Facing Terrorism: Links & Resources(2001-2002 Academic Year)

From the February 19, 2003 issue: University-wide Emergency Plan

From the March 19, 2002 issue: Military Leave Policy revisions clarify benefits for those serving their country

From the December 18, 2001 issue: Philadelphia Police/FBI Investigation of Terrorism includes interviews of some students; Penn offers resources to students who want them.

From the December 4, 2001 issue: Anti-Terrorism Research: The Office of the Vice Provost for Research is carrying announcements of anti-terrorism research funding opportunities on its web site

From the November 6, 2001 issue: A special section of Knowledge@Wharton, a Wharton web site, provides Survival Strategies for the Post-Attack Economy.

From the October 23, 2001 issue:

To memorialize those who were victims of the September 11 attacks, Penn has created the Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The list of Penn alumni who died in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon is released.
View protocol for identifying and handling suspicious packages and what to do in case of a hazardous discharge. Public Safety will hold training sessions on bomb threats and suspicious packages.
The Policy on Electronic Privacy, which was implemented last fall, is now due for its mandated one-year review; comments are invited by November 16.
Speaking Out: another perspective on the possible six-month moratorium on the issuance of foreign student visas.

From the October 16, 2001 issue:

From the October 9, 2001 issue:

From the October 2, 2001 issue: Speaking Out: On Staying Open to the World

From the September 25, 2001 issue:

In the aftermath of the attacks, while the community has pondered and prayed, donated and discussed, consoled and counseled, hoped and helped, Penn websites have been created or expanded to provide immediate resources and up-to-date information.
Operation Brotherly Love gathers funds and goods for the victims of the recent tragedies.
The Trustees meet after a week's postponement and conclude their meeting with a moment of silence.
In light of the current crisis, the Military Leave Guidelines for faculty and staff as well as those for students are outlined.

From the September 18, 2001 issue:

Flag at Half Mast

Dealing with the National Tragedy:

Gathering For Remembrance: The Penn community gathers to remember the thousands of victims of the terrorist attacks.
What the Penn Community Can do to Help
Emergency Information: Penn Police take extra precautions to secure the campus.
Counseling Services for Penn faculty, staff and their families as well as group counseling through the EAP are provided free of charge
Recovering From Trauma, Loss & Disasters is complex, as explained in a booklet from CAPS. Emergency consultations are available.

Responding to Terrorism Symposium: The SAS Symposium on Responding to Terrorism includes the views of five Penn faculty members who discuss the various considerations of responding to the recent attacks.

Speakers:

The Event that Will Define a Generation: A Penn student who expressed her views on WXPN shares them.

Posted Between Issues :

Security at Franklin Field: (Posted 10/2/01)
Rebroadcast of "Responding to Terrorism" Symposium: You can also read a transcript of the symposium or hear excerpts as aired on WXPN. (Posted 9/21/01)
In light of the current crisis, the University is publishing its guidelines on military leaves for Penn faculty and staff. (Posted 9/17/01)
Student Financial Services is sponsoring Operation Brotherly Love to assist the victims and rescuers of last week's tragedies. (Posted 9/17/01)
On this National Day of Prayer and Remembrance, the University of Pennsylvania holds a campus-wide service (Posted 9/14/01)
How to help in this time of crisis. (Posted 9/14/01)
The Penn Athletics events have been cancelled through this weekend. (Posted 9/14/01)
WXPN has special programming today, including a broadcast of Wednesday's service at Irvine Auditorium. (Posted 9/14/01)
Blood Donations: September 13, 2001: The American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations on campus (Posted 9/13/01)
"Responding to Terrorism" Symposium: (Posted 9/13/01)
Emergency Information: The Division of Public Safety has taken extra measures to ensure the safety of our community. The University Police Department will be fully staffed until further notice. We have taken measures to secure our entire campus, utilizing both police and security personnel. (Posted 9/13/01)
Message from President Rodin: on coping with the recent national tragedy. (Posted 9/12/01)
University's Emergency Response: http://www.upenn.edu/about/emergency_preparedness.php