Almanac Between Issues Archive (1995-2007)

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Fall 2007

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 12-18 (posted 11/27/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 12-18 (posted 11/27/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 10-16 (posted 12/18/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 10-16 (posted 12/18/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 17-23 (posted 1/02/08)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 17-23 (posted 1/02/08)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 24-30 (posted 1/02/08)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 24-30 (posted 1/02/08)

Summer 2007

Immediate Resignation of Dean of Admissions: President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ron Daniels have accepted the resignation of Lee Stetson as Dean of Admissions, effective immediately. Full story... (posted 8/30/07)

Crimes for August 13-19 will be available in the September 4, 2007 issue

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 6-12 (posted 8/14/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 6-12 (posted 8/14/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 30-August 5 (posted 8/7/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 30-August 5 (posted 8/7/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 23-29 (posted 8/7/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 23-29 (posted 8/7/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 16-22 (posted 7/26/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 16-22 (posted 7/26/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 9-15 (posted 7/19/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 9-15 (posted 7/19/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 25-July 1 (posted 7/9/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 25-July 1 (posted 7/9/07)

Memorial on July 10 for Dr. Eisman: A memorial service in memory of Dr. Sylvan Eisman will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2007, at 3 p.m. in Irvine Auditorium with a reception to follow at 4 p.m. in Bodek Lounge in Houston Hall. Dr. Eisman, professor emeritus and internist, died on June 26 at the age of 90. See obituary... (posted 7/9/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 18-24 (posted 6/29/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 18-24 (posted 6/29/07)

A message from President Amy Gutmann and Provost Ron Daniels:
We are delighted to announce that David C. Schmittlein, the Wharton School's current Deputy Dean and the Ira A. Lipman Professor of Marketing, will serve as Interim Dean of the Wharton School during the month of July. Full story... (posted 6/27/07)

Statement by President Amy Gutmann Opposing Boycott of Israeli Academics
A small leadership group of the new British University and Colleges Union has recommended a boycott of Israeli universities and scholars by British universities. Full story... (posted 6/27/07)

Multicast of the Live Earth Concerts by MAGPI: July 7 & 8
Please join MAGPI and the University of Pennsylvania for a live multicast of the Live Earth concert series! Full story... (posted 6/27/07)

Thomas Robertson Named Dean of Wharton
Dr. Thomas S. Robertson, executive faculty director of the Institute for Developing Nations at Emory University and former dean of Emory's Goizueta Business School, has been named dean of the Wharton School. Full story... (posted 6/21/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 11-17 (posted 6/21/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 11-17 (posted 6/21/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 3-10 (posted 6/14/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 3-10 (posted 6/14/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 28-June 3 (posted 6/11/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 28-June 3 (posted 6/11/07)

Passing of President Emeritus Martin Meyerson
President Emeritus Martin Meyerson passed away on Saturday, June 2. He was president of Penn from 1970 to 1981. A small family service is being held today and a public memorial service will be scheduled at Penn during the 2007-2008 academic year. An obituary will appear in the July 17 issue of Almanac. Full story.... (posted 6/6/07)

Spring 2007

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 21-27 (posted 6/1/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 21-27 (posted 6/1/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 14-20 (posted 5/24/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 14-20 (posted 5/24/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: April 30-May 6 (posted 5/11/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: April 30-May 6 (posted 5/11/07)

A Message from Penn's Division of Public Safety: Power Grid Failure: April 18, 2007
There is a power grid failure in University City this morning affecting several buildings on campus and numerous traffic lights. The buildings include: Jaffe Building, Franklin Field, 3809 Walnut, 3815 Walnut, 3829 Walnut and 4028 Walnut. FRES and DPS personnel are monitoring and working with various City of Philadelphia agencies and PECO to address these issues as quickly as possible. Penn Police and AlliedBarton security officers have been dispatched to the affected areas to provide direction and address traffic control problems. (posted April 18, 2007)

UPPD Community Crime Report: February 19-25 (posted 2/27/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: February 19-25 (posted 2/27/07)

Death of Stuart Carroll: Funeral Tomorrow
Stuart Carroll, C’43, former Secretary of the University, died January 25 at the age of 85. A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 31 at 11 a.m. at SS Peter & Paul Church, 1325 Boot Road in West Chester. Friends may call after 9:30 a.m. in church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Carroll’s memory to: Class of ’43 Memorial Scholarship Fund, University of Pennsylvania, Franklin Building. (An obituary will appear in next week’s issue.) (posted January 30, 2007)

Fall 2006

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 18-24 (posted 1/4/07)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 18-24 (posted 1/4/07)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 11-17 (posted 12/22/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 11-17 (posted 12/22/06)

Division of Public Safety Message... Full story... (posted December 19, 2006)

