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$1 Million from Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie to $1.3 Million from Philadelphia Penn Medicine Research to Fight COVID-19 76ers to Penn Medicine for Critical Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie re- and recovered COV- Support of Health-Care Workers cently announced a $1 million contribution to ID-19 patients, help- Fighting COVID-19 Penn Medicine to establish the COVID-19 Im- ing scientists to deter- As part of a pledge to coronavirus medical munology Defense Fund, laying the founda- mine if a person has relief efforts, NBA All-Star Joel Embiid of the tion for the world’s foremost experts to fight the antibodies against the Philadelphia 76ers, along with the team’s man- novel coronavirus pandemic. virus, which could aging partner, Josh Harris, and co-managing The funds will support both an emerging help to enhance hos- partner, David Blitzer, announced a combined research program to test frontline health-care pitals’ knowledge contribution of $1.3 million to Penn Medicine, workers for potential immunity to COVID-19, about which staff establishing a funding campaign for COVID-19 as well as provide flexibility for Penn Medi- may be immune to antibody testing of front line health care work- cine’s researchers—who have overseen the the disease. These ers. world’s most seminal advances harnessing the critical projects will “During this pandemic, many doctors and power of the immune system to fight disease— enhance understand- nurses are working like soldiers on the front to develop real-time research protocols to battle ing of how to protect lines of a war and they need to be provided with the disease. frontline health-care Jeffrey Lurie as much armor as possible in this battle,” Mr. The contribution provided by Mr. Lurie offers workers and drive Embiid said. “COVID-19 antibody testing can the opportunity for Penn’s leaders to address crit- knowledge to advance options for treatments and help Philadelphia health care workers at this ically emerging needs as the pandemic evolves. vaccines in the crucial months ahead. critical time, and we need to do everything pos- Top priorities range from developing rapid diag- “We are in the midst of a humanitarian cri- sible to help those heroes who are putting their nostic testing, to finding drugs that work against sis that is affecting all of us in so many ways,” lives at risk to help us.” the virus, to developing potential vaccines. Se- said Mr. Lurie. “Every passing day brings new “The only way for us to get through this ter- rology tests will be deployed across multiple re- stories of heartbreaking tragedy, inspirational rible global crisis is to ensure a safe work en- search studies, including for health-care workers (continued on page 3) vironment for health-care professionals and ul- timately find a treatment for COVID-19,” said Mr. Harris, a Wharton graduate. “We are very Eric Stach: Director of Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter proud to partner with the incredible team at After an exten- Center for Electron Microscopy at Lawrence Penn Medicine, who are tirelessly working to- sive and competitive Berkeley National Laboratory, at the Center for wards this by identifying immunity in our brave search, Eric Stach Functional Nanomaterials at Brookhaven Na- doctors and nurses. Joel has been a leader in has been named di- tional Laboratory and a professor at Purdue Uni- highlighting the urgent need for this kind of rector of the Labora- versity. He is also co-founder and chief tech- testing—David and I thank him for his leader- tory of Research on nology officer of Hummingbird Scientific, a ship in this area and are excited to join forces the Structure of Mat- nanotechnology firm that develops advanced in- with him. Our medical workers are on the front- ter (LRSM), effec- strumentation for nanoscale characterization and lines of this crisis, have been hit hardest by it tive July 1, 2020. serves as secretary of the Board of Directors of and need all the help and support we can give A pioneer in the the Materials Research Society. them. We have rough days ahead, but with col- development of ad- Dr. Stach will succeed Arjun Yodh, James lective action like this, together we will make vanced in-situ and M. Skinner Professor of Science in the depart- it through.” operando imaging ment of physics and astronomy in the School of “Penn Medicine’s commitment to protect and characterization Arts and Sciences, who has provided outstand- public health during this COVID-19 crisis is techniques, Dr. Stach Eric Stach ing leadership to the LRSM for 11 years. nothing short of heroic,” said Mr. Blitzer, who is well-known for his The LRSM was established with the support is also a graduate of Wharton. “We proudly sup- collaborations at Penn, nationally and interna- of the National Science Foundation in 1960 as port Penn’s courageous and talented staff who tionally. His experience in leading large research one of the nation’s first interdisciplinary materi- have put their community first and are mak- programs, his skills at crossing disciplinary and als research centers and, for 60 years, has been a ing the biggest sacrifices among us. Joel’s rec- organizational boundaries and his high visibility world-renowned institute for materials research ognition of this crucial effort is consistent with in the materials science community make him an at Penn. With well over 50 active members, it fa- his tremendous character, and together, we will ideal leader to take the LRSM into the future. cilitates collaborations among faculty from more help fight this dangerous virus.” “I am very pleased that Eric will be the next than 11 departments in several Schools and pro- The pledge will provide a much-needed boost director of the LRSM,” said Dawn Bonnell, Hen- motes links to partners across industry, govern- for efforts to quickly identify health care work- ry Robinson Towne Professor in MSE and Vice ment, academe and society at large. The LRSM ers who may have immunity to the new virus. Provost for Research. “In addition to his scien- supports faculty, students and post docs in differ- Join Penn Medicine’s fight against COVID-19 tific insight and demonstrated leadership, he is ent disciplines to push the frontiers of discovery. by donating here: https://giving.apps.upenn. an outstanding citizen of the Penn community. LRSM programs have consistently been recog- edu/fund?program=MED&fund=604702 He has had a significant impact on our campus nized as making seminal contributions to funda- in just three years, and I am certain that he will mental science, notably including a Nobel Prize INSIDE advance the essential research, educational and for conducting polymers. 2 Deaths innovative work of LRSM in the years ahead.” Dr. Stach received a bachelor of engineer- 4 President’s Engagement Prize and Innovation Prize Dr. Stach is professor of materials science Winners ing degree from Duke University in 1992 and a 5 Honors & Other Things; PVP Associate Directors and engineering in the School of Engineering PhD in materials science and engineering from 6 Open Enrollment Deadline Extension; and Applied Science and faculty chair of the Na- University of Virginia in 1998. He also holds an Upcoming HR Events; One Step Ahead noscale Characterization Facility in the Singh MBA from the State University of New York, 7 Penn Med CHIME app; Green Purchasing Awards; Ombud’s Virtual Assistance; Update; CrimeStats Center for Nanotechnology. Prior to joining the awarded in 2018 and an MSMSE from Univer- 8 May AT PENN Calendar Penn faculty in 2017, he was at the National sity of Washington in 1994. Pullout: University Council Year-end Reports ALMANAC April 28, 2020 www.upenn.edu/almanac 1 Deaths

