Penn in the Real World

Ever wonder what's going on in the real world? You know, the one that exits after college with jobs and grown-ups and the like. Believe it or not, Penn affiliates have more going for them than their style or romantic lives. On occassion, we like to burst the Penn bubble and take a peek.

First, we heard via Penn Current that Penn Museum Curator Joyce C. White is leading an excavation in Laos from now until January 17. And the best part? You can follow the project on a daily blog written by Penn Museum's Amy Elisworth. We dig it! (Get it? Like archaeology?)

But that's not all! The Office of University Communications reports that Penn Law Prof Stephanos Bibas and lecturer Stephen Kinnaird are assisting in Supreme Court Case Abott v. Abott on January 12. The case involves a parent taking a child out of the country without the other parent's consent. Bibas' students have assisted with his researching, strategizing and writing briefs.

See folks? There is hope for us after graduation!