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GLOBAL NEWS FROM PHL

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Consult the pages below for news about international affairs in the region and the activities of the organizations, businesses, people, and communities that contribute to the global character of Philadelphia.  

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Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum
Imagine Africa is a 12-month, public project investigating community perspectives on the Museum’s evolving African collection. With this feedback, the museum will plan a re-installation of the African collection, informed by academic and community perspectives.
November 7, 2011
Penn Museum Welcomes International Students
Zabeth Teelucksingh reflects upon the very successful International Student and Scholars Welcome Reception, held Friday October 21 at the Penn Museum.
October 26, 2011
Philadelphia Museum of Art Names Chinese Art Curator
Hiromi Kinoshita, an expert in Chinese art and archaeology, has been named associate curator of Chinese art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the first curator at the museum to focus on the subject since 2004.
October 18, 2011
Diversified Search's Managing Director Named to Southwest Airlines' Board
Southwest Airlines has appointed J. Veronica Biggins, a Managing Director of Diversified Search, to its Board. Diversified is one of the top ten executive search firms in the U.S.
October 12, 2011
Global Philadelphia Conversations with: Trudy Rubin
Global Philadelphia's interview series launches with Trudy Rubin, foreign affairs columnist for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
October 12, 2011
Global Philadelphia Members Honored as "Creative Connectors"
In 2006, Leadership Philadelphia began its Connectors project to highlight and celebrate the tremendous leadership that happens in the Greater Philadelphia region. This year, Leadership Philadelphia compiled a list of the top 76 Creative Connectors, members of the local arts and culture community who are creating opportunities for Philadelphia residents to share in cultural and artistic activities, and who are also helping to bring national and international attention to the City.
October 12, 2011
Advancing Care Through Innovative Techniques: CHOP's Interventional Radiology Program
The Interventional Radiology (I.R.) Program at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia — one of the largest in the world — offers an extensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, many of which are unavailable elsewhere. Our team provides expert care for patients ranging from neonates through adolescents.
October 12, 2011
Tools for International Exchange and Communication
Gestures, recommended by the International Visitors Council President, Nancy Gilboy, offers guidance on the international language of body language.
October 6, 2011
Philadelphia International Airport Receives Expansion Funds
The Inquirer reports that the FAA will pay $466.5 towards expansion of Philadelphia International Airport. The federal funds will be dispensed over 16 years, beginning in fiscal 2012.
October 4, 2011
"Residents, Know Your History," Pagon Writes
This month's International City article comes to you from Nicholas Pagon, a Global Philadelphia member. 
October 4, 2011