Madlyn Abramson, Trustee million to support Abramson Cancer Center partment’s tribute to Dr. Gorostiza noted: “The Madlyn K. Abramson (ED’57, GED’60), research related to COVID-19. students in his Spring 2020 Intro to Planning emeritus trustee of the University of Pennsylva- Mrs. Abramson led the committee for Philly class told us how he ‘made the readings come nia whose donation Fights Cancer (PFC), the annual event benefitting alive’ in his lectures and in leading discussion.” with her husband the Abramson Cancer Center. In January 2019, Beginning in 2011, Dr. Gorostiza also served established Penn’s Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney presented the as a grant writer for the Children’s Specialized Abramson Cancer event’s co-chairs with an official citation -com Hospital Foundation in Mountainside, New Jer- Center, died April mending Philly Fights Cancer and the Abramson sey. He held a number of positions prior to com- 15 of complications Cancer Center’s groundbreaking work. ing to Penn, including adjunct professor at Co- from a stroke. She According to Board of Trustees Chair Da- lumbia University in the Graduate School of was 84. vid L. Cohen and Penn President Amy Gut- Architecture, Planning and Preservation; lecturer Born in Philadel- mann, “Madlyn’s bold vision and philanthropic at Rutgers University–Camden in the public pol- phia, Mrs. Abramson spirit touched the lives of countless individuals icy and administration department; and executive graduated from Phil- by transforming how Penn conducts cancer re- director for Rutgers’ Walter Rand Institute for adelphia High School search and provides care to those affected by Public Affairs. He was a Community Builder Fel- for Girls and earned this devastating disease.” low for the US Department of Housing and Ur- bachelor’s and mas- Outside of Penn, the Abramson family’s phil- ban Development in New York; a senior associ- ter’s degrees in ed- Madlyn Abramson anthropic gifts included $10 million to Temple ate for Urban Partners; and principal for URBIS. ucation from Penn. University’s dental school, renamed after Mrs. He also developed and managed the Urban Land She taught in the Upper Darby School District Abramson’s father, Maurice H. Kornberg, a den- Resource Initiative for the Philadelphia Associa- and was a reading specialist in the Philadelphia tist and alumnus. They also established the Mad- tion of Community Development Corporations. School District before joining the Montgomery lyn and Leonard Abramson Center for Jewish Dr. Gorostiza was professionally involved in the County Intermediate Unit, which was then in Life, an assisted-living, skilled nursing and ge- theater and artistic communities. He was the literary West Norriton and now is in Norristown. rontological research facility in Horsham. They manager for Repertory Company, 2005- A cancer survivor, Mrs. Abramson was com- were also instrumental in expanding the emer- 2006, and the development director for South Jer- mitted to research that would ease the psycho- gency medicine department at Montgomery sey Performing Arts Center, 2002-2004. He studied logical and physiological suffering caused by Hospital Medical Center in Norristown, Penn- under famed actors Stella Adler, Jose Ferrer, Bob- cancer. In 1997, she and her husband, Leonard, sylvania. Among their many other gifts were by Lewis, Madeleine Sherwood and Emanuel Azen- the CEO of US Healthcare, made a $100 mil- scholarships at Pennsylvania College of Optom- berg, and he shared the stage with Rip Torn and Mau- lion gift to establish the Abramson Family Can- etry, a professorship at Johns Hopkins Universi- rice Hines. He was recently nominated for a Colorado cer Research Institute to integrate research, edu- ty School of Medicine, and research grants at the Theater Guild Henry Award for Outstanding Actor cation and comprehensive patient care at what University of Judaism and the Parkinson’s Insti- in a Play for his portrayal of Santiago in the Fine Arts was then known as Penn’s Comprehensive Can- tute, which earned the Abramson Family Foun- Center Theatre Company’s production of “Anna in cer Center (Almanac December 16/23, 1997). At dation its Outstanding Achievement in Parkin- the Tropics.” In addition to a number of television the time of their pledge, it was the largest sin- son’s Disease Award. Mrs. Abramson was a very appearances, Dr. Gorostiza lent his voice to feature gle contribution for cancer research to a Nation- active volunteer outside of Penn for organiza- films, TV shows and commercials, and he wasa al Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive tions throughout the Philadelphia area. translator and voice-over narrator for HBO Sports, cancer center. It was also one of the largest gifts Mrs. Abramson is survived by her husband, 2005-2009. He was even the voice of the Spanish- ever made to a university. In 2002, the institute Leonard; daughters, Nancy Wolfson, Marcy language Keebler elf and the QUALCOMM rooster. was renamed the Abramson Cancer Center of the Shoemaker and Judy Felgoise; and 10 grand- Dr. Gorostiza is survived by his cousins, Ro- University of Pennsylvania in the couple’s honor children. Services are private. A memorial will lando Gorostiza, Juan E. Arroyo and Ileana Ca- (Almanac July 16, 2002). Today it is called Penn be held at a later date. bana; and his cousins’ children, Jillian, Gabri- Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center. el and Michael Gorostiza, and Liane and Brian Gifts from the Abramsons also established Felipe Gorostiza, SAS Cabana. Urban Studies plans to host a memorial the Abramson Family Professorship in Sarco- Felipe Javier Gorostiza Arroyo, a lectur- gathering in the future; information to follow. ma Care Excellence at the center (Almanac July er in urban stud- The Children’s Specialized Hospital Founda- 16, 2002), as well as the Madlyn and Leonard ies in Penn’s School tion has set up a fund to honor his memory. Do- Abramson Professorship in Clinical Oncology of Arts and Scienc- nations will be used to support the very programs (Almanac December 16/23, 1997). es died on April 15 that he loved and for which he worked so hard to In 1997, Mrs. Abramson became a Penn from COVID-19. He raise funds. To donate: https://events.childrens- trustee and went on to serve on the board’s exec- was 69. specialized.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donate. utive, external affairs and student life commit- Dr. Gorostiza im- event&eventID=578 tees. She was elected a charter member on the migrated to the Unit- Penn Medicine Board, where she served on the ed States with his Morrie Kricun, PSOM executive committee. She served on the School family in the early Morrie E. Kricun, emeritus professor of radi- of Medicine and Hospital of the University of 1960s and grew up ology in Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine, Pennsylvania boards as well. She was chair of in West New York died April 4 at Einstein Medical Center Mont- the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute and North Bergen, gomery. He was 82. and the honorary chair of the Abramson Cancer New Jersey. He at- Felipe Gorostiza Dr. Kricun was born in Philadelphia and Center Director’s Leadership Council. She also tended St. Joseph’s of graduated from Central High School in Philadel- served on the committee for Confronting Can- the Palisades High School and then went on to phia in 1955 and Muhlenberg College in 1959. cer Through Art, a juried exhibition of works by earn a BA in Spanish and history from New York He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in artists whose lives have been touched by can- University. He graduated with an MA in Hispan- 1963 and completed an internship and diagnos- cer. She was a member of the Trustees’ Council ic studies from Brown University and then came tic radiology residency at Albert Einstein Medi- of Penn