Also, Penn students have complained of spotty Wi-Fi around campus as the semester has begun.
Wednesday, September 4
Good morning, Penn.
Happy Wednesday!
The Starbucks at 39th and Walnut streets reopened last month after a summer renovation, and Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine recently appointed two new associate deans.
But first, Penn Chief of Police Gary Williams has transitioned into a new role with the Division of Public Safety.
Penn Chief of Police Gary Williams has left his role with the Division of Public Safety, and Deputy Chief Derrick Wood has been appointed interim chief.
Williams, who first joined DPS in 2001, will now serve as the director of community outreach and engagement, a role focused on adapting how DPS interacts and fosters relationships with local communities, according to a statement from Vice President for Public Safety Kathleen Shields Anderson.
Before joining DPS as the Deputy Chief of Police Operations in July 2023, Wood served as a police inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department for 24 years, later becoming the Municipality of Norristown's Chief of Police. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
Penn students have complained of spotty Wi-Fi and inconsistent service across campus, with some describing difficulties taking notes.
The Starbucks at 39th and Walnut streets reopened last month after an extensive renovation.
Historian and 2004 School of Arts and Sciences graduate Rudolph “Butch” Ware III has been named Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's vice presidential pick.
COLUMNIST AKIVA BERKOWITZ explores the wisdom and usefulness of traditional school advice and pushes to break the mold.
SPORTS
Penn women's soccer came home from Arizona with a tie to Northern Arizona and a loss to Arizona State.
TODAY IN DP HISTORY
Photo by Julio Sosa
In 2016, the DP reported that XFINITY On Campus was newly available to Penn students, giving them access to Comcast channels, XFINITY On Demand, and the ability to record content online. XFINITY is now just one of the many perks and discounts that Penn students can access after enrolling in the University.
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FROM 34TH STREET MAGAZINE
September in Philly is a requiem of summer — the perfect weather and time to go hit the festivals, art, and concerts without worrying about pairing your best skirt with a puffer. In the upcoming weeks, Philly will be graced by the presence Charli XCX and the Mushroom Festival (no, not that kind). Street walks you through all the best things to do in Philly this month.
The work showcased by the three concurrent artists' exhibitions ongoing at the Institute of Contemporary Art Philadelphia are tinted by nostalgia, notes art writer Katrina Itona. Moving from the bustle of hair salons in Zimbabwe to the quiet idyllic of the American suburban backyard, this fall's exhibitions take us home — with all its complications of nuance.
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The Starbucks at 39th and Walnut streets 
Historian and 2004 School of Arts and Sciences graduate Rudolph “Butch” Ware III has been named Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein's 
Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine has 
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