Seven ways to be green at home Ellen Iwamoto, director of research support services at the Annenberg Public Policy Center, was an avid gardener pre-pandemic. She decided to try kitchen scrap gardening, as well as growing some peanuts (seen here). (Image: Courtesy Ellen Iwamoto) Seven ways to be green at home Eco-Reps across Penn offer sustainability tips to save money, help the environment, and consume less during the holidays.
Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Penn Trustees approve design for the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology Additional support from P. Roy Vagelos and Diana T. Vagelos helps to expand the building project which will consolidate the University’s existing and future energy research.
A farm for the community A farm for the community The Food and Wellness Collaborative, which emerged from the ‘Your Big Idea’ competition, has turned an expanse of turf into a productive growing space.
Campus workers deliver a ‘team effort’ Campus workers deliver a ‘team effort’ As Penn settles into Phase II of research resumption and the fall semester gears up, essential workers keep the campus running. Penn Today spoke with three workers about their “new normal.”
Summer construction: Despite pandemic setbacks, progress continues Summer construction: Despite pandemic setbacks, progress continues Campus construction during the pandemic has proven challenging but manageable, with 390 active construction projects.
Nature as a refuge in unsettling times Spending time in nature has proven calming effects. Though not everyone can currently access campus green spaces like the scenic Kaskey Park, there are many other ways to safely interact with nature even while adhering to social distancing practices. (Image: Eric Sucar)nocred Nature as a refuge in unsettling times Even before the pandemic, campus initiatives like NatureRx@Penn and the 30x30 Challenge encouraged time outside. These efforts are continuing, now that restorative outlets are more important than ever.
Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania Keystone Solar, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Photo courtesy of Community Energy, Inc. nocred Penn signs Power Purchase Agreement for largest solar project in Pennsylvania The agreement will result in the construction in central Pennsylvania of two new solar energy facilities that combined can generate 220 megawatts of electricity.
How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis Image: Facilities and Real Estate Services How small businesses around Penn are surviving the coronavirus crisis Small businesses in and around Penn are coming up with creative ways to financially survive the coronavirus crisis, as local and state governments issue shelter-in-place orders.
Penn provides an additional $4 million of support to communities, small businesses and workforce impacted by COVID-19 Penn provides an additional $4 million of support to communities, small businesses and workforce impacted by COVID-19 The University’s dedication is on top of the $1 million employee assistance fund announced earlier this month by Penn Medicine.
Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors Fresh Grocer on campus has closed its doors Fresh Grocer at 40th and Walnut streets has closed its doors. Penn Transit is offering new services to accommodate the grocery needs of students, faculty, and staff.