Women and also served as an overseer to Penn to earn an MA in international relations. cal Center in Philadelphia. He was also a veter- of the Graduate School of Education, where she In 1991, while earning his PhD in city and an of the Air Force. made a leadership pledge to provide scholarship regional planning at Penn, he began teaching in Dr. Kricun joined Penn as a lecturer in ra- support to benefit candidates in the master’s and urban studies in the School of Arts and Sciences. diology at the School of Medicine in 1981. He doctorate programs. He was hired in 1995 as a lecturer in the College was appointed an associate professor of radiol- The Abramsons also created the Pediat- of General Studies and lectured in urban studies, ogy at the Hospital of the University of Penn- ric Research Center of Children’s Hospital of city planning at the . sylvania in 1982, and he became a standing fac- Philadelphia, which opened in 1995 and more In his teaching, Dr. Gorostiza drew on his ulty-clinician educator in radiology in 1988. He than doubled the space available for scientific training as an historian of planning, his practi- was promoted to professor 1990. He received projects. Earlier this year, the couple gave $1 cal experience in the field and his acting. The de- (continued on page 3) 2 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 28, 2020 $1 Million to Penn Medicine to Fight COVID-19 (continued from page 1) (continued from page 2) courage and hopeful innovation. We can and a University Research Foundation Grant for education and counseling from Antioch. She will get through this, but only if we work togeth- “Radiology-Paleopathology of the Skeletal Re- worked as a therapist with children at St. Chris- er, care for each other, and focus our attention mains of Prehistoric Australian Aborigines.” He topher’s Hospital for Children and was a part- and resources towards sustainable strategies. earned emeritus status in 2000, and he retired time therapist for preschoolers at the Children’s There are so many individuals and organiza- in 2002. Crisis Treatment Center in Philadelphia while tions who are making daily sacrifices, and we He was a longtime member of the Interna- also attending night school. are incredibly thankful for their dedication and tional Skeletal Society and was awarded a Med- She and her husband made significant dona- bravery. We must continue to support these ef- al for his lasting contributions. He also authored tions to the arts, higher education and medicine. forts in every way that we can, while also seek- a book on Elvis Presley. In 2006, her husband and son Brian L. Roberts ing a solution that will help us move forward. He is survived by his wife, Virginia; broth- (W’81) pledged $15 million to help create the “We have reached a critical point in our fight er, Robert (Stephanie); niece, Ashley Summer first-of-its-kind proton therapy center for the against COVID-19 in which testing for antibod- (Ross); nephew Bret (Hilary); great nieces and treatment of cancer, the Roberts Cancer Pro- ies is absolutely essential both to protect our nephews, Jacob and Ella Summer and Eva and ton Therapy Center (Almanac December 12, frontline workers in the short term and to devel- Samuel Kricun; and many loving cousins, in- 2006, December 8, 2009). They also established op treatments and vaccines that will save lives cluding Marilyn Wernick Toub. The family will the Suzanne F. Roberts Cultural Development and help defeat the virus,” continued Mr. Lurie. hold a memorial service in the future to cele- Fund and the Suzanne Roberts Theatre, which is “With that in mind, I am proud to offer my sup- brate Dr. Kricun’s life when it is safe to do so. home to the Philadelphia Theatre Company, and port to Penn Medicine’s research efforts by es- they supported BalletX. In 2014, she and her tablishing the COVID-19 Immunology Defense Suzanne Roberts, Philanthropist husband received the Philadelphia Award, rec- Fund. This fund will aid Penn’s multi-disciplin- Suzanne Fleish- ognizing their longtime contributions to the city. ary approach in immunology, merging research er Roberts, actress, Mrs. Roberts is survived by her children, in diagnostics, therapeutics and vaccine devel- civic educator, chil- Catherine, Lisa, Ralph, Jr. and Brian; and eight opment. Researchers from those three areas will dren’s therapist, grandchildren. Her life will be celebrated after work hand-in-hand and rely upon one another to broadcaster and phi- the effects of COVID-19 have passed. create an immediate and lasting impact both lo- lanthropist who with cally and worldwide.” her husband and son , WXPN Armed with the largest single-institution im- established the Rob- Gene Shay, longtime host of WXPN’s Sun- munology community in the country, Penn has erts Cancer Proton day night “Folk notched a string of US Food and Drug Adminis- Therapy Center, died Show” and co-found- tration approvals for immune-based therapies in April 20 at her Cen- er of the Philadel- the past three years. Penn’s best-in-class infra- ter City home after phia Folk Festival, structure—from well-established bench-to-bed- several months of de- died April 17 of CO- side pipelines, to high-level biosafety facilities, Vettese/WXPN clining health. She VID-19 at Lanke- to test treatments with live virus—has led its im- was 98. Suzanne Roberts nau Medical Center munologists to international renown for the dis- John Mrs. Roberts was in Wynnewood. He covery, development and deployment of criti- by born in Philadelphia and grew up in Elkins was 85. cal treatments in cancer, heart disease infectious Park, attended Oak Lane Country Day School Gene Shay was and autoimmune diseases. in Cheltenham Township and then Harcum Ju- born Ivan Shaner and “In a time of national crisis, this is the kind nior College in Bryn Mawr. She then studied at grew up in the Nice- of extraordinary partnership that can open doors the Tamara Daykarhanova School of the Stage and discover new pathways to address the pro-

Photogrraph town section of Phil- in New York. adelphia. Mr. Shay found challenges before us,” said University of Mrs. Roberts married Ralph J. Roberts Gene Shay got on-air experience Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann. “I am (W’41, Hon’05), founder of Comcast (Almanac on Armed Forces Ra- personally grateful to an exceptional civic lead- July 14, 2015). She wore many hats in her life- dio in Germany in the 1950s, and after work- er and a great friend, Jeffrey Lurie, for giving us time. In the 1940s, she sold war bonds and per- ing at local TV station Channel 10, he played the tools to fight back against this pandemic in a formed for the USO and the Treasury Depart- jazz at WHAT during an afternoon slot. From way that may not only benefit our city and coun- ment. She went on to perform on Broadway, 1962 to 1968, he hosted the Sunday night folk try but also the world.” on the award-winning radio show “Within Our broadcast. In 1962, he cofounded the Philadel- “This gift will help support the more than Gates,” on the CBS show “A Dramatization of phia Folk Festival. 