President of University of Delaware: Patrick Harker Full story... (posted December 1, 2006)

Division of Public Safety Crime Alert: Pattern of Robberies & Sexual Assaults Full story... (posted November 29, 2006)

Division of Public Safety Crime Alert: 11/25/06. Download PDF... (posted November 27, 2006)

Memorial for Dr. Rieff, November 30
On Thursday, November 30 at 5 p.m., there will be an assembly to honor the memory of Dr. Philip Rieff, Benjamin Franklin Professor Emeritus of Sociology, who died on July 1 at the age of 83. The assembly will take place in the Benjamin Franklin Room (Room 218), Houston Hall. (posted November 22, 2006)

Trustee Meetings, December 7
Budget and Finance Committee; 10:15-11 a.m.
Stated Meeting of the Executive Committee; 2:30-3 p.m.
Meetings to be held in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall. RSVP by November 28: (215) 898-0414.
(posted November 22, 2006)

Division of Public Safety Crime Alert: Attempted Robbery. Full story... (posted November 22, 2006)

Division of Public Safety Crime Alert: Robbery Pattern & Safety Reminder. Download PDF... (posted November 22, 2006)

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 13-19 (posted 11/21/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 13-19 (posted 11/21/06)

Summer 2006

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 21-27, 2006 (posted 8/29/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 21-27, 2006 (posted 8/29/06)

Traffic Advisory: Street Closures During Move-In. The "MOVE-IN" process for University of Pennsylvania students begins this Sunday, August 27th, 2006. Please take note of the various street closures during this period. Full story... (posted August 25, 2006)

Penn to Host National Campus Safety Awareness Month Kick-Off: August 30
Full story... (posted August 25, 2006)

First Issue of Fall Semester
The first issue of the fall semester will be out on Tuesday, September 5. It is individually addressed to faculty and staff and sent to the same address that Payroll uses for paychecks and advices. It will also be available online. It will contain the revised Three-Year Academic Calendar and the September AT PENN calendar.

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 7-13, 2006 (posted 8/15/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 7-13, 2006 (posted 8/15/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 31-August 6, 2006 (posted 8/8/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 31-August 6, 2006 (posted 8/8/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 24-30, 2006 (posted 8/3/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 24-30, 2006 (posted 8/3/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 17-23, 2006 (posted 7/25/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 17-23, 2006 (posted 7/25/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 10-16, 2006 (posted 7/18/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 10-16, 2006 (posted 7/18/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 3-9, 2006 (posted 7/11/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 3-9, 2006 (posted 7/11/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 19-25, 2006 (posted 6/23/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 19-25, 2006 (posted 6/23/06)

Seventy Years Ago Today: FDR at Franklin Field. Franklin D. Roosevelt accepted the nomination for his second term at Franklin Field on June 27, 1936. More... (posted 6/27/06)

Blood Drive: July 3, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Houston Hall/Hall of Flags
Make your appointment at www.penn.givesblood.org. Each donor will receive a chance to win a $50 gas card! For donor eligibility info, see www.pleasegiveblood.org/documents/Eligibility_Guidelines3-21-05.pdf. (posted 6/27/06)

Ombudsman: Professor Keene. More... (posted 6/20/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 5-11, 2006 (posted 6/14/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 5-11, 2006 (posted 6/14/06)

Vice Provost for Research Dr. Molinoff Returns to Med School. More... (posted 6/13/06)

2006 Pilot Study Announcement: Penn Alzheimer's Disease Core Center (ADCC) with The Institute for Medicine and Engineering (IME). More...(posted 6/13/06)

One-Day Seminar (June 17) for Patients, Survivors, and Caregivers: Brain Tumors: Confronting the Challenge Together. More...

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 29-June 4, 2006 (posted 6/6/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 29-June 4, 2006 (posted 6/6/06)

Alex's Lemonade Stand at The Sheraton: June 9. More... (posted 5/30/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 22-28, 2006 (posted 5/31/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 22-28, 2006 (posted 5/31/06)

Interim Dean of GSE: Stanton Wortham. More... (posted 5/30/06)
Death of Dr. Ronald Daniele, Medicine. More... (posted 5/30/06)
Barbaro Buzz...Wishes for a Winner. More... (posted 5/30/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 15-21, 2006 (posted 5/24/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 15-21, 2006 (posted 5/24/06)

Spring 2006

SEC Agenda: May 17, 2006. More... (posted 5/16/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 1-7, 2006 (posted 5/9/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 1-7, 2006 (posted 5/9/06)

