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UNIVERSITY of PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, December 17, 2002 Volume 49 Number 16 www.upenn.edu/almanac/ Establishment of Jay H. Baker Transforming Residential Life: Retailing Initiative $10 Million Gift: $11.5 Million Gift from Alan Hassenfeld, Cross-disciplinary Focus on Retailing and Jerome and Anne Fisher The Wharton School has announced the cre- ation of the Jay H. Baker Retailing Initiative. Funded by a $10-million gift from Patty and Jay H. Baker, the initiative will expand the School’s cur- riculum and research ac- tivities in retailing and promote faculty and stu- dent interaction with in- dustry experts from around the world. Photo by Tommy Leonardi “This is an extremely Patty and Jay Baker Anne Fisher Jerome Fisher Alan Hassenfeld important gift for the Wharton School and for the University of Pennsyl- vania, where it will provide a terrific framework for our students and for Penn’s historic Quadrangle—site of the oldest dormitories on cam- our faculty to engage the retailing industry,” said President Judith Rodin. pus—has received a joint $11.5 million commitment from Penn alumni “We are so honored by Patty and Jay Baker’s long-standing support of Alan Hassenfeld, C’70, and Jerome Fisher, W ’53, and Mr. Fisher’s wife, Penn and the Wharton School, and we share their commitment to provid- Anne. In recognition of their gifts, the University will rename Woodland ing our students with an outstanding and broad array of learning opportu- College House as Fisher Hassenfeld College House and name an entrance nities.” to the Quad, the Fisher Hassenfeld Gate at Memorial Tower. “We are grateful for the Bakers’ support,” said Wharton Dean Patrick According to President Judith Rodin, the Fisher-Hassenfeld commit- T. Harker. “With one of the best marketing faculties in the world, as well ment is the lead gift in the transformation of the Quadrangle into three as experts in operations management and diverse but related fields, distinct College Houses that provide an exceptionally warm and inviting Wharton is uniquely positioned to explore the complex issues that make residential experience for undergraduates. “Alan Hassenfeld and Jerome retailing such a dynamic field. The entrepreneurial spirit of the School and Anne Fisher have made a magnificent investment in undergraduate parallels that of today’s retailing industry.” life at Penn. Generations of students will share our gratitude for their In addition to a new undergraduate and MBA secondary concentration generosity.” in retailing, the Baker Retailing Initiative involves several interdiscipli- Through the four-year Quad Renewal Project, which was completed in nary components: September 2002, buildings originally constructed from 1895 to 1955 have • An endowed faculty chair been reconfigured to create spaces supporting College House life. There • New courses focusing on retailing and marketing are new lobbies, computer labs, fitness rooms, music practice rooms, •A multi-year, cross-disciplinary retailing research project, directed by lounges with kitchens, libraries, and seminar rooms. Dr. Stephen Hoch, John J. Pomerantz Professor of Marketing The architectural features of the historically landmarked buildings in •A lecture series to provide opportunities for leaders in retailing and the Quad have been restored and the systems updated, including the related industries to share expertise and insights with students and faculty installation of air conditioning. In addition, the landscape has been • Endowed support for Ph.D. fellowships to encourage future business enhanced to provide welcoming outdoor spaces for each College House faculty to study retailing and for all Quad residents. • Internships to support undergraduate students as they gain first-hand According to Jerome Fisher, the quality of life engendered by these experience in the retail industry changes inspired his gift. In the new common areas in the buildings, • An endowed fund to support the above activities on a permanent basis students and faculty see more of each other outside the classroom and have “I am so excited about bringing together two areas that are deeply “close bonding experiences” that will lead to lifelong friendships, he said. meaningful to me—the industry of retailing and the Wharton School,” said Fisher Hassenfeld College House is the oldest part of the Quad and has Jay Baker. “Our goal is to develop future leaders of the retailing industry undergone the most dramatic changes. It had only one public space before by exposing some of the brightest and most talented students to this very renovation; now it has extensive common spaces—a hallmark of the vital and dynamic field.” College House system. Located at the westernmost part of the Quad, it is Mr. Baker, W ‘56, is a member of the Board of Directors of Kohl’s noted for its triple arches, which have become part of the House’s student- Department Stores. He served as president of Kohl’s Department Stores designed coat of arms. from 1986-1999. Previously, he was CEO of the