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Gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos for Program in Energy Research Making History Campaign: ter for Energy Innovation, who will mentor VI- At the $3.5 Billion Mark PER participants and involve them in cutting-edge President Amy Gutmann announced recent- research on topics such as solar energy, chemical ly that the University of Pennsylvania’s Making fuels, and energy-efficient electronics and materi- History Campaign reached its goal at the $3.5 als. Recruiting for VIPER has begun, and the first billion mark—more than a year ahead of time. freshman class will arrive next September. This ambitious, comprehensive campaign is According to Dr. Vagelos, his interest in creating Penn’s largest ever. this program evolved from what he sees as a press- “Thanks to your boundless participation and ing social need. “This is an area that is going to be generosity, Penn is brilliantly ahead of the curve. extremely important for our country and the world. Let us pause at this memorable moment and cele- Our country’s use of oil and coal damages our envi- (continued on page 3) brate, even as we look to propel Penn even further.” Diana and Roy Vagelos University of Pennsylvania trustee emeritus National Medal of Science: Ralph Brinster Photograph by Scott H. Spitzer P. Roy Vagelos, C’50, Hon’99 and his wife, Di- Ralph Brinster of the University of Pennsyl- Dr. Brinster’s in- ana, parents ’90, have made a gift of $13.6 mil- vania School of Veterinary Medicine has been terest in animal ge- lion to Penn to establish the Vagelos Integrated awarded the National Medal of Science, ac- netics and the mam- Program in Energy Research (VIPER), an inno- cording to an announcement last week from the malian germline vative, dual-degree undergraduate program to be White House. The award is the highest honor came from his up- offered by Arts and Sciences, and Engineering. bestowed by the United States government on bringing on a New “As generous friends and visionary leaders scientists and engineers. Jersey farm and ear- at Penn, Roy and Diana understand the value of Dr. Brinster, the Richard King Mellon Pro- ly training at Rutgers clearly focused, interdisciplinary education in fessor of Reproductive Physiology at Penn Vet, University Agricul- helping to solve complex problems, and for this is the first veterinarian and the eighth Penn fac- tural School. After we are extremely grateful,” said Penn President ulty member to receive the award since it began military service, Dr. Amy Gutmann. “The VIPER program is a unique nearly 50 years ago. Brinster enrolled in undergraduate program in its focus on a critical- Dr. Brinster is being honored for his re- Penn’s School of Vet- ly important area of study for our country and the search on the manipulation of the mammalian erinary Medicine. world: alternative and efficient energy sources. germline, the cells that give rise to sperm and He spent the next We all can be proud that VIPER draws on Penn’s eggs. By inserting new genes into the germline 50 years researching Ralph Brinster unique strengths in combining great interdisci- of a developing organism—a process known as various aspects of the plinary scholarship and teaching to address some transgenesis—researchers can produce animals human and animal germline, most recently in- of the world’s most pressing problems.” with selected traits that are indispensible mod- cluding spermatogonial stem cells, which could Dr. and Mrs. Vagelos are SAS’s largest sup- els in understanding life processes and disease. be used to restore fertility to men undergoing porters in the Making History campaign, giving “Ralph Brinster is a trailblazer in the field of cancer treatments. more than $21 million to date. This gift is their reproductive biology and genetics whose work “I am incredibly proud of Ralph,” Joan C. third in support of innovative undergraduate sci- has had inestimable influence in science and Hendricks, the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veteri- ence education that highlights interdisciplinary medicine,” Penn President Amy Gutmann said. nary Medicine, said. “He is undoubtedly the top learning. Previous gifts have helped establish “His early findings helped usher in the era of veterinary scientist in the world, especially if you the Roy and Diana Vagelos Scholars Program in transgenic research and represent foundational consider his sustained excellence and demonstrat- Molecular Life Sciences and the Roy and Diana aspects of techniques used in genetic engineer- ed brilliance over at least five decades, and he is Vagelos Program in Life Sciences and Manage- ing, in vitro fertilization and cloning. We are ex- one of the top biomedical scientists anywhere. ment, offered jointly by SAS and Wharton. traordinarily proud that he has received the Na- Penn Vet is thrilled that we are able to count Dr. “Roy and Diana’s generosity is making Penn tional Medal of Science in recognition of more Brinster as one of our own brilliant scientists.” the school of choice for the very best students than five decades of scientific achievement.” Dr. Brinster is not only the first veterinari- interested in science that addresses society’s “The entire Penn community congratulates an but one of the few scientists from an agricul- critical needs, first in the life sciences and now, Ralph Brinster on this tremendously prestigious tural background to win the National Medal of with this gift, in the physical sciences,” said honor,” Provost Vincent Price said. “He has been Science, joining the ranks of Nobel Prize laure- SAS Dean Rebecca Bushnell. “Combined with a pioneer in using fundamental research to address ates Norman Borlaug and Barbara McClintock. their substantial support for faculty and facili- profound and far-reaching biological questions. “Penn has been an incredible place to work; ties, their impact on the future of science at Penn His innovations have defined entire fields -of in it’s like a family with an extremely supportive is truly immeasurable.” quiry, spurred critical new technologies and trans- environment,” Dr. Brinster said. “I was very sur- The VIPER program is designed to train stu- formed the study of human biology and disease.” prised and honored to receive this award, and it dents for research careers focused on alternative and Prior honorees from Penn’s standing faculty: is well-deserved recognition for the Veterinary efficient energies. Students will participate - inad Dr. Britton Chance, 1974; Dr. Paul Gyorgy, School, Penn and the entire field of genetics.” vanced science and technology courses, specialized 1975; Dr. IN THIS ISSUE seminars, intensive mentoring and several intern- Mildred Cohn, 2 Consultative Committee for Penn Museum Director; ship opportunities with energy-related laboratories. 