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The green transition needs more workers

Exequiel (Zeke) Hernandez of the Wharton School says that worker shortages will grow more severe in an environment of declining birth rates, increasing retirements, and restrictive immigration.

Jun 5, 2025

2025-09-12

Making the Medieval Archive

Open pages of John Trevisa book with ancient language and a round blue symbol among the text.
This day-long symposium will commemorate Elizabeth (Peggy) A. R. Brown’s extraordinary legacy in the field of Medieval Studies. The program will also mark the official launch of the Elizabeth A. R. Brown Medieval Historians’ archive, a new initiative at Penn Libraries to collect the professional papers of scholars of the Middle Ages.

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2025-09-13

Trees Around the World Tour

hillside in morris arboretum
Participants will learn about numerous tree species from around the world that can be found at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens. The tour showcases trees from Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Free with Penn ID.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

2025-08-09

Water Features Tour

Morris Arboretum plants and stream looking into a field of green.
This walking tour will highlight natural and man-made water features throughout the Morris Arboretum & Gardens, including natural streams, cascading waterfalls, and the striking Swan Pond, among others. Free with Penn ID.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

2025-06-22

Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival

Malcolm X Park in West Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands of people with a focus on continuing the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination). The annual celebration continues with a festival at the historic Malcolm X Park with over 250 vendors, a musical concert, and more.

10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Malcolm X Park, 5100 Pine St.

2025-06-18

Annual Juneteenth Lecture with Squire Booker

In honor of Juneteenth, Squire Booker, a Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, will share his presentation “From Southeast Texas to Penn: A Radical Approach to a Career in Science.” Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

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

Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.

2025-06-18

I3H Year in Review Symposium

pipette and sample tray
This symposium, organized by Penn’s Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H), will include the presentation of several awards, as well as a trainee and poster session. The program will also include a keynote lecture from Ruslan Medzhitov, Sterling Professor of Immunobiology at Yale School of Medicine, titled “Specificity, Reactivity, and Allergic Immunity.” Free and open to the Penn community.

1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.

2025-09-03

Speakeasy Open Mic Night

Exterior of The Kelly Writers House.
This student-run open mic night welcomes all kinds of readings and performances. A sign-up sheet will be available upon arrival, and participants will have three minutes at the podium to perform. Bring your poetry, your guitar, your dance troupe, your award-winning essay, or your flash fiction to share—or just visit to celebrate the work of classmates, colleagues, and fellow writers.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

2025-08-29

Kelly Writers House Activities Fair

Exterior of the Kelly Writers House with a path to the front door.
The Kelly Writers House Activities Fair offers an opportunity to learn about student-led Writers House activities and initiatives, including magazines, writing groups, film production, and more. Attendees will have a chance to meet student leaders and representatives from numerous campus groups.

11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

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