Over the past couple of years, DT has covered the fun robotic innovations that have come out of Penn.

This past week, Penn created a robot that threw out the first pitch at a Phillies game.  (Once again, Penn representing at a Phillies game)

After the jump, check out the video and find out why the robot's engineers were told to reduce the speed of the pitch.

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This week, I've got tidbits about Penn "entertainment" alumni on TV, stage ...and on Penn's campus!

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While I'm not a huge sports fan, as a Penn alum I can't help but get excited for the Phillies being in the World Series (and winning last night).

So on that note, in this whole Phillies frenzy, check out the video above of Penn's Glee Club singing a revised version of Bruce Montgomery's "Ain't-Cha Never Heard Of?" (originally released in 1989). The lyrics have been adapted to highlight the Phillies' coaching staff, top executives and names the complete roster from the 2009 National League Championship Series.

Recently, Mike Missanelli of ESPN Radio (950 AM / 97.5 FM) played the song and gave a big on-air plug to the Glee Club.   Let's all rally together to get more airtime by sending an email to "MikeMiss@950ESPN.com" or call the "Air Studio" (if you want to wait and try to get on the air on Mike's show) at 610-632-0950 -- or both!

And watch out for the audio track to go on sale on the Penn Glee Club's website soon!

This isn't the first time the Glee Club got involved with Philadelphia's sports teams...

• Watch the Penn Glee club bring their harmony to a 76ers game HERE 

More ways Penn express their Phillies love HERE

Speaking of the World Series, check out DJ Gregory's (W'03, Off the Beat) vlog below as he analyzes "starting pitching, offense, the bullpens and the managers to find that the difference maker may be the experience factor."

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UPenn Phillies fans above Locust Walk
Originally uploaded by Aaron G Stock.

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Taken from the Penn Video Network's posting on itunes (divided above into 11 parts):

"Many Penn alumni pursue careers in the fields of media, sports, and entertainment. In this panel discussion, graduates share their stories, inspiration and practical advice, as they illustrate the appeal behind these fields. Moderated by Dr. Peter Fader, Frances and Pei-Yuan Chia Professor and Professor of Marketing at Wharton.

Featuring: Matthew Blank, W'72, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Showtime; Ben Katz, Nu'02, W'02, WG'02, Chief Executive Officer, iStyleCustom.com and Producer and Chief Executive Officer, Ben Katz Productions, credits include Johnny Was and Nailed; Sylvia Wolinsky Kauders, CW'42, Actor, Analyze That, "Law and Order" Franchise, "The Sopranos"; Joseph Rascoff, W'67, co-founder RZO Entertainment, currently producing the Police reunion tour, produced tours for the Rolling Stones, U2 and David Bowie; Mike Stiles, C'67, Vice President for Operations and Administration, Philadelphia Phillies.

Recorded on May 11, 2007."


Update:
Click here to now watch the panel!

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