BULLETINS


Staff Assembly Meetings

  • PPSA Meeting October 16, noon-1:30 p.m., Office of Student Conduct, 3700 Spruce Street. E-mail: ppsa@pobox.upenn.edu to arrange access to the OSC.
  • A-3 Assembly Meeting October 18, noon-2 p.m., Golkin Room, Houston Hall. Contact Regina Contave at (215) 898-1788.
  • PPSA Brown Bag Lunch Series October 19, Leroy D. Nunery, Vice President Business Services, noon, Cafe 58, Irvine Auditorium.


Meet Over a Different Menu!

Join friends, colleagues and neighbors-after work or class-on 3rd Thursdays, beginning this month:

  • October 19
  • November 16
  • December 21

and indulge in a 2-for-1 dinner* at any one of the University City restaurants listed below.

To obtain the 3rd Thursday special, see www.universitycitydistrict.org/, or ask your server for the 3rd Thursday special discount. Info.: 1-888-GOWEST-7 or www.universitycitydistrict.org/.

Participating restaurants include:

Ivy Grille (American)
3611 Walnut St. (at Inn At Penn)
(215) 823-6222
 
Mad 4 Mex (TexMex)
3401 Walnut St. (fronts onto Moravian Court)
(215) 382-2221
 
Marigold Dining Room (American, BYOB)
501 S. 45th St. (1 block north of Baltimore Ave.)
(215) 222-3699
 
Palladium Restaurant & Bar (American)
3601 Locust Walk
(215) 387-3463
 
The Restaurant School (American)
4207 Walnut St. (Oct. 19 & Nov. 16 only)
(215) 222-4200
 
Shula's Steak 2 (American)
3600 Chestnut St. (Sheraton University City)
(215) 386-5556
 
Sitar India (Indian, BYOB, excludes
buffet special)
60 S. 38th St. (between Chestnut & Market)
(215) 662-0818
 
Zocalo (Mexican)
3600 Lancaster Ave.
(215) 895-0139

*Excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity and may not be used with other promotions

Belgian Fellowships

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) will award one-year fellowships for advanced study or research during the 2001-2002 academic year, at a Belgian university or institution of higher learning.

The BAEF will award up to eight fellowships, each carrying a stipend of $17,000 that includes lodging and living expenses in Belgium for one year, as well as round-trip travel expenses. If the fellow chooses to remain less than the full 12 months, the stipend will be prorated accordingly. The fellowship period must be at least 6 months.

In addition to the stipend, the Foundation will provide health insurance. No other allowances will be granted.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and either have a Masters degree or equivalent degree, or be working towards a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. Candidates under the age of 30 with a reading and speaking knowledge of Dutch, French or German are preferred.

The applicant must be nominated by the Dean of the Graduate School or Professional School of his/her University and must furnish a completed application form with all its appropriate attachments. Application blanks will be mailed on request to eligible candidates.

Completed applications are due no later than January 31, 2001:

Belgian American Educational

Foundation, Inc.

195 Church Street

New Haven, CT 06510

For additional information: e-mail emile.boulpaep@yale.edu or call (203) 777-5765.


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Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 6, October 3, 2000

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