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From aspiring TV writer to “paid” TV writer: the steps this Penn alum is taking
A couple of weeks ago we met aspiring LA TV writer Rob Forman (W’06) and he told us about his journey from Penn to LA, the agency he first worked at, and the TV shows on which he’s been a writer’s assistant. In today’s installment, Rob talks to us about the steps he’s taking from […]
Michelle Obama visits Penn (VIDEOS)
Last night, First lady Michelle Obama visited Penn (in Wynn Commons in back of Houston Hall) for a “get out the vote” event for today’s midterm elections. If you remember, the Obama competitors also rallied here. Check out the videos after the jump! View more news videos at: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/video. Speaking of Obama, remember […]
His Disturbing Portrayal of a Group That Works Hard and Parties Harder (BOOK)
While living in Washington DC as a speech writer, Grant Ginder (C’05, 34th Street, Beta Theta Pi) began to notice how the politics of the town began taking its toll on all the people around him. From his experiences, a juicy novel came to fruition…and this weekend, Grant is coming back to Penn this weekend […]
“Fizzix, UA and D*!#chebags”
I’ve posted two of freshman Kevin Shapiro (C’12) vlogs so far here and he’s been having the time of his life. But, uh oh.. work is settling in for Kevin and he’s now talking about: not having enough time in class. The UA elections happening on campus (and 1/5 of the class seems to be […]
He’s an International Grand Champion …Whistler ?!
Get your attention? Here’s another alum with not your typical profession whose talents have appeared in TV and film! Steve Herbst (C’67, Glee Club) has these impressive credits under his belt: An International Grand Champion Whistler (2002) The only man ever named International Whistling Entertainer Of The Year 3X (2003, 2004, 2005) A member of […]
Undergrad Election Videos Go Viral …Again!
We’ve been hearing promises of commitment, creativity and change come recently from Hillary and Obama… and now from the Class of 2011! In Fall 2007, the 2011 candidates were using web videos to promote themselves for Class Offices and the Undergrad Assembly. It seems like everyone’s back now from Spring Break and they’re campaigning hard […]
