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$10.7 Million to Study CAR T Cells in Solid Tumors at Abramson Cancer Center Wharton School: A new program project grant from the Na- Abramson Cancer Center. “The goal of this pro- $25 Million from Nicolai Tangen tional Cancer Institute (NCI) will fund research gram project is to solve this problem, and we’re by the Translational Center of Excellence for grateful to the NCI for supporting our efforts to and the AKO Foundation to Lung Cancer Immunology at the Abramson expand this approach to more patients around Establish Transformative New Cancer Center of the University of Pennsyl- the world.” Tangen Hall and International vania to improve the effectiveness of chimeric The grant will include three interrelated Student Scholarship Fund antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapy at fight- projects, all of which will focus on exploring The University ing solid tumors. The program will specifically the ability of CAR T cells to stimulate other of Pennsylvania an- evaluate approaches in lung cancer and meso- immune cells like dendritic cells and T cells to nounced a $25 million thelioma. The $10.7 million grant will support respond against the tumor, known as the “by- gift that will spearhead research for the next five years. stander effect,” in non-small cell lung cancer construction of a trans- “Although CAR T cells have revolutionized (NSCLC) and malignant pleural mesothelioma formative new campus the treatment of leu- (MPM). building to be named kemia and bone mar- The first project is a clinical trial with new- Tangen Hall and will row cancers, we have ly designed, highly potent anti-mesothelin CAR also establish an inter- not yet had the same T cells. This project will also include a future national scholarship success in treating trial to evaluate the safety and activity of CAR fund. Nicolai Tangen, solid tumors like lung T cells engineered to engage the tumor “sup- founder of London- cancer,” said the prin- port structure” by targeting a protein called fi- based investment part- cipal investigator of broblast activation protein (FAP), which is pres- nership AKO Capital, the grant, Steven M. ent on the supportive fibroblasts in the tumor. is a 1992 Wharton un- Nicolai Tangen Albelda, the William The results of the first two trials will also be dergraduate alumnus. Maul Measey Profes- used to design a third trial in the future, which The donation was made by the AKO Foundation to sor of Medicine and will also be supported by this grant. Initial trials Penn on the recommendation of Mr. Tangen and his a member of the Cen- were conducted in collaboration with Novartis, wife, Katja. The gift is a significant contribution to ter for Cellular Im- but future trials with the anti-mesothelin CAR T Wharton’s More Than Ever fundraising Campaign. munotherapies in the Steven Albelda (continued on page 3) “We are profoundly grateful to Nicolai and Katja Tangen for their extraordinary commit- Dedication of of Management and International Studies ment to extend opportunities for entrepreneur- ship to all Penn students,” said Penn President At a dedication ceremony . “Talented and creative students on October 23, brothers Leon- are working hard to identify challenges where ard A. Lauder (W’54) and Ron- they can implement efficient, sustainable and ac- ald S. Lauder (W’65) joined tionable solutions through innovative ventures. Penn President Amy Gutmann Their efforts will start in Tangen Hall and have and Provost Wendell Pritchett impact across the country and around the world. to celebrate the remodeling of We are also grateful that Nicolai and Katja are the building housing the Joseph expanding their steadfast scholarship support, H. Lauder Institute of Manage- enabling the best students from every part of the ment and International Studies, world to attend Penn, to thrive in their studies, which the brothers founded in and to serve communities worldwide.” 1983 in honor of their father. Tangen Hall, which will be nearly 70,000 The Lauder Institute pro- square feet and located at 40th and Sansom vides a fully integrated busi- Streets, represents the first-ever dedicated space ness education to a generation for cross-campus student entrepreneurship at of leaders coming of age in a Penn. As such, it will crystalize and centralize rapidly globalizing world. The entrepreneurship and innovation scholarship program combines an MA in In- and practice for students. ternational Studies from SAS Penn Wharton Entrepreneurship and oth- with an MBA from Wharton or er student entrepreneurship programs across a JD from Penn Law, preparing the University will come together within Ven- each class of 70 students to be- Penn President Amy Gutmann (right) dedicated the renovation of the Lauder Institute building with (from left) Provost Wendell ture Lab at Tangen Hall. The building will be- come successful, culturally flu- come the new home for such longstanding cam- ent global business leaders. Pritchett, brothers and Penn alumni Leonard A. Lauder and The building, located at 256 Ronald S. Lauder, and Institute director Mauro Guillén. (continued on page 3) S. 37th Street, was construct- Institute and has been renamed. The makeover, INSIDE ed in 1990 as Lauder-Fischer Hall with sup- 2 Senate: Committees, 2018-2019 port from the Lauder brothers in honor of their which will involve remodeling all four floors and 3 India Research & Engagement Fund Awards late father, Joseph. Their mother, Estée Laud- will include a redesigned and expanded lobby 4 Perelman School of Medicine Awards of Excellence er, founder of The Estée Lauder Companies and event space, will be completed in fall 2019. 6 Council: State of the University The renovation has been made possible by a 8 Council: Membership, 2018-2019 Inc., was present at that groundbreaking cere- 9 Council: Committees, 2018-2019 and Meetings mony. The Institute initially occupied the first generous contribution from Ronald Lauder, chair- 10 CCTV Locations through third floors; the fourth floor was occu- man of the Lauder Institute Board of Governors. 11 Penn’s Way Raffle; Annual Safety Fair; CrimeStats; pied by the Wharton Executive Education pro- His gift comes at the end of the Lauder Institute Election Day; Classified; Update Challenge 12 Some Tips for Traveling More Safely and gram. That program recently moved out and the , a fundraising and engagement Cam- Halloween Tips entire building is now dedicated to the Lauder (continued on page 3) Pullout: November AT PENN ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 1 SENATE Faculty Senate Executive Committee (SEC) 2018-2019

Officers At-Large Representatives Assistant Professor Representatives Chair: Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing Emily Falk, Annenberg Amy Castro Baker, Social Policy & Practice Chair-elect: Steven Kimbrough, Wharton Chao Guo, Social Policy & Practice John Fiadjoe, PSOM/Medicine Past Chair: Santosh Venkatesh, SEAS/ESE Robert Hurst, PSOM/Radiology Sharon Irving, Nursing Secretary: Ayelet Ruscio, SAS/Psychology Hans-Peter Kohler, SAS/Sociology Secretary-elect: Carmen Guerra, PSOM/ Jianghong Liu, Nursing Penn Association of Senior and Emeritus Medicine Jennifer Lukes, SEAS/MEAM Faculty (PASEF) Representative Past Secretary: Cynthia Connolly, Nursing Michael McGarvey, PSOM/Neurology Martin Pring, PSOM/Physiology Barbara Medoff-Cooper, Nursing Guillermo Ordonez, SAS/Economics Anil Rustgi, PSOM/Medicine Petra Todd, SAS/Economics Melissa Wilde, SAS/Sociology

Constituency Representatives The Senate Committee on Faculty The Senate Committee on Students and Guobin Yang, Annenberg Development, Diversity and Equity Educational Policy (SCSEP) Robert St. George, SAS/History (SCFDDE) Sunday Akintoye, Dental Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, SAS/History of Nelson Flores, GSE Lisa Lewis, Nursing Art Jorge Gálvez, PSOM/Anesthesiology and Wallis (Ty) Muhly, PSOM/Anesthesiology Brian Gregory, SAS/Biology Critical Care and Critical Care James Petersson, SAS/Chemistry Carmen Guerra, PSOM/Medicine, Chair Carol Muller, SAS/Music Kathryn Hellerstein, SAS/Germanic Mauro Guillén, Wharton Ralph Rosen, SAS/Classical Studies Language and Literature Michael Jones-Correa, SAS/Political Science Jorge Santiago-Aviles, SEAS/ESE Jere Behrman, SAS/Economics Irina Marinov, SAS/Earth and Dominic Sisti, PSOM/Medical Ethics and Suvir Kaul, SAS/English Environmental Science Health Policy, Chair Daniel Singer, SAS/Philosophy Kate Nathanson, PSOM/Medicine Ex-Officio: Stephen Tinney, SAS/NELC Dagmawi Woubshet, SAS/English Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Mirjam Cvetic, SAS/Physics and Ex-Officio: Senate Chair-elect Astronomy John Keene, Design, PASEF non-voting Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing, Faculty Julia Lynch, SAS/Political Science member Senate Chair Elizabeth Brannon, SAS/Psychology Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Anita Summers, Wharton, PASEF non- Chenoa Flippen, SAS/Sociology Senate Chair-elect voting member Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia, Dental Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing, Faculty Janine Remillard, GSE Senate Chair The Senate Committee on Academic John Bassani, SEAS/MEAM and ESE Freedom and Responsibility (SCAFR) Rakesh Vohra, SEAS/CIS The Senate Committee on Faculty and Charles Bosk, Law Franca Trubiano, Design the Administration (SCOA) Cynthia Connolly, Nursing, Chair Eric Feldman, Law Ryan Baker, GSE David Eckmann, PSOM/Anesthesiology James Palmer, PSOM/Otorhinolaryngology Joel Bennett, PSOM/Medicine and Critical Care Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre, PSOM/Neurology Ken Drobatz, Vet David Eng, SAS/English Kenneth Margulies, PSOM/Medicine Al Filreis, SAS/English Toorjo Ghose, Social Policy and Practice Marilyn Schapira, PSOM Medicine Robert Ghrist, SAS/Mathematics, Chair Nancy Hirschmann, SAS/Political Science Lewis Kaplan, PSOM/Surgery Kevin Platt, SAS/Russian and East Julia Lynch, SAS/Political Science Charlene Compher, Nursing European Studies Jon Merz, PSOM/Medical Ethics and Ezekiel Dixon-Román, Social Policy & Talid Sinno, SEAS/CBE and MEAM Health Policy Practice Ex-Officio: Holly Pittman, SAS/History of Art Anna Kashina, Vet Marshall Meyer, Wharton, PASEF non- Ex-Officio: Paula Henthorn, Vet voting member Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Eric Clemons, Wharton Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Senate Chair-elect Eric Orts, Wharton Senate Chair-elect Jonah Berger, Wharton Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing, Faculty The Senate Committee on Publication Senate Chair Policy for Almanac The Senate Committee on the Economic Sunday Akintoye, Dental Status of the Faculty (SCESF) The Senate Committee on Faculty and Christine Bradway, Nursing Peter Cappelli, Wharton the Academic Mission (SCOF) Daniel Cohen, SAS/Sociology Blanca Himes, PSOM/Biostatistics, William Beltran, Vet Al Filreis, SAS/English Epidemiology, and Informatics Eric Feldman, Law Cary Mazer, SAS/English Sarah Kagan, Nursing Lea Ann Matura, Nursing, Chair Martin Pring, PSOM/Physiology, Chair Iourii Manovskii, SAS/Economics Susan Sauvé Meyer, SAS/Philosophy Ex-Officio: Pamela Sankar, PSOM/Medical Ethics and Mindy Schuster, PSOM/Medicine Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Health Policy Amy Sepinwall, Wharton Senate Chair-elect Herbert Smith, SAS/Sociology, Chair Bruce Shenker, Dental Ex-Officio: Thomas Sollecito, Dental Faculty Grievance Commission Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Lyle Ungar, SEAS/CIS Chair: Martha Farah, SAS/Psychology Senate Chair-Elect Jonathan Zimmerman, GSE Chair-elect: Connie Ulrich, Nursing Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing, Faculty Ex-Officio: Past Chair: James Palmer, PSOM/ Senate Chair Steven Kimbrough, Wharton, Faculty Otorhinolaryngology Santosh Venkatesh, Wharton, Faculty Senate Chair-elect Senate Past Chair Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing, Faculty Senate Chair Gino Segrè, SAS/Physics, PASEF non- voting member

