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5/10

At-Home Anthro Live

Penn Museum exterior

This free live learning session, tailored for kids in K-6, explores Mesopotamia and the ziggurat, a religious building situated in ancient cities like Ur. Using a blank sheet of paper and a writing utensil, they'll have the chance to design their own cities.

1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Virtual

Through

5/20

Alumni Weekend 2024

penn alumni waving pennants at the parade

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

University of Pennsylvania flag.

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

6/28

Wawa Welcome America Day

Penn Museum exterior

As part of Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the U.S., Penn Museum offers free admission to its galleries. Online reservations are required.

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

Why Teen Mental Ability Surges While Brain Shrinks

Ruben Gur of the Perelman School of Medicine is quoted about studying brain development during adolescence.

June 6, 2017 ・ From HealthDay