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10/23

Policies That Work

Front entrance to Steinberg/Dietrich Hall on Penn’s campus.

Joao Gomes, Kent Smetters, and Jeremy Siegel of the Wharton School join to discuss federal debt, trade policies, and the future of the U.S. economy. This conversation is part of the Policies That Work series.

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

Hybrid; Steinberg-Dietrich Hall, 3620 Locust Walk

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10/27

Family Weekend 2024

Students and families sitting on tablecloths on College Green.

Family Weekend kicks off with rock climbing, yoga, and board games at Pottruck, and continues into the weekend with an arts and craft fair, a tour of the Institute of Contemporary Art, information sessions, and more. General registration is not required but is encouraged.

7:00 p.m.

Various locations

10/26

CultureFest! Día de los Muertos

People dressed in floral costumes while dancing

In celebration of Día de los Muertos, Penn Museum partners with the Mexican Cultural Center to present a day of festivities including an arts activity, an artisan market, an altar, and dance and music performances.

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

11/5

Election Day

T-shirt that reads 'Penn Leads the Vote.'

The general election takes place. Polls open at 7 a.m. in Pennsylvania and close at 8 p.m. Please see your state’s Secretary of State website for up-to-date information on voter registration and polling locations.

7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Various locations

The Benefits of Being Distracted

Sharon Thompson-Schill of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on the possible benefits from reduced cognitive control.

November 28, 2016 ・ From The Wall Street Journal