200 experts at Penn who have harnessed the the Classics,” and on “This Week in Philadel- In 1963, he and his wife, Gloria, brought immune system to develop groundbreaking phia.” NBC named her the “Number One Radio to Philadelphia for the first time, for approaches to treat cancer, autoimmune dis- Actress in Philadelphia.” She wrote and direct- a sparsely attended gig at the Ethical Society eases, HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseas- ed radio and TV campaigns for Mayor Richard- on Rittenhouse Square. In 1967, , es to focus their collective expertise to fight son Dilworth and US Senator Joseph Clark. In whom Mr. Shay called “the most creative per- COVID-19,” said J. Larry Jameson, executive 1952, she wrote The Candidate and Television. son I ever met,” played “Both Sides Now” for vice president of the University of Pennsylva- She appeared in TV commercials, and at age 80, the first time on his show. nia for the Health System and dean of the Perel- she started “Seeking Solutions With Suzanne,” Mr. Shay went on to WDAS, WMMR and man School of Medicine. “We have decades of which won two Mid-Atlantic Emmy Awards. WIOQ. He was on the University of Pennsyl- experience in understanding the immune sys- At age 58, Mrs. Roberts earned a bachelor’s vania’s WXPN from 1995 to 2015, hosting the tem’s response to disease, and even how to en- degree in counseling from Antioch University, weekly “Folk Show.” He was inducted into the list the immune system to actively fight disease and two years later, a master’s degree in special Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame in in patients’ own bodies. This generous support 2013 (Almanac November 12, 2013). A plaque will allow our team to rapidly expand its efforts To Report A Death bearing his name is located on the Avenue of to learn more about how to treat and prevent the Arts. COVID-19.” Almanac appreciates being informed As the Philadelphia community faces the un- of the deaths of current and former fac- “I always tell people he’s the reason I’m do- ing what I’m doing,” said David Dye, the for- certain times to come, Mr. Lurie’s gift empow- ulty and staff members, students and oth- ers and inspires scientists to continue develop- er members of the University community. mer host of WXPN’s “World Cafe.” The show was named by Mr. Shay when it was founded ing ways to help the Philadelphia community Call (215) 898-5274 or email almanac@ and people around the globe. upenn.edu in 1991 as part of his side gig as an advertising copywriter. “When we band together, our defense gets However, notices of alumni deaths should stronger,” Mr. Lurie said. “I ask that you join me be directed to the Alumni Records Office Mr. Shay is survived by his daughters, Ra- chel Vaughan and Elana Benasutti; two grand- in supporting the COVID-19 Immunology De- at Suite 300, 2929 Walnut St., (215) 898- fense Fund and help the dedicated immunolo- 8136 or email [email protected] children; and a sister. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. gists at Penn Medicine defeat this virus.” ALMANAC April 28, 2020 www.upenn.edu/almanac 3 Class of 2020 President’s Engagement Prize and Innovation Prize Winners lective wealth to obliterate debt. Mr. Owusu, Ms. Warwick, and Mr. Kim are being mentored by Glenn Bryan, assistant vice president of communi- ty relations in Penn’s Office of Gov- ernment and Community Affairs. President’s Innovation Prize Nikil Ragav, for inventXYZ: in- ventXYZ aims to empower the in- ventors of tomorrow through prac- tical, real-world experiences and education for all students regardless of income or background. Its prin- cipal focus is setting up makerspac- es—collaborative work spaces— at high schools across the country. inventXYZ’s standardized maker- space design, called “inventorspac- es,” includes equipment for auto- mated manufacturing, electronics design, augmented/virtual reality, filmmaking and digital music. Its innovative curriculum, called “in- ventcurriculum,” enables students to build and code a hands-on tech- nology project in each academic class and blends tech industry stan- dards with Common Core and Ad- vanced Placement standards. Mr. Ragav is being mentored by Adam Mally, lecturer in computer and in- Top row (left to right): Kwaku Owusu, Hyungtae Kim, Philip Chen, Artemis Panagopoulou. Composite center: formation science in the School of Aditya Siroya. Bottom row (left to right): Nikil Ragav, Mckayla Warwick, Meera Menon, Shivansh Inamdar Engineering and Applied Science. “I am immensely proud of our University of Pennsylvania President Amy viding medicines free-of-cost to those most in Gutmann recently announced the recipients students’ commitment to meaningful work that need. Mr. Siroya, Mr. Inamdar and Ms. Pana- extends beyond the classroom and the cam- of the 2020 President’s Engagement Prize and gopoulou will work to broaden health-care ac- President’s Innovation Prize. Awarded annually, pus,” said President Gutmann. “I congratulate cess by creating India’s first digital medicine all of this year’s Prize recipients, and I wish the Prizes empower Penn students to design and redistribution platform, providing life-saving undertake post-graduation projects that make a them the very best as they move forward with support to patients while preventing medical their projects.” positive, lasting difference in the world. Each waste. Aarogya’s platform utilizes a decentral- Prizewinning project will receive $100,000, as This year’s President’s Engagement Prize fi- ized blockchain system that enables safe, conve- nalists also included India Watson and Persia- well as a $50,000 living stipend per team mem- nient redistribution of unused medicine at scale Ali Pierce, for Urban Youth Professional Net- ber. The Prizes are the largest of their kind in to patients that cannot afford them. Mr. Siroya, work, a nonprofit that assists low-income Phila- higher education. Mr. Inamdar and Ms. Panagopoulou are being “This year’s Prize-winning projects dem- delphia youth in making knowledgeable career mentored by Mark Pauly, the Bendheim Profes- choices; Melinda Hu, Heidi Chiu, and Christo- onstrate an inspiring range of mission-driven sor of Health Care Management in the Whar- pher Lee, for Bloom expertise among Penn students: from partner- , a project that aims to ad- ton School. dress glaring disparities in mental health for ing with our West Philadelphia neighbors to in- Meera Menon and Philip Chen, for The Un- scripted Project: young Asian-Americans; and Sarah Goodheart, troduce a novel financial literacy program, to The Unscripted Project will Alison Esplund and Olivia Shammas, for Built teaching young people real-world skills through utilize improv theater training to equip Philadel- from Mom’s Milk Philly Improv Theater, to creating a digital plat- , a program designed to im- phia youth with the tools necessary to succeed prove breastfeeding exclusivity and duration form to distribute lifesaving medicines to those both within the classroom and beyond, empow- most in need in India, to creating ‘makerspac- among families in West Philadelphia. Presi- ering them to speak confidently, collaborate ef- dent’s Innovation Prize finalists were Philippe es’ at partner schools across the United States fectively, and internalize the value of practice Sawaya, Jonathan Mak and Rahul Shekhar, for that foster this innovative spirit,” said President and perseverance. Working with their partner or- Percepta, a startup that develops video analy- Gutmann. “These student recipients continue ganization, the Philly Improv Theater, Ms. Me- Penn’s proud tradition of positive impact here at sis technology to remove racial and gender bias non and Mr. Chen will coordinate 10-week im- from shoplifting detection; and Salomon Serfati, home, across the nation and around the world. prov workshops for 6th to 10th grade students Jacob Goldman, Daniel Leiser and Ajay Vasisht, They embody the highest mission of Penn and in Philadelphia, utilizing a curriculum that con- for Forage, a mobile app designed to help SNAP our students to put knowledge to use for the bet- nects tried and tested improv exercises with real- terment of others, a most vital and urgent calling (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) world skills. Ms. Menon and Mr. Chen are being recipients shop for groceries. during these challenging times.” mentored by Marcia Ferguson, senior lecturer in The Prizes are generously supported by Sixty-four seniors submitted applications for theatre arts in the School of Arts & Sciences. both Prizes this year, with proposals