A Dennie For Your Thoughts | A lecture about seminars
Most of the lectures I’ve taken at Penn have left me wanting more, while my few seminars have actually challenged me intellectually.
Ash Wednesday | Keeping design local
I was excited that a Philadelphia firm won a competition to design the new U.S. embassy in London. Because, despite the decrease in star power, there is real value in investing in local architects.
Roberts Rules | College admissions problems go viral
Having the option of submitting a one-minute YouTube video that “says something about you” could exacerbate the pressure of the college-applications process.
In Case You Missed Me | Fine with not having a job yet
I’m tired of everyone acting like we should all have our dream jobs completely figured out by now. Because the majority of us don’t. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Slip of the Chung | How to choose a lab: 101
The University should organize a seminar series that helps students decide which labs to join.
That's What Schwenk Said | Actually looking forward to Huntsman
Huntsman as a speaker has tremendous potential, and anybody carrying around actual anger about it really needs to take a breath.
Scientifically Blonde | Beyond Computer Engineer Barbie
I’m by no means knocking Barbie’s new career choice as a Computer Engineer, I just think it’s going to take more than a doll to bring about the gender balance we need.
Rea-lity Check | Deflate grades' importance
Grades are overrated. Yeah, I said it. Grades are so arbitrary, it’s hard to take them seriously as an indicator of future success. Just work hard in your classes, and take the ones you want to work hard in.
Penn vs Sword | A waste of money
UA members need to remove Ivy Council’s funding from its 2010-2011 budget immediately. It’s time for student government to stop wasting our money.
A Dennie For Your Thoughts | Real chairs at the table for students
Until the University Council actually provides a forum where students can discuss issues with other University constituencies and expect results to come from those discussions, the body is useless.