11/15

Climate and Plants

students sitting near class of 1968 garden

Part of the Climate Solutions for a Living World symposium, Doris Wagner of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center and Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action Michael Mann will discuss the role of plants in overcoming climate challenges.

1:30 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/15

Paint the Dance Floor: Wonderland

Exterior of Institute of Contemporary Art.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, in collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, present the annual Paint the Dance Floor party, this year with an ethereal garden theme. Guests can explore the ICA's exhibitions, capture moments at a photobooth, and create wearable flower art.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

11/18

Penn Job Fair

The University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine host a job fair for candidates interested in opportunities at Penn. Attendees are asked to register and fill out an application in advance.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/20

PCIV Showcase

Pennovation Works and PCI Ventures bring together entrepreneurs, faculty, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of education and networking. Pennovation Works member companies will also be in attendance.

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Pennovation Center, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave.

Three days of Penn Relays, for 125 years

For 125 years, the nation’s largest outdoor track and field event has convened on Franklin Field for Penn Relays, come rain or shine. With the Relays kicking off on Thursday, Penn runners and teams around the world were on campus for a weekend of competition.

Franklin Field — One of the many races in the High School Boys’ 4x100 (Heats) on the second day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 26.

Penn Relays 2019 - Center field winning team — From left: Nia Akins, Melissa Tanaka, Uchechi Nwogwugwu, and Maddie Villalba pose for photos at center field after winning the Women’s DMR Championship of America during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Penn Relays 2019 - Distance Women's Pack — Nia Akins amongst the pack in the Women’s DMR Championship of America during the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25. On the final day of the Relays, Akins was named the College Relay Athlete of the Meet, becoming the first in program history—man or woman—and just the fourth overall in Ivy League history.

Maddie Villalba crosses the finish line — Maddie Villalba celebrates after crossing the finish line during the Women’s DMR Championship of America during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Penn Relays 2019 - Finish Line Celebration — Teammates rush out to greet Maddie Villalba after crossing the finish line during the Women’s DMR Championship of America during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Trackside celebration with coach and team — Director of Track and Field Steve Dolan (middle left) celebrates with Uchechi Nwogwugwu, Maddie Villalba, Nia Akins, and Melissa Tanaka after winning the Women’s DMR Championship of America during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Camille Dickson and Mia Knight compete in the Women’s 4x100 — Camille Dickson (middle left) and Mia Knight (middle right) competes in the Women’s 4x100 Prelims during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Camille Dickson competes in the Women’s 4x100 Prelims — Camille Dickson competes in the Women’s 4x100 Prelims during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Maura Kimmel of Penn competes in field events at the 2019 Penn Relays. — Maura Kimmel of Penn competes in the shot put at the 2019 Penn Relays.

Penn Relays - Women's Long Jump — Kathryn Schoenauer competes in the Women’s College Long Jump during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Penn’s Abby Norwillo competes in the Women’s College Pole Vault — Penn’s Abby Norwillo competes in the Women’s College Pole Vault during the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 25.

Penn Relays - Ashley Anumba competes in the Women’s Discus Championship — Ashley Anumba competes in the Women’s Discus Championship on the second day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 26.

Demetri Whitsett competes in the Men's College Long Jump — Demetri Whitsett competes in the Men’s College Long Jump on the second day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 26.

Cristian Constantin competes in the Men's College Long Jump — Cristian Constantin competes in the Men’s College Long Jump on the second day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays at Franklin Field in Philadelphia on April 26.

Penn Relays - Men's pole vault gif- 2019 — Penn athletes compete in the men’s pole vault on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

Payton Morris competes in the College Men's Pole Vault — Payton Morris competes in the College Men’s pole vault on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

Penn Relays - College Men's 4x800m - 2019 — Penn athletes compete in the Men's College 4x800m on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

Uchechi Nwogwugwu, College Women's 4x400 — Uchechi Nwogwugwu competes in the College Women’s 4x400m on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

Melissa Tanaka competes in the college women's 4x800m — Melissa Tanaka competes in the College Women’s 4x800m on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

Penn Relays College Men 4 x 800 — Joe Novak competes in the College Men’s 4x800m on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

James Lee competes in the College Men's 4 x 800m — James Lee competes in the College Men’s 4x800m on the third day of the 125th running of the Penn Relays held at Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 27.

USA vs the World Men's 4 x 100m — USA vs. the World Men’s 4x100m.

Credits

Penn Today Staff Writer
Eric Sucar, Steven Minicola Photographers
Denise Henhoeffer , Steven Minicola Videographers

Date

April 28, 2019

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