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UC Review: School Reform Commission (SRC) Hears Appeals To Keep University City High School And Wilson Elementary Open

Prior to the March 7 SRC vote to close 23 Philadelphia schools, including Wilson Elementary, USciences was asked for a comment by the UC Review -

As a neighborhood school, organizations such as the USciences have contributed to Wilson’s success … For Dr. Helen Giles-Gee, USciences President, "We understand the difficult choices that face Superintendent Hite and the School Reform Commission as they struggle to balance the needs of the students and their parents with the current fiscal realities …”

Read more: http://ucreview.com/school-reform-commission-src-hears-appeals-to-keep-university-city-high-s-p3844-1.htm

Tears and cheers: THE SCHOOL Reform Commission voted Thursday night to close 23 district schools, opting at the 11th hour to keep four schools open during an emotional meeting highlighted by human barricades, 18 arrests and plenty of pleas to save public schools.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/education/20130308_School_Reform_Commission_shuts_down_23__saves_4_schools.html

KYW1060: Univ. Of Sciences Doctor Conducting Study On Obese People With Chronic Pain

“Our goal is really to understand what works best for individuals who have both obesity and chronic pain so we can maximize their achievement of weight loss and pain management.” - Dr. Amy Janke, assistant professor of psychology at the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia

Read: http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2013/01/26/univ-of-sciences-doctor-conducting-study-on-obese-people-with-chronic-pain/

Listen: http://www.iqmediacorp.com/ClipPlayer/default.aspx?ClipID=e5a9d41a-68c7-436f-8f20-be9d63c10bd9&PN=bt9sZFac%2bKA%3d

Newswise: New Study Offers Free Treatment for Weight Loss and Pain Management

To combat ever-increasing rates of obesity in the U.S. and to reduce suffering from the pain that can occur with increased weight, the Health Behavior Research Lab (HBR) at University of the Sciences is offering free treatment for individuals struggling with both weight and chronic pain. 

Read more: http://www.newswise.com/articles/new-study-at-usciences-offers-free-treatment-for-weight-loss-and-pain-management

SW Community Vows To Plan Its Own School Closures

In a meeting at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia, 19 community organizations came together to see if they could develop their own plan for school consolidations, one that covers the entire School District Planning Area Southwest, which stretches from University City to Eastwick. Seven schools are up for closure there.

Read more: http://www.phillyrecord.com/2013/01/sw-community-vows-to-plan-its-own-school-closures/

Inquirer: City Student Overcomes Odds

Manuel Rosado is concentrating on completing college applications. His list includes University of the Sciences, Temple, the University of Pennsylvania, Haverford, and Drexel. The Inquirer ran two stories on him and both times mentioned that University of the Sciences was one of his destinations.

Read more: http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20121225_City_student_overcomes_the_odds_on_his_way_to_college.html

Read more: http://articles.philly.com/2012-11-26/news/35348923_1_manny-feltonville-school-troubles

Veterans Mural Unveiling

USciences and President Dr. Helen Giles-Gee took part in the mural dedication honoring our veterans. In addition to 6 and 10, Fox 29 was also there.

NBC10: http://www.iqmediacorp.com/ClipPlayer/default.aspx?ClipID=40e723c1-670c-4f73-89b1-4850ff858b80&PN=bt9sZFac%2bKA%3d

6ABC: http://www.iqmediacorp.com/ClipPlayer/default.aspx?ClipID=c8f81af6-15f4-48fb-9265-9fadb12b3410&PN=bt9sZFac%2bKA%3d

A short USciences video from the dedication: http://youtu.be/kX9FrIeBCc8

Philadelphia Metro: Biochemistry and beer join together

Some chemists perform all their experiments in a lab -- Fred Schaefer enjoys taking a few favorites to a Mount Airy restaurant once a month.

Read more: http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/life/article/1147798--biochemistry-and-beer-join-together

Cape May County Herald: Ocean City Woman Continues Going Door to Door to Save Lives

New people connected with People In Crisis include, pharmacist Julia MacNeill of Vineland, a graduate of the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy who volunteers prescription assistance.

Read more: http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/article/people/ocean+city/79244-ocean+city+woman+continues+going+door+door+save+lives

Glenside News: Police department swears in new lieutenants, sergeant

Officer Thomas Scott was promoted to sergeant. Scott holds a BS in health science from the University of the Sciences.

Read more: http://www.montgomerynews.com/articles/2011/11/28/glenside_news_globe_times_chronicle/news/doc4ed01147bfb1c632281194.txt

Pennsylvania biotech greenhouse looks to roots for chairman

BioAdvance, the Biotechnology Greenhouse of Southeastern Pennsylvania, has appointed Sam Katz, one of its co-founders and an investor in the region, as board chairman and named two new directors to its board. Katz takes over from Philip Gerbino.

Read more: http://www.medcitynews.com/2011/11/pennsylvania-biotech-greenhouse-looks-to-roots-for-chairman/