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Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel on what’s driving the market rally

Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School discuses market outlooks and how tariffs could impact the market.

2025-09-09

Feeling: Literature in Ancient Greece and India

The Penn Public Lectures on Classical Antiquity and the Contemporary World aim to reimagine the discipline of Classical Studies and will be delivered by visionary scholars of ancient civilizations. Within this context, Sept. 9 will focus on “Anger”; Sept. 10 will be themed around “Desire”; and Sept. 11 will explore “Compassion.”

5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

2025-11-19

Anne Whiston Sprin Lecture: Janet Echelman

Attendees will have a chance to hear insights and perspectives from Janet Echelman, a world-renowned designer and multidisciplinary architect whose experiential sculptures draw from various fields, including urban design, material science, engineering, performance, and more.

6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

2025-08-19

New Student Resource Fair

On August 19-20, new students can visit the annual New Student Resource Fair to learn about dozens of University resources, services, and programs. Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy light refreshments and entertainment throughout Houston Hall.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

2025-10-22

Jump Start Your Arts Career

Two people work on laptops at a conference table.

This information and networking session will help attendees better understand recruiting and hiring timelines in the arts and entertainment fields. Participants will learn about campus programs and resources, including alumni connections, summer internship opportunities, and funding awards designed to help Penn undergraduate students enter these industries. Dinner will be provided.

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

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

2025-07-22

Leveraging AI In Your Job Search

Participants will learn best practices for harnessing AI to perfect resumes, ace interviews, and prepare for the fast-approaching 2026 recruiting season. Attendees will be introduced to JLL, a global leader in commercial real estate services, and access insider tips on leveraging AI effectively in job searches.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Virtual

Billy Penn

Was the Bicentennial a boon for Philly? A bust? Or something in between?

Brent Cebul of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses Philadelphia during the Bicentennial.

Detroit News

Jeff Daniels tells story of blind engineer who invented cruise control

A new documentary, “Blind Logic,” covers the life story of mechanical engineer and Penn alum Ralph Teetor, the inventor of cruise control.

Newsweek

Gen Z homeowners suffer property tax shock

Susan Wachter of the Wharton School says that property taxes continue to increase over time and challenge affordability in today’s housing market.

KFF Health News

The foster care system has a suicide problem. Federal cuts threaten to slow fixes.

Lily Brown of the Perelman School of Medicine says that moving the needle in suicide prevention will require implementing a universal risk assessment for children in state care.