He's Showing Us Penn's Evolving Dining Halls & An Overwhelming Locust Walk (VIDEO)

Check out Gyro, a clever comedic short film from Kevin Conley (C'12) about a Penn student who wakes up one Saturday morning to search for his favorite food: gyros.   No matter when you graduated, one thing that rings true in this video is Kevin's humorous depiction of Locust Walk!  Watch the video above to see what I mean!

Per Kevin's description, this takes place in the 1920's commons on a Saturday! Apparently since I've graduated, dining halls are now open on Saturdays!. I would have loved that when I was at Penn! Instead the default for me was Houston Hall's Skolnik Bagels and My Favorite Muffin (I loved me the amaretto raspberry muffin!).

This whole quest for food reminds me of the film I did in 1996 about a man who stops at nothing for love ...and his favorite food. See what I mean by watching below.

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Kevin's Vlog #6: He's on Sasha Baron Cohen Watch!

Over the past couple of months here on DT, Kevin Shapiro (C'12) has been vlogging about his experiences as a freshman at Penn.

In this recent Vlog above, Kevin talks about

• a possible rumored sighting of Sasha Baron Cohen as "Bruno" on campus (More here! ...Anyone know anything more about this? )
• the changing of a Fall campus
• his need for sleep!

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His Penn Video Will Inspire You to Go Back for Homecoming!

For a class project, Mulu Habtemariam (C'12) created this fantastic video depicting Penn's lush Fall campus with what seems to be an overall theme of "actvitiy" on campus. From the constant construction and upkeep, to the movement throughout campus, Mulu depicts Penn in this video as the great campus we all know it as."

Look out for the following scenes:

• Campus
  
• The walk
  
• College Green
  
• Campus Tours
  
• Students studying
  
• Promoting on the 38th street bridge
  
• The Button
  
• Squirrels
  

The video is set to Linkin Park's "What I've Done", ...the music in the Transformers movie. Speaking of Transformers, did you see our photos from when Transformers 2 filmed at Penn this summer?

Check out the PHOTOS here!

...Did the above video inspire you to visit Penn? Check out all the activities planned for this Homecoming 2008 (October 31 and November 1) including:

• Celebrate Penn’s dedicated alumni volunteers at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala 
• Tailgate at Quakerfest on the Green 
• Cheer on Penn football against Brown (get tickets here)
• Take in the arts at the Gallery Hop I and II 
• Mingle with friends at Red and Blue Rendezvous and Taste of Penn 
• Beginning on Friday evening, join Dr. Gutmann and fellow alumni at the Alumni Award of Merit Gala for a spectacular evening celebrating alumni volunteer leaders, classes, and regional clubs, all of whom embody the true spirit of lifelong engagement with our University. Be a part of this 74-year-old Penn tradition as we applaud the commitment and dedication of all alumni volunteers who serve their alma mater.

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Homesickness Sets In...And He's Still Not Really Running

As I've been posting here on DT, Kevin Shapiro (C'12) has been vlogging about his experiences as a freshman at Penn.  I think Kevin's vlogs have been a great way to document how someone new to Penn feels. Something for prospects to check out for sure and something for alumni to relive vicariously!

In Kevin's vlog below, he talks about getting kicked out of a lounge for talking about math and also discusses what activities he's gotten involved in so far.

In this second vlog below, Kevin continues by talking about missing home...something we have all felt at one point or another.

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"Fizzix, UA and D*!#chebags"

I've posted two of freshman Kevin Shapiro (C'12) vlogs so far here and he's been having the time of his life.

But, uh oh.. work is settling in for Kevin and he's now talking about:

• not having enough time in class.
• The UA elections happening on campus (and 1/5 of the class seems to be running!)...And listen to Kevin's thoughts on why he thinks everyone’s running.

Speaking of UA elections, remember these videos from last year’s elections?  I haven't seen any videos from this year's elections, but freshmen, feel free to post here!

Watch Kevin's 3rd vlog here

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Nights He Wishes He Could F*?#$ Remember

 

A couple of weeks ago I posted freshman Kevin Shapiro's (C'12) first Vlog. If you remember he had great enthusiasm for Penn which is typical of any freshmen who just started Penn.

In his second vlog, his enthusiasm continues and he talks about:

• Starting classes
• His venture to meet new people
• Best things and worst things he brought to Penn and the item he didn’t have to bring at all
• What’s free for the first time at Penn to freshmen like him
• Kevin continues and hilariously can’t remember some of the nights he’s had thus far!

Kevin also talks about the promise he made in his first vlog about waking up early to jog through campus --because his first class starts at 11. Has he kept his promise? Click below to find out!

Watch Kevin's Vlog #2 here

By the way, is it me or is his roommate in the background getting pissed?

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When a Freshman Vlogs About His First Week at Penn

If you ever forgot how you felt your first week of Penn, listen to Kevin Shapiro (C'12) vlog about his first week of going out, losing sleep and just partying.

My favorite part is the promise he makes to himself in minute 1:02 ...because his first class starts at 11am. It's my favorite because (1) we've all made promises like this and (2) if he's going to be partying, I'll tell you he's not waking up early to do this!

What promises did you make like this at Penn? Comment below!


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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 getting ready to be part of the next cycle at Penn.

To kick things off, meet Alex Remnick (C'12, Penn PreCollege programs '06, '07) who is already making a name for himself in the world of photography.

Per Alex,

"In the work I take most seriously, I strive to combine aesthetic quality with a conceptual significance. Unfortunately, at some point in their journey, most photographers become either technically or thematically focused. The technical minds create works that are beautiful but shallow and the "artists" create work that may be significant, but is often ugly and cryptic. I think it's important that art remains visually beautiful, even if the topics it covers aren't."

Alex's work includes the following:

• Portraits of authors Rick Brody for the New York Times (see here) and Peter Schjeldahl for Art Forum magazine (photos used for their respective books). 
• Five of Alex's images featured in New York's Zelnick Media building (they're the company who produced "Grand Theft Auto")
  
• Photo work for a book on child psychology co-written by Penn graduate, Susan Davis (C'78).

Take a look at some of Alex's pieces here:

• "Damsels and Distress" 1
• "Damsels and Distress" 2
• A portrait of a Tony Award winning playwright (more here)
• Cityscape
• Nightscape 
• More of Alex's photos here

Class of 2012, if any of you want me to publish your story, find out here how you can submit your news to me here!

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