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From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy
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From vaccines to Froot Loops: Why RFK Jr.’s health-related theories have sparked so much controversy

According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, COVID vaccine-related deaths reported in the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System are unverified. David Mandell of the Perelman School of Medicine says that numerous studies have disproven a link between child vaccination and increased risk of autism.

Dec 4, 2024

2024-12-13

Le Patin Libre

Ice skaters in motion.
Le Patin Libre, the world’s only contemporary ice-skating company, comes to Philadelphia for the first time. Their choreographed performance is inspired by the aerial ballet of bird flocks.

7:30 p.m.

Penn Ice Rink, 3130 Walnut St.

2024-12-06

New Italian Cinema

Old film projector
Penn Cinema & Media Studies and the Consulate General of Italy in Philadelphia present the 24th edition of the New Italian Cinema film festival, showcasing the newest Italian feature films. The festival will open with a screening of “C'è ancora domani/There's Still Tomorrow.”

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

George Hajishengallis, Michel Koo named Highly Cited Researchers in 2024

George Hajishengallis, Michel Koo named Highly Cited Researchers in 2024

Hajishengallis, Thomas W. Evans Centennial Professor in the Department of Basic & Translational Sciences in the School of Dental Medicine, and Koo, a professor in the Department of Orthodontics and Divisions of Community Oral Health and Pediatric Dentistry, have been recognized for the scope and depth of their research, named on the Highly Cited Researchers™ 2024 list from Clarivate.

Most don’t know that alcohol raises cancer risk

Most don’t know that alcohol raises cancer risk

New data from the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that less than half of Americans know that regularly drinking alcohol increases the risk of later developing cancer.

2024-12-02

Days of Deals 2024

SHOP PENN
Shop Penn features 12 days of deals for the holiday season, with discounts at the Penn Bookstore, Louie Louie, Goldie, and more.

12:00 a.m.

Various locations

2024-12-04

West Philadelphia Creative Grants

The Paul Robeson House & Museum, the West Philadelphia Arts Council, and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation host three information sessions to review the upcoming second round of West Philadelphia Creative Grants, as well as the inaugural artist residency opportunity at the Paul Robeson House & Museum. Food will be served.

4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Various locations

2024-12-02

Virtual Study Break

Van Pelt Library.
Penn Libraries hosts a Virtual Study Break Canvas site for students who need a rest from studying and writing. The site includes stress-relieving activities like games and puzzles, as well as resources to help with research, studying, and time management.

12:00 a.m.

Virtual

2024-12-07

Threads of Tradition

Penn Museum exterior
Through a demonstration and talk, fourth-generation Yakan weaver Evelinda Otong-Hamja will show how the Yakan people are honoring their Indigenous cultural traditions and stories through weaving.

12:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3620 South St.

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