Death of Dr. Vincent Cristofalo
Dr. Vincent Cristofalo, professor emeritus and the creator and founding director of Penn’s Center on Aging, died on May 8 at the age of 73. The viewing will be Thursday evening, May 11, from 7-9 p.m. at D'Anjolell Funeral Parlor, 2811 Westchester Pike, Broomall, PA. There will be second viewing on Friday, May 12 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at The Church of Saint Margaret prior to the funeral Mass, which will begin there at 10:30 a.m. 208 Narberth Ave, Narberth, PA  19072 (parish rectory: (610) 664-3770). The burial will immediately follow at the cemetery of St. Peter and Paul, Springfield PA. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations please be sent to: The Wistar Institute, 3601 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA  19104 or University of Pennsylvania, Institute on Aging, 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA  19104-2676. (posted 5/9/06)

Crime Advisory: Robberies with Abductions
The University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety would like all students, faculty and staff to be aware of a pattern activity of robberies with abductions occurring in the vicinity of another Philadelphia area University, outside and southwest of the Penn patrol area. Full story... (posted 3/30/06)

Memorial for Dr. George Gerbner, Former Annenberg School Dean
A memorial service for Dr. Gerbner will be held on Saturday, April 8 from 2-4 p.m. at the Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center. A reception will follow at the Annenberg School. If you are interested in attending the memorial service, please contact Debra Williams, gerbnermemorial@asc.upenn.edu, at the Annenberg School. Please be sure to include your mailing address and contact information. Visit Annenberg School for Communication website for more information. (posted 3/7/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: February 20-26, 2006 (posted 2/28/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: February 20-26, 2006 (posted 2/28/06)

Memorial for Dr. Eisa Mozaffari
Dr. Eisa Mozaffari, clinical assistant professor of oral medicine in the Dental School, died January 7. There will be a memorial service for Dr. Mozaffari on Wednesday, February 8 at 5:30 p.m. in room B-60 of the School of Dental Medicine, 240 South 40th Street. A full obituary will appear in the next Almanac. (posted 2/7/06)

Fall 2005

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 19-25, 2005 (posted 1/3/06)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 19-25, 2005 (posted 1/3/06)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 12-18, 2005 (posted 12/22/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: Not Yet Available

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 14-20, 2005 (posted 11/22/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 14-20, 2005 (posted 11/22/05)

Death of Dr. John Cebra
Dr. John Cebra, the Annenberg Professor of the Natural Sciences and Professor of Biology, died on October 7 at the age of 71. He was formerly the biology department chairman and was an alumnus of the College, Class of 1955. Arrangements and additional information will be published in next week's issue.

Summer 2005

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 22-28, 2005 (posted 9/02/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 22-28, 2005 (posted 9/02/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 8-14, 2005 (posted 8/22/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 8-14, 2005 (posted 8/22/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 1-7, 2005 (posted 8/09/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 1-7, 2005 (posted 8/09/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 25-31, 2005 (posted 8/02/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 25-31, 2005 (posted 8/02/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 18-24, 2005 (posted 7/27/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 18-24, 2005 (posted 7/27/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 11-17, 2005 (posted 7/19/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 11-17, 2005 (posted 7/19/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 4-10, 2005 (posted 7/15/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 4-10, 2005 (posted 7/15/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 20-25, 2005 (posted 7/5/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 20-25, 2005 (posted 7/5/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 13-19, 2005 (posted 6/23/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 13-19, 2005 (posted 6/23/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 6-12, 2005 (posted 6/16/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 6-12, 2005 (posted 6/16/05)

Advisory: SEPTA Transit Strike Contingency Plans
As of this printing, employees of SEPTA’s Philadelphia transit division are negotiating their labor contracts with the organization. If an agreement is not reached, there is the possibility of a transit strike beginning Wednesday, June 15 at 12:01 a.m. (posted 6/13/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 30-June 5, 2005 (posted 6/9/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 30-June 5, 2005 (posted 6/9/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 23-29, 2005 (posted 6/9/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 23-29, 2005 (posted 6/9/05)

Spring 2005

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 16-22, 2005 (posted 5/31/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 16-22, 2005 (posted 5/31/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 2-8, 2005 (posted 5/9/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 2-8, 2005 (posted 5/9/05)

Penn's New Provost: University of Toronto Law Dean Ronald Daniels. President Amy Gutmann announced the selection of Ronald J. Daniels, currently Dean of the Faculty of Law and the James M. Tory Professor of Law at the University of Toronto, to become Penn's 28th Provost. (posted 4/25/05)

Retiree Benefits Task Force–FOR COMMENT period extended. The Retiree Benefits Task Force report was published in the March 15th edition of the Almanac. (posted 4/19/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: February 21-27, 2005 (posted 3/3/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: February 21-27, 2005 (posted 3/3/05)

Fall 2004

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 20-27, 2004 (posted 1/6/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 20-27, 2004 (posted 1/6/05)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 13-19, 2004 (posted 1/5/05)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 13-19, 2004 (posted 1/5/05)

