BULLETINS

New Street Speed Limit: Market, Walnut and Chestnut

Please note that the speed limit on Walnut, Chestnut and Market streets--from Penn's Landing to Cobbs Creek Blvd.--has been changed from 35 mph to 30 mph, a decision made by the Philadelphia Streets Department. We want to remind drivers to obey the posted speed limit, always wear your seat belt, and never drive faster than conditions will allow.

--Maureen Rush, Chief of Police, Division of Public Safety

Spring Break Safety: Special Checks of Residences

In order to reduce the opportunity for crime (i.e., criminal mischief, burglaries, etc.), the Division of Public Safety is again offering to conduct Special Checks of Residential Properties during the following timeframe:

Midnight March 9 to midnight March 18.

Students, faculty and staff who live within the following geographical boundaries-Schuylkill River to 43rd Street and Baltimore Avenue to Market Street-may participate.

An application must be completed and returned, prior to vacating the premise. Applications may be picked up at the Penn Police Headquarters, 4040 Chestnut Street, or on the web. Check the Public Safety website at www.upenn.edu/police/ for complete instructions and security tips.

Single Parents Association

Open to University of Pennsylvania faculty, staff and students

The first meeting of the Single Parents Association will take place on March 6, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at Griski Room, third floor, Houston Hall. Paulette Adams, mortgage service coordinator in the office of community housing, will speak on the topic, Setting Goals and Reaching Your Dreams. Lunch will be provided. Contact Joy Keys at (215) 573-3102.

Mission Statement

To provide a social outlet which includes children, for single parents who would otherwise find it difficult to socialize with people in similar circumstances.

To provide companionship, friendship and emotional support in an atmosphere of understanding and cooperation to a varied and appealing social program of activities, both with or without children.

To provide an outlet, where single parent children can relate to each other, and feel their situation is not unique.

To promote and support issues that will help to improve the future relationships of single parents and their children.

To optimize support from the wider community in order to facilitate our vision.

To actively support the aims and objectives of the Single Parent Family Association through co-operation with other members and other organizations which can help single parents and their children.

--Joy Keys, Single Parents Association

3rd Thursdays: March 15 Dine in a New Direction!

Join friends, colleagues, and neighbors after work or after class at one of University City's restaurants-and indulge in 2-for-1 entrees.*

To obtain the 3rd Thursday special, ask your server for the 3rd Thursday special discount.

Free metered parking after 6 p.m. on 3rd Thursdays in University City! See www.upenn.edu/almanac/v47/n24/marcal.html#gowest for a list of participating restaurants.

*Excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity and may not be used with other promotions. Discount taken on entree of equal/lesser value.

For more information call 1-888-GOWEST-7 or visit www.universitycitydistrict.org/.

Bottom Line for March

The March issue of the Bottom Line is now available at www.finance.upenn.edu/ftd/bline.html.

Items covered in this issue include:

BEN Helps Message from the Manager
Accounts Payable Message from the Manager
New Employee Announcements
Upcoming Learning and Education courses
Financial Training Calendar
Important Web Sitings
NCURA Fundamentals of Grant Management on-campus conference

--Financial Training Department

American Garden Seminar

The Morris Arboretum will hold a day-long seminar Celebrating the American Garden on March 21. Plant and design experts will discuss the significant gardens for the past and the anticipated trends that will lead the American garden into the 21st century. New ideas for plant selection and practical techniques for use in the garden will be discussed by experts in the field. Speakers include: Harriet Henderson of Cushing & Henderson; Edwina vonGal, owner of landscape design and architectural firm; Mike Tuszynski, rosarian at Morris Arboretum; Kath Dukett, designer; Daniel Benarcik, assistant grounds manager at Chanticleer; Ken Druse, photographer and author.

The seminar will be at the Springside School in Chestnut Hill from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Advance registration is required. The fee is $85 for the general public and $75 for Arobretum members. Reservations may be made by calling (215) 247-5777 ex. 156 or 125.

Keeping Fit and Healthy

If you have a group coming to campus, or an existing Penn group that is in need of recreational facilities, consider purchasing guest passes for them to use Hutchinson Gymnasium, Gimbel Gymnasium and Ringe Squash Courts. Guest passes may be purchased by way of journal entry. We also have lockers and towel services.

The programs we offer can be viewed on our website at: www.upenn.edu/recreation/.

I would be happy to meet with you or discuss it by telephone. Please feel free to contact me at (215) 898-6102 or knox@pobox.upenn.edu.

--Stephanie M. Knox, Business Manager, Department of Recreation

No Almanac March 13

Since the campus population is down for Spring Break, there is no Almanac scheduled for March 13. Staff are on duty to assist contributors planning insertions for March 20 and beyond. Breaking news and bulletins will be posted to "Almanac Between Issues" (see www.upenn.edu/almanac/).

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NEW SPEED LIMIT | SAFETY CHECKS | SINGLE PARENTS | GO WEST | BOTTOM LINE | AMERICAN GARDEN SEMINAR | KEEPING FIT | NO ALMANAC MAR. 13 | EXPRESS ALMANAC

Almanac, Vol. 47, No. 25, March 6, 2001

| FRONT PAGE | CONTENTS | JOB-OPS | CRIMESTATS | ANNUAL CRIME REPORT: Campus Safety & Security: A Shared Responsibility | TO THE LEFT BANK: Facilities, Mail Service, EHRS | TALK ABOUT TEACHING ARCHIVE | BETWEEN ISSUES | MARCH at PENN |