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Maggie Nelson

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Scholar and poet Maggie Nelson reads. Nelson is the author of several poetry collections, including “The Argonauts,” which won a National Book Critics Circle Award in 2015. A conversation with her will follow on April 30 at 10 a.m.

6:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

4/30

2024 Sachs Grant Awards

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The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation hosts its 2024 Grant Awards, announcing grant awards in six categories. The Sachs Program has awarded more than $1.8 million to more than 300 grantees since its inception in 2017.

4:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

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Alumni Weekend 2024

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Alumni returning to campus can enjoy Franklin Fest, the Alumni Picnic, student-led tours to see what's new around campus, and more during this weekend filled with reconnection and reminiscence.

All Day

Various locations

5/20

268th Commencement

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The 268th Commencement at the University of Pennsylvania will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, a renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

All Day

Franklin Field

Citadel CEO Ken Griffin says remote work has created a ‘wild card’ workplace that makes it easier to fire people

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that laying off a worker over email or Zoom can be significantly less daunting.

November 15, 2023 ・ From Fortune