2 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018 $10.7 Million to Study CAR T Cells $25 Million from Nicolai Tangen and AKO Foundation to (continued from page 1) Establish Transformative New Tangen Hall and cells will be conducted solely by Penn. International Student Scholarship Fund The second project will involve tracking (continued from page 1) range of disciplines who have a demonstrated CAR T cells and their effects in patients. It pus entrepreneurship-focused programs as Penn interest in entrepreneurship. At Wharton, 15 will attempt to determine how long these CAR Wharton Entrepreneurship; the Goergen Entre- members of the standing faculty primarily focus T cells persist and where they go, as well as preneurial Management Program; Weiss Tech their teaching and research in entrepreneurship. whether they can activate other T cell responses. House; the Sol C. Snider Entrepreneurial Re- “Tangen Hall marks a new chapter for the The third project will study ways to improve search Center; the Wharton Small Business De- entrepreneurial community at Penn and in Phil- the effectiveness of CARs in animal models. velopment Center; and the master’s level Inte- adelphia, providing a central hub for the ground- Since not all the tumor cells will have the target grated Product Design Program. breaking innovations that happen here every of the CARs, it will be important to find ways to Plans for the building include: day,” said Wharton Vice Dean of Entrepreneur- trigger a patient’s own immune system to also at- • Dozens of meeting and collaboration spaces ship and Innovation Karl Ulrich. “This physical tack the tumor cells the CARs will miss, another for students space will allow faculty to more strongly sup- facet of the “bystander effect.” This project will • Storefront retail space for student ventures port students who turn ideas into outcomes that also explore ways in which CARs can be com- • A test kitchen for food-centric startups will transform business for years to come.” bined with other therapies to enhance efficacy. • A Maker Lab operated by Penn’s School of Construction of Tangen Hall is slated to be- “The stakes of these projects are incredibly Engineering and Applied Science and featur- gin in 2019 and be completed by 2020. ing 3D printers and laser cutters high. Achieving the success rates for CAR T International Endowed Scholarship therapy in solid tumors that we’ve already seen • A virtual reality environment or VR cave • A café for re-energizing and socializing The gift also makes possible the new Kat- in leukemia and lymphoma would be a major ja and Nicolai Tangen International Endowed paradigm shift in the treatment of these can- “This gift not only represents a profound commitment to Penn and Wharton student fi- Scholarship which will provide financial aid to cers,” Dr. Albelda said. international undergraduate students who oth- Other Penn researchers involved in this in- nancial aid, it also energizes our entire campus community through Tangen Hall, a game-chang- erwise could not afford the cost of a Penn ed- clude Charu Aggarwal, Beatriz Carreno, An- ucation. The scholarship reflects the Tangens’ drew R. Haas, Wei-Ting Hwang, Carl June, ing facility for innovation, entrepreneurship and technology,” said Wharton Dean Geoffrey Gar- passion for the advancement of education and Simon Lacey, Corey Langer, Gerald Linette, is the fourth scholarship fund made possible by Leslie Litzky and Ellen Puré. rett. “Katja and Nicolai Tangen’s immense im- pact will be felt for decades to come.” the AKO Foundation and the Tangens. The Tan- “Katja and I are continually inspired by gens have supported a total of 22 Penn students Dedicating Lauder Institute Penn students and pleased to have the opportu- since they established their first scholarship in (continued from page 1) nity to engage with them and set them up for 2012, with many of their grateful student recipi- paign that began in 2013 and raised more than success,” said Mr. Tangen. “We look forward to ents receiving funding for each of the four years $30 million for the Lauder Institute from some their many achievements in the years ahead and of their Penn education. 1,000 alumni and friends. The Lauder family’s to witnessing how this new building will bring Mr. Tangen is a member of Wharton’s visionary $15 million dollar-for-dollar match was together the next generation of entrepreneurs, Board of Overseers, the School’s More Than instrumental to the challenge’s success. leaders and innovators to share their talents with Ever Campaign Cabinet, and the Penn United “The longstanding generosity of the Laud- one another and for the greater good.” Kingdom Europe Leadership Committee. He is er family is both legendary and extraordinary,” Venture Lab, housed within Tangen Hall, also a founding donor to Wharton People Ana- said President Gutmann. “Ronald and Leonard will enhance faculty involvement in entrepre- lytics. Mr. and Mrs. Tangen have also contribut- made the Lauder Institute’s creation possible neurship across the University. At Penn, there ed to the Knowledge@Wharton Business Ethics decades ago, and they have remained steadfast are more than 55 standing faculty in a wide Series and The Wharton Fund. in propelling its bold mission forward. Ronald’s leadership in expanding the program’s footprint and encouraging alumni to engage more deep- Inaugural India Research and Engagement Fund Awards ly in support of the Lauder Institute is nothing Penn Provost Wendell Pritchett and Vice Asia Studies program and the South Asia Cen- short of inspirational, to me and to so many oth- Provost for Global Initiatives Ezekiel Emanuel ter both entail major India-centric programming. ers across the University and around the world.” announced the first recipients of the Penn India Penn also oversees the Center for the Advanced “Leonard and I had a vision 35 years ago that Research and Engagement Fund awards. Study of India and its New Delhi-based comple- Penn would teach students something we didn’t Launched in October 2017, the Penn IREF ment, the University of Pennsylvania Institute for have available to us—the opportunity to com- awards represent another milestone in Penn’s the Advanced Study of India. bine a business or law education with interna- engagement in India. During the next two years, Dr. Emanuel expressed optimism about the tional studies,” said Ronald Lauder. “Now 35 Penn IREF will award as much as $2 million potential for the IREF awards to bring Penn’s In- years later, with this renovation, our dream has in matching research grants to Penn faculty to dia initiatives to new heights, saying, “As a glob- its own home.” stimulate and support research activity in India. al University, Penn is intentional about bringing Leonard Lauder added: “It’s a special honor The inaugural Penn IREF grants, totaling the world to Penn and Penn to the world. Deep- to be here and see the amazing progress of this $800,000 in matching funds from the Provost’s ening Penn’s engagement in India and expand- renovation. I’m very grateful to Ronald for his Office, support 15 projects involving research- ing partnerships with Indian institutions aids incredible generosity and to everyone involved ers across eight of Penn’s 12 schools and six Penn in seeking real-world solutions to some for their support. My brother and I founded centers and institutes, which are collaborating of society’s most challenging issues.” He added the Lauder Institute 35 years ago to develop with nearly 50 Indian institutional partners, as that “the Penn IREF awards will spur innovative true global leaders; since then the program has well as more than 10 international universities inquiry, catalyze transformative ideas and stimu- grown and our graduates have thrived. We’re and other partner organizations worldwide. late academic exploration between Penn’s schol- excited to see what the next 35 years bring!” A full list of the inaugural Penn IREF awards ars and researchers and our peers in India.” “I am profoundly grateful to Ronald Laud- is at https://global.upenn.edu/global-initiatives/ Penn’s connections in India include nearly er for his visionary investment in generations india-research-and-engagement-fund-recipients 2,000 Penn alumni who live in India. Indian stu- of global leaders,” said Wharton Dean Geof- “The first tranche of Penn IREF awards rep- dents make up a large percentage of Penn’s in- frey Garrett. “We are proud to have a dedicated resents Penn’s commitment to the integration ternational undergraduate and graduate student structure for this dynamic joint-degree program of knowledge across disciplines,” said Provost population on campus, and annually Penn sends in such an inviting and state-of-the-art facility.” Pritchett. “These cross-disciplinary, highly col- many students to India for study abroad pro- Mauro Guillén, the Lauder Institute’s Antho- laborative projects highlight the breadth of ex- grams and internship exchanges. At present, 147 ny L. Davis Director, added, “It’s thrilling to en- pertise across Penn’s Schools and Centers and Penn faculty members report activity on more vision the new Lauder Institute building and the support partnerships with over 40 Indian institu- than 230 projects in or relating to India. impact it will have on the experience of our stu- tions, universities and organizations while build- A number of the inaugural Penn IREF projects dents and faculty. Our students will greatly ben- ing on relationships and collaborations with will be featured as part of a research “blitz” at the efit from new areas to gather and dine, which nearly a dozen US and international partners.” second annual Penn India Research Symposium will foster the interdisciplinary and intercultural IREF represents a major step for Penn’s en- November 2. It will take place 2-6 p.m. at Perry exchange that is the hallmark of this program.” gagement with India. In addition, SAS’s South World House and is free and open to the public. ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 3 2018 Perelman School of Medicine Awards of Excellence The following faculty members will receive this year’s Perelman School of Medicine Awards of Excellence at the 23rd annual dinner on Tuesday, October 30. The awards recognize outstanding performance by faculty in the research, clinical and mentoring areas. Roger A. Greenberg, professor of cancer bi- ue to enroll patients with a high degree of safety David S. Mandell, professor of mental health ology, is the winner and a 94% complete remission (CR) rate in pa- services research in of this year’s Stanley tients with refractory and multiply relapsed ALL. psychiatry, is the win- N. Cohen Biomedical Dr. Grupp was also the first person to treat a patient ner of this year’s Sam- Research Award. Dr. with an FDA-approved cell therapy in September uel Martin Health Eval- Greenberg is interna- 2017. In addition to his “complete commitment to uation Sciences Award. tionally recognized as improving cure rates for childhood cancers,” his Dr. Mandell is the fore- a premier investigator colleagues describe him as “a terrific teacher, a most international ex- in the highly competi- wonderful and compassionate clinician, and an ex- pert on the organiza- tive area of science that tremely successful mentor.” tion, financing and links basic DNA repair Bruce L. Levine, delivery of health-care to cancer. His contribu- Barbara and Edward and education services tions over the past five Netter Professor in for children with au- years place him with- Cancer Gene Therapy, tism, and he is a nation- in an elite group of ba- was recruited to Penn al expert in implemen- sic scientists who have Roger Greenberg in 1999 to establish a tation science in mental David Mandell fundamentally ad- pilot cellular therapy health. A major focus vanced a broad range of biological fields and have development, manu- of his research has been to identify and improve ra- developed the methodologies necessary to address facturing and testing cial and ethnic disparities in the identification and these issues, several of which were previously in- facility. He success- care of children with autism. His more recent pol- tractable. He reported the first direct visualization fully designed, built, icy research evaluates the autism insurance man- of the entire process of homologous recombination outfitted and qualified dates that many states have enacted, which resulted in a series of landmark papers in Cell and Nature. spaces for the Clini- in an increase in community services and a reduc- This evolutionary conserved DNA repair mecha- cal Cell and Vaccine tion in psychiatric hospitalizations. His work has nism is the major determinant of cancer etiology Production Facility Bruce Levine demonstrated that intensive early intervention for and constitutes the basis for telomere maintenance (CVPF). The seminal children with autism results in substantial cost sav- in many cancer types. His most recent work in Na- efforts of Dr. Levine and his CVPF team in trans- ings in just a few years. His colleagues said of him, ture established the mechanistic basis underlying lating research findings into clinical trials of tech- “He has been tireless in exhorting policy makers, DNA damage induced inflammatory signaling, an nologies tested in patients are unequaled in ac- researchers, practitioners and advocates to improve essential component of anti-cancer immunother- ademia, with more than 1,200 patients treated at care for those who are most vulnerable. Indeed, apy responses following tumor radiation. As his HUP and CHOP in various cancers and HIV with David Mandell is a vector and vessel for positive colleagues noted, “His research is groundbreaking, engineered T cells and with dendritic cells. Among change in the care of children with autism.” innovative and eminently deserving of this presti- the firsts for Dr. Levine and his team were the first Sunny Shin, associ- gious recognition.” use of a lentiviral vector for gene delivery in hu- ate professor of micro- Stephan A. Grupp, Bruce L. Levine and Da- mans, the first gene editing trial (zinc finger nu- biology, is the winner vid L. Porter are this year’s joint recipients of the cleases to create HIV-resistant T cells), the first of this year’s Michael William Osler Patient Oriented Research Award. use of a lentiviral vector in cancer, and technology S. Brown New Investi- Drs. Grupp, Levine and Porter were recognized for transfer enabling Novartis manufacturing for the gator Research Award. their individual and team contributions to the de- first two global FDA registrational trials of CAR Dr. Shin is an interna- velopment of chimeric antigen receptor-modified T T cells. One colleague noted, “It would not have tionally recognized ex- cells (CAR T) therapy for the treatment of cancer. been possible to have bridged the translational pert known for her re- The clinical and translational research carried out ‘Valley of Death’ without the efforts of Dr. Levine search at the interface under their direction has resulted in the first ever integrating efforts among researchers, clinicians of immunology and FDA-approved gene therapy and first engineered and translational scientists.” bacterial pathogenesis. cell therapy, providing paradigm-changing care for David L. Porter, She launched an im- refractory acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) Jodi Fisher Horow- pressive research pro- and chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and more re- itz Professor in Leuke- gram at Penn on the Sunny Shin cently for refractory B-cell lymphoma. These pre- mia Care Excellence, dynamic interactions viously incurable disorders are now more like- specializes in hemato- between the respiratory pathogen Legionella pneu- ly cured because of their discoveries, which have poietic stem cell trans- mophila and the innate immune system, and her opened the door for testing of CAR T therapy in plantation and cellular lab holds promise for novel approaches to treat in- other adult and pediatric malignancies. immunotherapy as well fection and improve vaccine design. Dr. Shin has Stephan A. Grupp as the care of patients broadened her work to encompass additional intra- is professor of pediat- with acute and chron- cellular pathogens, including Salmonella, which is rics. He holds the Yetta ic leukemia. He pres- responsible for diarrheal diseases causing severe Deitch Novotny Chair ently serves as director morbidity and mortality worldwide, and Coxiel- at CHOP and directs of the Cell Therapy and la burnettii, the causative agent of Q-fever and a the Cell Therapy and Transplant program. highly infectious pathogen that many fear is be- Transplant Section in Dr. Porter was the David Porter ing actively developed as a biological weapon. As the Division of Oncol- translational and clini- one colleague noted, “Her research has the poten- ogy. In collaboration cal leader in developing the program using CAR T tial to improve health across a broad spectrum of with his colleagues at cells to treat hematologic malignancies. He devel- disease. She has infectious enthusiasm that excites Penn, Dr. Grupp and oped the first clinical trials at Penn and treated the those around her. Her research program is an inte- his team treated the first patient with anti-CD19 CAR T cells in 2010. gral part of Penn’s long-term commitment to fur- first pediatric patient Since that time, his group has treated over 300 pa- thering microbiology research in areas maximally with CAR T cell ther- tients with CAR T cells developed and manufac- influential for improving human health.” apy at CHOP in 2012. Stephan Grupp tured at Penn that have shown remarkable outcomes Alexis Ogdie-Beatty, assistant professor of When life-threatening in patients with far advanced and refractory B cell medicine at the HUP, is the recipient of this year’s complications resulted due to cytokine release syn- cancers such as ALL, CLL and non-Hodgkin’s lym- Marjorie A. Bowman New Investigator Research drome, the patient’s life was saved by prompt ad- phoma. In addition to his academic achievements, Award. Dr. Ogdie-Beatty’s research focuses on ministration of the IL-6 receptor blocking mono- Dr. Porter is an outstanding clinician, of whom it improving outcomes in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) clonal antibody tocilizumab, which revolutionized was noted, “is creative, courageous, humble, com- through population-science and patient-centered the field of cell therapy. Dr. Grupp and his col- passionate and an exemplary physician with the research methods. The mission of her program is leagues in the cell therapy group at CHOP contin- highest ethical and moral principles.” (continued on page 5) 4 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018 2018 Perelman School of Medicine Awards of Excellence