1982; Dr. Rob- Consultative Committee for ICA Director; “The VIPER program is another extraordi- ert L. Schrieffer, Executive Director: HR Learning & Education; nary example of what Penn does so well—ed- 1983; Dr. Ralph Deaths; Memorial Reminder ucating students in interdisciplinary curricula 3 Honors; Director of Commonwealth Relations; Hirschmann, 2000; Call for Proposals; Call for Honorary Degree Recipients across its schools,” said SEAS Dean Eduardo Dr. Raymond 4 25-Year Club New Members Glandt. “Roy and Diana’s generous gift builds Davis, Jr., 2001; 6 Nominations: Models of Excellence and MLK Awards; on Penn’s strongest differentiating trait.” Dr. Fay Ajzenberg- HR: Upcoming Programs; One Step Ahead Students enrolled in the program also will work 7 Great Riddles in Archaeology; Penn Science Café Selove, 2007. & Lightbulb Café; Update; CrimeStats; Classifieds closely with faculty affiliated with the Penn Cen- 8 Penn’s Way Campaign: Stronger Together ALMANAC October 4, 2011 www.upenn.edu/almanac 1 Consultative Committee for Penn Museum Director President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price announce the formation of an ad hoc consul- Deaths tative committee to advise on the selection of the next Williams Director of the University of Penn- Dr. Saalbach, Development and sylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. The Director is the Museum’s chief academ- University Relations ic, administrative, and financial officer. Dr. Richard Hodges, the current Williams Director, will be- Dr. Raymond C. Saa- come President of the American University of Rome on July 1, 2012. lbach, a retired Penn ad- The members of the Ad Hoc Consultative Committee are: ministrator, passed away • Vincent Price, Provost and Stephen H. Chaffee Professor of Communication, September 21 at age 92. Annenberg School for Communication (Chair) Born in Coatesville, • Jeffrey Kallberg, Associate Dean and Professor of Music, SAS PA, Dr. Saalbach grad- • Michael Kowalski, University Trustee, Chair, Penn Museum Board of Overseers uated from West Ches- • Leslie Kruhly, Vice President and Secretary of the University ter State College. Af- • Amanda Mitchell-Boyask, Director of Development, Penn Museum ter teaching in second- • Robert Preucel, Chair and Sally and Alvin V. Shoemaker Professor of Anthropology, SAS ary schools in New • Deborah Thomas, Graduate Group Chair and Professor of Anthropology, SAS York and New Jersey, • Stephen Tinney, Undergraduate Chair of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations and Raymond Saalbach Dr. Saalbach attended Clark Research Associate Professor in Assyriology, SAS the University of Penn- Lynne Hunter, Assistant Provost, will provide staff support. Laurie Nash and Alison Ranney, sylvania and earned an AM in English in 1949. with the executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates, will aid the committee with the search Following graduation, he became the assis- process. tant in the Admissions Office. A few years lat- Details regarding the position and the nomination process will be published in a future issue of er he was appointed as the field representative Almanac. of the Admissions Office. From 1957 to 1960 Consultative Committee for ICA Director he served as vice dean of admissions. In 1960 President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price announce the formation of an ad hoc consul- he filled the newly created position of director tative committee to advise on the selection of the next Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art of admissions of the Graduate Division of the (ICA). Claudia Gould, the Daniel Dietrich II Director of ICA, will leave Penn this month to become Wharton School. He left this position in 1967 the Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director of the Jewish Museum in New York. to edit the first Handbook for Faculty and Ad- The members of the Ad Hoc Consultative Committee are: ministrators for the Personnel Office. After this • Marilyn Jordan Taylor, Dean and Paley Professor, School of Design (Chair) two-year project, Dr. Saalbach joined Develop- • Karen Beckman, Director and Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Professor of Film Studies; ment and University Relations. At the time of Interim Chair and Professor of the History of Art, SAS his retirement in 1981, Dr. Saalbach was the as- • Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English, SAS; Director, Center for Programs in Contemporary sistant director of annual giving. Writing; Faculty Director, Kelly Writers House In addition to his AM degree, Dr. Saalbach re- • Andrea Laporte, University Trustee; Chair, Board of Overseers, ICA ceived a MS in education in 1950 and a doctor of • Joshua Mosley, Chair and Professor of Fine Arts, School of Design education in 1952 from Penn. • Katherine Sachs, University Trustee; Member, Board of Overseers, ICA Dr. Saalbach is survived by a brother, a niece • Ingrid Schaffner, Senior Curator, ICA and a nephew. • Kaja Silverman, Keith L. and Katherine Sachs Professor of Contemporary Art, SAS Dr. Thibault, Bioengineering Leo Charney will provide staff support on behalf of the Office of the Provost, and a professional Dr. Lawrence E. Thibault, former chair and search firm, to be named later, will assist the committee with the search process. professor of bioengineering in the School of En- Details regarding the position and the nomination process will be published in a future issue of gineering and Applied Science, passed away Almanac. September 10; he was 67. Interim Director of ICA: Robert Chaney Dr. Thibault was appointed assistant profes- Provost Vincent Price is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Chaney as Interim Direc- sor of bioengineering in 1980. Four years later, tor of the Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), effective October 18, 2011. Claudia Gould is leaving he was promoted to associate professor and then Penn to become the Helen Goldsmith Menschel Director of the Jewish Museum in New York. full professor in 1991. He chaired the department Mr. Chaney, currently Director of Curatorial Affairs and Registrar at ICA, has been an integral in the early half of the 1990s and also held a sec- member of the ICA leadership team for more than a decade. Before coming to ICA in February 2001, ondary appointment in the School of Medicine. he worked as a registrar and preparator at the Wexner Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio. He Known for his work in injury biomechanics, earned an MFA in arts administration and a BFA in photography and cinema, with a minor in art his- Dr. Thibault’s work was recognized with sever- tory, from Ohio State University. al international awards including the Bertil Ald- man Award from the International Research Council on Biomechanics of Impact (IRCOBI) Executive Director for HR’s Learning & Education/ and the Melville Medal from the American So- Communications Departments: Thomas Sontag ciety of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Thomas P. Sontag he served as Senior Leader of the Learning and After resigning from Penn in 1996, Dr. has been named Ex- Performance Center for Covance, a world lead- Thibault founded Biomechanics Innovative Re- ecutive Director of ing drug development services company. search Division Inc. in Exton, PA, where he Human Resources, Prior to Covance, Mr. Sontag was Director served as CEO. charged with leading of Organizational Development and Training at Dr. Thibault is survived by his wife, Viera; the division’s Learn- Drexel University, where he led efforts to en- his sons, Kirk Thibault and Jamie Thibault; ing and Education hance service culture, leadership skills and em- his step-daughters, Michele Narzikul, Jennifer and Communications ployee engagement. He has also worked as As- Brown and Erika Narzikul; and his grandchil- units. In this position, sistant Vice President for Learning Develop- dren, Amelia, William, Berkeley