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2026-02-12

Reclaiming Legacy: A Descendant’s Journey at Menokin

Part of America 250 at Penn programming and open to School of Arts & Sciences affiliates, this conversation will explore what it means to reclaim legacy through the lens of a descendent of Menokin’s enslaved community. Shani Saunders, program coordinator at the Office of Academic Excellence & Engagement, will share her journey of connection, learning, and healing through the Menokin Descendant Collective and present a documentary trailer. Register to attend.

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

Williams Hall, 255 S. 36th St.

2026-02-17

The Art of Successful Fundraising

Mary Petersen, a fundraising coach with over 25 years of nonprofit experience, will share actionable insights and best practices for raising philanthropic support. Drawing on her work with thousands of board members, executive directors, and fundraising professionals, Mary will offer practical strategies that build donor trust and make fundraising a healthier, more joyful experience. Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

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

Caster Building, 3701 Locust Walk

2026-04-23

2026 Penn Relays

Runners running on the track at Franklin Field during the Penn Relays.
Penn hosts this year’s Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field competition in the U.S.—held annually since April 1895.

All Day

Franklin Field, 235 S. 33rd St.

2026-02-24

Lessons from Trauma Care on the Ukraine Battlefront

A graveyard is covered in Ukrainian flags and large displays of flowers.
On the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Perry World House and the Wyss Medical Foundation will host a panel with military trauma surgeons and strategic experts working to save lives on the frontlines of this war. Drawing on experience from Ukraine’s battlefields, these experts will unpack how battlefield medicine can drive operational success, strengthen deterrence, and serve as a form of soft power and diplomacy, including what policy reforms are needed to promote long-term preparedness at home and abroad. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

Hybrid; Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk

Pink noise may make sleep worse and decrease REM, study finds
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Pink noise may make sleep worse and decrease REM, study finds

Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine conducted a seven-night sleep laboratory study and found that REM sleep decreased by an average of 19 minutes per night when participants were exposed to pink noise while sleeping.

Feb 4, 2026

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