Georgetown asked for my talk in advance, and I was about to send it to them on the day I discussed the petition with the dean. It draws on several of my JJ columns about humility, gratitude, and, ironically, the urgent need for dialogue in our polarized society.
Penn Homecoming 2021 at AKA Rittenhouse Square
Lisa Ellen Niver
The best part of going to the University of Pennsylvania was the lifelong friends I made. We stayed together for homecoming in Nov 2021 at AKA Rittenhouse Square. It is luxurious with a perfect location. We went across the street to The Love restaurant and walked to campus for the football game.
I spoke at RealArts@Penn, part of the Kelly Writers House, with students who are aspiring writers.
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