and Ronan. which reports to Jack ment at Citizens Bank and PNC Financial Ser- Reminder: Dr. Teune’s Memorial Heuer, Vice President vices Group. He has taught as an adjunct faculty The political science department will hold a of Human Resources, member in Drexel University’s Goodwin Col- memorial for Dr. Henry Teune, professor of po- Mr. Sontag will pro- lege and its School of Education. litical science, on Wednesday, October 5 from Thomas Sontag vide leadership and di- Mr. Sontag is in the final stage of complet- 4-6 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. Dr. rection for the devel- ing his PhD in educational leadership devel- Teune passed away April 12, 2011 at age 75 (Al- opment of learning projects that support the ed- opment and learning technology at Drexel. He manac April 19, 2011). ucation, training and development of employ- also holds an MBA from Duquesne Universi- ees. He will also manage the internal and exter- ty. He has numerous certifications including Se- To Report A Death nal communications processes for the Division nior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Almanac appreciates being informed of the of Human Resources. He brings over 25 years Six Sigma Green Belt, Gallup Q12 and CE11 deaths of current and former faculty and staff of experience in both the for-profit and higher Impact Facilitation, Myers-Briggs, Lominger members, students and other members of the education sectors. In his most recent position Leadership and Organization Architect. University community. Call (215) 898-5274 or email [email protected] 2 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 4, 2011 Vagelos’ Gift for Energy Research (continued from page 1) Honors & Other Things ronment, and the dependence on other countries for oil puts the United States in a very difficult econom- HUP Ranked Among Nation’s Best Penn Vet Leadership and Student ic position,” noting also that “attractive and excit- The Hospital of the University of Pennsylva- Innovation Awards ing programs in the sciences can give undergradu- nia (HUP) is ranked as one of the top 10 hospi- Dr. Ilaria Capua was named the winner of ates entrée into a world that is almost unlimited. For tals in the United States by U.S. News & World the 2011 Penn Vet World Leadership in Animal those trained in the sciences and engineering, ener- Report for the fourth consecutive year. The pub- Health Award, and Penn Vet student Dr. Jona- gy research is going to be a source of great careers lication’s prestigious annual ranking of hospi- than Lustgarten was named the 2011 Student In- for the next 25 to 50 years.” tals placed HUP tenth out of more than 4,800 spiration Award winner. The awards were pre- Dr. Vagelos, a chemistry major who graduat- facilities surveyed. sented last month. Both Dr. Capua and Dr. Lust- ed from Penn in 1950 before going on to receive HUP was the only hospital in the Philadel- garten will receive a $100,000 unrestricted grant a medical degree from Columbia, is the retired phia region, and one of only 17 hospitals nation- to use toward realizing their veterinary missions chairman and CEO of Merck & Co. He served wide, to receive the “Honor Roll” recognition and proposed projects. as chair of the University’s Board of Trustees for excellence in multiple specialties. In addi- The World Leadership in Animal Health from 1995-1999, and he is a former member of tion, Pennsylvania Hospital (PAH) was ranked Award is presented to a veterinarian who has the SAS Board of Overseers and the founding among the nation’s best in orthopaedics. dramatically changed the practice and image chair of the Committee for Undergraduate Fi- Harold Berger Distinguished of the profession and substantially influenced nancial Aid. Mrs. Vagelos, an alumna of Bar- Lecture and Award: Dr. Chu the lives and careers of others. Nominations for nard College where she serves as Trustee, is a Dr. Steven Chu, this award are open to all veterinarians world- former overseer of the Penn Museum. Secretary of the Unit- wide. Dr. Ilaria Capua is director of the depart- Call for Honorary Degree ed States Department ment of comparative biomedical sciences at the of Energy, is the 2011 Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale delle Vene- Nominations: November 1 zie, Legnaro, Italy and of the National, FAO and Dear Colleagues, recipient of the Harold We invite you to nominate candidates to re- Berger Award. He is OIE Reference Laboratory for avian influenza and Newcastle disease, and the OIE Collaborat- ceive honorary degrees from the University of also the co-winner of Pennsylvania at the 2012 Commencement cere- the 1997 Nobel Prize ing Centre for Diseases at the Human-Animal Interface. She has extensive experience in coor- mony and beyond. Candidates should exemplify for Physics. the highest ideals of the University, which seek to The award will dinating international research projects funded by the European Commission. educate those who will change the world through be presented follow- innovative scholarship, scientific discovery, artis- ing a lecture entitled The Student Inspiration Awards are present- Steven Chu ed to currently enrolled Penn Vet students who tic creativity and/or societal leadership. “How Innovation Has We encourage you to involve your facul- Changed the World” to be given by Dr. Chu on demonstrate the potential to significantly -ad vance the frontiers of veterinary medicine. Dr. ty colleagues, within and across departments and October 13. This event will be held at 4:30 p.m. schools, in the nomination process. Nominations in the Wu and Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall. Jonathan L. Lustgarten is a third-year veterinary student at the School of Veterinary Medicine. should explain how nominees meet the criteria for The Harold Berger Distinguished Lecture and selection and outline the nominees’ achievements Award, named in honor of the Honorable Harold Dr. Lustgarten envisions creating a state-of-the- art, easily deployed, electronic veterinary health and contributions. Please include as much bio- Berger, (EE’48, L’51), is awarded biennially by graphical and other supporting information as pos- the School of Engineering and Applied Science record system to help veterinarians and staff in caring for animals during disaster relief efforts. sible, but do not contact the nominees, who should to a technological innovator who has made a last- not know that they are being considered. We par- ing contribution to the quality of our lives. ticularly encourage nominations from departments and schools whose fields have not been recognized Director of Commonwealth Relations: Hugh Allen by the award of honorary degrees in recent years. Jeffrey Cooper, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs, Please note that it is University policy not to con- is pleased to announce that Hugh O. Allen joined the Office of Govern- sider Penn standing faculty, trustees, or school and ment and Community Affairs as the Director of Commonwealth Relations. center overseers for Penn honorary degrees. In this capacity, he will participate in Penn’s Harrisburg advocacy efforts Nominations are welcome any time, but for and he will also be available as a resource on campus for state government consideration by this year’s University Coun- issues. Mr. Allen formerly served as Vice President of Government Affairs cil Committee, it would be very