—is now over. guy sitting next to you—are intercepting Any changes made during the 2012–2013 Benefits Open Enrollment period will be ef- (“sniffing”) and capturing traffic on the net- fective as of July 1, 2012. Outside of Open Enrollment, you can only modify your elections work, including yours. when you experience a life event change, such as marriage or the birth of a child. At home, make your wireless network as secure as possible by using the strongest en- For more information, visit the Human Resources website at www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/ cryption your access point(s) provide (usu- enrollment.aspx or contact the Penn Benefits Center at 1-888-PENN-BEN (1-888-736-6236). ally WPA-2), making sure the password needed for access is strong, and change all “Did You Know” is a default administration passwords. monthly series that in- Extension of Long-Term Care For more information on Penn’s wire- cludes valuable tips to Insurance Enrollment less networks, visit www.upenn.edu/com- help you get the most If you missed the opportunity to en- puting/wireless/ out of the benefits and roll for long-term care insurance with services offered by the Penn’s new vendor—Genworth Finan- For additional tips, see the One Step Division of Human cial—don’t worry! We’re extending the Ahead link on the Information Security web- Resources. special enrollment period for long-term site: www.upenn.edu/computing/security/ care coverage. Plan for Your Future with Long-Term Care Full-time faculty and staff have until More than 40% of people over age 65 will May 11, 2012 to enroll without having to HR: Upcoming Programs need care in a nursing home, and four out of 10 show proof of good health. Quality of Worklife Workshops people receiving long-term care are between The guaranteed acceptance period is a Dealing with the demands of work and your 18 and 64 years old. What’s more—the cost of one-time offering and won’t be available personal life can be challenging. This free work- long-term care has been on the rise since 2006.* each year with the same terms. You can shop, sponsored by Human Resources and led by So how do you prepare if a chronic disease or still apply for long-term care insurance experts from Penn’s Employee Assistance Pro- disability strikes you or a loved one? Long-term outside of this initial enrollment period, gram and Quality of Worklife Department, of- care insurance can help. but you’ll be subject to medical under- fer information and support for your personal Whether you need help dressing, bathing or writing. Keep in mind that your eligible and professional life challenges. For complete using the bathroom, long-term care insurance can family members must provide proof of details and to register, visit www.hr.upenn.edu/ help cover the costs of services received in a nurs- good health even during this special en- coursecatalog or contact Human Resources at ing home, in the community or at your own home. rollment period. (215) 573-2471 or [email protected] Not only can it give you financial stability if the For more information and to apply, Bully-Proofing Your Child Through Build- unexpected strikes, you also pay a lower premium visit www.genworth.com/groupltc (Group ing Self-Esteem; May 9; noon–1 p.m.x; free. No the younger you are when you apply. Plus, health ID: UPenn; Access Code: groupltc). Or parent wants to hear that your child is being bul- insurance and Medicare don’t usually cover the call 800-416-3624 and speak to a Gen- lied. But how do you know if your kids are at cost of nursing homes, assisted living facilities worth customer service representative. risk? And what do you do to keep them from be- or in-home care.* Long-term care insurance can If you already have an existing long- coming a victim of bullying? We can help! This help defray some of those costs so you don’t have term care contract with our previous ven- workshop will teach you how to instill confi- to worry about the out-of-pocket expense. dor—John Hancock—you’ll retain your dence and self-esteem in your children so they Ready to kick your long-term care plan into coverage, but will have the opportunity don’t become targets for bullies. We’ll tell you high gear? If you’re a full-time employee, see to enroll with Genworth later this year. what the definition of bullying is (and isn’t) and how Penn’s long-term care benefit can help you. how to help your kids respond to bullying with *Source: Genworth Financial and Medicare. —Division of Human Resources confidence and ease. 10 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 24, 2012 Recipes Made With Local Ingredients Update SPECIAL EVENT The Taste of Penn will offer University of Penn- April AT PENN 27 Philadelphia Science Festival: Astronomy sylvania students the opportunity to sample and Night; telescopes on hand for viewing, and rate a variety of healthy dishes made with local- astronomers on hand to help decipher the stars, 8 ly sourced ingredients from 12 area vendors from p.m.; College Green (Penn Museum & SAS). 