Matt Toal

2025-06-13

Reducing Maternal Mortality in Remote Nepal

Pregnant person laying in a bed with an IV drip in their arm.

Mingmar Sherpa, a rural physician and former Head of the Department of Health, Nepal, will discuss his training program in Nepal, which teaches midwives and nurses how to spot high-risk pregnancies with ultrasound.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Richards Medical Research Laboratories, 3700 Hamilton Walk

2025-06-04

Ethics in Biomedical Research: Avoiding Problems

Glen Gaulton, Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine, will explore the ethical dimensions of biomedical research and the real-world implications of research misconduct. Drawing from decades of experience and in-depth case studies, Gaulton will examine common ethical pitfalls, institutional responsibilities, and how researchers at all levels can foster a culture of integrity and accountability.

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

Colket Translational Research Building; 3501 Civic Center Blvd.

2025-07-10

Music in the Stacks: Penn Flutes

A flute musician playing the flute in an orchestra.

Penn Flutes will perform as part of the Music in the Stacks series for their second performance in the Chemistry Library. Organized by the Department of Music and the Albrecht Music Library, “Music in the Stacks” brings Penn musicians into library spaces for drop-in, public performances. RSVP is encouraged for non-Penn card holders.

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Chemistry Library, 231 S. 34th St.

2025-06-24

Introduction to Bookbinding

This workshop explores the fundamentals of hand bookbinding, including basic sewing and paper-folding skills, vocabulary, and the use of bookbinding tools. Participants can apply learnings from this workshop to practice many other forms of bookbinding, including more advanced structures. Registration is required.

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

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

Christian Science Monitor

Colleges in the U.S. are facing hurdles. More are hoping free tuition will help

Penn has implemented a free tuition program for families in lower wealth brackets to keep school accessible to a diverse pool of potential applicants.

2025-05-17

The Classroom as a Catalyst for Bridging Differences

Presented by Penn GSE, this panel will feature Professor Sigal Ben-Porath, Associate Professor Abby Reisman, and Dean Katharine Strunk discussing how open and constructive classroom conversations can prepare students for success in a democratic society. The program will end with a reception.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Stiteler Hall, 3700 Walnut St.

The Atlantic

The default-parent problem

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that many people jump to stereotypical conclusions about the mother as the caregiver.