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    Articles from Brandon K. Baker
    Prescribing nature for well-being
    Students lounging on the grass in College Green

    Two students lounge on the grass in College Green on a spring day.

    Prescribing nature for well-being

    Awarded one of three Big Idea honors from the campus wellness challenge, Nature Rx emphasizes time in nature as a means to ease stress.
    Five events to watch for in June
    Woman hanging from purple tapestry A performer from Tangle Movement Arts during the 2018 Firefly Night at The Woodlands. (Photo by: Michael Ermilio)

    Five events to watch for in June

    The summer months around campus kick off with West Philadelphia Porchfest, arts performances at The Woodlands, and Penn Museum’s latest CultureFEST.
    The untold stories of the National Security Council
    John Gans by bookshelf

    John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House. (Photo courtesy: John Gans)

    The untold stories of the National Security Council

    John Gans, director of communications and research at Perry World House, discusses his new book that captures the stories and inner workings of National Security Council staff.
    Garden Railway exhibit spotlights great lighthouses
    Lighthouse made from bar surrounded by greenery and rocks

    A model of Youngstown, New York's Fort Niagara Lighthouse at the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway. (Photo: Morris Arboretum)

    Garden Railway exhibit spotlights great lighthouses

    In its 22nd season, the Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will open on Saturday, May 25, with a theme of “Great American Lighthouses.”
    Japan’s modern monarchy: How it works
    Bridge hangs over water with palace in background The Seimon Ishibashi Bridge at Tokyo Imperial Palace.

    Japan’s modern monarchy: How it works

    Professor of Japanese history Frederick Dickinson explains the significance of the Japanese monarchy as a new emperor takes the throne—and President Trump becomes the first world leader to meet him.
    Through new eyes: Tours reacquaint alumni with campus
    History of Art Professor David Brownlee with tour group atop concrete roof History of Art Professor David Brownlee, center, leads a tour group atop the Fresh Grocer parking garage at 40th and Walnut streets. (Photo courtesy: Penn Office of Development)

    Through new eyes: Tours reacquaint alumni with campus

    Campus tours hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations give visiting former students a chance to see the campus in a new light during Alumni Weekend, which takes place May 17-20.
    The Sachs Program announces 2019 grants, marks one-year anniversary
    Common Press screening bags

    Common Press screens bags at the 2019 Sachs Grant Awards event on May 2. (Photo: Dominic Mercier)

    The Sachs Program announces 2019 grants, marks one-year anniversary

    A year and 23 grant projects later, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation is phasing into round two of its annual grant awards throughout eight categories that support the teaching, making, and presenting art.
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