(continued from page 4) to accelerate diagno- and faculty. She is a tireless mentor for faculty and said of her, “Dr. Steiner’s career has been truly re- sis; increase the focus trainees, providing opportunities, introductions, markable … her energy has only increased over the on meaningful, patient- advice about how to complete a project or write a years as she cultivates her passions and shares her centered outcomes; grant, make a tactical career move, get promoted, joy in her work.” broaden the patient navigate difficult personal times, edit a CV or find Shreya Kangovi is the recipient of the Luigi population studied; and the right work/home life balance. A colleague said Mastroianni, Jr., Clini- develop and advance of her, “Judy gives the most honest and practical cal Innovator Award. methods for precision advice around, which truly distinguishes her as a Dr. Kangovi is as- medicine. Much of Dr. mentor.” Another colleague and mentee said, “She sistant professor of Ogdie-Beatty’s work helps people make the choices that are correct for medicine at HUP and over the past five years them and recognizes the value of many different founding executive di- has centered on identi- career trajectories. For 19 years I have been turning rector of the Penn Cen- fying common comor- to Judy for advice and she has always been there. ter for Community bidities among patients Once by your side she is always by your side. She Health Workers. She with PsA and under- Alexis Ogdie-Beatty is a mentor par excellence.” has advanced health standing the implications of concomitant condi- Gregory G. Ginsberg is the winner of this care across the nation tions in the management of PsA. Dr. Ogdie-Beat- year’s Louis Duhring through the conception, ty’s colleagues noted, “... she has maintained her Outstanding Clinical development, testing, focus on improving the lives of patients with PsA ... Specialist Award. Dr. implementation and na- addressing fundamental problems in diagnosis and Ginsberg is professor tional dissemination of Shreya Kangovi management of PsA. She is nationally and inter- of medicine at HUP IMPaCT, a structured nationally recognized for pioneering these efforts. and executive direc- program of community health workers with a dem- She is an outstanding physician-scientist, and we tor of endoscopic ser- onstrated ability to reduce hospital admissions and can think of no one more deserving of this award.” vices, UPHS. His clini- health-care costs among low-income populations. Amit Bar-Or, Me- cal practice focuses on Dr. Kangovi’s software, manuals and training pro- lissa and Paul Ander- new technique devel- grams have been accessed by over 1,000 organiza- son President’s Dis- opment and new tech- tions across the US, including health centers, city tinguished Professor, nology assessment as jails, rural health systems and other academic med- is the winner of this it applies to endoscopic ical centers. Penn Medicine has adopted IMPaCT year’s Lady Barbara management of diges- as its strategy for population health management, Colyton Prize for Auto- tive tract, biliary and Gregory Ginsberg delivering the intervention to approximately 7,000 immune Research. Dr. pancreatic diseases. He patients to date. One colleague noted, “Her passion- Bar-Or is recognized as has pioneered a number of new procedures, includ- ate determination to improve the lives of those with an outstanding and in- ing developing ablative approaches to managing complex needs—those patients who also drive the novative clinician-sci- Barrett’s Esophagus. Dr. Ginsberg is sought after majority of costs—has already achieved measur- entist and world expert by physicians who refer their patients and family able outcomes and national prominence, and has set in autoimmunity, par- members to his expert and comprehensive care. her on a clear path towards transforming the quality ticularly of the central One colleague said, “…when I have a patient in and value of care for at risk populations in our com- nervous system. His re- Amit Bar-Or need, particularly with a tough medical situation, munity and beyond.” search focuses on un- Dr. Ginsberg is always the first person I call.” An- Ron Keren, profes- derstanding principles of immune regulation, elu- other said of him, “His delivery of care is coupled sor of pediatrics and cidation of effector and regulatory mechanisms of to unremitting compassion, humanism and profes- epidemiology at PSOM distinct immune cell (principally T cell, B cell and sionalism. Each patient feels a covenant with him and an attending phy- myeloid cell) subsets in CNS inflammatory dis- that is unique.” sician at CHOP, is the ease, immune reconstitution and neuro-immune Ann L. Steiner, winner of this year’s interactions. In addition to contributing a body of clinical professor of Alfred Stengel Health research that has provided both rationale and impe- obstetrics and gyne- System Champion tus for therapeutically targeting B cells in patients cology, is the winner Award. Dr. Keren is the with autoimmune diseases, Dr. Bar-Or has played of this year’s Sylvan Vice President of Qual- a key leadership role in multiple clinical trials lead- Eisman Outstanding ity and Chief Qual- ing to the approval of B cell-depleting therapy in Primary Care Physi- ity Officer at CHOP. patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Bar-Or cian Award. Dr. Stein- His Office of Clini- remains a highly regarded clinician who is widely er practices ambulatory cal Quality Improve- sought-after for his expertise and the high caliber gynecology with a fo- ment supports clinical Ron Keren of his care of MS patients. One colleague said of cus on preventive care departments through- him, “The University of Pennsylvania has been im- and menopause. For 20 out CHOP’s health systems in improving the safe- measurably enriched by Dr. Bar-Or’s recruitment. years, she has served ty, effectiveness, efficiency and experience of I cannot imagine a more highly qualified candidate a loyal patient popu- Ann Steiner care delivered to children. In the five years since for the Lady Barbara Colyton Prize.” lation at Penn Health for Women at Radnor who its inception, the Office has supported hundreds Judy A. Shea, pro- give her glowing reviews, such as “She is truly the of improvement projects, including The Clini- fessor of medicine at best doctor I have ever had examine me. She is pa- cal Pathways Program, The High Value Prescrib- HUP and associate tient, kind, extremely knowledgeable and I nev- ing Program, The Keeping Kids Out of the Hospi- dean of medical edu- er feel rushed when I am in her care.” She spends tal Initiative and the CHOP Improvement Leaders cation research, is the one day a week in the Helen O. Dickens Center for Course. Dr. Keren finds inspiration for his research recipient of this year’s Women, where she founded the Menopause Clin- and quality improvement projects from his work Arthur Asbury Out- ic, which fills a need for service to mid- and late- caring for children hospitalized on CHOP’s gen- standing Faculty Men- life women, as well as filling the void in resident eral pediatric inpatient service. One colleague said tor Award. Dr. Shea menopause education. She spearheaded the Penn of him, “He has brought scientific principles and works with faculty and LARC Project, which ensured that all women de- measurement to the bedside, and as a result our cli- fellows to design and livering at HUP would have access to LARC af- nicians can assure that the next generation of chil- evaluate research proj- ter giving birth, and led to change in Pennsylvania dren will enjoy the benefits of an integrated, high- ects and directs the Medicaid coverage for LARC. Her current endeav- functioning health-care system aimed at wellness evaluation of the med- or is The Access Project, supporting statewide ac- prevention and continued innovation to manage ical school curriculum Judy Shea cess to all reproductive health. As one colleague diseases more effectively.” ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 5 COUNCIL State of the University

