Office of University Communications - Penn in the Newshttp://www.upenn.edu/pennnews/penn.phpRecent news items featuring the University of Pennsylvania.en-ushttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rssMon, 23 Nov 2009 12:42:15 -0500minicola@pobox.upenn.edu (Steve Minicola)Artifacts Shed Light on the Common Mayahttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/71467447.html Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Elin Danien and Simon Martin of Penn Museum and the School of Arts and Sciences are cited as curators of "Painted Metaphors," a Museum exhibit on Mayan art and culture. http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/71467447.html Some Rivals Weigh Bids for Cadburyhttp://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/some-rivals-weigh-bids-for-cadbury/Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500David Skeel of the Law School discusses the prospect of multiple corporate bids for Cadbury. http://dealbook.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/11/23/some-rivals-weigh-bids-for-cadbury/UPenn Student Is a Finalist in a Nickelodeon Film Festivalhttp://www.kyw1060.com/UPenn-Student-is-a-Finalist-in-a-Nickelodeon-Film-/5731742Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Jason Merrin, a student in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, is a finalist in the 2009 Nickelodeon Animation Festival. http://www.kyw1060.com/UPenn-Student-is-a-Finalist-in-a-Nickelodeon-Film-/5731742Progress Lagging on President's House Projecthttp://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/71316232.html?viewAll=ySun, 22 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Michael Zuckerman of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses progress on the President's House memorial. http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/71316232.html?viewAll=yBetter Paydays Aheadhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704204304574544073895780160.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says salaries are trending toward recovery.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704204304574544073895780160.htmlEntering Cadbury Fray Would Put Ferrero Outside Its Comfort Zonehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704533904574543650732410692.htmlThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Raphael Amit of the Wharton School discusses Ferrero's Cadbury takeover bid. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704533904574543650732410692.htmlGift Cards Are Useful; Give Me Cashhttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703811604574530041007151468.html?mod=googlenews_wsjThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Joel Waldfogel of the Wharton School, cited for his book, "Scroogenomics: Why You Shouldn't Buy Presents for the Holidays," says gift cards are a "a value-preserving choice." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703811604574530041007151468.html?mod=googlenews_wsjAddicted to Mammogramshttp://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/opinion/20aronowitz.html?scp=1&sq=aronowitz&st=cseThu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Robert Aronowitz of the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine authors an op-ed on breast-cancer screening and is cited for his book, "Unnatural History: Breast Cancer and American Society." http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/20/opinion/20aronowitz.html?scp=1&sq=aronowitz&st=csePlay It Again, Piano Manhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/70349737.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500David Grazian of the School of Arts and Sciences says piano bars are enjoying renewed popularity.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/magazine/70349737.htmlWestbrook at Center of Concussion Controversyhttp://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/70350092.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Douglas Smith of the School of Medicine comments on the health ramifications of Philadelphia Eagle Brian Westbrook's recent concussion.http://www.philly.com/inquirer/sports/70350092.htmlHalf of U.S. Children Will Use Food Stamps, Study Findshttp://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/70349682.html?viewAll=yWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Chad Dion Lassiter of the School of Social Policy and Practice says malnourishment in children is a gateway to more serious issues.http://www.philly.com/philly/news/homepage/70349682.html?viewAll=yHistorically Black Colleges and Universities in a Time of Economic Crisishttp://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2009/ND/Feat/gasm.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences says historically black colleges have been hit especially hard during the recession.http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/pubsres/academe/2009/ND/Feat/gasm.htm Black Power Has Arrived -- With Some New Challengeshttp://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/congress/70351642.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Mary Frances Berry of the School of Arts and Sciences discusses African-American advancement.http://www.philly.com/philly/wires/ap/news/nation/washington/congress/70351642.htmlDemocracy's War Problemhttp://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.wars18nov18,0,207183.storyWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Bruce Newsome of the School of Arts and Sciences authors an op-ed exploring democratic nations' propensity for engaging in military stalemates.http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bal-op.wars18nov18,0,207183.storyHeart Pump Shows Promisehttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB125847157657352165.htmlWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500Lee Goldberg of the School of Medicine discusses new mechanical-heart-pump technology.http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125847157657352165.html