In this issue of OMNIA, our cover story, “Widening the Lens On Language Study,” sees faculty examining language to unravel mysteries of culture, cognition, and communication. In “The Healing Word,” an anthropologist embeds herself in communities stricken by violence to chronicle the humanity revealed during the aftermath. Also featured in this issue: “The Stories We Tell,” in which undergraduates dig into archival records to reframe Penn’s historical ties to slavery; “Launching Liberal Arts Careers,” which sees Professional Women’s Alliance connects female students with accomplished alumnae; and “From Cityscape to Lab Space,” wherein researchers across Penn Arts and Sciences are learning from and in Philadelphia.
Features
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Widening the Lens On Language Study
Penn Arts and Sciences faculty use language to unravel mysteries of culture, cognition, and communication.
The Healing Word
Deborah Thomas embeds herself in communities stricken by violence to chronicle the humanity revealed during the aftermath.
From Cityscape to Lab Space
Researchers across Penn Arts and Sciences are learning from and in Philadelphia.
The Stories We Tell
Undergraduates dig into archival records to reframe Penn’s historical ties to slavery.
Launching Liberal Arts Careers
The Penn Arts and Sciences Professional Women’s Alliance connects female students and recent graduates with accomplished alumnae for mentorship and career exploration.
The Power of Penn Arts & Sciences
Enhancing Foundations, Transcending Frontiers
Movers & Quakers
Business That Builds Community
Movers & Quakers
From the Printing Press to Online Marketplaces
Michelle Tandler's career in tech has roots in 17th-century innovation.
In the Classroom
Insomnia
Archival Encounters (Audio)
Kate Dorsch is interested in aliens— but not really.
Online Content: Fall/Winter 2018
A small sampling of recent highlights.
Sneakers and Social Change (Video)
Fernando Rojo, C’18, aims to empower artisans across Latin America through his company, PATOS.
Dean's Message
Editor's Note
School News
New Faculty
Two Innovative Researchers Selected as Carnegie Fellows
Michael C. Horowitz Awarded Grant to Study Autonomous Systems and AI
Penn Arts and Sciences Psychologists Honored
Penn Arts and Sciences Initiatives Promote Globally Oriented Outreach
The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics Opens Its Doors
LPS Launches New Online Bachelor's Degree and Certificate Programs
