5/2 2024 Abele Lecture Toni L. Griffin of Harvard delivers the inaugural Abele Lecture in Design & Policy, moderated by Matthew Kenyatta. Griffin will discuss connecting design with spatial and social (in)justices across American legacy cities. A reception will follow. 6:00 p.m. Kleinman Energy Forum, 220 S. 34th St.
Through 5/7 Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo Calpulli Mexican Dance Company performs the Philadelphia premiere of “Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo,” which features folkloric and contemporary dance. The performance on May 5 will also feature live music. 1:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.
Through 5/20 Alumni Weekend 2024 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 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
This Week in Tech History: John Glenn Orbits the Earth, the First Computer Debuts ENIAC is included on a list of tech and science highlights. February 15, 2016 ・ From The Observer
