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Fire breaks out at Science Ctr.
A fire broke out at about 5:15 p.m. Monday night in the basement of the 3440 Science Center building, which houses HUP's servers. The fire broke out when electrical wiring in a utility closet in the building’s basement caught fire.
Four violent crimes reported in the last three days
In all four unrelated incidents, the complainant was walking alone at night. Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush advised students to remain "on guard" at all times.
Police investigating identity thefts at HUP
Police are investigating the case of Shacoy McNish, an Upper Darby resident, who allegedly stole patients' personal information from the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
U. Trustee Browne died at 62
Christopher H. Browne, who graduated in 1969 from the College, died Sunday of a heart attack. Since 2000, he has given over $25 million to the University to create professorships.
Balancing requirements, privacy
The Clery Act requires that the Division of Public Safety disclose basic information about sexual assaults that occur on campus.
Law Professor C. Edwin Baker died Tuesday
Penn Law professor C. Edwin Baker died Tuesday in New York City, according to a press release on Penn Law’s web site. He was 62.
Penn Police gear up for reaccreditation
This weekend, assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will evaluate Penn Police for its fourth consecutive CALEA accreditation — an optional certification which ensures compliance with CALEA’s standards of law enforcement.
Behind the scenes with Jon Stewart
Professor Gail Shister took her class to The Daily Show in New York City on Tuesday as a part of her “Television Criticism” writing seminar.
Crime Log
Nov. 20 — Wilbert Tyreek, 50, unaffiliated with the University and of the unit block of Ridge Avenue, was arrested at about 11:45 a.m. for allegedly attempting to remove items from a cafe at HUP.
Crime log
Nov. 14 — A juvenile unaffiliated with the University, 11, was arrested at about 2:45 a.m. for allegedly assaulting a police officer on the 4000 block of Chestnut Street.