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 24 in Bodek EXHIBIT Lounge, Houston Hall. 27 2012 Visual Studies Senior Thesis Exhibition; TALK Based on an Olympic theme in honor of Penn’s reception 5 p.m.; Fox Gallery, Claudia Cohen Hall Year of Games, the event will feature recipes us- PennDesign Conversation: Simon Kim and ing My Plate, the federal government’s new dietary (Penn Visual Studies). Through May 14. 26 the Dufala Brothers; 6:30 p.m.; ICA (PennDesign). guide that replaces the food pyramid. Students will be given gold, silver and bronze coins to use to vote FILM AT PENN Deadlines for their favorite recipes. The featured recipes will include: Yogurt Par- Return of the New: Recent Film/Video Works The April AT PENN and May AT PENN cal- 25 endars are online at www.upenn.edu/almanac. The fait Panna Cotta, an alternative breakfast entree; from the UK; new works by Ed Atkins, Mark Blackened Tofu and Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Leckey, Laure Prouvost and Ben Rivers; 7 p.m.; deadline for the weekly Update is each Monday for the following week’s issue. The deadline for on a Bed of Cucumber and Tomato Slaw; Creole International House; $9/general; $7/students & Beef Grillades and Cheese Grits; Brown Rice Balls seniors; free/ICA & I-House members (ICA). the Summer AT PENN calendar, which includes events in June, July and August, Tuesday, May 8. Stuffed with Roasted Eggplant Tomato Filling; and Pear-Ginger Salsa Tostada. Penn Tree Program Commemorating 2012 Graduates Chefs with Bon Appetit will each feature a dish using a local product supplied by area growers and On April 25, Morris Arboretum Executive Di- one of the main categories of the plate—dairy, pro- rector Paul Meyer will join the Class of 2012 at tein, grain, fruit or vegetable, so that students can Penn’s College Green to plant a tree and dedi- try new recipes for next year. cate it as part of the Penn Tree program, a pro- gram linking Penn students to their own Morris Survey for Parents at Penn Arboretum. The Class of 2012 planting ceremo- The New Parents at Penn and the Working Par- ny marks the third commemoration of this new ents Association (two staff/student run groups) Penn tradition, where a tree is planted and ded- have collaborated with the Penn Women’s Cen- icated on campus in honor of each Penn class. ter to craft a short survey to identify some of the Bill Hohns, W’74, who sponsors the Penn evolving needs of members of the Penn communi- Tree Program, thinks that “the program is sim- ty who are also parents. Whether you are a student, ple, both in its concept and execution; without staff member, faculty member or post doc please significant staff cost to the University or Arbo- take a minute to let us know your needs and inter- ests as a parent. The results of this survey will help retum; and through the placement of distinctive Yellowwood—a tree with white, fragrant flowers trees over time, can dramatically influence the the two parent groups and the Penn Women’s Cen- appearance of the campus while building pride Miriam Von Essen, Penn Outreach Coordina- ter gather support and resources on campus. for each class.” tor at the Arboretum, said “partnering with Penn Survey www.surveymonkey.com/s/WX8JJYF Every year, the Arboretum, in consultation Traditions has allowed us to bring this program with the University Landscape Architect, pro- to the next level.” The Class of 2012 tree plant- vides students with a selection of three specimen ing will take place in conjunction with The Fi- Almanac On-the-Go: RSS Feeds trees. These are voted on by the Class and their nal Toast and Hey Day. Linking this new cam- Almanac provides links to select stories each favorite becomes their Penn Tree. By engag- pus tradition with these other long-standing Penn week there is an issue. Visit Almanac’s ing the expertise of Morris Arboretum staff for traditions will “maximize student engagement website, www.upenn.edu/almanac for the tree choices, the Class is assured that the ur- instructions on how to subscribe to the and help ingrain the Penn Tree Program into the Almanac RSS Feed. ban and other requirements of the Penn campus fabric of Penn student life,” said Ms. Von Essen. are carefully considered. Morris Arboretum also The Class of 2012 voted and selected a Yellow- works closely with the Penn Traditions program wood—a unique tree with early summer white, to facilitate the voting process and encourage stu- fragrant flowers and striking fall foliage—as their dent participation. “Penn Tree.” 3910 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 The University of Pennsylvania Police Department FAX: (215) 898-9137 Email: [email protected] Community Crime Report URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac About the Crime Report: Below are all Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Society from the The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion and campus report for April 9-15, 2012. Also reported were 25 Crimes Against Property (16 thefts, 1 case of news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and as fraud,1 robbery, and 7 other offenses). Full reports are available at: www.upenn.edu/almanac/volumes/v58/ needed during summer and holiday breaks. Its electronic editions n31/creport.html. