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She’s Leading a Double Life as a High School Principal and Novelist
Since her days as an undergrad, it seems that Rachel Skerritt (C’99, GSE ’99) likes to be involved in as much as possible. This author …and High School Principal(!) just published her third novel (her other books here) this year, entitled WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN (Kensington – Dafina Books). Rachel’s books are contemporary fiction […]
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 […]
DT Hollywood Bits & Pieces
Lots of Penn news happening this week on-campus and off!… Catch This Alum’s Film on DVD! Jon Hurwtitz’s (W’00) Harold and Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay now on DVD My past posts about Jon here He’s On a New Show and He’s Looking for an Agent Tom Christensen (W’03, Mask and Wig) just landed a […]
DT Hollywood Bits & Pieces
Lots of Penn news happening this week on-campus and off!… Marc Platt (C’79) has extended his contract with Universal Pictures for five years and has several projects of in the works, including a film version of the Broadway show Wicked, a remake of the 1973 Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice film “Jesus Christ Superstar” and a […]
The Procrastination Poster Child Has a Plan…And It’s A Good One
Amin Osman (C’09) and Michael Shomin (C’10) created this video about a kid who is on his way to turning in his final term paper. Along the way, he flashes back to everything that’s led to this moment. Pay attention to the interesting story telling here …and its good payoff! Other awesome Class Project Videos […]
President Gutmann Tells Prospects to Dream Big
A month ago, I posted some new photos of Penn’s expanding campus. This initiative is part of >President Gutmann‘s new $3.5 billion capital “Making History” campaign. Another part of her campaign is increasing access to students who may not be able to afford tuition. Listen to what Dr. Gutmann tells students from Harlem’s Village Academy […]