BATUS (British Ameri- Fisher Hassenfeld Memorial Tower Gate is an icon of the University’s (continued on page 2) architectural heritage; its silhouette is one of the most familiar Penn forms. (continued on page 2) Missing Wharton Student IN THIS ISSUE Wharton junior David A. Dantzler-Wolfe was last seen on 2 SENATE: SEC Actions; Council coverage campus last Tuesday, December 10 at approximately 8 a.m. in 3 Deaths: Lois Porten, Eugene Wolf; Trustees’ Harnwell College House where he is a resident. He has a medium Council of Penn Women Grants; Speaking Out: Commencement Speaker; New Home for OIP complexion, is approximately 5’5”, 150 pounds, clean-shaven, with 4 January AT PENN close-cropped hair. He was last seen wearing a red and grey hooded 6 Cancer Center Grants; Penn’s Way Prizes and sweatshirt, dark pants, dark shoes or sneakers and wearing a backpack. Winners; Summary Annual Report: Health Benefits Penn and his family are very concerned for his safety. Anyone Reminder: Health & Welfare Plans with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Penn 7 Peek at Penn’s Past; Winter Break Safety; Update; David CrimeStats; Classifieds Special Services Department at (215) 898-6600. Dantzler-Wolfe 8 Revised Three-Year Academic Calendar SENATE From the Senate Office Open Forum—Early Decision, Divestment, Civilian Review Board At University Council’s December 4 meeting, President Rodin responded to the request for The following statement is published in the quorum necessary for a vote was present, and statistics by explaining that the Council committee accordance with the Senate Rules. Among other the proposed Bylaws changes were unanimously on Admissions and Financial Aid gets data about purposes, the publication of SEC actions is approved before the Open Forum. the applicants, and that for the last two years, the intended to stimulate discussion among the GAPSA’s status report noted that a GAPSA/ constituencies and their representatives. Please Early Decision pool has actually been “signifi- communicate your comments to Kristine Kelly, UA/GSAC Joint Taskforce on Graduate Student cantly stronger than the regular pool.” She also Box 12, College Hall/6303, (215) 898-6943 or Teaching will be making a preliminary report to said that Penn’s financial aid offer is the same [email protected]. those three organizations in January, with a final regardless of when the student applies. report later in the spring. GAPSA is working with Senate Chair Mitch Marcus added the commit- Actions Taken by the Senate GSAC to disseminate information about the tee is charged by Council to look at these issues this NLRB’s decision and has created a webpage ac- year and that the president and the provost are fully Executive Committee cessible through www.gapsa.upenn.edu. The supportive of this. Dr. Rodin also said that the Wednesday, December 11, 2002 Graduate Student Center third floor renovation is committee will consider whether applicants could 1. Past Chair’s Report on Academic Plan- expected to be completed by Spring Break. get a pre-read to know approximately what their ning & Budget and Capital Council. Past Chair President Judith Rodin’s status report noted financial aid package would look like. David Hackney reported that both Academic that the University’s response (Almanac Novem- The second topic was presented on behalf of Planning & Budget and Capital Council have ber 19) to the Gender Equity Report “underscores the Penn Arms Divestment Campaign which called continued to meet, and reminded the committee the University’s commitment to promoting gender on Penn to revive the Committee on University that the work of these two committees remain equity and to improving Penn’s comparative posi- Responsibility or to create a similar body to exam- confidential. tion on this issue relative to peer institutions.” ine holdings and to divest from companies that 2. President Rodin and Provost Barchi. Her report also reiterated her opposition to “support occupation, colonization, and human The President and Provost met with the Senate divestment, “Penn will not support divestment rights abuse in the West Bank and Gaza.” Executive Committee to review and discuss the from Israel, boycotts of Israeli scholars and scien- A UA member explained that their resolution Gender Equity Report recently published in Al- tists, or any effort to stifle the free expression of passed in February, was meant to pertain to invest- manac (November 19). They announced plans diverse ideas and opinions about the Middle East ing as it relates to environmental issues and human to meet with various faculty groups to discuss conflict by our faculty and students.” rights of workers, not to divestment. The UA asked further steps towards gender equity. She also pointed out that Penn continues to have Penn to establish an Advisory Committee on In- 3. Committee on the Faculty Report. Vincent an early decision program, which is binding on vestor Responsibility to make recommendations Price, Chair of the Committee on the Faculty, students who are accepted but that Penn does not to the Trustees.