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Aw… Penn admissions removes “Page 217” essay from application
Penn has ended a long standing (application) tradition. After several decades, Penn has now eliminated its unique admissions essay question from its application: “write page 217 of your 300 page autobiography”. Say it ain’t so! …Good thing President Amy Gutmann was still able to submit page 217 of her own 300 page autobiography to the Wall Street Journal last year! Read […]
Forgive me, but what’s so great about “Hey Day”? (VIDEOS)
During last Friday’s “Hey Day”, President Amy Gutmann pronounced the students of Class of 2011 “seniors”. As you alumni see (and remember), much excitement and debauchery ensues during this ceremony. I too remember feeling this way, but for some reason when I looked at this year’s video above, I had a different perspective altogether… So […]
You’re Going to Love This Penn Alum Entrepreneur’s Savory NYC Restaurant!
To kick things off for my Penn Foodies series, here’s a great inspirational story about one Penn alum entrepreneur who went from the telecom world to tremendous success in the restaurant world. After working in the telecom world for a number of years (Centric Telecom, eLink Communications), Marc Glosserman (C’96, Sigma Chi) went on to […]
The Mask and Wig Club Tradition Referenced in Warner Brothers Film & Why This May Be My Favorite Post So Far (VIDEOS)
This could be one of my favorite “Now and Then Thursdays” series posts thus far… There is a 1937 film called Varsity Show which references Penn and The Mask and Wig Club (thanks Anthony Maggio C’09!). As you’ll see in the short somewhat hokey clip above, the group of band players chant Mask and Wig’s […]
Penn vs. Princeton Rivalry Summed Up (VIDEO)
Only rivalry where you will hear “safety school” as a taunt. Since 1950s, Princeton or Penn has won title all but 6 times. Coverage includes 1999 Princeton miracle. Click here to watch this great video Other Penn traditions here! Spread the word! Click here to send this site to Penn friends! Join the new Dueling […]
His Artistic Eye: New Talent from the Class of 2012
The school year just started and another new crop of diverse and talented freshmen are now on campus, embracing traditions and getting ready to campaign …not only for Obama and McCain, but for themselves. (Freshmen, get some ideas as to how last year’s candidates used video to promote themselves here!). The Class of 2012 is […]