helpful to have at the National Constitution Center and was the Deputy Chief of Staff for them in hand by November 1. Review is ongoing the School District of Philadelphia where he served under Paul Vallas and and candidates may ultimately be selected several Interim CEO Tom Brady. In addition, he has a long record of experience years after their initial nominations. The Universi- with the Philadelphia City Council and the Pennsylvania state legislature. ty Council Committee’s recommendations are for- Mr. Allen holds a bachelor of arts degree in government and politics warded to the Trustee Committee on Honorary De- and a masters degree in public administration from Widener Universi- grees and Awards, which makes the final selection. ty. He has taught an introductory course in public administration for Wid- The list of previous University of Pennsylvania ener’s Graduate School of Public Administration since 2007 and is a com- honorary degree recipients can be found at https:// Hugh Allen mittee member of The Widener Fund. secure.www.upenn.edu/secretary/HDhome.html. Please send signed letters of nomination on Call for Proposals—Population Health: November 1 your official stationery to: University Council The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program at Penn has Committee on Honorary Degrees, c/o Office of set aside a Competitive Research and Education Fund to promote interdisciplinary research the University Secretary, 211 College Hall/6303. and education in population health at Penn. We expect that most of these funds will be used Nominations may also be faxed to (215) 898-0103. by Penn faculty to develop pilot projects which will attract external support for larger-scale If you have any questions, please contact Lynne studies, to fund small scale projects, or to develop enduring educational materials that will ad- Sniffen at [email protected] or (215) 573-5047. vance teaching and training in population health concepts or methods within the University. Penn emeritus faculty are eligible to receive hon- We expect that most grants will be in the range of $2,000 to $20,000. orary degrees through a special nomination process. This call for proposals is open to faculty throughout the Penn community and is intended University deans will propose candidates from their to: stimulate research and training ideas among the Penn community, help Penn researchers schools for consideration by the Council of Deans, attract support from external sources for large-scale studies, encourage the development of which will forward successful nominations to the new collaborations between investigators of different backgrounds and disciplines, and en- University Council Committee on Honorary Degrees. courage the entry of new investigators to the field of population health. Honorary degrees are important statements Deadline is November 1, 2011. See www.upenn.edu/rwjhssp for more information. of Penn’s values and aspirations, and we strong- —David Asch & Robby Aronowitz, ly encourage your participation in this process. Directors of the RWJ HSSP at Penn ––Amy Gutmann, President ––Carol Ann Muller, Chair, University Council Committee on Honorary Degrees ALMANAC October 4, 2011 www.upenn.edu/almanac 3 BENCHMARKS Since 1956, Penn has celebrated a rite of passage each year for faculty and staff of all ranks who meet only one common requisite: they have been members of the University community for 25 years. Another 215 new members crossed the 25-year mark in 2011 and will be inducted at the University of Pennsylvania 25-Year Club celebration on October 6. Members at New Bolton Center will have a separate celebration on October 19.
25-Year Club: New Members for 2011 Dr. Andrew B. Abel, Finance, Ms. Carol L. Buckley, Ms. Donna Edwards, Annenberg Mr. Robert John Hollebeek, Wharton Pathobiology, Veterinary School for Communication Physics and Astronomy, SAS Dr. Alison A. Anderson, University Medicine Ms. Sarah Englander, Radiology, Dr. William A. Horn, Press, Provost’s Center Dr. Greta R. Bunin, Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine Dermatology, Perelman School Ms. Helen Anderson, Computing Perelman School of Medicine Ms. Marion Evangelist, of Medicine and Educational Technology, Dr. Kathleen Burke, Biobehavioral Housekeeping, Facilities Ms. Mary Hyde, University SEAS and Health Science, Nursing Management Library Dr. David Azzolina, University Ms. Amy R. Calhoun, Computer Dr. D.A. Lindsay Falck, Mr. Gamaliel Isaac, Radiology, Library and Information Science, SEAS Architecture, Design Perelman School of Medicine Ms. Rosemary F. Barber, Ms. Angela M. Caporelli, Student Dr. Steven J. Fluharty, Office of Ms. Judy A. Jackson, Biomedical Administration, Perelman Financial Services, Division of Vice Provost for Research; Graduate Studies, Perelman School of Medicine Finance Animal Biology, Veterinary School of Medicine Dr. James G. Barrer, Orthodontics, Terry Sue Carbonara, Medicine, Medicine Ms. Rozell R. Jackson, Office of Dental Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Dr. Paolo Fortina, Pediatrics, Student Life, Student Services Ms. Blanche E. Bartholomew, Dr. Anthony R. Cashmore, Biology, Perelman School of Medicine Dr. Anjani Jain, Executive MBA, Housekeeping, Facilities SAS Mr. Lloyd J. Frank, University Wharton Management Mr. Joseph Cavallaro, Trades, Library Ms. Patricia Ann Johnson, General Mr. Raymond W. Bartholomew, Facilities Management Mr. Philip M. Frank, Pennsylvania Internal Medicine, Perelman Housekeeping, Facilities Ms. Kristina L. Clark, Alumni SBDC, Wharton School of Medicine Management Relations, Development & Ms. Kathleen M. Freeborn, Dr. Harriet B. Joseph, Center for Dr. Eby A. Bassiri, Biology, SAS Alumni Relations Widener Hospital, Veterinary Undergrad Research, Provost’s Ms. Roxanne Bataitis, Ms. Carole S. Clarke, Provost Medicine Center Administration, Division of Interdisciplinary Program Ms. Amrit Gahunia, South Asia Ms. Erlinda Juliano, Penn Finance Ms. Amber Benita Clayburne, Studies, SAS Language Center, SAS Mr. James H. Bean, Operations Housekeeping, Facilities Mr. Stephen J. Gallagher, Trades, Dr. Anne E. Kazak, Pediatrics, and Maintenance, Facilities Management Facilities Management Perelman School of Medicine Management Dr. Ram A. Cnaan, Social Policy Mr. Lawrence F. Gasparro, Mr. Paul T. Keener, Physics and Dr. Gary K. Beauchamp, Animal & Practice Purchasing Services, Business Astronomy, SAS Biology, Veterinary Medicine Mr. D. Elton Cochran-Fikes, Services Mr. Charles P. Kennedy, Dr. Judith S. Beck, Cognitive Recreation and Athletics Dr. Susan Gennaro, Family and Transportation and Parking, Therapy, Perelman School of Dr. Myrna L. Cohen, Weingarten Community Health, Nursing Business Services Medicine Learning Resource Center, Dr. Ernest J. Gentchos, Ms. Regan R. Kladstrup, Ms. Judith C. Bennett, Animal Student Services Orthopaedic Surgery, Perelman University Library Biology, Veterinary Medicine Mr. Nathaniel Coleman, School of Medicine Ms. Pam E. Kosty, Penn Museum Ms. Jeannette L. Bennicelli, Housekeeping, Facilities Mr. Carl Gershkovitz, Ms. Helen Kreider, Administration, Ophthalmology, Perelman Management Housekeeping, Facilities Division of Finance School of Medicine Dr. Ronald G. Collman, Medicine- Management Dr. Leszek K. Kubin, Animal Ms. Marcy R. Bevan, Lauder Pulmonary, Allergy and Dr. Carolyn W. Gibson, Anatomy Biology, Veterinary Medicine Institute, Wharton Critical