At the University Council meeting on October 24, the annual State of the University presentations were made. The President’s portion was introduced by President Amy Gutmann and then given by John Zeller, senior vice president of Development and Alumni Relations, who spoke about the current Power of Penn Campaign. The Provost’s portion was introduced by Provost Wendell Pritchett and given by Zeke Emmanuel, Vice Provost for Global Initiatives, who talked about Three Pillars for Global Engagement. His portion will be in next week’s issue.

The Power of Penn Campaign John Zeller, Senior Vice President, that program had around 4,000 alumni interviewers around the world. We Development & Alumni Relations now have over 20,000. People are very anxious to have some role in what I look forward to giving you a 30,000-foot overview of what the Pow- the future of the institution is. The third block is what we call Aspiration- er of Penn Campaign is about and how it came to be where we are today. al Opportunities. We know that when you launch a Campaign, there are It is an incredible partnership across the institution. It really is a team ef- things that we would love to have that aren’t necessarily the highest pri- fort that begins with the great leadership we receive from Dr. Gutmann, orities or that we feel would fall within that time span. But we also know Dr. Pritchett and also our Trustees, Deans, Development and Alumni Re- these Campaigns take on a life of their own and many times opportunities lations staff, and our students, who are great ambassadors for what it is we present themselves that afford the opportunity for donors and institutional are trying to accomplish. priorities to merge. Let me begin with a fundamental question, “Why do you even do a Together, that’s how this Campaign was assembled. Trust me, it took Campaign?” about 24 months of work to do this and I summarized it very quickly. This Obviously to raise the necessary resources to do our highest priorities. is how we got to the $4.1 billion number: It gives us an institutional planning platform for determining priorities. • $334 million for undergraduate student financial aid, $235 million Obviously we hope to stretch gifts if people want to participate. Engaging for graduate and professional student support—that’s roughly $560 mil- and attracting volunteers. It brings excitement and purpose but also cre- lion focused on student access. But also coupling that with dollars raised ates urgency in that you have a timeframe in which you want to accom- in the previous Campaign, that’s well over a billion dollars that we have plish this. We develop shared goals and priorities that necessitate collabo- directed in this area. ration. Penn is really the poster child for opportunities in interdisciplinary • $500 million for faculty and staff endowments and term support work beginning with the Penn Integrates Knowledge professorships that funds—the recruitment and the retention of the most talented faculty, di- Dr. Gutmann put in place. But even at the granular level, having 12 grad- rectors and curators is really a very high priority. uate and professional schools and four undergraduate schools physically • Strategic capital projects, roughly $605 million. Then research pro- co-located on the campus gives us tremendous opportunities. I always add grams and initiatives, $2,406 million. This is predominantly term funding— this, and this is more for our staff, but the Development and Alumni Rela- dollars come in, maybe over a four or five-year period that supports a spe- tions program is always significantly better at the end of a Campaign than (continued on page 7) it was at the beginning. We are really a good group of people, but we will grow over the next three years as well. The Power of Penn Campaign timeline is a little unusual. Many people think of how Campaigns work in terms of quiet phases and public phases. But we actually have a Campaign within a Campaign. If you look at the early years—2014, 2015, 2016—what Dr. Gutmann crafted was the Penn Compact 2020. That was focused on the institution’s highest priorities of graduate and undergraduate aid, faculty, programs and support. That was really what we’d call a bridge Campaign coming out of the Making His- tory Campaign. This was kind of a first in our field to try to do this. It also accommodated the fact that we had seven new Deans and two new cen- ter directors that were appointed during this period of time. It gave them an opportunity to build out their messaging—their core priorities—as part of our overall ongoing planning process. After that, as these new leaders began to formulate their strategies going forward, Campaigns began to emerge as a conversation. Rather than having 12 disparate Campaigns or 18 different Campaigns, Dr. Gutmann and I talked about the fact, particu- larly with the extension of her presidency, that it was a great opportunity to leverage, as an institution, the energy and focus of all of the Schools and centers as well as University priorities. Hence the Power of Penn Cam- paign was launched. We publicly launched it in April and it goes through the end of the fiscal year 2021. But how did we get to the Campaign goal structure? We, as an institution, have always done annual planning and five-year planning. Within the Development of the Alumni Relations program, we were also looking every year at what were the highest priorities for that year and what were the subsequent years’ highest priorities. When you begin to do a Campaign, you put a hard dollar need to those priorities, and then develop fundraising goals associated with them. And that was the work we did in 2016-2017. That is where the Strategic Funding Pri- orities emerged. These are the highest priorities across the institution for all of the programs as well as for the University itself. The second piece is Increased Engagement. In our last Campaign and then post-Campaign, the Penn Compact 2020 and now the Power of Penn, we have very pur- posefully focused on engaging our constituency—our Penn family, if you will—both domestically and internationally, bringing them closer to the institution. And that engagement may take on any number of forms. A classic example is our Penn Alumni Interviewing Program. In 2008-2009, 6 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018 (continued from page 6) cific activity of a faculty member, a center director or a University project. Schools Overall Goals And that’s where $4.1 billlion came from, and it’s not an arbitrary number Dental $55,000,00 that was just picked out of the sky. It was very strategically thought out that Design $52,000,000 this is what we need to raise our funds for. As the chairman of the Campaign would say, and Dr. Gutmann says as well, “This is a floor, not a ceiling.” If Education $75,000,000 we can raise more, which we hope we will, we will do such. Engineering $170,000,000 These are the initial spaces that have been identified as part of the capi- Law $100,000,000 tal projects, and you can see they literally span across the entire campus. The New College House West for student life, the entrepreneurship pro- Penn Med $1,545,000,000 gram that has been characterized as the Venture Lab, now Tangen Hall, to Nursing $60,000,000 the biggest capital project, the new Patient Pavilion, which is currently un- SAS $550,000,000 der construction in Medicine. The impact is very broad-based. And how does this lay in against the type of funds? You basically have SP2 $38,000,000 three categories of where funds can go. A large portion of the pie is Term, Vet $130,000,000 that’s roughly 51%. That’s very consistent with where we were on the last Wharton $1,000,000,000 Campaign. It’s really spendable money that comes in to support various projects, priorities and research. About 33% of this will go into endow- Centers Overall Goals ment. About 16% for capital, which is pretty consistent with our prior per- formance, but it’s also pretty consistent with the national norm is for capi- Annenberg Center $10,000,000 tal Campaigns—much is actually raised for capital projects. Arboretum $36,000,000 This is a quick snapshot of how these goals were determined. There are Athletics $150,000,000 12 schools and six centers and their Campaign components (at right). This lines up with Dr. Gutmann’s tenant of growing inclusion, sparking inno- ICA $30,000,000 Libraries $40,000,000 Museum $102,000,000 vation and accelerating impact. These are just some representative exam- ples of the Campaign priorities and how they fit underneath those buckets. There are many more details specific to that. I would encourage you, if you haven’t looked at it, to go to Penn’s homepage, scroll down and you’ll see the Power of Penn. It is a website that you literally can track through to any School, any center, any University priority and see the descriptions about them and how they fit within the con- text of the overall Power of Penn initiative, https://powerofpenn.upenn.edu/ Lastly, engagement in the Campaign with our constituencies has been hallmark of the President’s priorities since the day she arrived. It’s paid off in many ways with great dividends. We thought we’d have some fun with it as part of the Campaign. So we created what we call Penn Points. This is on QuakerNet. You get a point for donating, a point for volunteer- ing and a point for attending. The three maximum points go back to zero each year. We haven’t quite figured out what we’re going to do at the end of the Campaign in terms of the award, maybe some nice Penn socks or something like that, but we’ll see. It’s Go, Give and Lead. It has resonated incredibly well with our volunteer group. About the Campaign kickoff and regional tour: The President has been on the road a lot. We kicked it off here in . We’ve gone to New York, DC, Boston, San Francisco and LA. We’re off to London in November. We’ll do Hong Kong in March and then a concluding program here in Philadelphia on April 2. Our Homecoming campus celebration will be the Penn Palooza, November 10. You need to come out, it’s going to be a lot of fun. The Power of Penn Campaign We are doing what we call “Campaign in a Box.” We probably have to will enable the University to come up with a better name than that, but it basically means we pack up all continue to evolve the campus the elements of the Campaign with all the paraphernalia and we’re taking with transformative state-of it to 21 different cities throughout the over the course of the the-art buildings and maker- next four months. It will feature local alumni speaking about their careers, spaces. their connection to Penn, interviewed by one of our volunteer leaders. We did this in Chicago with three Trustees and it was immensely successful. This is another way that we’re engaging our constituency in regions where we might not take a larger program. That’s the high-level University update, and I look forward to return- ing to this group and giving you the results at some point after 2021. ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 7 COUNCIL Membership of University Council, 2018-2019

Steering Committee Members of Council Elected by the Faculty Members of the The Steering Committee shall Faculty: Forty-five members of the At-Large Administration consist of the president of the Uni- Executive Committee of the Faculty Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Chair William Gipson versity, the provost, the chair, the Senate. The Faculty Senate shall en- Ayelet Ruscio, Secretary Pam Grossman chair-elect and the past chair of the sure that each faculty is represented Santosh Venkatesh, Past Chair Amy Gutmann Faculty Senate, the chair of the Un- and that at least three assistant Steven Kimbrough, Chair-elect John Jackson dergraduate Assembly, the chair of professors serve on the Council. Carmen Guerra, Secretary-elect Vijay Kumar the Graduate and Professional Stu- The members of the Faculty Sen- Wendell Pritchett dent Assembly, the chair of the Penn ate Executive Committee who are PASEF Representative Ted Ruger Professional Staff Assembly and the members of the Council shall Martin Pring Maureen Rush chair of the Weekly-Paid Profes- otherwise be chosen in accordance Fritz Steiner sional Staff Assembly. Drawn from with the rules of the Faculty Senate. Elected by Faculty Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum the Council membership there shall One full-time lecturer and one Constituency Meredith Wooten be in addition four faculty members, full-time member of the research John Bassani one graduate/professional student faculty are to be selected to serve Jere Behrman Graduate/Professional and one undergraduate student two-year terms by vote facilitated Jonah Berger Students elected by the respective governing by the Office of the Secretary in Kathleen Boesze-Battaglia Buyan Pan bodies, as well as one additional consultation with the Steering Com- Elizabeth Brannon Haley Pilgrim member of the Penn Professional mittee of the full-time lecturers and Eric Clemons Laronnda Thompson Staff Assembly and one additional research faculty, respectively, from Charlene Compher Benjamin Truong member of the Weekly-Paid Penn a slate consisting of the five lectur- Mirjam Cvetic Paul Welfer Professional Staff Assembly, each ers and the five members of the re- Ezekiel Dixon-Román 10 TBD elected by their representative search faculty receiving the largest Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw assemblies. The chair of the Fac- number of nominations by lecturers Eric Feldman Undergraduate Students ulty Senate shall be the chair of the and members of the research faculty. Chenoa Flippen Jordan Andrews, UA Vice Steering Committee. In the absence If the Steering Committee receives Pedro Gonzalez-Alegre President of the chair, or at the request of the fewer than five nominations for ei- Brian Gregory Brian Chao, Penn Wellness chair, the chair-elect shall serve as ther group, additional nominations Kathryn Hellerstein Camill Fernandez, Latinx chair of the Steering Committee. shall be solicited from the constitu- Paula Henthorn Coalition The Council moderator will be an ency representatives of the Senate Lewis Kaplan Brian Goldstein, UA official observer at meetings of the Executive Committee. Anna Kashina Sebastian Gonzales, Penn First Steering Committee. The secretary Administrative and Staff: Eleven Suvir Kaul Nancy Ibrahim, MSA of the Council shall serve as sec- administrative officers, including Julia Lynch Michael Krone, UA President retary of the Steering Committee. the president, the provost and nine Kenneth Margulies Jessica Li, APSC Members of the Steering Committee members of the administration to be Eric Orts Jose A. Maciel, PVS/SSAP may attend the meetings of Council appointed annually by the president, James Palmer Tonna Obaze, UMOJA committees. at least five of whom shall be deans James Petersson Julia Pan, Lambda Alliance —Council Bylaws of faculties. Janine Remillard Nick Parkes, UA Two elected representatives of Marilyn Schapira Zeba Raisa Shah, PAGE Members of the Penn Professional Staff Assem- Daniel Singer Simone Unwalla, Student Athletes Steering Committee bly. One elected representative of the Robert St. George Neeraj Chandrasekar, AIS Jordan Andrews Librarians Assembly. Two elected Steve Tinney Mirjam Cvetic representatives of the Weekly-Paid Franca Trubiano United Minorities Council Eric Feldman Professional Staff Assembly. Rakesh Vohra Christopher Lee Guobin Yang Amy Gutmann Students: Fifteen graduate and pro- Sharon Irving 4 TBD Penn Professional Staff fessional students elected as members Assembly Anna Kashina of the Graduate and Professional Steven Kimbrough, Chair-elect Assistant Professor Stephanie Yee, Chair Student Assembly. The Graduate and Nadir Sharif, Chair-elect Rhonda Kirlew Professional Student Assembly shall Representatives Michael Krone ensure that, to the extent possible, Amy Castro Baker Thalia Mangan John Fiadjoe Weekly-Paid Professional each school is represented. The mem- Staff Assembly Haley Pilgrim bers of the Graduate and Professional Sharon Irving Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Chair Rhonda Kirlew, Chair Student Assembly who are members Thalia Mangan, Chair-elect Wendell Pritchett of the Council shall otherwise be Lecturers and Research Nadir Sharif chosen in accordance with the rules of Faculty Members Benjamin Truong the Graduate and Professional Student LeAnn Dourte, Librarians Assembly Santosh Venkatesh, Past Chair Assembly. term expires May 2019 Mia Wells Stephanie Yee Fifteen undergraduate students Matt O’Donnell, elected as members of the Under- term expires May 2019 Parliamentarian graduate Assembly. The Under- Lauren Steinfeld* graduate Assembly shall ensure that, to the extent possible, each ROTC Representative For more undergraduate school is represented. Colonel Matthew C. Culbertson*, information regarding USMC The members of the Undergraduate University Council University Council, Assembly who are members of the including Status Reports Standing Committees 2018- Vice President And Secretary Council shall otherwise be chosen 2019 are on the next page and Resolutions, see the in accordance with the rules of the Leslie Laird Kruhly* Council website: along with the schedule Undergraduate Assembly. of University Council http://www.upenn.edu/ One elected representative of the Moderator secretary/council/index.html Meetings and discussion Caryn Lerman* United Minorities Council. topics for the remainder of —Council Bylaws the academic year. Asterisk [*] indicates observer status. 8 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018 COUNCIL

