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How to break free from guilt
The New York Times

How to break free from guilt

Jennifer Reid of the Perelman School of Medicine talks about guilt and her new book, “Guilt Free: Reclaiming Your Life From Unreasonable Expectations.”

Jan 30, 2026

Did AI take your job? Or was your employer ‘AI-washing’?
The New York Times

Did AI take your job? Or was your employer ‘AI-washing’?

Pater Cappelli of the Wharton School says, “Companies are saying that ‘we’re anticipating that we’re going to introduce A.I. that will take over these jobs.’ But it hasn’t happened yet. So that’s one reason to be skeptical.”

Feb 1, 2026

2026-02-08

A Daring Vision: Jewish Collectors and Contemporary Art

This conversation between Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery, and Penn alum Ruth Fine, will examine the remarkable impact of Jewish-American collectors on the evolution of the contemporary art scene since 1905, when Gertrude Stein and her brothers began collecting works by Picasso and Matisse. This talk, free and open to the public, will take place in the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy Forum. Register to attend.

2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S. 34th St.

2026-02-06

Building Stories: Time & Change at Weitzman Hall

Building Stories: Time and Change at Weitzman Hall brings together original architectural drawings and lithographs, as well as period and contemporary photographs, to explore the many lives of the building. The exhibition invites visitors to contemplate how architecture can endure challenges by taking on new roles, functions, and meanings beyond what its designers originally intended. Free and open to the public.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Weitzman Hall, 205 S. 34th St.

2026-02-03

Freedom of Expression in the New Media Landscape

Exterior of the Perry World House.
This timely and forward-looking discussion at Perry World House will examine the modern evolving media landscape in the context of the protection and promotion of freedom of expression in the 21st century, including the broader implications for human rights in an era of technological transformation. The talk will feature David Kaye, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine, and Sarah Banet-Weiser, the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of Penn’s Annenberg School for Communication. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

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

Hybrid; Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk

2026-02-02

Australia, the Indo-Pacific, and the Future of Diplomacy

Exterior of the Perry World House.
Perry World House and the Center for the Study of Contemporary China will host a timely conversation with His Excellency Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the U.S. and former prime minister. Ambassador Rudd will explore Australia’s perspective about what is required to advance security in the Indo-Pacific and beyond, discussing regional deterrence, how Australia’s partnership with the U.S. has evolved, and key challenges for alliance building in the 21st century. This hybrid event is free and open to the public. Register to attend.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk

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