Care, Perelman School and Cell Biology, Dental Dr. Jill E. Langer, Radiology, Mr. Robert Leron Blair, Trades, of Medicine Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Facilities Management Ms. Rebecca L. Craik, Neurology, Ms. Nosta Boll Glaser, Cell Mr. Stephen D. Levy, Financial Ms. Chrisso Boulis, Penn Museum Perelman School of Medicine and Development Biology, Institutions Center, Wharton Ms. Betsy Ann Bozzarello, Ms. Catherine Cuadrado-Chester, Perelman School of Medicine Ms. Linda J. Lewis, Dean’s Office, Emergency Medicine, Reprographics, Wharton Dr. Trevor R. Hadley, Psychiatry- Veterinary Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Dr. F. Joshua Dein, Clinical Mental Health Services, Mr. Robert Long, Outside Managed Ms. Kathleen F. Bramwell, Studies-Philadelphia, Perelman School of Medicine Dining, Business Services Business Office, Perelman Veterinary Medicine Mr. Harry Hancock, Housekeeping, Mr. Michah L. Mack, Operations, School of Medicine Ms. Anne Marie B. Del Rossi, Facilities Management Wharton Dr. Patrick J. Brennan, Medicine- Information Services, Dr. C. William Hanson, III Dr. Mark R. Magnusson, Infectious Diseases, Perelman Development & Alumni Anesthesia, Perelman School Pediatrics, Perelman School of School of Medicine Relations of Medicine; VP, UPHS Medicine Ms. Patricia G. Briscoe, Access Dr. Horace M. Delisser, Medicine- Ms. Lisa Harrell, Technology Dr. David J. Margolis, and Achievement Programs, Pulmonary, Allergy and Support Services, ISC Dermatology, Perelman School Student Services Critical Care, Perelman School Dr. William F. Harris, General of Medicine Mr. Warren D. Brown, University of Medicine Political Science, SAS Mr. David Mark, Psychotherapy, Library Mr. Joseph A. Di Dato, Penn Mr. Gerald Harrison, Perelman School of Medicine Dr. Ann Blair Brownlee, Penn Police, Public Safety Biochemistry, Dental Medicine Mr. David P. Martin, Clinical Museum Dr. Marc A. Dichter, Neurology, Ms. Loretta R. Hauber, Studies-Philadelphia, Mr. Charles H. Brutsche, Fox Perelman School of Medicine Weingarten Learning Resource Veterinary Medicine Leadership Program, SAS Ms. Rochelle Dillard, Morris Center, Student Services Ms. Gina M. Marziani, College Ms. Dorothy D. Bryan, Outside Arboretum Ms. Brenda M. Hepworth, Houses & Academic Services Managed Dining, Business Dr. Neil A. Doherty, Insurance and Housekeeping, Facilities Dr. Maria R. Mascarenhas, Services Risk Management, Wharton Management Pediatrics, Perelman School of Dr. Radovan Bubanj, Radiology, Dr. Paul H. Edelstein, Pathology Ms. Karen M. Higgins, Purchasing Medicine Perelman School of Medicine & Laboratory Medicine, Services, Business Services Perelman School of Medicine 4 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 4, 2011 Ms. Phyllis L. May, ITMAT Dr. Kim N. Olson, Clinical Mr. Charles E. Rupprecht, Dr. Lawrence Wah-Chan Tom, Administration, Perelman Studies-New Bolton Center, Clinical Studies-Philadelphia, Otorhinolaryngology, Perelman School of Medicine Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medicine School of Medicine Mr. Daniel J. Mazzochetti, Trades, Ms. Lauren G. Oshana, Research Mr. John Rutter, Global Initiatives, Mr. Jay Treat, Computing, SAS Facilities Management Services, Division of Finance Wharton Dr. Regina M. Turner, Clinical Dr. Karin L. McGowan, CHOP, Ms. Patricia Overend, Material Ms. Isabel Sampson-Mapp, Netter Studies-New Bolton Center, Pathology and Laboratory Science and Engineering, SEAS Center, President’s Center Veterinary Medicine Medicine, Perelman School of Dr. Nicholas A. Pawlowski, Ms. Rebaia Saouli, Romance Dr. Joseph Turow, Annenberg Medicine Pediatrics, Perelman School of Languages, SAS School for Communication Mr. David Paul McBride, Penn Medicine Ms. Debbie A. Schmidt, Purchasing Dr. Lisa D. Unger, Surgery Museum Dr. Joyce Ann Perih, Orthodontics, Services, Business Services Administration, Perelman Ms. Christine McDevitt, Network Dental Medicine Mr. Daniel B. Shapiro, School of Medicine Operations, ISC Ms. Madeline M. Perkel, Family Administrative Information Dr. David Reid Vann, Earth and Mr. Joshua McDonald, and Community Health, Nursing Technologies, ISC Environmental Sciences, SAS Housekeeping, Facilities Mr. Alessandro Pezzati, Penn Mr. Melvin Sharp, Housekeeping, Dr. Noga Vardi, Neuroscience, Management Museum Facilities Management Perelman School of Medicine Ms. Janice L. McFarlan, Morris Mr. Herman Phillips, Computing, Dr. George Richard Shell, Legal Dr. Santosh S. Venkatesh, Arboretum SAS Studies & Business Ethics, Electrical and Systems Mr. Mark D. McLennan, New Ms. Donna Wehrle Piarulli, Penn Wharton Engineering, SEAS Bolton Center, Veterinary Medicine Development, Ms. Donna Marie Shelle, LIFE, Ms. Judy T. 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Simon, Urban Facilities Management Oncology, Perelman School of Medicine Studies, SAS Mr. William D. Weber, Computer Medicine Ms. Lorraine Ratajczak, Dr. Sara Simpser-Rafalin, Operations, ISC Mr. James C. Minnemeyer, Trades, Administrative Information Preventive and Restorative Mr. Mark H. Wehrle, Network Facilities Management Technologies, ISC Sciences, Dental Medicine Operations, ISC Ms. Joanne K. Mitchell, Widener Ms. Merceda J. Reale, Medicine, Ms. Marianne J. Smith, Academic Ms. Victoria A. Weill, Family and Hospital, Veterinary Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Affairs, Nursing Community Health, Nursing Ms. Paulette J. Mitchell, Dr. Donald Glenn Rebhun, Oral Ms. Sue E. Smith, College Houses Ms. Helene W. Weinberg, University Library Surgery and Pharmacology, & Academic Services Registrar, Perelman School of Mr. Charles W. Mooney, Law Dental Medicine Ms. Patricia A. Speakman, Medicine Mrs. Elizabeth S. Moore, Institute Dr. Jonathan E. Rhoads, Jr., Administrative Services, Dr. David B. Weiner, Pathology for Environmental Medicine, Surgery Administration, Development & Alumni & Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Relations Perelman School of Medicine Dr. Mary F. Morrison, Psychiatry, Dr. John Richetti, English, SAS Mr. John Speciale, Clinical Ms. Sandra Singelton Wiggins, Perelman School of Medicine Mr. Joseph T. Riddle, Trades, Studies-Philadelphia, Microbiology, Perelman Ms. Rosemary C. Murphy, Facilities Management Veterinary Medicine School of Medicine Housekeeping, Facilities Ms. Kathleen Roberts, Ryan Dr. Edward A. Stadtmauer, Medicine- Dr. William V. Williams, Management Veterinary Hospital, Veterinary Hematology, Oncology, Perelman Medicine-Rheumatology, Mr. Windell Murphy, Medicine School of Medicine Perelman School of Medicine Ophthalmology, Perelman Ms. Kathleen Robinson, Morris Ms. Caryn H. Stivelman, Ms. Kathleen M. Wilson, School of Medicine Arboretum Academic Affairs, Dental Ophthalmology, Perelman Ms. Melissa J. Musick, University Ms. Andrea J. Rollins, Finance, Medicine School of Medicine Library Wharton Mr. Michael D. Swiszcz, Project Ms. Patrice M. Wiseley, Gift Dr. Mary D. Naylor, Biobehavioral Dr. Alain H. Rook, Dermatology, Management, Facilities Planning, Development & and Health Science, Nursing Perelman School of Medicine Management Alumni Relations Dr. Thomas J. Nolan, Pathobiology, Mr. Michael Rosato, Housekeeping, Mr. Anthony Tenisci, Recreation Dr. Richard D. Wortzel, Veterinary Medicine Facilities Management and Athletics Dermatology, Perelman School Ms. Eileen P. Normoyle, Radiation Dr. Paul R. Rosenbaum, Statistics, Dr. Stephen