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New Andrea Mitchell Center associate director reflects on his journey through Penn
Bakri, who previously served as the assistant director of the Middle East Center, shared how his background and deep ties to Penn will inform his leadership of the Mitchell Center.
Penn LGBT Center announces new leadership following employee departures
Eric Angelero was named LGBT Center director and Wesley Alvers was named associate director in a Jan. 25 announcement by Penn University Life.
'Let us teach': Over 100 Penn affiliates gather in AAUP-led protest for academic freedom
Penn faculty across several schools and departments gathered with community members on Monday afternoon in front of College Hall for a demonstration in support of academic freedom.
Police investigating after West Philadelphia mosque vandalized
The vandalism of Masjid Al-Jamia marked the third such incident in Pennsylvania in the last two months.
29th annual MLK symposium to feature special programming, community awards
The 29th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Symposium on social change began on Jan. 15. It will continue through Feb. 3, aiming to “reaffirm [the University’s] commitment to the betterment of our communities."
Top Penn Med, GSE admin. denounce calls for genocide as form of hate amid Magill testimony uproar
"Calls for genocide, echoing horrors of the past, violate our behavioral standards and remind us that we must forcefully condemn, prevent, and respond to hate in all forms," the letter said.
Former curator and anthropology professor no longer employed at Penn Museum
Earlier this year, activists alleged that Penn Museum was holding previously undisclosed remains of 1985 MOVE bombing victims.
Freedom School for Palestine continues sit-in, hosts workshops as semester finishes
The pro-Palestinian sit-in has been ongoing since Nov. 14, featuring film screenings, workshops, and lectures.
Penn students, donors call for Magill to resign as Pa. Gov. Shapiro slams testimony before Congress
During the hearing, Magill said it was "context dependent" when asked whether individuals calling for the genocide of Jewish people violate Penn’s code of conduct.
Magill grilled in congressional hearing, attempts to defend Penn response to antisemitism
In her opening statement, Magill focused on “essential” immediate actions that Penn is undertaking, including increased security and the formation of an antisemitism task force.
Penn Chavurah, pro-Palestinian Jewish groups protest outside Magill’s congressional hearing
Students expressed concern that the perspectives of non-Zionist Jewish community members “aren’t being heard” by University administration.
Kelly Writers House will host its annual Edible Books Contest on Dec. 4
The event was first held in 2009 and aims to provide a space for Penn community members to use humor while creating literary-inspired, edible works of art.
‘Disheartened' and ‘dismayed’: Penn community reacts to resignation of Middle East Center director
Faculty members, students, and alumni affiliated with the MEC talked to the DP about the implications of Küçük’s resignation as director amid heightened campus tensions.
Penn community members discuss concerns about antisemitism, Islamophobia at U. Council open forum
President Liz Magill opened the forum by acknowledging the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent that occurred last Saturday in Burlington, Vermont.
Wharton Alliance hosts annual holiday-themed drag show on Dec. 1
The holiday-themed event will take place at Penn’s LGBT Center starting at 5:30 p.m.
Penn Chavurah screens film critical of Israel despite alleged threats of disciplinary action
The screening was followed by a Q&A session with the film's producer who shared their own process with the documentary and answered questions from Penn community members.
Middle East Center director resigns as faculty allege Penn admin. violated academic freedom
The AAUP statement comes a day after Penn Chavurah and IfNotNow Philly hosted a rally in Penn Commons where dozens of students protested the University’s refusal to allow for the screening of “Israelism.”
President Magill to testify before Congress in hearing about antisemitism on college campuses
The Committee hearing — titled “Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism” — will take place on Dec. 5 at 10:15 a.m.
University denies Penn Chavurah’s request to screen film critical of Israel, sparking protest
"We are actively working to find a date in February when the film can be viewed and discussed safely and constructively," a Penn spokesperson wrote.