spanning Emerita Trustee Judith Bollinger and William Kwaku Owusu, Mckayla Warwick and an array of innovative and impactful ideas. G. Bollinger, in honor of Ed Resovsky; Trust- Hyungtae Kim, for Collective Climb: Collec- ee Lee Spelman Doty and George E. Doty, Jr.; “These four dynamic projects,” said Provost tive Climb aims to increase economic prosper- Wendell Pritchett, “embody the wide range and Emeritus Trustee James S. Riepe and Gail Pet- ity among communities in West Philadelphia ty Riepe; Trustee David Ertel; and Beth Seiden- inspiring creativity of our Penn students. They through a novel financial literacy initiative and show us above all how Penn will lead the fu- berg Ertel; Wallis Annenberg and the Annen- innovative debt forgiveness model. Mr. Owusu, berg Foundation; and an anonymous donor. ture, with new uses for innovative ideas from Ms. Warwick, and Mr. Kim will adapt and cre- improv training and makerspaces, to debt for- Student recipients will spend the next year ate a culturally relevant and historically inflect- implementing their projects. giveness and digital medicine. We are indebt- ed financial literacy program that simultaneous- ed to their faculty advisors and to the Center President’s Engagement Prize ly connects, empowers and celebrates the West for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, Aditya Siroya, Shivansh Inamdar and Arte- Philadelphia community. Their debt reduction who worked closely with them to develop these mis Panagopoulou, for Aarogya: Aarogya is a model centers around “community pots,” collec- exciting and highly promising initiatives.” social enterprise that aims to save lives by pro- tions of monetary contributions that leverage col- 4 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 28, 2020 Honors & Other Things

Annah Chollet, Camilo Duran: parent, he is passionate about addressing crimi- Truman Scholars concentration in health and disability, and a mi- nal justice issues, particularly the resource gap nor in chemistry. With a dual passion for health for exonerees attempting to reenter society. He care and criminal justice reform, she advocates plans to pursue a joint degree in law and a mas- for the wellness of both the students at Penn and ter’s in social policy. the women at Riverside Correctional Facility, The students applied to the Harry S. Tru- Philadelphia’s all-female jail. She has an inter- man Scholarship program with assistance from est in obstetrical, gynecological and psychiat- CURF, Penn’s Center for Undergraduate Re- ric care. On campus, she is president of Project search and Fellowships. LETS, and is part of the Bloomers Band, sing- In addition to funding, Truman Scholars also ing and playing the guitar with the all-female receive priority admission and supplemental fi- comedy troupe. She plans to pursue a joint med- nancial aid at some graduate institutions, leader- ical degree and a master’s in public policy with ship training, and special internship opportuni- the goal of working at the intersection of policy ties within the federal government. and practice, increasing access to high-quality The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation primary and preventative care, particularly for was created by Congress in 1975 to be the na- the prison population. tion’s living memorial to President Truman. The Annah Chollet Camilo Duran Mr. Duran, from Maiden, North Carolina, foundation has a mission to select and support the Two University of Pennsylvania juniors, An- is pursuing a major in philosophy, politics and next generation of public service leaders. nah Chollet and Camilo (Cam) Duran, have re- economics with a concentration in public policy ceived Harry S. Truman Scholarships, a merit- and governance, and a minor in urban studies. based award of as much as $30,000 for graduate At Penn he is a Civic Scholar and a Wharton Shadrack Frimpong: or professional school to prepare for careers in Public Policy Research Scholar. As a represen- Gates Scholarship public service. tative in Penn’s Undergraduate Assembly, he is Shadrack Frimpong, University of Pennsyl- Ms. Chollet and Mr. Duran, both in the Col- on the equity and inclusion committee where he vania graduate and 2015 President’s Engage- lege of Arts & Sciences, are among 62 Truman works to support the needs of marginalized stu- ment Prize winner, Scholars selected this year from 773 candidates dents. He is part of the Cipactli Latinx Honor has been awarded nominated by 316 colleges and universities. Society and is a co-chair for FGLIQ, the student a Gates Cambridge They are the 28th and 29th Truman Scholars organization for queer, first-generation, low- Scholarship to pur- from Penn since the first awards in 1977. This income students. Mr. Duran has interned with sue a PhD in public is the third consecutive year that two Penn stu- Philadelphia City Councilmember Helen Gym, health and primary dents have received the scholarship. and now interns with the Philadelphia District care at the Univer- Ms. Chollet, from Boston, is pursuing a dou- Attorney’s Office in the Conviction Integrity sity of Cambridge in ble major in gender, sexuality and women’s and Special Investigations Unit. Motivated by England. studies and biological basis of behavior with a his experiences growing up with an incarcerated Mr. Frimpong is Penn’s 31st Gates Rae Chaloult, Reema Malhorta: PVP Associate Directors Scholar since the Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) has com- work includes creating a sexual violence peer ed- program’s beginning pleted two searches for associate directors. ucation program, chairing the University’s Gen- in 2001. From Gha- Rae Chaloult joined the PVP staff April 1 der Inclusive Committee and serving as the Uni- na, he is one of 77 re- Shadrack Frimpong as associate direc- versity’s transition coordinator. She obtained her cipients chosen glob- tor. Her focus will bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentra- ally this year. be on training and tion in women’s, gender and sexuality studies from He is currently pursuing a master’s degree curriculum develop- the University of Connecticut, and she graduated in public health in global health as a Horstmann ment, advising peer with her MSW and certification in violence against Scholar at Yale University. At Penn, Mr. Frim- education groups women and children from Rutgers University. pong earned his undergraduate degree in biolo- and building cam- “We are very excited to welcome our newest gy from the College of Arts & Sciences in 2015 pus partnerships. associate directors to the PVP team,” said Ma- and a master’s in nonprofit leadership from Ms. Chaloult came lik Washington, PVP’s director. “Rae and Re- Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice. He to Penn from Michi- ema will help lead PVP’s efforts in critical areas was a recipient of the Richard Estes Global Citi- gan State University, including the expansion of peer education, en- zenship Award. where she served as gagement with grad and professional students, The son of a peasant farmer and charcoal a prevention special- training for faculty and staff, curriculum devel- seller, he was the first person from his village, ist for faculty, staff opment, program evaluation and more.” Tarkwa Breman, to attend college in the Unit- and graduate stu- Rae Chaloult Penn Violence Prevention was created as a ed States. dents. She previously worked at the University standalone department in 2014 to engage the cam- Under the mentorship of Harvey Rubin, a of California, Berkeley and University of Colo- pus community in education and training to pre- professor in the Perelman School of Medicine, rado, Boulder. She earned a bachelor’s degree vent sexual violence, relationship violence, stalk- Mr. Frimpong used the President’s Engagement in legal philosophy and sexual violence