Specific Crime Pattern of Robberies: The Holiday Season is a joyous time of the year but it is also a period when street crime will traditionally rise. Unfortunately this year is not an exception. (posted 12/15/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 6-12, 2004 (posted 12/15/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 6-12, 2004 (posted 12/15/04)

Traffic Advisory: Please be aware that on 12/15, 12/22 and 12/29 there will be a major concrete pour at the School of Veterinary Medicine construction site located at 38th and Woodland Ave. This activity will occur between the hours of 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. (posted 12/14/04)

Dr. Rebecca Bushnell: Appointed SAS Dean: President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Peter Conn announced the appointment of Dr. Rebecca Bushnell as the next Dean of Penn's School of Arts & Sciences effective January 1, 2005. (posted 11/29/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 15-21, 2004 (posted 11/24/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 15-21, 2004 (posted 11/24/04)

Vice President for Development & Alumni Relations: President Amy Gutmann announced the appointment of John H. Zeller, as Penn's new vice president for development and alumni relations. Mr. Zeller is the associate vice president for development and alumni relations at Johns Hopkins University. (posted 11/22/04)

Death of Edward Shils: Dr. Edward B. Shils, founder of the Wharton Entrepreneurial Center (now the Sol C. Snider Center) died on November 14 at the age of 89. (posted 11/16/04)

Death of Manny Doxer: Services November 12 Manuel (Manny) Doxer, retired executive director of administrative affairs in the Provost’s Office, died on November 10 (posted 11/11/04)

Craig Carnaroli: EVP: President Amy Gutmann announced the appointment of Craig Carnaroli as Executive Vice President yesterday. (posted 9/9/04)

Summer 2004

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 23-29, 2004 (posted 9/2/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 23-29, 2004 (posted 9/2/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 9-15, 2004 (posted 8/20/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 9-15, 2004 (updated 9/2/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 2-8, 2004 (posted 8/12/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 2-8, 2004 (posted 8/20/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 26 to August 1, 2004 (posted 8/4/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 26 to August 1, 2004 (posted 8/4/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 19 to July 25, 2004 (posted 7/28/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 19 to July 25, 2004 (posted 7/28/04)

Graduate Student Organizing Decision: On July 21, 2004, the Regional Director of the NLRB issued a notice to the parties in the Penn case requiring them to show cause by August 9, 2004 as to why the petition in the Penn case should or should not be dismissed. (posted 7/23/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 12 to July 18, 2004 (posted 7/21/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 12 to July 18, 2004 (posted 7/21/04)

Vice Provost and Director of Libraries: H. Carton Rogers III; H. Carton Rogers, III, has been named Vice Provost and Director of Libraries, President Amy Gutmann and Provost Robert Barchi have announced. Mr. Rogers has been serving in an interim capacity since April 2003. (posted 7/20/04)

Peter Conn Named Interim Provost: Deputy Provost Peter Conn, Andrea Mitchell Professor of English, has agreed to serve as the Interim Provost effective August 2, President Amy Gutmann announced yesterday afternoon. (posted 7/13/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 21 to June 27, 2004 (posted 7/1/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 21 to June 27, 2004 (posted 7/1/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 14 to June 20, 2004 (posted 6/25/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 14 to June 20, 2004 (posted 6/25/04)

Chief Investment Officer: Kristin Gilbertson: Kristin A. Gilbertson has been named chief investment officer for the University, according to Craig Carnaroli, senior vice president for finance. Ms. Gilbertson will begin her new duties on August 15. (posted 6/24/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 6 to June 13, 2004 (posted 6/17/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 6 to June 13, 2004 (posted 6/17/04)

Resignation of Chief of Police: Tom Rambo has resigned his position as Chief of Police in order to pursue other professional opportunities, Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush announced. (posted 6/11/04)

Museum-Inspired Stamp Honoring Olympic Games: Hundreds gathered at the Penn Museum on June 9 to witness the unveiling of the U.S. Postal Service's stamp honoring the 2004 Olympic Games in Greece. (posted 6/10/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 31 to June 6, 2004 (posted 6/10/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 31 to June 6, 2004 (posted 6/10/04)

Provost Robert L. Barchi: Named President of Thomas Jefferson University: Robert L. Barchi, M.D., Ph.D., the Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, has been elected Thomas Jefferson University's fourth president, Brian G. Harrison, chair of the University's Board of Trustees, announced June 7, 2004, following a full board vote. (posted 6/8/04)

Realignment & Reconstruction of the Intersection of University Avenue, Baltimore Avenue & Woodland Avenue: As of May 20, 2004, the new section of Baltimore Avenue is open to vehicular traffic in both directions. (posted 6/8/04)