University Council Standing Committees 2018-2019

Academic & Related Affairs Diversity and Equity Personnel Benefits Chair: Joe Libonati, Nursing Chair: Ben Garcia, PSOM Chair: Jonathan Moreno, PSOM Liaison: Leo Charney Liaison: Sam Starks Liaisons: Staff: Diane Fassett Staff: Kuan Evans Jack Heuer Faculty: Faculty: Susan Sproat Julie Fairman, Nursing H. Gerald Campano, GSE Staff: Melissa Brown Dan Raff, Wharton Irina Marinov, SAS Faculty: Marc Schmidt, SAS/Biology Octavia Pickett-Blakely, PSOM/Medicine David Balamuth, SAS Lisa Servon, Design Timothy Rommen, SAS/Africana Studies Markus Blatz, Dental Alan Strudler, Wharton Ebony Thomas, GSE Scott Harrington, Wharton Guobin Yang, ASC Tobias Wolff, Law Tanja Kral, Nursing Graduate Students: Graduate Students: Olivia Mitchell, Wharton Gregory Callahan Francisco Saldaña Andrew Postlewaite, SAS/Economics Rina Madhani Laronnda Thompson SCSEF: Pamela Sankar, PSOM Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate Students: PPSA: Dhruv Iyer Luke Kertcher Ashley Bush 1 TBD Oluwafeyikemi Makinde Desiree Fleck PPSA: PPSA: Adam Roth-Saks Yuhong He Cynthia Kwan WPPSA: Patty Lynn Kathy Tang Darlene Jackson WPPSA: WPPSA: Rhonda Kirlew Marcia Dotson Tiffany Perkins Rosa Vargas Vicky Lee Angela Rivers Ex-Officio: Anita Allen Campus & Community Life Facilities Committee on Committees Chair: Monica Calkins, PSOM Chair: Michael McGarvey, PSOM Chair: Steven Kimbrough, Wharton Liaison: Monica Yant Kinney Liaison: Mark Kocent Staff: Staff: Thalia Mangan Staff: Taylor Berkowitz Katherine Kruger Faculty: Faculty: Patrick Walsh Maja Bucan, PSOM/Medicine William Braham, Design Faculty: Brenda Casper, SAS/Biology Erick Guerra, Design Jennifer Pinto-Martin, Nursing Delphine Dahan, SAS/Psychology Jinyoung Kim, Nursing Santosh Venkatesh, SEAS Nancy Hodgson, Nursing Allison Lassiter, Design Mirjam Cvetic, SAS/Physics & Astronomy Catherine McDonald, Nursing Kathryn Michel, Vet Eric Feldman, Law Mark Trodden, SAS/Physics Claire Mitchell, Dental Sharon Irving, Nursing Graduate Students: 2 TBD Graduate Students: 2 TBD Anna Kashina, Vet Undergraduate Students: Undergraduate Students: Graduate Student: 1 TBD Jess Andrews Amani Bey Undergraduate Student: 1 TBD Oluwafeyikemi Makinde Maria Curry PPSA: Nadir Sharif PPSA: PPSA: WPPSA: Loretta Hauber Traci Chupik Patrick Dolan Tessa Mansell Tom Wilson WPPSA: WPPSA: Maureen Goldsmith Laura Naden 1 TBD Lara Fields

2018-2019 Meetings: Focus Issues and Discussion Topics for University Council The following are the dates for meetings of the University Council, which are open to observers who register their intention to attend by calling the Office of the University Secretary in advance at (215) 898-7005.All meetings are held on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. The agenda will be announced in Almanac prior to each meeting. Council meeting coverage is also published in Almanac in the issue following the meeting. Note: Focus Issues appear below in italics.

December 5, 2018 February 20, 2019 April 24, 2019 • New Directions in the Arts: Annenberg • Penn First Plus • Presentation of Final Committee Reports Live! and the Sachs Arts Innovation • Discussion of Potential Focus Issues for Program • Open Forum the 2019-2020 Academic Year • Discussion of Potential Committee • Open Forum March 27, 2019 Charges for the 2019-2020 Academic • Planning and Goals of the Power of Penn Year January 30, 2019 Campaign • Wellness at Penn • Reports on Budgets and Plans for the Next Academic Year

ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 9 CCTV Locations

The Division of Public Safety is committed to enhancing the quality of life for the campus community by integrating the best practices of public and private policing with state-of-the-art technology. A critical component of a comprehensive security plan using state-of-the-art technology is Closed Circuit Television (CCTV). As prescribed by the University Policy “Closed Circuit Television Monitoring and Recording of Public Areas for Safety and Security Purposes” (Almanac April 29, 2008), the locations of all outside CCTV cameras monitored by Public Safety are to be published semi-annually in Almanac. The locations and descriptions of these cameras can also be found on the Division of Public Safety website: https://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/about/security-technology/closed-circuit-television-cctv/ The following existing cameras meet those criteria:

