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1.15

Franklin Founders Celebration

Kathleen Hall Jamieson

Kathleen Hall Jamieson, a professor of communication and director of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, is honored with the Franklin Founder Award in celebration of Benjamin Franklin's birthday. Speaking on the panel in discussion about restoring confidence in America's institutions: Kenneth Frazier, Paul Offit, Margaret Levi, and Jeffrey Rosen. This event is free but requires registration.

9:00a.m. - 11:15a.m.

Virtual

1.18

MLK Day Virtual Vigil

martin luther king portrait

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Mighty Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Gamma Epsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. host a vigil to commemorate Dr. King and his legacy.

9:00a.m. - 10:00a.m.

Virtual

1.19

First Ladies of the U.S.

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw

Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, an associate professor of Latin American and Latino Studies, Cinema Studies, and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies, discusses the largest-ever exhibition of portraits of First Ladies. The exhibit is currently on view at the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.

12:00p.m.

Virtual

2.9

New and Expectant Parents

A premature baby wearing a hat is laying down in a medical setting with medical personnel wearing latex gloves touching the baby’s head

The Division of Human Resources hosts an information session for new and expectant parents or caregivers. This will detail resources, flexible work options, and leave policies.

12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.

Virtual

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All on-campus events have been canceled or postponed. Unless otherwise noted, all events listed are virtual.

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Silvio Waisbord Lecture

Silvio Waisbord, a professor in the School of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University, will discuss mob censorship and the online intimidation of journalists, especially minority journalists. A Q&A portion will be held with questions submitted through chat.

For more information, visit asc.upenn.edu.

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

8:00a.m. - 9:30a.m.

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