Trustees' June Meetings: The full board of Trustees will hold its Stated Meeting on June 18. (posted 6/8/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 24 to May 30, 2004 (posted 6/3/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: May 24 to May 30, 2004 (posted 6/3/04)

Spring 2004

Increase in Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax >> MORE (Posted 1/6/04)

Blood Drive: The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Tuesday, January 13, from 10 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
>> MORE (Posted 1/6/04)

Winter 2003

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 22 to December 28, 2003 (Posted 1/7/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 22 to December 28, 2003 (Posted 1/7/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 15 to December 21, 2003 (Posted 1/7/04)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 15 to December 21, 2003 (Posted 1/7/04)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 8 to December 14, 2003 (Posted 12/22/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: December 8 to December 14, 2003 (Posted 12/22/03)

The University Council Open Forum will be held tomorrow, December 3 at 4 p.m. The issues to be discussed include Graduate Student Unionization Ballots, Co-ed Housing, and Mirroring the Stretch Program for Dependents of Staff. >>MORE (Posted 12/2/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 17 to November 23, 2003 (Posted 11/25/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 17 to November 23, 2003 (Posted 11/25/03)

Fall 2003

Resignation of EVP Clifford Stanley: President Judith Rodin announced today, October 1, that "General Clifford Stanley has resigned from his position as Executive Vice President of the University, effective October 10, 2003. >>MORE (Posted 10/1/03)

Consultative Committee for the Selection of a President: The Executive Committee of the Trustees has formed a Consultative Committee to invite and review applications and nominations for the University's next president.
>> MORE (Posted 9/5/03)

Summer 2003

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 18 to August 24, 2003 (Posted 8/28/03)
The 18th District Crime Report:August 18 to August 24, 2003 (Posted 8/28/03)

Move-in Traffic Advisory for This Week: Faculty, staff, and other Penn affiliates are advised that as a result of move-in activity, there will be additional traffic congestion on these days throughout the University area >>MORE (Posted 8/25/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 11 to August 17, 2003 (Posted 8/21/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 11 to August 17, 2003 (Posted 8/21/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 4 to August 10, 2003 (Posted 8/14/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: August 4 to August 10, 2003 (Posted 8/14/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 28 to August 3, 2003 (Posted 8/7/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 28 to August 3, 2003 (Posted 8/7/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 21 to 27, 2003 (Posted 7/30/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 21 to 27, 2003 (Posted 7/30/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 14 to 20, 2003 (Posted 7/22/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 14 to 20, 2003 (Posted 7/22/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 7 to 13, 2003 (Posted 7/18/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: July 7 to 13, 2003 (Posted 7/18/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 23 to 29, 2003 (Posted 7/2/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 23 to 29, 2003 (Posted 7/2/03)

Judith Rodin Declines Chancellor Position >>MORE HERE (Posted 6/30/03)

University Ombudsman: Dr. David Pope, professor of materials science and engineering in SEAS, has agreed to serve as the University Ombudsman >>MORE HERE (Posted 6/30/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 16 to 22, 2003 (Posted 6/24/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 16 to 22, 2003 (Posted 6/24/03)

Judith Rodin to Step Down as President  of Penn In June 2004: Dr. Judith Rodin, Penn president since 1994, announced today that she intends to step down from the office when she completes her 10-year term in June 2004. >>MORE HERE (Posted 6/20/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 9 to June 15, 2003 (Posted 6/17/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 9 to June 15, 2003 (Posted 6/17/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 2 to June 8, 2003 (Posted 6/13/03)
The 18th District Crime Report: June 2 to June 8, 2003 (Posted 6/13/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 26 to June 1, 2003 (Posted 6/5/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 26 to June 1, 2003 (Posted 6/5/03)

Bristol-Myers Squibb Unrestricted Research Grants: Dr. Lazar, for Metabolic Research and Dr. Lee for Neuroscience Research >>MORE HERE (Posted 6/2/03)

Spring 2003

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 19 to May 25, 2003 (Posted 5/28/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 19 to May 25, 2003 (Posted 5/28/03)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 5 to May 11, 2003 (Posted 5/16/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 5 to May 11, 2003 (Posted 5/16/03)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: February 24 to March 2, 2002 (Posted 3/6/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: February 24 to March 2, 2002 (Posted 3/6/03)

Memorial services this week: Dr. David Goodman, Medicine and Jim Hobbs, Physics and Astronomy. (Posted 2/19/03)

Winter 2002

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 23 to December 29, 2002 (Posted 1/7/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: December 23 to December 29, 2002 (Posted 1/7/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 16 to December 22, 2002 (Posted 1/2/03)

The 18th District Crime Report: December 16 to December 22, 2002 (Posted 1/2/03)

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 9 to December 15, 2002 (Posted 12/19/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: December 9 to December 15, 2002 (Posted 12/19/02)

Concerned About the Incident: President Judith Rodin and Provost Robert Barchi have issued a statement about the November 16 incident in the Quad involving the Penn students who allegedly assaulted a Princeton student visiting Penn for a debate. >>MORE HERE (Posted 12/6/02).

