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2025-09-03

Understanding the World Today

This panel of distinguished experts will draw on expertise in democracy, climate change, global security, and human rights—the four thematic pillars that guide Perry World House’s work—to discuss and share insights into the many global policy issues defining the start of this new academic year. Register to attend.

1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk

2025-10-30

Breaching the Secret Cells

Amanda Summers, the Global Indigeneity Postdoctoral Fellow at Queen’s University, will discuss her research into the gendered and embodied experiences of people incarcerated by the Spanish Inquisition in the Americas from 1580-1650.

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid; McNeil Center, 3355 Woodland Walk

2025-09-12

Assessing, Observing, and Discussing Connectedness

Michael Karcher, a professor of educational psychology at the University of Texas at San Antonio, draws upon 30 years of expertise in the field of human development, particularly youth mentoring, to offer clarification of the term “school connectedness.” His research focuses on school-based and cross-age peer mentoring and pair counseling. Register to attend.

11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

Virtual

2025-10-15

A Disabled Artist’s Journey

The Barbara Bates Center invites the Penn community to Wendy Elliott-Vandivier’s artist talk, followed by the opening of her new exhibit, “A Disabled Artist’s Journey Through Art and Activism.” Her paintings explore issues of family, memory, and experiences as a disabled woman. Light refreshments will be served. Register to attend.

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd.

2025-09-20

Smarter Care Datathon

Medical professional holding an iPad with medical visuals like DNA strings and snapshots of medical imagery floating in background.

During this friendly competition, nursing and engineering students and clinicians will tackle real-world data challenges that impact clinical care. Participants can work individually or with an interdisciplinary team, receive guidance from mentors, and compete for a prize.

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd.

2025-08-26

Decoding Biochemistry with AI

The first in Penn AI’s new AI + Science Seminar series, this session will explore how AI-driven therapeutic design within chemistry and biochemistry has become one of the most exciting areas of growth in these fields. Lunch will be served. Register to attend.

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

Amy Gutmann Hall, 3317 Chestnut St.

2025-09-03

‘Cleaning in the House of Healing’

This documentary screening, hosted by Penn Nursing and the Office of School and Community Engagement, will include a discussion with people who clean in hospitals as they share personal stories of enduring workplace violence and trauma. Refreshments will be served. Register to attend.

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd.

2025-09-22

Population Studies: Shared Households

Hope Harvey, assistant professor of public policy at the University of Kentucky, will present “Doubled Up: Shared Households and the Precarious Lives of Families,” focused on her research into the experiences of families with children who live doubled-up in shared households.

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

McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk

2025-09-03

Penn Climate Seminar: AI, Investment, and Sustainability

An outline of the globe nested in a lush forest of green trees.

Ali Zaidi, Professor of Practice in the School of Engineering and Applied Science and former White House National Climate Advisor, will discuss how AI is transforming the investment landscape for energy, sustainability, and resilience. Register to attend.

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

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.

2025-10-03

Reinventing Aristotle: Exhibit Launch

An open ancient book of Aristotle in Latin.

Visitors are invited to celebrate the opening of Reinventing Aristotle, a new exhibit exploring how perceptions of Aristotle have evolved over the centuries. The evening will conclude with a reception. Register to attend.

4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.