R. Thom, Emergency of Medicine Safety, Provost’s Center Wharton Medicine, Perelman School of Mr. John L. Wylie, Penn Police, Mr. John Notte, Penn Museum Dr. Aileen Rothbard, Social Policy Medicine Public Safety Ms. Laura Odom, ULAR, & Practice Mr. Robert J. Tisot, Student Dr. Daniel K. Yee, Animal Provost’s Center Dr. Stephen E. Rubesin, Financial Services, Division of Biology, Veterinary Medicine Dr. Kwaku Ohene-Frempong, Radiology, Perelman School of Finance Mr. J. Bradford Young, University Pediatrics, Perelman School of Medicine Ms. Kim Anita Tolson, LIFE, Library Medicine Ms. Illene Rubin, University Nursing Dr. Richard L. Zettler, Near Mr. Anthony J. Olejnik, Technology Library Eastern Languages and Support Services, ISC Culture, SAS ALMANAC October 4, 2011 www.upenn.edu/almanac 5 Nominating Models of Excellence HR: Upcoming Programs Penn is known for extraordinary people do- Helping New Moms Get Back to Work Professional and Personal Development ing extraordinary things, and now’s your chance This is the first in a series of articles this Improve your skills and get ahead in your to honor them! October to honor National Work and Fam- career by taking advantage of the many devel- Through the Models of Excellence program, ily Month—a campaign to raise awareness opment opportunities provided by Human Re- Penn acknowledges and rewards exceptional of the importance of worklife benefits. sources. You can pre-register for programs staff accomplishments and inspiring role mod- New moms have their hands full af- by visiting the online course catalog at www. els. But we need your help to identify these val- ter having a baby, especially when plan- hr.upenn.edu/coursecatalog or by contacting ued staff members—by nominating them for ning to return to work. From child care Learning and Education at (215) 898-3400. Models of Excellence recognition. and commuting arrangements to meeting Managing Workforce Generations: Working If you know staff members whose work re- your nursing needs if you’re breastfeed- with a Multigenerational Team; October 28; 9 flects exemplary initiative, leadership, efficien- ing, planning your work day is no small a.m.–noon; $50. Baby Boomers. Generation X. cy, collaboration and commitment to service, task when you’re caring for a new child. Millenials. Today’s workplace is full of people help us recognize their achievements by nomi- But we can help you make the process at all stages of life. So how do you bridge the nating them for a Models of Excellence Award. more manageable. generation gap and get everyone working as a Or, if you know a supervisor who’s an ex- Take advantage of the many bene- team? We’ll give you the answers! Come to this ceptional manager, a strong leader and a valu- fits Penn offers to help you balance the workshop and discover how to maximize the able team player, show your support by nomi- competing demands of work and raising power of a multi-generational workforce. You’ll nating him or her for a Model Supervisor Award. a new child. learn how to take advantage of the differences All nominations are due by Friday, Novem- • Worklife Resources is a free and confi- between younger and older workers, and turn ber 4. You’re also invited to honor and cele- dential tool that can help you find child care your workplace into a more productive and in- brate these staff member accomplishments at options that are right for you. novative environment. an awards ceremony and reception on April 3, • Penn’s backup care program gives 2012 at the Annenberg Center at 4:30 p.m. you access to temporary in-home back- For complete details, visit the HR website up care services—seven days a week, day at www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/models or contact or night—to help you meet your family’s HR at [email protected] or (215) 898-1012. needs while you work. —Division of Human Resources • Snow Day Child Care provides day care for your child when Philadelphia pub- lic schools are closed due to inclement Subscribe to Express Almanac Another tip in a series provided by the Sign up to receive email weather but Penn is open. • If you’re nursing a newborn, Penn’s Offices of Information Systems & Computing notification when we post and Audit, Compliance & Privacy. breaking news between is- Nursing Mothers Program gives you time and sues. 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6 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 4, 2011 Great Riddles in Archaeology Almanac on Penn Mobile Website Update From the knights of Almanac is now available on Penn’s mobile October AT PENN King Arthur’s round- website. Users can access the complete issue of table to the deep- Almanac from their mobile devices by choosing est depths of Atlantis, “Almanac” under the category of “News” from FILM some of the world’s the mobile site’s homepage, http://m.upenn.edu greatest archaeologi- Or, use the code at 5 Master of Liberal Arts Film Series—Clueless; cal riddles have elud- right for easy access. hosted by Michael Gamer, English; 7:30 p.m.; Har- ed mankind for centuries. Discover and explore Open the mobile version rison House Sky Lounge; PennCard needed (LPS; of the most recent issue of Cinema Studies). these mind-boggling riddles in the upcoming season of the Penn Museum’s popular month- Almanac by scanning this ly lecture series presented by current archaeolo- QR code on your smart- TALKS gists and scholars. phone. 6 Using Two-dimensional crystals of Aquapo- Great Riddles in Archaeology will be of- rin-0 to Investigate Lipid-protein Interactions; fered the first Wednesday of every month, now Thomas Walz, Harvard University; noon; Austri- through June 2012. an Auditorium, Clinical Research Building (Bio- The series begins tomorrow with King Ar- CLASSIFIEDS—UNIVERSITY chemistry and Biophysics). thur, Camelot and the Quest for a Holy Grail, RESEARCH 13 Indian Democracy and the Hereditary Prin- presented by Richard Hodges, Williams Direc- Are you a menopausal woman? Are you hav- ciple; Patrick French, writer and historian; noon; tor of the Penn Museum. ing trouble remembering things, focusing, or concentrating? If so, you may find relief by par- Center for the Advanced Study of India ; RSVP by It continues November 2, Noah’s Ark, ticipating in a clinical research study. The Penn October 11 via email to [email protected] Fredrik Hiebert Center for Women’s Behavioral Wellness is con- December 7, The Mystery of Stonehenge, Ul- ducting a research study to see if a medication sav Schurmans is helpful in reducing cognitive complaints in menopausal women. If you are a healthy, meno- AT PENN Deadlines January 4, El Dorado and the Fountain of pausal woman between the ages of 45 – 60 who The October AT PENN calendar is online at Youth, Clark L. Erickson is not currently on hormone replacement thera- General admission is $5 per event in ad- py, you may qualify for participation. Please call www.upenn.edu/almanac. The deadline for the No- Jeanette @ 215-573-8884 or email jbradl@med. vember AT PENN calendar is Tuesday, October 11. vance or $10 at the door. Subscriptions to all upenn.edu for more details! nine events are available for $40. During the academic year, the deadline for the NIH funded research study needs right-hand- weekly Update is each Monday for the following Museum members receive free admission to ed menopausal woman who are willing to try week’s issue. Events are subject to change. these