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 18 to November 24, 2002 (Posted 11/26/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: November 18 to November 24, 2002 (Posted 11/26/02)

Fall 2002

President Rodin On the Divestment Debate: President Rodin addresses the Penn Community on countering hatred and intimidation with knowledge. >>MORE HERE (Posted 10/18/02)

Death of Dr. Barbara Lowery: Dr. Barbara Lowery, associate provost and Independence Professor of Nursing, died at Penn Medical Center, October 10 at the age of 64. >>MORE HERE (Posted 10/11/02)

Nobel Prize Winner: Dr. Raymond Davis, Jr., research professor of physics, is a winner of the 2002 Nobel Prize in physics. >>MORE HERE (Posted 10/8/02)

The Hon. Walter H. Annenberg, Penn Trustee Emeritus and benefactor, died of pneumonia at his home in Wynnewood Tuesday morning, Oct. 1 at the age of 94. >>MORE HERE (Posted 10/2/02)

President Rodin named Penn's new EVP, Major General Clifford L. Stanley. >>MORE HERE (Posted 9/6/02)

Summer 2002

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 19  to August 25, 2002 (Posted 8/31/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: August 19 to August 25, 2002 (Posted 8/31/02)

Move-in Traffic Advisory for this week--what to expect and what to do to about it. (Posted 8/27/02)

First fall semester issue will be out next Tuesday. (Posted 8/27/02)

Are your teenagers thinking about college? If you work at Penn, there is an opportunity to get information about the college search process next week. (Posted 8/27/02)

The Payroll Office is working with Mellon Bank to ensure a smooth transition for Penn employees whose paychecks are directly deposited into Citizens Bank. (Posted 8/27/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 12 to August 18, 2002 (Posted 8/22/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: August 12 to August 18, 2002 (Posted 8/22/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 5 to August 11, 2002 (Posted 8/16/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: August 5 to August 11, 2002 (Posted 8/16/02)

Dissolving the Trammell Crow Arrangement: Omar Blaik, vice president for facilities, announced yesterday that The University and Trammell Crow have amicably terminated their contract for project management services for capital construction projects as well as property management for off-campus properties managed by UCA. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 8/9/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 29 to August 4, 2002 (Posted 8/9/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 29 to August 4, 2002 (Posted 8/9/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 22 to July 28, 2002 (Posted 8/5/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 22 to July 28, 2002 (Posted 8/5/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 15 to July 22, 2002 (Posted 7/26/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 15 to July 22, 2002 (Posted 7/26/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 8 to July 14, 2002 (Posted 7/22/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 8 to July 14, 2002 (Posted 7/22/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 24 to June 30, 2002 (Posted 7/3/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 24 to June 30, 2002 (Posted 7/3/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 17 to June 23, 2002 (Posted 6/27/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 17 to June 23, 2002 (Posted 6/27/02)

Business Services Updates (Posted 6/21/02)

• Parking Rates for the upcoming fiscal year are up an average of 5%.
• Campus Dining has a new management contract on its plate and some new fare for the students.
• The annual Computer Connection purchases can be financed through payroll deduction.
• Need personalized Penn paraphernalia for your department's event?

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 10 to June 16, 2002 (Posted 6/19/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 10 to June 16, 2002 (Posted 6/19/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 3 to June 9, 2002 (Posted 6/14/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 3 to June 9, 2002 (Posted 6/14/02)

 

Turn Off Unnecessary Lights: An Energy Conservation Alert has been issued by Facilities Services. (Posted 6/13/02)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 27 to June 2, 2002 (Posted 6/10/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 27 to June 2, 2002 (Posted 6/10/02)

Spring 2002

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 20 to May 26, 2002 (Posted 5/31/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 20 to May 26, 2002 (Posted 5/31/02)

Crime Alert: An assailant is wanted by the Philadelphia Police for an aggravated assault at 5 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. The offender attacked a female near 42nd and Chester Streets. (Posted 5/8/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: April 29 to May 5, 2002 (Posted 5/8/02)

The 18th District Crime Report: April 29 to May 5, 2002 (Posted 5/8/02)

Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations Virginia Clark goes to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington after a 24-year career at Penn. (Posted 4/23/02)

The under-construction movie theatre at 40th Street has a new lease on life as The Bridge, which is expected to open in November of this year. (Posted 4/23/02)

On Free Speech, and the Dynamics of Change: President Judith Rodin defends Free Speech at Penn in light of a recent controversial posting to a newsgroup and subsequent e-mails. (Posted 4/11/02)