University of Pennsylvania Cameras Penn Medicine Cameras 39th St. & Baltimore Ave. College Green (1&2) Steinberg Conference Center (Vet School—Hill Pavilion) College Green (lower) Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall Hospital of the University of 40th St. & Baltimore Ave. College Hall (exterior basement) (Joe’s Café) Pennsylvania 41st St. & Baltimore Ave. CRB-Stemmler Hall (main entrance) Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall (trolley) 34th St. Pedestrian Bridge 42nd St. & Baltimore Ave. CRB-Stemmler Bridge (interior) Stellar-Chance Labs (loading dock) Dulles Bldg. (bike racks–Spruce St.) 43rd St. & Baltimore Ave. CRB-Stemmler Bridge (main entrance Stellar-Chance Labs (main entrance) Emergency Department (Driveway 31st & Chestnut Sts. (Left Bank) hall) Stellar-Chance Labs (roof–rear) 1-4) 33rd & Chestnut Sts. English House (Law School bike rack) Stellar-Chance Labs (roof–front) Gates Bldg. (fire exit door–Spruce St.) 34th & Chestnut Sts. Fels Institute of Government Tandem Accelerator Laboratory Maloney Bldg. (entrance—36th & 36th & Chestnut Sts. Fisher-Bennett Hall (overseeing Translational Research Labs, 30th St. Spruce Sts.) 38th & Chestnut Sts. Levine Bldg.) (lower level South) Miller Plaza (adjacent to Stemmler) 40th & Chestnut Sts. Translational Research Labs, 30th St. Penn Tower/HUP Bridge/Civic Center 4040 Chestnut St. (front) Garage 40 (rooftop) (lower level North) Penn Tower Bridge (Hospital side) 41st & Chestnut Sts. Generational Bridge (1&2) Translational Research Labs, 31st St. Ravdin Bldg. (Driveway–Civic Center 46th & Chestnut Sts. Gregory College House (bike rack) Translational Research Labs, 31st St. Blvd.) Steve Murray Way & Chestnut St. GSE on Plaza 1 (upper level) Rhoads Bldg. (1st floor–Hamilton 38th St. & Hamilton Walk GSE on Plaza 62 VHUP (bike rack) Walk) 36th St. & Locust Walk Harnwell College House VHUP (dog walk 1&2) Rhoads Bldg. (1st floor–patio) 37th St. & Locust Walk (1&2) Harrison College House (1&2) Van Pelt-Dietrich Library (Button) Rhoads Bldg. (basement–dock ramp) 38th St. & Locust Walk Hayden Hall (east door & west door) Van Pelt-Dietrich Library (Ben Statue) Rhoads Bldg. (loading docks 1&2) 39th St. & Locust Walk Hilton (Homewood Suites–1&2) Van Pelt-Dietrich Library (Mark’s Café Rhoads Bldg. (loading dock ramp) 40th St. & Locust Walk Hollenback (lower level rear parking) 1&2) Rhoads/Stemmler bike rack 41st & Locust Sts. Hollenback (rooftop) Van Pelt Manor (bike rack) Spruce St. between 34th & 35th Sts. 42nd & Locust Sts. Houston Hall/Penn Commons Weiss Info Commons (front door) (facing east) 43rd & Locust Sts. Irving & Preston Sts. Weiss Info Commons (rear door) Spruce St. between 34th & 35th Sts. 39th & Ludlow Sts. Jerome Fisher (main entrance) Wharton EMBA (loading dock) (facing west) 40th & Ludlow Sts. John Morgan Building (Hamilton Williams Hall (bike racks 1-3) Spruce St. (Maloney entrance & 34th & Market Sts. Walk) WXPN/World Café Live morgue driveway) 36th & Market Sts. Jon M. Huntsman Hall (NE corner) WXPN/World Café Live (SW side – Spruce St. (Morgue, Maloney Ground 38th & Market Sts. Kane Park (Spruce Street Plaza) lower level) –36th St.) 40th & Market Sts. Law School (Sansom St.) 1920 Commons (Spruce 38 rooftop) Spruce St. (west fire tower door) 40th & Pine Sts. Left Bank (loading dock) White Bldg. courtyard 41st & Pine Sts. Levy Dental (loading dock) White Bldg. (entrance – Spruce St.) 42nd & Pine Sts. (bike racks 1&2) Field 1 36th & Sansom Sts. (Franklin Bldg.) Mod 7 (North) Field 1 (bike rack) Perelman and Smilow 38th & Sansom Sts. Mod 7 (Southeast) Field 2 Civic Center Blvd. at East Service Dr. 4040 Sansom St. (rear) Mod 7 (West) Field 2 (bike rack) Convention Ave & Health Science Dr. Steve Murray Way & Sansom Sts. Museum (33rd St.–exterior) Field 2 (NE corner) East Service Dr. & Health Sciences Dr. 33rd St. & Smith Walk Museum (Kress entrance–exterior) Field 2 (SW corner) Health Sciences Dr. (outside loading 34th & Spruce Sts. Museum (Kress entrance–interior) Field 2 (north bike rack) dock–1& 2) 36th & Spruce Sts. Museum (loading dock –exterior) Field 4 (South Street Bridge) Perelman (front door) 37th & Spruce Sts. Museum (upper loading dock–exterior) Lower 30th & Walnut Sts. (1&2) Perelman (loading dock) 38th & Spruce Sts. Museum (Warden Garden–main Paley Bridge (1&2) Perelman Parking garage entrance 39th & Spruce Sts. entrance) Paley Bridge (entrance walkway) (Health Sciences Dr.) 40th & Spruce Sts. Museum (Stoner Courtyard–lower Paley Bridge (walkway to Penn Park) PCAM staff entrance (Convention Ave.) 41st & Spruce Sts. courtyard) Parking Lot (SW corner) Parking Lot (NE corner) Penn Presbyterian 42nd & Spruce Sts. Osler Circle Courtyard Medical Center 43rd & Spruce Sts. (1&2) Penn Park (NE corner) Penn Park (North) 3910 Bldg. (entrance) 31st & Walnut Sts. (Left Bank) Pennovation Works 3910 Bldg. (loading dock) 33rd & Walnut Sts. Pennovation Works (gate) Penn Park (Plaza) Penn Park Drive (entrance) 3910 Bldg. (parking lot) 34th & Walnut Sts. Pottruck (bike racks 1&2) Advanced Care Canopy (bench) 36th & Walnut Sts. Public Safety Annex Building (2-5) River Field Ropes Course Advanced Care Canopy (ED 1&2) 37th & Walnut Sts. Richards Labs (rear door) Advanced Care Canopy (Trauma 1-4) 38th & Walnut Sts. Ringe Squash Court Parking Ropes Course Maintenance Bldgs. Softball Stadium (bike racks 1&2) Cupp Lobby (entrance) 39th & Walnut Sts. Rodin College House (bike rack) Garage (front & side) 40th & Walnut Sts. Schattner (coffee shop) Softball Stadium (men’s restroom) Softball Stadium (women’s restroom) Heart and Vascular Pavilion 43rd & Walnut Sts. Schattner (bike rack) (front entrance) 4119 Walnut St. SEAS (Courtyard) Tennis Center Tennis Center (Field 4) Heart and Vascular Pavilion 100 Block of S. 37th St. Shoemaker Green (1-8) (rear entrance) Blockley Hall (bike racks 1-8) Singh Center (courtyard) Tennis Center (Field 4 walkway) Tennis Center (Transit Stop) Helipad Blockley Hall (roof) Singh Center (east loading dock) Mutch Bldg. (roof) BRB II (loading dock–exterior) Singh Center (Nano roof terrace Utility shed Walnut St. Bridge (Upper) Powelton Ave. BRB II (roof – rear and front) north) Powelton Ave. (dock) Caster Building (rear entrance) Singh Center (nitrogen loading dock) Walnut St. Bridge (Pedestrian Walkway) Powelton Lot Caster Building (bike racks 1&2) Singh Center (roof terrace south) Scheie Eye Institute (north door) Chemistry Building (bike racks 1-4) Singh Center (west loading dock) Weave Bridge (East) Weave Bridge (Hollenback) Wright/Saunders Bldg. (main entrance) CineMark St. Leonard’s Court (roof, rear) 38th St. (Healing Garden) CRB (roof) Solomon Labs (1-4) Weave Bridge (Bower Field) Weave Bridge (Penn Park ramp) 38th St. (Advanced Care Building)

10 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018 Week Five Drawing November 5, 2018 Update Visit www.upenn.edu/pennsway for more in- October AT PENN formation about the raffle and making a pledge. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. on the prior TALKS Friday for inclusion in a given week’s drawing. Penn’s Way 2019 Note: List is subject to change. 30 Did Scrubbing the Government Clean Up the Raffle Prize Listing Sponsor: prize (value) Air? Polluter Responses to China’s Anticorruption Week Three Winners Campaign; Valerie Karplus, MIT; 4:30 p.m.; rm. Philip Rosenau Co., Inc.: Walmart Philip Rosenau F55, Huntsman Hall (Penn Program on Regula- gift card ($50); Carol Lee Buggey, Co., Inc.: Walmart tion). Facilities gift card ($50) Fisher Scientific: ExxonMobil Wawa’s Commu- AT PENN Deadlines gift card ($50); Marcella Cicerello, The November AT PENN is online. 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Participation includes: Free HIV coun- Gift Basket ($75); Mary Dempsey, CPUP La Colombe: Premium coffee gift set ($38) seling & testing, physical exam, compensated Philadelphia Flyers: Signed hockey stick for your time & travel. Contact us at: 866-448- ($35); Craig Katz, HUP 7399 or phillyvax.org/outreach Almanac is not responsible for contents of classified ad material. For information, call (215) 898-5274 or visit https://almanac.upenn.edu/about- 9th Annual Penn Safety Fair—Be a Safety Sleuth: November 7 almanac#manage-subscription Public Safety and the Office of Environmental Health and Radiation Safety (EHRS) will host Penn’s annual Safety Fair on November 7, 2018. This year’s fair will be held in the lobby of the Ver- non and Shirley Hill Pavilion. Take LUCY to the Safety Fair; see universitycity.org/lucy for more information. Election Day: November 6 This year’s theme is Be a Safety Sleuth. Come visit this year’s Polls are open 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Safety Fair to learn more about how you can detect hazards and in- See www.votesPA.com to find your still safe work practices in your workplace. PA polling place. There are eight polling Representatives from a variety of Penn offices will be available places on campus, each one is for those to answer questions about office ergonomics, personal safety, gen- who live in specific locations. der inequity, recycling, laboratory protective equipment, laboratory waste, rDNA registrations, training compliance, animal protocols, dangerous goods shipments, export controls and more. Several vendors will also be at the Fair with a variety of safety products to preview. Some light refreshments will be served to at- tendees. Exciting prizes will be raffled to Penn faculty, staff and students participating in the Fair. 3910 Chestnut Street, 2nd floor Philadelphia, PA 19104-3111 Phone: (215) 898-5274 or 5275 FAX: (215) 898-9137 Email: [email protected] The University of Pennsylvania Police Department URL: www.upenn.edu/almanac Community Crime Report The University of Pennsylvania’s journal of record, opinion About the Crime Report: Below are the Crimes Against Persons or Crimes Against Society from and news is published Tuesdays during the academic year, and the campus report for October 15-21, 2018. Also reported were 20 Crimes Against Property (1 burglary, as needed during summer and holiday breaks. Its electronic edi- 1 DUI, 1 vandalism, 2 frauds, 3 other offenses and 12 thefts) with 6 arrests. Full reports are available at: tions on the Internet (accessible through the Penn website) include https://almanac.upenn.edu/sections/crimes Prior weeks’ reports are also online. –Eds. HTML, Acrobat and mobile versions of the print edition, and interim information may be posted in electronic-only form. Guidelines for This summary is prepared by the Division of Public Safety and includes all criminal incidents reported readers and contributors are available on request and online. and made known to the University Police Department between the dates of October 15-21, 2018. The Uni- EDITOR Marguerite F. Miller ASSOCIATE EDITOR Louise Emerick versity Police actively patrol from Market St to Baltimore Avenue and from the Schuylkill River to 43rd St in ASSISTANT EDITOR Alisha George conjunction with the Philadelphia Police. In this effort to provide you with a thorough and accurate report on STUDENT ASSISTANTS Jackson Betz public safety concerns, we hope that your increased awareness will lessen the opportunity for crime. For any Justin Greenman concerns or suggestions regarding this report, please call the Division of Public Safety at (215) 898-4482. Joel Lee Christina Lu 10/16/18 6:01 AM 4249 Walnut St Offender brandished a knife at officer/ Arrest 10/16/18 11:10 AM 51 N 39th St Complainant assaulted by security guard ALMANAC ADVISORY BOARD: For the Faculty Senate: 10/19/18 8:53 AM 51 N 39th St Complainant threatened by female patient Martin Pring (chair), Sunday Akintoye, Christine Bradway, Daniel 10/20/18 11:13 PM 3900 Spruce St Officer assaulted/ Arrest Cohen, Al Filreis, Cary Mazer. For the Administration: Stephen 10/21/18 1:09 PM 4000 Market St Complainant stabbed by unknown male MacCarthy. For the Staff Assemblies: Jon Shaw, PPSA; Marcia Dotson, WPPSA; Rachelle R. Nelson, Librarians Assembly.

