DP - University to host major Asian American conference

Over 1,400 students are expected to attend this weekend’s workshops and speaker events

March 4, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/university-host-major-asian-american-conference

DP - Japanese Studies prof dies of sudden heart attack

March 3, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/japanese-studies-prof-dies-sudden-heart-attack

Star and Flower-Shaped Moulds Tell Stem Cells What to Be
March 2, 2010
NewScientist
Christopher Chen of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says “cells change their geometries and mechanics throughout development and as they move through the body.”
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18593-star-and-flowershaped-moulds-tell-stem-cells-what-to-be.html

What Makes a Great Teacher?

February 24, 2010

The Atlantic

Angela Lee Duckworth of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her research on teacher effectiveness.

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/201001/good-teaching/3

ICU Patients Gain From Team Approach to Care
February 22, 2010
HealthDay News
Michelle Kim of the School of Medicine says “care by a multidisciplinary team may reduce the risk of death among ICU patients.”
http://www.wflx.com/Global/story.asp?S=12028966

DP - Trial date set for Wharton alum accused of insider-trading scheme

February 19, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/trial-date-set-wharton-alum-accused-insider-trading-scheme

Indian Govt Funds US Research on Migration
February 18, 2010
Rediff News (India)
The Center for the Advanced Study of India receives a $2 million gift from the Indian government.
http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/18/indian-govt-funds-us-research-on-migration.htm

DP - Indian gov't awards Penn $2M grant

February 18, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/indian-govt-awards-penn-2m-grant

Students push for expansion of South Asia Studies Dept.

February 15, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/students-push-expansion-south-asia-studies-dept

Counting Penn in 2010

Confusion over where students are counted in the census has lead to miscounts in the past

February 12, 2010

http://www.thedp.com/article/counting-penn-2010

Hello Friends, 

Thank you to our friends who joined us last Saturday (2/06) at the 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Dim Sum Brunch. For this event, the awardee for "Favorite Traveler in the LA Basin" goes to one of our newest friends, Chris Ko (C'06), who drove in from Walnut, CA. It was a joy and pleasure to be able to celebrate the new Tiger year with each of you.

Photos from the event are posted for your viewing pleasure on upaan.org (http://www.upaan.org/v/2010/).


A quick note to save-the-date for UPAAN-LA's next quarterly event..
 
UPAAN-LA's Summer BBQ
Saturday, June 12
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Torrance, CA - more details to follow

Our lovely hosts are Eng Wong (C'98) and Daphne Nisperos Wong (C'97). During their undergraduate tenure at Penn, Eng and Daphne spearheaded projects that have paved the way for the creation of many current Penn establishments such as *APSC, ASAM, PAACH & UPAAN. Many thanks to both for welcoming UPAAN members to their home.

Kindly RSVP by Saturday (6/05) via Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=info&gid=4968515605#!/event.php?eid=305080994722) so that we can take a head count.


Happy New Year!
Michelle & Gloria

*APSC = Asian Pacific Student Coalition; ASAM = Asian American Studies; PAACH = Pan-Asian American Community House; UPAAN = University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network.

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University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN)
Los Angeles Chapter

:: LA Reps ::
Gloria Lee C'97, GPU'98, WG'07
Michelle Yuen C'02

:: la-rep@upaan.org :: www.upaan.org ::

Gloria and Michelle want YOU to join us in ringing in the new year at UPAAN-LA's 3rd Annual Lunar New Year Dim Sum Brunch.
...Or perhaps you just need a good excuse to get out to mingle with Penn folk and/or eat dim sum. Yum.
 
We are excited to invite you to join UPAAN-LA this SATURDAY (2/06) at 11:00am at NBC Seafood Restaurant.
 
404 South Atlantic Boulevard
Monterey Park, CA 91754-3279
(626) 282-2323
http://www.nbcrestaurant.com/
 
Kindly RSVP to this email or via facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=278805074634) so that we can take a head count and save seats for everyone.


Look forward to seeing you,
Gloria & Michelle

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University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN)
Los Angeles Chapter

::LA Reps::
Gloria Lee C'97, GPU'98, WG'07
Michelle Yuen  C'02

:: la-rep@upaan.org :: www.upaan.org ::
 

UPAAN is on Facebook.com.

• Recent alums, extend your existing network of connections
• "Non-recent" alums, tap into a new network and find those new/lost/missed connections
• All alums, please join and help keep the "Penn connection"^TM

Don't do/believe in Facebook? That's ok, we still think that you're beautiful and popular, really!

How do you find the group?

• Use the link above
• or, search for "UPAAN" in Facebook