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Penn and the Pandemic
How the University and alumni have responded to the current crisis.
Saturday, August 15, 2020
For Coronavirus/COVID-19 updates for alumni, please visit www.alumni.upenn.edu/covid19.
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Seeds of Insight
Rob Rosenheck, CEO of Lord Jones—purveyor of CBD-infused candies, creams, and other products—is high on the cannabis industry’s potential to promote a revolution in economics, health and wellness, culture, and consciousness. -
Power of the Pup
Therapy dogs are reducing stress and bringing joy to patients and staff across the Penn healthcare community. -
Courage Through History
From storms to serial killers to shipwrecks, bestselling author Erik Larson has made his name writing about frightening moments in history. When a new one came in the form of a global pandemic, readers found unlikely comfort in his latest book—a story of leadership, perseverance, and hope in the bleakest of times 80 years ago. -
Virtual Alumni Weekend 2020*
Celebrating from a distance—until we can meet again. -
Inequality Economics
Tax the rich! And the poor. But not the way we do it now, nor necessarily for the usual reasons. As an economist pushing his field to grapple with inequality, Wharton’s Benjamin Lockwood may change the way you think about the government’s broadest power. -
The Edge
Walking the perimeter of Philadelphia. -
Paper Man
Eric Jacobs has been at the Daily Pennsylvanian since articles were written on typewriters and layout was done by (actual) cutting and pasting. The newspaper’s longtime general manager is also a shared connection among every DP alum of the last 40 years. But this summer, he plans to leave the only job he’s ever had.
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Quarantine Commencement
A virtual sendoff to the Class of 2020. -
Parental Bonds
Penn Family Center marks 10 years serving student parents. -
Hope Amidst Despair
Initiatives to “propel progress” on inclusion and equity announced. -
Virtual Reality
Losses and gains from remote learning. -
Coming This Fall?
Possible scenarios for the Fall semester. -
The COVID Class
Dean Eric Furda C’87 on the incoming “COVID class.” -
Bright Spot
Penn signs solar power purchase agreement. -
President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes
Presidential Prizes for Engagement and Innovation announced. -
White Coats for Black Lives
Light show salute; health workers show solidarity with protests. -
Campus is Closed
Campus closure, remote working and learning. -
Navigating Uncertainty
All-star Wharton online course focuses on pandemic ramifications. -
Book Hunter
Honoring a book collector’s “obsession.”
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Passion and Pain in Puglia
Aldo Melpignano WG’05 wants to reinvent tourism for Italy. -
Actionable Intelligence
Samantha Vinograd C’05 analyzes national security issues on CNN. -
Grizzly Cub
Taylor Jenkins W’07 is the second-youngest coach in the NBA. -
Events
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Alumni Notes
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Obituaries
Jul|Aug 2020
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Introducing ‘Q-INE’
Two students recently launched an LGBTQ-interest publication by and for the Penn community -
Arts Calendar
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Extreme Makeover: Locust Walk Edition
Penncraft project recreates campus online. -
Drawing Blood
Absorbing and episodic tale of an imperfect heroine. -
Illness as Metaphor
An imaginative—and macabre—medical story. -
Text Message
Composer James Primosch G’80 gets vocal.
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