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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

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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

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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.

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