Anne Papageorge, Penn's vice president for Facilities and Real Estate Services, says the first phase of the campus blueprint, called Penn Connects, made the goals of President Amy Gutmann's Penn Compact real.
On a bright, blue-skied September day—reminiscent of the beautiful but tragic Tuesday morning 11 years ago—the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine paid tribute to 9/11 with a nod toward the future.
Officially, the three-day seminar tailored to students getting ready to start their first year at Penn Vet, is called "Introduction to Dairy Production Systems." But it's more commonly known as, "I've Never Touched A Cow, But I Want To."
Carrying all the essentials of dorm life, including televisions, bedding, laptops, and entire wardrobes on hangers and in suitcases, nearly 2,500 freshmen have begun their Penn experience.
To the sounds of "Pomp and Circumstance" from the University of Pennsylvania Band, President Amy Gutmann, deans, and faculty kicked off Convocation, marking the entry of the newest members of the Penn community.
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