and a ing and sexual harassment. Since then, PVP has Prize to create Cocoa360, which has pioneered master’s degree in student affairs administration developed programming to transform attitudes a “farm-for-impact” model that uses revenues from Michigan State. and behaviors, support students who have expe- from community cocoa farms to fund educa- Reema Malhor- rienced harm, and repair the long-term impact of tional and health care services. The nonprofit ta will start May 1 as violence and harassment. PVP works closely with now runs a tuition-free girls’ school and com- associate director fo- campus partners such as the Penn Women’s Cen- munity hospital in his Ghana village, sustained cused on serving and ter, LGBT Center, Counseling and Psychologi- by proceeds from a local cocoa farm. supporting graduate cal Services, Student Health Service, Graduate Mr. Frimpong has received many national and professional stu- Student Center, Office of Fraternity and Sorority and international awards, including the Sam- dents. She will come Life, Office of Student Affairs, Student Interven- uel Huntington Public Service Award, Clinton to Penn from Drex- tion Services, as well as faculty and staff from all Global Initiative Honor Roll, Queen Elizabeth’s el, where she serves 12 schools and additional cultural centers. Young Leader Award and Muhammad Ali Hu- as education and pre- PVP normally occupies a central office manitarian Award. vention specialist and on Locust Walk as part of the Division of the Penn students and alumni can find informa- deputy Equal Oppor- VPUL. These hires bring PVP’s full-time staff tion about applying for the Gates Cambridge tunity/Title IX Coor- to four, reflecting Penn’s continuing commit- Scholarship through CURF, the Center for Un- dinator. At Drexel, her Reema Malhorta ment to preventing interpersonal violence. dergraduate Research and Fellowships. ALMANAC April 28, 2020 www.upenn.edu/almanac 5 Human Resources: Upcoming May 2020 Programs Professional and Personal Development Getting Work Done; 5/14; 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this population. Last but not least we will explore what Programs course, we’ll review tactics to help you stay on tar- sleep does and why it is so important. Open to faculty and staff. get with the many moving pieces of your role. You’ll Penn Healthy You Workshops Register at http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/ identify your biggest time sponges and ways to man- Open to faculty and staff. Vanguard Live Webinar—Retirement Income; age them, create priority lists, understand ways to Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22, 5/29; 1-2 p.m. This in-depth delegate when not in a position of authority, and learn Virtual Nutrition Counseling; 5/1, 5/4, 5/5, 5/7; session will demonstrate how to use your retire- ways to achieve an acceptable work life balance. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Benefits-eligible faculty and staff can ment savings to create a sustainable income stream How to Make Yourself Indispensable; 5/21; now receive individualized nutrition counseling on to last you through retirement. 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this seminar, you’ll learn how campus on select days each month. A Family Food, Vanguard Live Webinar—Investing in Vola- to: take ownership of your responsibilities and re- LLC, registered dietician will work with you to ad- tile Markets; 5/4, 5/8, 5/11, 5/15, 5/18, 5/22, 5/25, sults, take initiative to go above and beyond what dress the nutrition-related questions and concerns 5/29; 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 4-5 p.m. This webinar is expected of you, expand your sphere of influ- you have and tailor a plan specific to you. will teach you how to set clear investment goals, ence, perform well under pressure, adapt to chang- —Division of Human Resources create a broadly diversified mix of investments, ing situations and avoid being irreplaceable. keep costs low and invest for the long term. Note: Work-life Workshops Spanish sessions available. Visit the registration Open to faculty and staff. link for more details. Register at www.hr.upenn.edu/registration Challenging Your Negative Attitudes; 5/6; 12:30- Using the Tuition Benefit for You and Your 1:30 p.m. During this course, participants will learn Family; 5/5; 12:30-1:30 p.m. The University offers to manage the impact of negative situations, deal employees and their families tuition assistance. with their own negative thoughts more effectively, Join this session to learn more about the tuition and learn coping tools for dealing with change. benefit program and how you can use the benefit Another tip in a series provided by the TED Talk Tuesday: How To Multiply Your for yourself at Penn, or how the tuition benefit can Offices of Information Systems & Computing Time; 5/12; 12:30-1:30 p.m. In this challenging support your dependents or spouse in pursuit of a and Audit, Compliance & Privacy and counter-intuitive video, Self-Discipline Strate- bachelor’s degree. gist and New York Times bestselling author of Rory Webinar: Dad Wants to do it Alone: When a Protect Your Financial Data Vaden, shows you why you can’t solve today’s Parent Will Not Accept Help; 5/5; 1-2 p.m. So of- During national disasters and times of time-management challenges with yesterday’s ten our loved ones do not accept care supports be- increased fundraising activities, hackers time-management strategies. 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Discover the compo- 5/5, 5/27; 12:30-1:30 p.m. This workshop is offered any intention of ever fulfilling the placed or- nents of a basic estate plan and strategies to ensure twice a month for participants to practice present- ders. The Division of Finance recommends that your wishes are met. moment awareness with kindness and compassion. these tips to protect your identity and finan- TIAA Live Webinar—Start to Finish: The Early The guided meditation will focus on the breath and cial data during this time of COVID-19: Career Woman’s Guide to Financial Wisdom; 5/12; being in the body. Self-applied massage and gentle • Never click on links in social media or 3-4 p.m. When women are starting their careers, mindful movements that promote rest and relaxation, in emails you receive from those you do not there’s a lot to consider—career goals, job satisfac- and reduce stress may also be included in the work- trust or know. tion, achieving a work/life balance. But it’s important shop. No experience necessary. All are welcome. to also consider retirement. Discover how establishing Virtual Workshop: Communication Improved- • Be wary of emails, SMS messages and a plan now can help establish your financial future. Conflict Reduced; 5/11; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Effective Facebook links purporting to be from gov- TIAA Live Webinar—Market-Proof Your Re- communication is essential not only for our profes- ernment agencies, like the Centers for Dis- tirement; 5/13; noon-1 p.m. In retirement—and sional life, but for our personal life as well. This in- ease Control and Prevention (CDC), Health the years leading up to it—protecting your savings teractive workshop focuses on non-verbal commu- and Human Services (HHS) or the Internal becomes just as important as growing it. Join us nication, active listening and barriers to effective Revenue Service (IRS). Confirm informa- to learn how to create your own personal pension communication. 