The University of Pennsylvania values diversity and seeks tal- 18th District ented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 8 incidents (1 robbery, 3 aggravated assaults University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis and 4 assaults) with 2 arrests were reported between October 15-21, 2018 by the 18th District covering the of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue. creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or ath- 10/16/18 6:01 AM 4249 Walnut St Aggravated Assault/ Arrest letic programs, or other University-administered programs or in 10/16/18 7:47 PM 4537 Osage Ave Aggravated Assault its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this 10/19/18 4:36 PM 4764 Chestnut St Assault policy should be directed to Sam 10/19/18 10:33 PM 4710 Baltimore Ave Assault Starks, Executive Director of the 10/20/18 11:42 PM 3900 Spruce St Assault/ Arrest Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, 421 10/21/18 1:08 PM 40th & Market Sts Aggravated Assault Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut 10/21/18 4:54 PM 4300 Pine St Assault Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104- 10/21/18 9:29 PM 300 S 43rd St Robbery 6205; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).

ALMANAC October 30, 2018 www.upenn.edu/almanac 11 Some Tips for Traveling More Safely Remember: Fall back, Spring forward! On Sunday, November 4 at 2 a.m., Daylight Saving Time will come to an end. This means we lose an hour of daylight just around the time most of us are heading home from work or school. While you are adjusting your clocks, take the time to test your smoke alarm and carbon monoxide alarm. Change the battery if necessary. Also take this time to clear out your medicine cabinet of expired and unused prescriptions in your home. DPS has a Prescription Drug Take-Back Box available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year in our lobby at 4040 Chestnut Street. Penn’s Division of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind you of the following tips on how to stay safe during your commute. Public Transportation Safety Tips How to Request a Walking Escort: Become familiar with the different bus and trolley routes and their • Ask any Public Safety Officer on patrol or inside a building schedules. SEPTA schedules and general information are available by vis- • Call (215) 898-WALK (9255) or 511 (from campus phone) iting www.septa.com or calling (215) 580-7800. • Use one of the many building and blue-light e-phones located on and off If you travel underground, be aware of the emergency call boxes on the Penn’s Campus. platform. These phones contact SEPTA Police. The phones operate much Riding Escort: Penn Transit Services: (215) 898-RIDE (7433) Monday- like the University’s Blue Light Phones. To operate the SEPTA Phone, Sunday, 6 p.m.-3 a.m. Limited on-call service, 3 a.m.-7 a.m. Business push the button. A SEPTA operator will identify your transit stop and as- Services’ Penn Transit offers various transportation services that you can sist you immediately. use for getting around University City or simply just getting to your car. • Whenever possible, try to sit near the driver. For more information, visit www.upenn.edu/PennTransit • In the subway station, stand back from the platform edge. Penn Guardian: Penn Guardian is a free app that is available to all Penn • Pay attention to your surroundings. community members. It was developed by the University’s safety partner • Don’t become complacent while using your cell phone or other devices. • Don’t fall asleep! Stay alert! Rave Guardian, a service utilized on college campuses across the country. • Do not display your money. Registering is easy; search “Rave Guardian” in the App Store for iOS • Keep your bag or purse closed, close to you and in your line of view. devices or Google Play for Android devices. You will be prompted to enter your name, phone number and Penn email address, which provides access Off Peak Travel Tips: to the University’s customized interface. Calls from a registered phone will • Request a Walking Escort by calling (215) 898-WALK (9255). The se- curity officer will wait with you until you board the train, bus or trolley. allow Penn Police to determine your cell phone’s GPS location. This in- • When using subways, especially during off-peak hours, stand near the formation will only be available to Penn Police if you call the PennComm SEPTA call box. Operations Center directly, either through the app or at (215) 573-3333. • In case of an emergency, there is a cashier’s booth staffed during hours The app includes other features, including a confidential way to submit of operation. a tip to Penn Police—with a photo, if necessary —through a text message. • If possible, travel with a companion(s). For more information, please visit the Penn Guardian website at www. Blue Light Phones: publicsafety.upenn.edu/pennguardian • If you observe a potential safety hazard, would like a Walking Escort or Important Numbers require the Division of Public Safety’s assistance, you can use one of more University of Pennsylvania Police (DPS): (215) 573-3333 or than 700 blue light emergency phones on campus and in the surrounding 511 from campus phone community. Blue light phones are located across campus in garages, on the The HELP Line: (215) 898-HELP (4357) street and on buildings and in elevators. Just pick up the receiver or press Philadelphia Police: 911 the button. Map of emergency phone locations: https://www.publicsafety. SEPTA Police Hotline Emergency: (215) 580-8111 upenn.edu/about/security-technology/blue-light-ephones/ SEPTA Non-Emergency: (215) 580-4487 Safety Tips on the Street: CHOP Security: (215) 590-5500 • Do not display your smartphone when walking. Keep it in your bag or Philadelphia Poison Control Center: (215) 386-2100 pocket. National Poison Control Center: (800) 222-1222 • Avoid using earphones when walking to ensure that you stay alert and DPS Special Services: (215) 898-4481 aware of your surroundings. Victim Support & Sensitive Crime Reporting (215) 898-6600 • Stay in well-lit areas. Walk mid-point between curbs and buildings, away (24/7) from alleys, entries and bushes. Stay near people. The Division of Public Safety Headquarters is located at • Avoid short cuts through parks, vacant lots and other low-occupancy places. 4040 Chestnut Street and is open 24/7/365. • Carry only necessary credit cards and money. Avoid using outdoor ATMs. Instead, look for banks that require entry into a lobby to use their ATM. Halloween Safety • If you must carry a purse or handbag, keep it close to your body. This will This is also a good time for Halloween safety tips for the children minimize the chances of theft. If your purse is taken, don’t fight. Turn it in your life: over and immediately call 911. • Encourage them to trick-or-treat in familiar neighborhoods. • Walk with someone whenever possible. Participate in buddy systems. • Don’t let children trick-or-treat alone; go with friends and/or family. • Do not stop to give directions or other information to strangers. • Make sure they stay in well-lighted areas. • If you believe you are being followed, call 911. Be alert and confident— • Costumes should be highly visible; include white or reflective cloth- making good eye contact may discourage the follower. Cross the street, ing. change directions or vary your pace. If someone follows you in a car, re- • Have them carry a flashlight, glowstick or reflective bag. cord the license number and call 911 immediately. • Make sure they watch out for cars. • Have your key out and ready before you reach your car or door. • Be sure to inspect all treats before they are consumed. • Trust your instincts and use common sense. Additional Services Available on Penn’s Campus Tips from Penn Vet to Keep Pets Safe on Halloween • Keep Halloween candy out of your pet’s reach. Chocolate and other treats LUCY Loop: LUCY (Loop through University City) is a shuttle operat- can be potentially harmful to animals. Tinfoil and cellophane candy wrappers ing Monday through Friday, from 6:10 a.m. until 7 p.m., between 30th can also be hazardous if swallowed. Street Station and University City. Managed by the University City Dis- • Don’t put costumes on your pets unless you know they enjoy it. If they do, trict and operated by SEPTA, LUCY is a great way to ease your commute. make sure the costume doesn’t restrict your pet’s movement, vision, hearing or Rides are free for holders of a valid PennCard. Schedule and route infor- ability to breathe or bark. Adults should supervise pets in costume at all times. mation is maintained by the University City District. For more informa- • Keep pets away from lit pumpkins. Curious pets could be burned or start a tion visit: https://www.universitycity.org/lucy fire if they knock the pumpkin over. Walking Escort: Uniformed Allied Universal Public Safety Officers pro- • Keep pets inside on Halloween to avoid pranksters who may harm them. This vide walking escorts to all campus locations. Officers are dispatched by ra- is especially important for cats, which should be kept inside for several days be- dio and will accompany you from one campus location to another, to your fore and after Halloween. Black cats, in particular, may be at risk. parked vehicle, to a Penn Transit Stop or to an on-campus SEPTA regional • Children in costumes may frighten your dog or cat. Pets should be kept in a transit stop. Walking escorts are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, separate room during peak trick-or-treating hours. between 30th to 43rd Streets and Market Street to Baltimore Avenue. • If your pet is very social and you choose not to put him/her in a separate room, be sure your pet doesn’t dart out when you open the door. Just in case, make Escorts are also available from 10 a.m. until 3 a.m. between 30th & sure your pets are wearing current identification. 50th streets and Spring Garden Street to Woodland Avenue via the Univer- • Penn Vet’s Emergency Service is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, sity’s partnership with the University District Ambassador Program. 365 days a year. Call (215) 746-8911. 12 www.upenn.edu/almanac ALMANAC October 30, 2018