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2025-04-25

20th Annual Urban Leadership Forum

Skyline across the South Street Bridge.
The 20th Annual Urban Leadership Forum will focus on the outlook for urban leadership in the 21st century. The forum will include remarks from the 2025 Lawrence C. Nussdorf Urban Leadership Prize winners, who will be recognized for their leadership in guiding cities around the globe toward a resilient, sustainable, and equitable future. Among the special guests will be 2015 awardee Michael Nutter, former mayor of Philadelphia.

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Meyerson Hall, 210 S. 34th St.

2025-04-21

Confirmation Bias in Research

This virtual event led by Community for Rigor, a new center at Penn, will provide insight about what confirmation bias is and how to identify it in the research process. Attendees will acquire the skills to help mitigate confirmation bias in their work.

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

Virtual

2025-05-02

Destress Fest

Three therapy dogs in a room at Chester County Hospital with medical personnel.
Penn Libraries hosts a study break before finals with a relaxing afternoon of activities, featuring a chance to engage with therapy dogs from Comfort Caring Canines and goats from the Philly Goat Project. Attendees can get study tips and resources from the Weingarten Center, Career Services, and Wellness at Penn, as well as grab a few snacks and enjoy activities to recharge mind and body.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2025-05-02

Publishing Reimagined: An Interactive Workshop

Books on stacks
Attendees will work in small groups to explore new incentive structures, business models, and funding approaches for publishing. This hands-on, collaborative session will connect participants with others at Penn who care about scholarly publishing and wish to imagine what alternative futures might entail.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2025-05-21

Setting Boundaries: A Restorative Practices Perspective

This 90-minute training will help situate the setting and maintenance of personal and professional boundaries within the Restorative Practices framework. Participants will learn to define what boundaries are and practice strategies to communicate them effectively. This program is for Penn staff.

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

Virtual

2025-05-21

Conflict Resolution

Participants will learn the different types of conflict and how to use several tools to help address conflict in healthy and productive ways, among other best practices. Attendees will practice using these tools to increase confidence in managing professional and interpersonal conflict. This program is for Penn staff.

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

Virtual

2025-06-05

Baltimore Avenue Dollar Stroll

A purple sign labelled "Baltimore Avenue" hanging from a lamppost. The flag includes townhouse/building designs.
Local businesses and community vendors will participate in a semi-annual West Philadelphia tradition by offering special one-night-only deals for $1, $3, or $5. Local musicians and artists will provide entertainment up and down Baltimore Avenue, from 40th Street to 51st Street.

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Various locations

2025-04-28

Challenges to Higher Education: Faculty Perspectives

Houston South Entrance.
Faculty panelists will explore the shifting relationship between universities and the government, the consequences for research funding and academic freedom, and the broader political and cultural forces driving these changes. This event will consider what it means to uphold our values as a university and how faculty, staff, and students can respond to this evolving landscape.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

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