lectures with advanced registration only. estrogen for 8–10 weeks in order to help us ex- Information is on the sponsoring department’s Visit www.penn.museum for the complete amine the effect of estrogen on brain functioning website. Sponsors are in parentheses. For locations, and memory in menopausal women. If you are a schedule and to register for one lecture or the healthy, menopausal woman between the ages call (215) 898-5000 or see www.facilities.upenn.edu complete series. of 48–60, you may qualify to participate in this brain imaging research study at the Penn Center for Women’s Behavioral Wellness. Participants Penn Science and Lightbulb Cafés at Penn Museum’s Pepper Mill Café are compensated for study visits. Study visits in- The Penn Science Café lecture series returns at a new time, in a new location. Penn’s leading clude brain imaging and blood draws. For more professors chat about their research in the natural and hard sciences. The first Science Café of the information please contact Claudia at 215-573- semester is scheduled for tomorrow, October 5, and features Peter Yunker, a graduate student in 8878 or [email protected]. LRSM. He will discuss The Coffee Ring Effect: Silly-Sounding Research Goes a Long Way. Almanac is not responsible for contents A new series, Penn Lighbulb Café, will feature research in the social sciences, including soci- of classified ad material. • ology, political science and economics. The inaugural Penn Lightbulb Café kicks off on Wednes- For information call (215) 898-5274 or visit day, October 26 with Dr. David Gibson, assistant professor of sociology, on Conversational Syntax, www.upenn.edu/almanac/faqs.html#ad Turn-Taking, and the Fate of the World during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Both the Science and Lightbulb Cafés will be held monthly at 6 p.m. at the Pepper Mill Café on the second floor of the Penn Museum. Menu items, beer, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase. The schedules will be posted on the Penn News webpage in the near future. RSVPs are encouraged, [email protected] 3910 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor Annual Commuter Fair: October 11 Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX: (215) 898-9137 The Annual Commuter Fair will be held in conjunction with the Employee Resource Fair on Oc- Email: [email protected] tober 11 from noon-2 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac The event will feature information on public transportation, biking and bike safety, car and van pooling and other options to driving to and from campus, across town or out to the tri-state suburbs. The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion and news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and as SEPTA, PATCO, Amtrak, Philly CarShare, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, the Clean needed during summer and holiday breaks. Its electronic editions Air Council and VPSI, Inc. will present various commuting options. Faculty and staff can meet with on the Internet (accessible through the Penn web) include HTML, Penn Transit to learn about special discounts for Penn employees using mass transit plus transpor- Acrobat and mobile versions of the print edition, and interim in- formation may be posted in electronic-only form. Guidelines for tation options on and around campus. readers and contributors are available on request and online. Call (215) 898-9155 for additional information or visit www.upenn.edu/transportation EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller ASSOCIATE EDITOR Natalie Woulard The University of Pennsylvania Police Department ASSISTANT EDITOR Andrea Tursi Community Crime Report TUDENT ASSISTANTS Samantha Antrum, Kelly Bannan, Catherine Imms About the Crime Report: Below are all Crimes Against Persons and Crimes Against Society from the ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate, Martin campus report for September 19-25, 2011. Also reported were 21 crimes against property (including 18 Pring (chair), Sunday Akintoye, Clifford Deutschman, Al Filreis, thefts, 1 auto theft, 1 burglary and 1 act of vandalism). Full reports are available at: www.upenn.edu/alma- Carey Mazer, Devra Moehler. For the Administration, TBA. For nac/volumes/v58/n06/creport.html. Prior weeks’ reports are also online. —Ed. the Staff Assemblies, Nancy McCue, PPSA; Michelle Wells Lock- This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported and ett, WPPSA; Jon Shaw, Librarians Assembly. made known to the University Police Department between the dates of September 19-25, 2011. The Univer- The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks tal- sity Police actively patrol from Market Street to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd Street ented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The in conjunction with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis on public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, any concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-4482. creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disabili- ty, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the 09/22/11 6:12 AM 312 S 40th St Unknown male in building without authorization administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or ath- 09/23/11 12:08 AM 4028 Market St Female cited for disorderly conduct letic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its 09/23/11 4:22 PM 3800 Walnut St Complainant robbed at point of stun gun employment prac- tices. Questions 09/25/11 2:13 AM 4200 Spruce St Two complainants robbed by unknown males or complaints re- 09/25/11 3:52 AM 3935 Walnut St Male wanted on warrant/New court date issued garding this policy 09/25/11 7:55 PM 215 S 33rd St Male cited for disorderly conduct should be directed to Sam Starks, Ex- ecutive Director of 18th District Report the Office of Affir- The Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District were not released at press time. When available, they mative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Sansom Place will be posted on Almanac’s website, www.upenn.edu/almanac/crimes-index.html East, 3600 Chestnut Street, Suite 228, Philadelphia, PA 19104- 6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice) or (215) 898-7803 (TDD). ALMANAC October 4, 2011 www.upenn.edu/almanac 7 TALK ABOUT TEACHING AND LEARNING
