Author: Lisa Vaccarelli, C’02
We all know that Penn is a globally renowned institution of research and higher education, home to the world’s greatest experts on everything from stem-cell research, neuroscience and genetics, to cultural anthropology, psychology, and nanotechnology. But what makes Penn really stand out among its peers, in my opinion, is its character. Rather than losing its distinct personality in the race to the top of that esteemed list of universities, my alma mater remains in touch with its fun, charismatic side.
One example: the Penn Alumni Office Hours series. While these online webinars often feature faculty speaking on highly intellectual, academic content – including evolutionary psychology, bioethics, and cutting edge robotic technology – they also feature scholarly perspectives on timely, cultural topics.
Join us on Wednesday, April 20 at 1 PM EST
Need another example? This Wednesday, April 20 at 1 pm EST, Office Hours will take a look at Royal Weddings: Past and Present. Rosalind Coward, visiting researcher at Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication and a recognized expert on the Royal Family, will share her perspective on the pomp, circumstance and tradition surrounding Great Britain’s royal weddings, with a special focus on the pending nuptials of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.
Britain Royal, Prince William and his fiancee, Kate Middleton
What better way to indulge that guilty pleasure for celebrity gossip than with an academic perspective from one of the world’s greatest institutions for higher learning?
For more information on this and other online webinars, visit www.alumni.upenn.edu/education/officehours.html.
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