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2025-11-07

Paint the Dancefloor: Phunktastic

Part of the University’s Arts at Homecoming programming, Paint the Dancefloor is the Institute of Contemporary Art’s annual night of art and dancing. Attendees are invited to dress in their funkiest, most colorful looks and groove with Lola Kinks. The event is free, and all are welcome. Registration is encouraged.

7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

2025-11-19

Exploring the World Through Maps and Data

Open to the public, this free event is part of GIS Day 2025, a day dedicated to the world of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Whether you’re a GIS enthusiast, a seasoned professional, or just curious about the power of maps and spatial data, this program will provide all participants with insights and learning opportunities related to GIS. Register to attend.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

2026-01-27

New Poems for the New Year

Exterior of the Kelly Writers House with a path to the front door.

Open to the public, this program will feature a reading by members of Suppose an Eyes, a poetry workshop sponsored by Kelly Writers House. Suppose An Eyes, founded in 1999 and one of the longest-running poetry workshops in the Philadelphia area, provides a supportive place for poets of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences to share and improve their writing.

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

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

2025-11-13

Penn Jazz Ensembles

The Penn Jazz Ensembles are small groups of three to six members that rehearse weekly under the guidance of professional Philadelphia-based jazz musicians. Their repertoire is varied and includes early jazz, 1950s-era straight ahead jazz, Cuban jazz, vocal jazz, jazz arrangements of current popular music, and other styles. Free and open to the Penn community.

6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fisher-Bennett Hall, 3340 Walnut St.

2025-11-10

Screening: Together for Water

Penn students, faculty, and staff are invited to a screening of “Together for Water,” produced by associate professor of anthropology Juli Hazlewood. The documentary follows the Afro-descendant community of La Chiquita and the Awa Indigenous community of Guadualito in their struggles with environmental destruction at the hands of oil palm companies. Register to attend.

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

Forbes

Sanctions, drone strikes, and market shifts hit Russia’s energy sector

Benjamin L. Schmitt of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy in the Weitzman School of Design discusses the significance of energy sanctions imposed by the U.S. on Russian oil revenues.

Philadelphia Inquirer

More AI training is coming for Pa. N.J. and Del. schools, thanks to a $1M grant Penn got from Google

The Graduate School of Education has won $1 million to train teachers and administrators in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware on how to best integrate AI into their schools, featuring remarks from L. Michael Golden.

Business Insider

Your boss wants you to use AI — but not forget how to actually do your job

Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a Wharton School study credited AI for delivering efficiency gains, while 43% said the tools may cause skill atrophy, meaning workers could lose their ability to perform essential tasks.

PhillyVoice

Your guide to Philadelphia's $91 million streetlight replacement project

Researchers from the School of Arts & Sciences found all nighttime outdoor crime on blocks with new lighting infrastructure decreased by 15%, including a 21% reduction in gun crimes and a 20% reduction in violent crimes.

Retail Dive

Retailers enter a generative AI feedback loop

Stefano Puntoni of the Wharton School speaks about generative AI’s application in the retail industry.