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9/16

Should History and English Get Along?

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This discussion will explore the intersections of English and history with a focus on common ground and disagreement. Al Filreis, Kelly Professor of English and faculty director of the Kelly Writers House at Penn, and William Sturkey, associate professor of history at Penn, will explore the question of how English and history can better equip each other as distinct forms of the writing arts.

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

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

9/30

Careers in Journalism and Media

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A panel of Penn alumni journalists, writers, and editors will discuss media-related career paths, internships, graduate school opportunities, and more. The conversation, organized and hosted by the Nora Magid Mentorship Prize Advisory Committee, will provide insight around preparing for first jobs and careers in print, broadcast and online media, publishing, and similar fields.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

6/25

AI-Powered Literacy and Language Arts

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Participants will learn how two Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition semifinalists—Brian Carlson from Storytime AI and Adam Newman from Literacy Tree—have launched powerful new AI-powered platforms and tools to engage readers, better support teachers, build literacy skills, and inspire a love of reading.

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

Virtual

6/25

Modern Tools for Productivity and Automation

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Participants will discover how to leverage powerful Microsoft tools designed to streamline work and boost productivity. The session will be especially helpful for those whose jobs involve managing surveys, automating workflows, editing videos, or exploring AI. Lunch will be provided for in-person attendees.

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

Hybrid; Gittis Hall, 3501 Sansom St.

7/30

Garden Jams: Malidelphia

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Recognized for their mesmerizing rhythms and dynamic live performances, Malidelphia fuses the traditional sounds of Mali—home to one of the richest musical legacies in West Africa—with the diverse and vibrant musical landscape of Philadelphia. Their performance will mark the Penn Museum’s final Garden Jams event of the 2025 summer season.

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

7/23

Garden Jams: Los Bomberos De La Calle

music
Renowned for their vibrant rhythms and infectious energy, Los Bomberos De La Calle is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich Afro-Caribbean traditions of Puerto Rico. A staple in Philadelphia’s local music scene, the band will perform as part of Garden Jams, Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series.

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

7/16

Garden Jams: Vertical Current

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Known for their exceptional musicianship and genre-blending sound, Vertical Current fuses jazz, funk, soul, and gospel into an electrifying musical experience. A driving force in the Philadelphia music scene, the group will perform as part of Garden Jams, Penn Museum’s outdoor summer concert series.

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

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