Shelli Gimelstein
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Penn to provide tax offsets for employees in same-sex partnerships
The University announced in the May 22 edition of The Almanac that it will provide up to $125 a month or $1,500 per year to employees who pay taxes to the Internal Revenue Service for health benefits their partners receive.
Gutmann's book to discuss political compromise
In addition to her duties representing the University, next month Penn President Amy Gutmann will be releasing a new book, The Spirit of Compromise: Why Governing Demands It and Campaigning Undermines It.
Penn to award seven honorary degrees
At Penn’s 256th commencement on May 14, the University will honor seven individuals with honorary degrees.
Looser legal standards for sexual assault conviction on campus spark heated debate
The Office of Student Conduct’s announcement of its revised sexual misconduct policy on April 10 was met with mixed reactions and heated debate.
For students in Penn’s NROTC program, training a test of skills, endurance
Along with 14 Penn participants, around 65 students from Drexel and Temple universities commute to Penn to take part in training and classes, spending about 12 hours per week on Penn’s campus.
Penn lowers sexual violence proof standard
After receiving a set of guidelines known as a “Dear Colleague” letter from the United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights in April 2011, the OSC has made several revisions to its sexual misconduct policy in Penn’s Student Code of Conduct.
LGBT students face challenges while studying abroad
For some LGBT students at Penn, part of preparing for a study abroad experience may involve learning how to deal with a different set of cultural norms and expectations about sexual orientation.
Penn sells first ever 100-year bond
After the Board of Trustees approved the 100-year bond sale late last month, Penn sold the bond for $300 million at a yield rate of 4.7 percent — the lowest interest rate ever issued for either universities or corporations, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Joke Issue: Gutmann to hire house cleaner as work-study position
On Tuesday, students lined up in hopes of gaining the coveted position of house cleaner for Penn President Amy Gutmann, a new work-study job posted earlier this week.
Penn expands beyond banks of Schuylkill for new data center
The Board of Trustees recently approved plans to build a combined data center for the University and health system.
Seniors divided over grad speaker choice
Many students were unfamiliar with Canada’s work as a social activist and founder of the Harlem Children’s Zone — and some were unhappy with his selection.
Geoffrey Canada chosen as graduation speaker
Canada is founder and president of the Harlem Children’s Zone, a comprehensive education and health program that aims to end the cycle of poverty for families in Central Harlem.
MIT president steps down from position
Several recent resignation announcements by female presidents at top-tier institutions have prompted discussion about the representation of women at the highest levels of university leadership.
Penn ranks among top ten colleges in fundraising
According to a recently released report by the Council for Aid to Education, Penn’s fundraising total of $437,717,722 in fiscal year 2011 marked the seventh highest for any college or university nationwide.
CAPS initiative aims to tackle student stress
Piloted this fall in three College Houses, the iComm Initiative — a series of surveys and workshops on stress management — emerged from a number of interviews, focus groups and town hall meetings held by CAPS in 2010 and 2011.
Board of Trustees convenes to discuss University finances, academic policies
Penn’s 57-member Board of Trustees convened at the Inn at Penn on Thursday and Friday along with Penn President Amy Gutmann and other members of the administration.
Penn sees 3.9-percent increase in undergraduate tuition
Undergraduate costs for tuition, fees and room and board for the 2012-13 academic year will total $56,106 — an increase from $53,976 in 2011-12.
From ‘water buffalo’ to BDS, Penn faces free speech questions
Underlying the heated political discussion surrounding the Boycott, Divestments and Sanctions conference last weekend was an issue that has long been intertwined with the University’s history: the First Amendment.
Pa. colleges may see major budget cuts
In Corbett’s proposed budget — which was released earlier this week — Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine will receive $26.5 million for the 2013 fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2012.
High demand for CAPS raises questions about funding, staffing
Following a presentation by CAPS Director William Alexander, the University Council discussed the program’s future plans and challenges at a meeting on Jan. 25.