Museum Closed: The University of Pennsylvania Museum will be closed Saturday, March 9, due to scheduled electric power shutdown. Children's workshop is cancelled but evening film festival will be held. (Posted 3/13/02)

UPPD Community Crime Report: February 25-March 3, 2002 (Posted 3/6/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: February 25-March 3, 2002 (Posted 3/6/01)

Reed College: Colin Diver: Colin Diver, former dean at the Law School, will be the 14th president of Reed College in Portland, Oregon, effective July 1. (Posted 2/13/02)

Franklin & Marshall College: John Fry: John Fry, executive vice president, will be the 14th president of Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA effective July 1. (Posted 2/13/02)

DEATH of Dr. Rhoads: Dr. Jonathan E. Rhoads, an internationally known surgeon who pioneered the development of intravenous nutrition, died January 3 at the HUP. He was 94 and had worked at the hospital for almost 70 years. (Posted 1/3/02)

Winter 2001

UPPD Community Crime Report: December 10-17, 2001 (Posted 12/19/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: December 10-17, 2001 (Posted 12/19/01)

DEATH:
Dr. Alvin Z. Rubinstein, professor of political science, died yesterday, December 18, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, following a stroke that he had suffered on December 6. He was 74 years old.. MORE HERE >>>(Posted 12/19/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: November 11-18, 2001 (Posted 11/28/01)
The 18th District Crime Report: November 11-18, 2001 (Posted 11/28/01)

Ramos Named Vice President & Chief of Staff:
Pedro Ramos, a partner with Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP, has been named vice president and chief of staff at the University of Pennsylvania, Penn President Judith Rodin announced. He will begin his new position in January. MORE HERE >>>(Posted 11/20/01)

Missing SEAS Grad Student Found Dead
The body of missing Penn graduate student Anirban Majumdar was found Sunday in the Schuylkill River; the Medical Examiners office has determined cause of death to be drowning. MORE HERE >>> (Posted 11/20/01)

Fall 2001

Security at Franklin Field: The Penn Police Department and the Athletics Department have taken steps to enhance the safety of everyone at Franklin Field during Penn football games. These security measures are consistent with other sporting venues throughout the nation. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 10/2/01)

Rebroadcast of "Responding to Terrorism" Symposium: The School of Arts & Sciences symposium on "Responding to Terrorism" will be re-aired Friday, September 21, at 11 p.m. on WHYY-FM (90.9). 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 at 12:15 p.m, and there are also religious services and masses at numerous locations on or near campus. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/14/01)

How to help in this time of crisis. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/14/01)

The Penn Athletics events have been cancelled through this weekend.>>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/14/01)

WXPN has special programming today, including a broadcast of Wednesday's service at Irvine Auditorium. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/14/01)

Blood Donations: September 13, 2001: We have learned that the American Red Cross will be accepting blood donations on campus today between 2 and 7 p.m., in the rooftop lounge of Harrison House, a student dormitory on Spruce Street between 39th and 40th. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/13/01)

Responding to Terrorism" Symposium: Today Thursday, September 13, the School of Arts and Sciences will host a faculty symposium on "Responding to Terrorism" from 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Irvine Auditorium. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/13/01)

Emergency Information: Message from the Division of Public Safety In response to yesterday's tragic events, 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. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/13/01)

Message from President Rodin: Dr. Rodin issued a letter to the University Community last night on coping with the recent national tragedy. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/12/01)

MEETINGS CANCELED: Due to yesterday's tragic events, the University has canceled the University Council meeting scheduled for today from 4-6 p.m. in Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall as well as the trustee meetings scheduled for Thursday, September 13. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/12/01)

University's Emergency Response: In response to the tragic episodes in New York and Washington, the University's emergency response group has taken several steps to assist our students, faculty, and staff. We are setting up a web site http://www.upenn.edu/about/emergency_preparedness.php and we will shortly be posting updates on this site. >>>MORE HERE (Posted 9/11/01)

Tabernacle open for prayer/meditation: doors open today (Posted 9/11/01)

School of Nursing Dean, Afaf Meleis: The new dean for the School of Nursing has been named today and she will join Penn in January. (Posted 9/5/01)

Summer 2001

SSW Interim Dean: Dr. Richard Gelles has been named interim dean of the School of Social Work, effective September 1. His appointment was announced August 30 by President Judith Rodin, and Provost Robert Barchi. (Posted 8/31/01)

 

UPPD Community Crime Report: August 8-11, 2001 (Posted 8/15/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: August 8-11, 2001 (Posted 8/15/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 30-August 5, 2001 (Posted 8/7/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 30-August 5, 2001 (Posted 8/7/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 23-27 2001 (Posted 7/31/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 23-27 2001 (Posted 7/31/01)