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6 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 28, 2020 Penn Medicine Launches CHIME App The CHIME (COVID-19 Hospital Impact Model for Epidemics) App, launched on March 15, Update was developed by Predictive Healthcare at Penn Medicine to assist hospitals and public health offi- April AT PENN cials understand hospital capacity needs as they relate to the COVID-19 pandemic. CHIME enables capacity planning by providing estimates of total daily (i.e. new) and running totals of (i.e. census) CONFERENCES inpatient hospitalizations, ICU admissions and patients requiring ventilation. These estimates are generated using a SIR (Susceptible, Infected, Recovered) model, a standard epidemiological model- 28 MINS All-Day UnRetreat (Year of Brain Sci- ing technique. The model has been reviewed by several epidemiologists including Michael Z. Levy, ence Technology); 9 a.m.-7:15 p.m.; info, reg- associate professor of epidemiology, department of biostatistics, epidemiology and informatics at ister and join: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/Yobst the Perelman School of Medicine. (MINS). CHIME allows individuals to prepare their hospitals, cities and regions for the looming crisis. It specifically allows users to forecast the expected number of in-hospital patients and daily admis- SPECIAL EVENTS sions so that they can estimate the impact in their location and when they will need to have mitiga- 30 Virtual Dog Days; visit virtual rooms to meet tion strategies in place. and interact with therapy dogs and Penn Libraries CHIME is being used by numerous organizations. There has been outreach from all around the pets; 1-3 p.m.; info: https://guides.library.upenn. US and the world and the app has had traffic from over 150 countries. More features and enhance- edu/studybreaks (Libraries). Also May 1. ments are actively being implemented as users identify additional needs. For more information and to view the app, visit https://penn-chime.phl.io/ TALKS 28 iPSC Core; Wenli Yang, medicine; noon; Nominations Now Open for 2020 Green Purchasing Awards Bluejeans meeting; join: https://bluejeans. com/222470128 (Biomedical Graduate Studies). Call for nominations are now open for Penn’s Green Purchasing Awards. Now in its sixth Investigating the Neuroanatomical Sub- year, the program is held in conjunction with the Environmental Sustainability Advisory strates of the GLP-1 System to Treat Obesity and Committee (ESAC) Purchasing Subcommittee and Penn Sustainability. This award recog- Diabetes; Matthew Hayes, psychiatry; 4 p.m.; nizes the leading actions of any individual or team that advances the development of sustain- Bluejeans meeting; info: Lisa Henry, (215) 898- able purchasing practices at Penn. This award program is a chance to spotlight those who are 4365 (IDOM). championing sustainability across campus, as well as to celebrate projects that are contribut- ing to a more sustainable future. Visit https://cms.business-services.upenn.edu/purchasing/ sustainable-purchasing/green-purchasing-awards/past-winners.html to view the past recipi- AT PENN Deadlines ents of the award—some of these achievements may inspire you to submit your colleagues’ The May AT PENN calendar is on page 8 and work for consideration. online. The deadline for Summer AT PENN is May Visit the Green Purchasing Award web page to review the nomination guidelines and in- 11. The deadline to submit your virtual events to formation about the submittal process. Nominations will remain open until Friday, July 31, be featured in the next Update is the Monday prior. 2020. Results from this year’s nominations will be announced in the fall. Please Share Almanac This edition of Almanac, like the last sever- Ombuds Office s al weeks’ issues, is digital-only. Please distrib- Confidential irtual Assistance to Penn Community ute to your colleagues and encourage them to In mid-March, when staff were urged to begin working remotely whenever possible, subscribe to receive the E-Almanac at almanac. the Office of the Ombuds transitioned to a virtual meeting format. This adaptation has enabled upenn.edu/express-almanac the Office to continue its confidential, informal and impartial assistance to the Penn commu- No issues were printed to distribute across nity. During this unprecedented global health crisis, this service may be needed now more campus because of COVID-19. Almanac is dis- than ever. tributed electronically each Tuesday. The purpose of the Ombuds Office is to assist with the management of conflicts, resolu- tion of disputes and problem solving in relation to obstacles hindering a person’s successful participation as a member of the University community. Today Penn’s students, faculty and staff are encountering multiple sources of stress while endeavoring to navigate through this 3910 Chestnut Street, 2nd floo difficult and uncertain time. Challenges can arise, whether one maintains a physical presence Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 on campus or is engaging remotely. In any case, the Office of the Ombuds provides the con- Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX: (215) 898-9137 fidential space to talk through concerns, clarify issues, explore options and identify resources Email: [email protected] and policies that may be helpful to resolution. 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The 04/15/20 6:14 AM 200 S 40th St Offender took wallet from complainant at gunpoint University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis 04/17/20 10:59 AM 202 S 36th St Complainant received threatening voicemails of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the 18th District administration of its admissions, financia aid, educational or ath- Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 3 incidents (2 robberies and 1 assault) letic programs, or other University-administered programs or in were reported for April 13-19, 2020 by the 18th District covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Mar- its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to Sam ket Street to Woodland Avenue. Starks, Executive Director of the 04/13/20 11:29 PM 4500 Ludlow St Robbery Offic of Affirmativ Action and 6:10 222 S 40th Robbery Equal Opportunity Programs, 421 04/15/20 AM St Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut 04/16/20 4:23 AM 4819 Warrington Ave Assault Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104- 6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice). ALMANAC April 28, 2020 www.upenn.edu/almanac 7 Teacher and Family Resources The Global Cable; produced by FILMS by Gallery; activities designed to Perry World House, this discusses “the Penn Museum Archival Films; give your students practice in critical world’s biggest issues with the people covering a range of archaeological thinking and object analysis; https:// who work on them;” https://tinyurl. May and anthropological topics; www.penn. www.penn.museum/sites/k12/teacher- com/globalcablepodcast museum/collections/videos/ (Museum). resources/resources-by-culture/ The Media at Risk Podcast; pro- Galleries at Home; stroll through duced by the Center for Media at Risk A T P E N N FITNESS & LEARNING the Museum as well as focused tours at the Annenberg School; https://www. of the Africa, Middle East, and Mexico ascmediarisk.org/ideas/podcasts/ 5 Put Your Tuition Benefits to Work and Central America galleries; Tradeoffs; hosted by Dan Goren- at Penn GSE; learn about GSE’s online www.penn.museum/athome/tours/ stein, mediamaker-in-residence at the www.upenn.edu/almanac/at-penn- Virtual Interactive Learning Pro- Annenberg School; episodes air every calendar programs; noon; AdobeConnects meet- ing; register: https://www.applyweb. grams; a museum educator will provide other Wednesday; https://tradeoffs.org/ com/fixie/form/s/T8n1iw1(GSE). a live museum-themed lesson in real Wharton Business Radio; a ACADEMIC CALENDAR time; www.penn.museum/sites/k12/ variety of shows and podcasts are 6 STEM Industry PostDoc Online traveling-programs/virtual-programs/ produced at Wharton; visit 1 Reading Days. Through May 3. Q&A; open to doctoral students 1 The Digital Daily Dig; a 3-minute https://businessradio.wharton.upenn. and postdocs as part of Academic video on an object or topic in the Penn edu/shows/ for a full list. 4 Final Examinations. Through Job Search Series; noon; register: Museum collections; 1 p.m.; www. Work-Life with Adam Grant; this May 12. https://upenn.joinhandshake.com/ penn.museum/events/adult-programs/ TED original podcast takes you inside 12 Spring Term ends. events/486193 (Career Services). the-daily-dig Through May 31. some truly unusual places, and helps make work not suck; https://www. 16 Alumni Day. See Alumni Weekend. 