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. —Ed. on the Internet (accessible through the Penn website) include This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported and HTML, Acrobat and mobile versions of the print edition, and inter- made known to the University Police Department between the dates of April 9-15, 2012. The University Police im information may be posted in electronic-only form. Guidelines actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street in conjunc- for readers and contributors are available on request and online. tion with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on public safe- ty concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any concerns or EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-4482. ASSOCIATE EDITOR Natalie Woulard ASSISTANT EDITOR J. Gordon Faylor 04/10/12 9:11 AM 400 Curie Blvd Male wanted on warrant/Issued new court date STUDENT ASSISTANTS Kelly Bannan, Laura Crockett, 04/10/12 4:25 PM 3730 Spruce St Unwanted text messages received Catherine Imms, Alice Liu 04/13/12 9:25 PM 233 S 33rd St Complainant touched in an inappropriate manner ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate, Martin 04/14/12 2:29 AM 4000 Walnut St Complainant robbed/Arrest Pring (chair), Sunday Akintoye, Clifford Deutschman, Al Filreis, 04/14/12 3:04 AM 300 S 40th St Unwanted text messages received Carey Mazer, Devra Moehler. For the Administration, Stephen 04/14/12 7:07 PM 4000 Chancellor St Complainant punched by unknown doer MacCarthy. For the Staff Assemblies, Nancy McCue, PPSA; Mi- 04/14/12 7:56 PM 3911 Pine St Complainant punched by known doer chelle Wells Lockett, WPPSA; Jon Shaw, Librarians Assembly. 04/14/12 11:10 PM 233 S 33rd St Female cited for disorderly conduct The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks talent- ed students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Uni- 18th District Report versity of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, na- Below are all Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 7 incidents with 1 arrest (4 robberies and tional or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran 3 aggravated assaults) were reported between April 9-15, 2012 by the 18th District covering the Schuylkill status or any other legally protected class status in the adminis- River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue. tration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic pro- grams, or other University-administered programs or in its em- 04/09/12 10:18 PM 1200 S 47th St Aggravated Assault ployment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy 04/12/12 6:36 PM 4837 Woodland Ave Robbery should be directed to Sam Starks, Executive Director of the Office 04/14/12 2:30 AM 4020 Walnut St Robbery of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom 04/14/12 1:50 PM 4300 Walnut St Robbery Place East, 3600 Chest- 04/14/12 7:30 PM 3911 Pine St Aggravated Assault nut Street, Suite 228, Phil- 04/15/12 4:30 PM 315 S 45 St Robbery adelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) 04/15/12 8:45 PM 4600 Market St Aggravated Assault or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). ALMANAC April 24, 2012 www.upenn.edu/almanac 11 256th Commencement
University of Pennsylvania Commencement Events 2012 School Ceremonies and Speakers Annenberg School for Communication Speaker: Ruzena Bajcsy, Penn Professor Bachelor of Arts Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, Emerita, Computer Science and Engineering 10 a.m., Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center Reception: Law School Agora, Annenberg Public Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 3 p.m., Policy Center, 202 S. 36th Street, following the Academy of Music, Broad and Locust Streets ceremony Speaker: Rudolph Giuliani, former Mayor of Speaker: Rebecca Kaplan, C’10, writer for National Journal New York City Reception: Sunday, May 13, 2–4 p.m., PhD Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., Law School Room 110, Annenberg School Reception: Agora, Annenberg Public Policy Perelman School of Medicine Center, 202 S. 36th Street, noon–1:30 p.m. Perelman School of Medicine: Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 9 a.m., School of Arts & Sciences Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, College of Arts & Sciences: Broad and Spruce Streets Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 6:30 p.m., Speaker: Peter Agre, 2003 Nobel Prize winner Baccalaureate Ceremony Franklin Field in Chemistry; President of the American Sunday, May 13 Speaker: Paul Hendrickson, author and senior Association for the Advancement of Science Irvine Auditorium lecturer, department of English Reception: Kimmel Center for the Performing 1:30-2:30 p.m.–Ceremony for students Graduate Division, SAS: Arts, immediately following the ceremony whose last names begin with A-K Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 1 p.m., Biomedical Graduate Studies: 3-4 p.m.