UPHS EVP & SOM Dean: Rubenstein A national search concludes with the dual appointment of a new EVP for the Health System/Dean of the School of Medicine who is an experienced educator, physician, scientist and leader. (Posted 7/30/01)

PPSA Bookclub to meet in August and Learn How to Think Like Leonardo DiVinci. (Posted 7/30/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 16-22 2001 (Posted 7/26/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 16-22 2001 (Posted 7/26/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: July 9-15 2001 (Posted 7/19/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: July 9-15 2001 (Posted 7/19/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 11-16 2001 (Posted 6/19/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 11-16, 2001 (Posted 6/19/01)

Bulletins: Other news about the electrical demand saving drill, Spruce Street detours, Telephone Directory Update, Modem Pool reminder, Summer at Penn Update and more. (Posted 6/15/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: June 4- 10, 2001 (Posted 6/13/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: June 4- 10, 2001 (Posted 6/13/01)

A Dramatic Discovery of New Genus of Dinosaur Along Ancient Coastline: Penn researchers discover a new genus of a huge dinosaur, Paralititan stromeri. Catch a sneak preview of the feature-length documentary, The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt, on the dig in the Bahariya Oasis, southwest of Cairo, Egypt. >>>FULL STORY, PHOTOS & STREAMING VIDEO HERE (Posted 6/5/01)

Bulletins: Other news about the Penn Children's Center, Update to Summer AT PENN, and Summer Volunteer Opportunities (Posted 6/5/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 28-June 1, 2001 (Posted 6/5/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 28-June 1, 2001 (Posted 6/5/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 21-27, 2001 (Posted 6/1/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 21-27, 2001 (Posted 6/1/01)

Spring 2001

UPPD Community Crime Report: May 7-13, 2001 (Posted 5/16/01)

The 18th District Crime Report: May 7-13, 2001 (Posted 5/16/01)

VP Public Safety Announced: Maureen Rush, who has been Chief of Police of the Penn Police Department for the past five years, will become the new Vice President for Public Safety, effective immediately, President Judith Rodin and EVP John Fry announced today. CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY >>> (Posted 5/8/01)

Statements Re: Campus Copy Center: President Judith Rodin and Provost Robert Barchi have issued a statement on the Campus Copy investigation report that was issued today by the Division of Public Safety. Their statement and the Penn Police's final report are both on-line (Posted 4/23/01)

The Annenberg Center kicks off its 17th Annual Philadelphia International Children's Festival with a special Penn Family Picnic and Opening Night Performance at discounted prices for the Penn community. >> MORE INFO HERE. (Posted 4/23/01)

FROM THE PRESIDENT -- Statement to University Council Re: Campus Copy Center: President Judith Rodin made a statement at yesterday's University Council meeting, prompted by the April 3 altercation at the Campus Copy Center and the ensuing turmoil on campus. >> MORE INFO HERE. (Posted 4/19/01)

True Identity Fraud Alert: An unknown person has been phoning parents of students and former students claiming he is a Philadelphia Police Detective. If this male calls you, or if anyone calls you seeking personal information (name, social security number and date of birth), DO NOT give them any >> MORE INFO HERE. (Posted 3/16/01)

SEPTA Alert: In the event of a strike against SEPTA's Philadelphia transit division beginning see the Penn Transit Home Page for information related to parking and campus bus service plans. >> MORE INFO HERE. (Posted 3/13/01)

UPPD Community Crime Report:

--February 26 to March 4 2001 (Posted 3/9/01)

The 18th District Crime Report:

--February 26 to March 4, 2001 (Posted 3/9/01)

DEATH: Ian McHarg, Emeritus Professor -- Ian L. McHarg, a professor here for more than four decades, known for introducing environmental concerns in landscape architecture, died on March 5, at the age of 80. He was an emeritus professor of landscape architecture and regional planning and the founder of the department that he chaired for three decades. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 10 at the London Grove Friends Meeting, Route 926 and Newark Road, in London Grove, Chester County. (Posted 3/8/2001).

David Farber on Channel 12: David Farber, Alfred Fitler Moore Professor of Telecommunications System and Professor of CIS, will appear in two segments of WHYY Philadelphia Presents. The first one will air on Channel 12 tonight (3/8/01) between 5:30 and 6 p.m.; it will be on Microsoft. The second one, on the FCC, will air next Wednesday in the same time slot. Professor Farber was appointed the Chief Technologist for the FCC in January of 2000. (Posted 3/8/2001).

OF RECORD: Campus Safety and Security: A Shared Responsibility -- the most recent, annual crime report of the University of Pennsylvania Division of Public Safety -- is now on-line. (Posted 3/1/2001).

*See Crime Statistics Between Issues Archive

*See Crime Statistics Between Issues Archive