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Learn About the 24/7 HELP Line
January 6th, 2017
The HELP Line (215) 898-HELP – The HELP Line is a 24-hour-a-day phone number for members of the Penn community who are seeking time sensitive help in navigating Penn’s resources for…
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Staff Q&A with Captain Jerry Leddy in the Penn Current
January 3rd, 2017
Captain Gerald Leddy was recently featured for a Q&A in the Penn Current. Read the full article here: https://penncurrent.upenn.edu/interviews/staff-qa-with-gerald-leddy
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Walk-Back Program for Reading Days and Finals!
December 12th, 2016
The Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, offers the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams….
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Tucker PAL Special Holiday Celebration
December 8th, 2016
On December 6th, Penn student volunteers joined with kids from the Tucker PAL Center to serve refreshments, lead activities, and distribute gifts to celebrate the holiday season. Penn students and members…
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Annual Tree Tagging Ceremony with the Philadelphia Fire Department
December 7th, 2016
DPS sponsored the annual tree tagging ceremony with the Fire Prevention Division of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD). Members of the DPS sponsored “Junior Fire Patrol” were on hand to…
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Request a Special Property Check this Winter Break
December 1st, 2016
Under the special checks program, DPS officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter…
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Penn Ranked #1 in Safety & Security for Tenth Year in a Row!
November 29th, 2016
The University of Pennsylvania was ranked #1 in safety and security in the higher education sector for the tenth consecutive year, according to Security Magazine’s “Security 500” list. Security Magazine’s top-500 ranking…
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Latest Update on Racist Messages Directed to Penn Students
November 16th, 2016
from Amy Gutmann, President Vincent Price, Provost and Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President November 15, 2016 We write to provide you with the latest information on the investigation into racist…
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Update on Racist Messages Directed to Penn Students
November 13th, 2016
From Amy Gutmann, President Vincent Price, Provost and Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President: As promised, since we have important new information, we write to provide you with an update regarding…
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An Update to the Penn Community on Racist Messages Directed at Penn Students From Amy Gutmann, President Vincent Price, Provost and Craig Carnaroli, Executive Vice President
November 12th, 2016
We wanted to update you on the latest developments in the racist messaging that was directed at Black students at Penn. Penn Police have been working with the FBI and…