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APRIL 2007   
alumni happenings

Alumni Weekend 2007
» President Gutmann invites alumni and friends to celebrate Penn pride May 11-14 with a full weekend of seminars, panels, and social events including:
alumni weekend 2007 Conversation with President Gutmann
Penn's Campus Expands Eastward
Free Culture, The Penn Reading Project
Longer Picnic and Festive Parade
Taste of Penn, A Celebration of Diversity
All Alumni Party on the Commons

Penn Alumni President Honored with CASE Award
» Paul Williams, W'67, was recognized for his impressive volunteer commitment and leadership on campus and abroad.

campus insider

Commencement 2007
» All alumni are invited to attend or view the live webcast of Penn's 251st ceremony featuring our Commencement speaker, James A. Baker, III, and the awarding of honorary degrees.

Penn Medicine Receives Top Rating
» The research-oriented School of Medicine is ranked #3 in the nation by U.S.News &
World Report
.

global connections Global Connections
» New approaches to international engagement offer students and alumni opportunities to study, research, and provide service abroad while Penn Dental Medicine PASSes through a new class of foreign-trained dentists.

Comings and Goings
» We welcome new GSE Dean Andrew Porter and bid farewell to Alumni Relations AVP Bob Alig and Director of Student Developmental Services Harold Haskins.

Penn Expands Financial Aid Initiative
» Reinforcing its commitment to ease financial burden on low- and-middle-income families, Penn strengthens need-based grants to incoming undergraduate students.

arts at penn

Music In-The-Making
» American Composers Orchestra identifies and performs new works by the Philadelphia-area's emerging composers.

vanishing worlds Vanishing Worlds: Art and Ritual of Amazonia
» Catch a rare glimpse into the culture of Amazonians documented through a collection of art, ritual objects, and artifacts.

Spring is in Bloom at the Morris Arboretum
» Celebrate the season with Japanese Cherry Blossom events, unique plants for the home, wellness walks, and Arbor Day festivities.

sports and recreation

penn relays On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!
» Run to Franklin Field for the 113th annual
Penn Relays Carnival, the largest track meet in the world,
on April 26-28.

He's Got Skills
» Senior Gilly Lane receives the prestigious Skillman Award for his ability, leadership, and contribution to intercollegiate Squash.

research

Exploring the Causes of Autism
» Researchers investigate a rise in autism and try to pinpoint its causes through a study of environmental and genetic factors.

New Center for Public Health Initiatives
» The University's work in the area of public health and service continues through a new interdisciplinary master's program and center.

faculty focus
Interview with
Linda H. Aiken

students in the spotlight
Fine Arts Shine at Penn
Program quintuples
in 10 years

podcasts
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pennefits
Book Offers
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Penn Press and
Wharton School Publishing

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