19 ECS Master’s Virtual Info Ses- sion; 10 a.m.; Zoom meeting; register: MEETINGS adamgrant.net/worklife 18 Virtual Commencement. https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/ form/SV_09DdYIiye74XoyN (GSE). 20 PPSA Annual Election Meeting; READINGS & SIGNINGS ALUMNI WEEKEND Institute of Contemporary Art with guests Julian Siggers, Penn Mu- Virtual events. Info about events and seum, and Deputy Director Steve Tin- 16 So You Always Wanted to Write Join the Virtual Alumni Weekend Event ney; noon; info: https://ppsa.upenn.edu/ for Film and TV; Andy Wolk, screen- page on Facebook at www. past, current and future exhibitions: icaphila.org events/ppsa-annual-election-meeting/ writer; info: http://writing.upenn.edu/ facebook.com/events/52733050 wh/calendar/0520.php (KWH). 4525542/ for programming updates and 1 Mindfulness at the Museum with MUSIC details. Events are on Facebook Live. Sandi Herman; noon. SPECIAL EVENTS Saturday, May 16 Annenberg Center @ Home; 8 Mindfulness at the Museum with a weekly line-up of virtual arts Welcome and Reflections; Rev. Shesheena Bray; noon. 1 Virtual Dog Days; meet and Charles L. Howard, University Chap- experiences including music, theatre interact with therapy dogs and lain; 11:30 a.m. Liberal and Professional Studies and dance performances and family Penn Libraries pets; 1-3 p.m.; info: Grit and the COVID-19 Pan- Master of Environmental Studies content that’s fun for all ages; https:// 5 annenbergcenter.org/blog/ https://guides.library.upenn.edu/ demic: Q&A; Angela Duckworth, psy- Virtual Café; noon; www.upenn.edu/ studybreaks (Libraries). chology, discusses grit and resilience lps-events ’s Music That in the time of COVID-19 and answers Bachelor of Applied Arts and Plants Like; YouTube playlist for TALKS questions from alumni; noon. Sciences Virtual Info Session; noon; your plants to grow big and beautiful; Virtual Parade; take a virtual https://lpsonline.sas.upenn.edu/events https://tinyurl.com/musicplantslike Penn Museum Lecture Series stroll down Locust Walk featuring the Morris Arboretum World Café Live Video Playlists; lectures, films and 2020 Reunion Classes with narra- Info: www.morrisarb.org World Café Live Livestream videos from the past, grouped by topic; tion from Kyle Kozloff, the voice of Morris From Home Calendar; visit https://xpn.org/events/ www.penn.museum/collections/videos/ ; online portal concert-calendar Alumni Weekend; 1:15 p.m. featuring Morris Arboretum resources for info about online playlist/ (Museum). The Netter Center, Civic En- such as virtual garden tours, how-to concerts by artists all over the world. 5 Mini-Course: German Jews gagement, and Higher Education’s videos, online classes, and more.; in Pre-State Israel; Viola Alianov- Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic www.morrisarb.org/connect PENN PODCASTS Rautenberg, Katz Center; three-part and Beyond; Ira Harkavy and Rita Amplify Nursing; created and online class; registration: $30/ Axelroth Hodges, Netter Center, dis- 1 Tough Plants for Tricky Wet Sites; PennCard, $45/general; info: https:// cuss the work of the center, civic and 10 a.m.; registration per session: $10/ hosted by Penn Nursing’s Marion Leary, director of innovation, and An- katz.sas.upenn.edu/events/mini-course- community engagement and the role of non-members, $8/members; info: german-jews-pre-state-israel (Katz universities in the current global crisis morrisarb.org/learnonline gelarosa DiDonato, associate program administrator; available every other Center). Also May 12, 19. & beyond; 2 p.m. Birding For Everyone: The Joy A Toast to Dear Old Penn!; sing 4 Wednesday; https://tinyurl.com/ampli- 7 Thirsty Thursdays: Living Room of Discovery; 10 a.m.; online class; fynursingpod Lectures; livestreamed chats with cura- along to Penn favorites: “Drink a High- registration per session: $10/non-mem- ball” and “The Red and Blue”; 3 p.m. Energy Policy Now; produced by tors; 5:30 p.m.; join: www.facebook. bers, $8/members; info: morrisarb.org/ the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy com/PennMuseum (Penn Museum). CONFERENCES learnonline Mondays through May 18. and hosted by energy journalist Andy Also May 14, 21, 28. 8 Storytime; 10:30 a.m.; Stone; https://kleinmanenergy.upenn. Penn Dental Events registration required: morrisarb.org/ edu/energy-policy-now Info and register: https://www.dental. 1 Penn Concepts Virtual Sympo- Momentum 2020: The Power of sium; on clinicaly relevant topics; learnonline Also May 22. upenn.edu/news-events/events/ Penn Home Ownership Services Penn Women; podcast associated with 4 A Brief Overview of the History noon-5 p.m.; Bluejeans meeting; info a three-day conference in October and register: www.dental.upenn.edu/ Info and register: www.upenn.edu/ of Dentistry; Andrew Spielman, NYU; homeownership celebrating the power of Penn women; noon. news-events/events/ (Dental). https://pennmomentum.libsyn.com/ 6 Home Buying 101 Webinar; 1 p.m. Office Hours; produced by the 7 Ceramic Implants: 2020 Update; EXHIBITS Office of University Communica- Ricardo Gapski, AAP; 5 p.m. 20 Exploring the PHOS Program 11 The Rise of Microbiology in Webinar; 1 p.m. tions, this series explores the minds Institute of Contemporary Art of Penn’s academic talents; https:// the 19th Century; Andrew Spielman, All exhibits have virtual components Penn Museum penntoday.upenn.edu/subtopic/office- NYU; noon. and run through May 10. Info: www.penn.museum/athome/ hours?page=0 13 Data–Information–Policy: Oral Visit: https://icaphila.org/ At-Home Anthropology for Kids; OMNIA; produced by SAS, this Health in the US and the Surgeon Gen- Karyn Olivier: Everything That’s learners explore their home environ- provides insights and perspectives eral’s Report; Bruce Dye, NIH; noon. Alive Moves; artist uses larger-than- ments in meaningful ways; www.penn. from the home of the humanities, life sculpture and modest gestures to museum/athome/anthropology/ 19 The History of the White Coat; social sciences and natural sciences; Andrew Spielman, NYU; noon. discuss inclusivity and acceptance. Object Location Map; browse https://soundcloud.com/omniapenn Michelle Lopez: Ballast and and discover objects in the museum’s Poem Talk; Kelly Writers 21 Managing the Atrophic Ridge: Barricades; minimalist architectural collection via a geographic interface House impresario Al Filreis leads a From Planning Through Regenera- works critique long-standing ideas of that uses place names and their geo- roundtable discussion of a single poem tion to Final Prosthesis; Ziv Mazor, nationalism, power, consumption and coded locations; www.penn.museum/ with a series of rotating guests; https:// periodontist; 4 p.m. reexamine them through feminist lens. collections/map/ .org/content/poem-talk 28 Autologous Bio-Activators to Trevor Shimizu: Performance Penn Museum on Pinterest; pod- Regenerate Hard and soft Tissue: Artist; mixed-media exhibition discover cultural recipes and arts & casts; The DP produces several; https:// Challenging the Paradigm; Rodrigo showcasing the artist’s examination of crafts; www.pinterest.com/ www.thedp.com/section/podcasts Neiva, Penn Dental; 5 p.m. identity, framed by dry humor. pennmuseum/boards 8 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC April 28, 2020