–Ceremony for students Hill Field, 33rd and Walnut Street whose last names begin with L-Z Ceremony: Monday, May 14, Speaker: Susan Lindee, associate dean for the Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum, Speaker: Nipun Mehta, Founder, social sciences; chair of history & sociology of ServiceSpace.org 1:30–2:30 p.m. science Reception: Warden Garden, Penn Museum, Reception: Hill Field, immediately following Monday, May 14, 12:30–1:30 p.m. Commencement the ceremony Monday, May 14 Speaker: J. Larry Jameson, Executive Vice Franklin Field, 9 a.m. College of Liberal and Professional Studies: President, University of Pennsylvania for the Speaker: Geoffrey Canada, President and Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 4 p.m., Health System; Dean, Perelman School of Chief Executive Officer, Hill Field, 33rd and Walnut Street Medicine Speaker: Larry Gladney, Edmund J. and Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc.; School of Nursing Educational Innovator and Advocate Louise W. Kahn Professor for Faculty Excellence Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 3 p.m., and chair of physics & astronomy Reception: Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, Honorary Degree Recipients Hill Field, immediately following Broad and Spruce Streets Ruzena Bajcsy, the ceremony Speaker: Karen Daley, Penn Professor Emerita, Fels Institute of Government: president of the American Nurses Association Computer Science and Engineering: Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 2 p.m., Reception: Monday, May 14, noon–2 p.m., Doctor of Sciences Fels Institute of Government, 3814 Walnut Street Carol M. Ware Lobby, Claire M. Fagin Hall Speaker: The Honorable Chaka Fattah (D-PA), Geoffrey Canada, Member of Congress School of Social Policy & Practice President and Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 6:30 p.m., Chief Executive Officer, School of Dental Medicine Irvine Auditorium (tickets required) Harlem Children’s Zone, Inc.: Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 1 p.m., Speaker: Patrick J. Kennedy, US Doctor of Humane Letters Irvine Auditorium Representative for Rhode Island, 1995-2011 Speaker: Arthur Caplan, Emmanuel & Robert Akira Endo, Reception: Houston Hall, immediately follow- Hart Director of the Center for Bioethics and ing the ceremony Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Sidney Caplan Professor of Bioethics at Penn Tokyo University of Agriculture Reception: School of Dental Medicine, School of Veterinary Medicine and Technology: Robert Schattner Center, 240 S. 40th Street; Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 2:30 p.m., Doctor of Sciences immediately following the ceremony Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center Peter D. Lax, Speaker: Dr. Gregg BeVier, senior program School of Design officer, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Professor Emeritus, Luncheon: Courant Institute, NYU: Monday, May 14, noon, Reception: Annenberg Center Courtyard, Doctor of Sciences Meyerson Hall Terrace immediately following the ceremony Ceremony: Monday, May 14, 1:30 p.m., John R. Lewis, Furness Plaza, 34th Street and Locust Walk Wharton US Representative, Speaker: Ken Greenberg, architect, Urban Wharton Undergraduate Division Georgia’s 5th Congressional District: Designer Principal, Greenberg Consultants, Inc. Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 9 a.m., Palestra Doctor of Laws Class of 2012 Speaker: Samuel W. Rowland Graduate School of Education Faculty Speaker: Peter S. Fader, David H. Petraeus, Ceremony: Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m., Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor, 20th Director, Franklin Field Professor of Marketing, co-director, Central Intelligence Agency: Speaker: Robert Slavin, director of the Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative Doctor of Laws Center for Research and Reform in Education, Wharton Graduate Division Anna Deavere Smith, Johns Hopkins; director of the Institute for Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 1–3:30 p.m., Founder and Director, Effective Education, University of York Palestra Anna Deavere Smith Works: School of Engineering & Applied Science Speaker: Dr. Oz (M’86, WG’86), talk show Doctor of Humane Letters Undergraduate Ceremony: Monday, May 14, host; director of Cardiovascular Institute and 2:30 p.m., Franklin Field Complementary Medicine Program at New York For additional information on Speaker: Garrett Reisman (EAS’90, W’90), Presbyterian Hospital Commencement 2012, visit the American engineer and former NASA astronaut Wharton Doctoral Division Commencement Website: Luncheon: Monday, May 14, immediately Ceremony: Sunday, May 13, 5 p.m., www.upenn.edu/commencement following University Commencement ceremony Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th Floor, or call the Commencement Hotline: PhD and Master’s Ceremony: Saturday, May Colloquium Hall (215) 573-GRAD. 12, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Franklin Field
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