11/15 Climate and Plants 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 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.
Campus & Community At Convocation, a call to ‘come together’ The ceremony marked the start of Penn’s 285th academic year, with about 2,500 new students gathered on Franklin Field.
Campus & Community Move-In coordinators help ease transition to college Forty-eight second-year, third-year, and fourth-year students will be on the ground during Move-In to assist approximately 6,000 new and returning Quakers.
Health Sciences The power of protons Penn Medicine has treated more than 10,000 cancer patients at three proton therapy centers across the region, including the largest and busiest center in the world—while also leading the way in research to expand the healing potential of these positive particles.
Campus & Community To Penn’s Class of 2024: ‘The world needs you’ The University celebrated graduating students on Monday during the 268th Commencement.