Donor Options Dear Colleagues: Penn’s Way, the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medi- Q: Why should I give to Penn’s Way? cine’s combined workplace charitable giving campaign, continues A: Now more than ever your community needs you to turn your passion to be recognized as one of the most successful and generous cam- into action. It could be a passion for strengthening the stability of families, paigns in the region. Unprecedented participation levels last year building a brighter future for children, alleviating hunger for struggling se- enabled us to exceed our $1.3 million goal for local charitable or- niors or a host of other worthy causes. No matter what it is, your donation to ganizations. Through the combined strength of both the Universi- Penn’s Way has a profound impact on the life of someone in need. ty and Penn Medicine faculty and staff, we are confident that this Q: Who can participate in Penn’s Way? year’s campaign will reach our goal of $1.35 million to support the A: All University and Health System employees are eligible and encour- communities in which we live. aged to participate in Penn’s Way! Even student workers and contracted em- Please join us in supporting our region by making your tax-de- ployees can use the online pledge system if they have a PennKey and pass- ductible gift now. By using the environmentally friendly Penn’s word. Alternatively, they can complete a paper pledge form with their Penn Way website at www.upenn.edu/pennsway to enter your pledge on- ID. Student workers and contracted employees cannot choose to give via pay- line, you will be supporting your chosen organizations in a secure, roll deduction, however. They may only donate via cash, check, or credit card. quick and convenient way. The website also offers valuable infor- Q: Who are the charitable partners in the Penn’s Way workplace charita- mation on our three partner organizations, the Center for Respon- ble giving campaign and what role does the Center for Responsible Funding, sible Funding, Penn Medicine and United Way. All three organiza- Penn Medicine, and United Way play? tions, under the Penn’s Way umbrella, utilize their expertise to con- A: The Penn’s Way campaign enjoys the support of three campaign man- front the ever increasing challenges facing our community. agement organizations: the Center for Responsible Funding (CRF), Penn Through our Penn’s Way Campaign we can help build stronger Medicine, and the United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania (UWSEPA). You neighborhoods, improve the quality of life, and provide options for may donate broadly to any of these organizations or target your contribution to any of the thousands of funds and agencies they represent. The choice is yours. healthier living for all people in our region. The Center for Responsible Funding (CRF) was the first nonprofit in the Phila- Please accept our sincere appreciation for your continued support! delphia area devoted to promoting equity in philanthropic giving in workplace Maureen S. Rush, Vice President for Public Safety campaigns. CRF’s mission is to expand the fundraising capacity of grassroots University of Pennsylvania Penn’s Way 2012 Co-Chair nonprofit organizations working for social and economic change by opening workplace campaigns to fund federations that represent progressive organiza- Susan E. Phillips, Senior Vice President for Public Affairs tions. Penn Medicine, our very own world-renowned health care enterprise, Chief of Staff, Penn Medicine is a nonprofit organization dedicated to three equally valued and inter-related University of Pennsylvania Penn’s Way 2012 Co-Chair missions: patient care, health education, and medical research. Penn Medicine integrates the School of Medicine with the Health System and shares a com- Susan Margulies, Professor of Bioengineering mon focus with the University of Pennsylvania. Gifts to Penn Medicine orga- Chair-elect Faculty Senate nizations support a diverse range of urgent patient care needs. United Way is University of Pennsylvania Penn’s Way 2012 Faculty Advisor working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income and health. These are the building blocks for a good life—a quality education that Peter D. Quinn, Vice Dean for Professional Services leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family, and the support se- Senior Vice President, niors need for healthy and safe aging at home. Their goal is to create lasting University of Pennsylvania Health System changes and invest in prevention and interventions that break the cycle for Penn’s Way 2012 Faculty Advisor generations to come. Their vision for Greater Philadelphia is bold: • Preparing Children and Youth to Succeed in School and in Life • Building Financial Stability and Independence for Families Penn’s Way 2012 Raffle Drawings: • Keeping Seniors Healthy and Safe at Home Week One—October 10 Drawing (for week of October 3-7) They invite you to be part of the change. Together, united, we can inspire Arden Theatre Company: Two tickets for 2011/2012 Season hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow. That’s what it means to Helium Comedy Club: Admission for six LIVE UNITED. A.T. Chadwick & Co: $25 Starbucks Gift Card Business Services/Bon Appétit: Lunch ($20) for two at Houston Market Q: How were the Penn Medicine organizations chosen? A: Prior to 2006, many of these organizations—such as the Abramson Business Services/Bon Appétit: Lunch ($20) for two at Houston Market Cancer Center, the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyte- Business Services/Morris Arboretum: Two one-time use Guest Passes rian Medical Center, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Wissahickon Hospice—were Business Services: Penn Photography Book agencies available to both Health System and University donors under the Business Services/Penn Ice Rink: Coupon book for 10 free admissions United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania umbrella. When the University and Health System campaigns combined in 2006, these and other options were re- Q: How can I qualify to win raffle prizes? classified under the Penn Medicine umbrella, although all donations to these A: To qualify for the weekly raffle, you must participate by completing an organizations are still administered by the United Way. online pledge form by Friday at 5 p.m., or by returning your completed paper Q: I don’t see my favorite charity listed on the Penn’s Way web site or any- pledge form to your Coordinator or Captain by his/her weekly deadline. Inac- where on the printed material. How can I donate to them through Penn’s Way? curate, incomplete, or illegible paper pledge forms will not be entered into the A: On both the website and printed agency list, you will notice thousands raffle. All participants, including weekly raffle winners will be included in the of funds and agencies to which you can give. If you do not see a charity of your grand prize drawing at the end of the campaign. choice listed, please contact the United Way Donor Choice Hotline at (215) Q: Do I have to contribute in order to be eligible for the raffle? 665-2598. If they are unable to assist you, please contact one of the following A: No. Employees who contribute elsewhere and/or those wishing to par- organizations to determine if your favorite charity is eligible: ticipate without giving may do so by checking the appropriate box on the on- • Center for Responsible Funding at (215) 925-6140; line pledge form or by indicating a $0 gift amount on the paper pledge form. • Penn Medicine at (215) 573-4040; or All employees who participate will be eligible for the weekly employee prize • United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania at (215) 665-2598. raffle and grand prize drawing. Q: Once I am entered into the weekly raffle, am I only eligible for that Q: Why can’t I donate to the Boy Scouts through Penn’s Way? week's raffle or am I eligible for all subsequent weekly raffles? A: In 2003, Penn’s Way decided not to include the Boy Scouts as organi- A: Once you successfully complete your online or paper pledge you are zations eligible to receive funds through the campaign because their non-dis- eligible for all subsequent weekly raffles as well as the grand prize drawing. crimination policies and practices do not comply with our own.
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