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2/5

Mystery Novelist Jessica Goodman

A yellow and green victorian house

Kelly Writers House hosts a conversation between Kelsey McKinney, host of the Normal Gossip podcast, and mystery novelist Jessica Goodman, author of “They Wish They Were Us” and “The Counselors.”

6:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

2/8

Witch Hazels Tour

Red witchhazel with snow

Morris Arboretum & Gardens maintains one of the largest witch hazel collections in the country. A guide will lead a tour through the grounds to highlight varieties of witchhazels. The tour is free with general admission; PennCard holders receive free admission.

11:00 a.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

Through

2/14

Energy Week 2025

Penn Schools, centers, institutes, student groups, and more host events for Energy Week 2025, ranging from Lightning Talks hosted by the Kleinman Center to a talk about climate change and artificial intelligence, hosted by the Penn Environmental Innovations Initiative.

All Day

Various locations

2/18

Managing Presentation Anxiety

Penn Grad Center brick exterior with foliage

Communication Within the Curriculum Associate Director Sue Weber offers tips and tricks to control anxiety during public speaking. A Penn graduate student ID is required.

12:00 p.m.

Penn Graduate Student Center, 3615 Locust Walk

Ben Franklin Statue.

Why Listening Matters

Professor of Political Science Matthew Levendusky delivers a 60-Second Lecture about the importance of listening. The spring semester of 60-Second Lectures is paired with the School of Arts & Sciences Living the Hard Promise series for special themed lectures.

For more information, visit sas.upenn.edu.

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

11:50 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Benjamin Franklin Statue in front of College Hall

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