Through

9/4

Isaac Julien

In celebration of the centennial, the Barnes has commissioned “Once Again . . . (Statues Never Die),” an immersive five-screen film installation by artist and filmmaker Isaac Julien. The work explores the close relationship of Dr. Albert C. Barnes, an early U.S. collector and exhibitor of African material culture, and Alain Locke, cultural theorist and “Father of the Harlem Renaissance."

All Day

2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Through

6/24

Translating Warhol

Exterior of Van Pelt Library.

The numerous translations of Andy Warhol’s writings, words, and ideas offer a fertile case study of how American art was, and is, viewed by those in other countries. Preeminent scholars in art history, literature, and translation studies will consider these interpretations in a two-day interdisciplinary symposium.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Hybrid; Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.

Through

9/5

Summer of Swings

Morris Arboretum Garden

Morris Arboretum presents Summer of Swings, a seasonal exhibit that invites guests to swing on 10 newly installed swings spread across 92 acres of the grounds.

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

6/29

Music Night at The Rotunda

Exterior of Rotunda.

Fire Museum presents the Uriol Korean Percussion Ensemble, a traditional Korean percussion ensemble led by Hyunjin Cha; Sing Slavic, a group of vocalists from all backgrounds that loves sharing Slavic folk songs; and Anna Young, an artist, composer, and performer for a night of music. This event is a fundraiser for the Abortion Liberation Fund of Pennsylvania.

7:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

The Rotunda, 4014 Walnut St.

David Lowe-Bianco portrait, video producer

David Lowe-Bianco

Video Producer

year in review at penn

2021-22 in review: A return to old traditions and new normals

Many in-person traditions returned to campus this year after a lengthy hiatus, including classes, but Penn’s output of research, innovation, and growth never slowed throughout the year.

Tina Rodia ・ June 21, 2022

graduates toss caps at commencement

‘Oft-delayed but never deterred,’ Class of 2020 and 2021 grads celebrate

Embodying adaptability and persistence, themes of the speech by Angela Duckworth, alums from the classes of 2020 and 2021 returned to campus to make up for a missed milestone.

Katherine Unger Baillie, Brandon Baker, Michele W. Berger, Lauren Hertzler, Louisa Shepard ・ May 22, 2022

graduates celebrate on franklin field

A celebration of the ‘resilient creativity’ of the Class of 2022

Penn’s 266th Commencement showcased graduates who Interim President Wendell Pritchett said demonstrated an “advanced ability to roll with the challenges.”

Brandon Baker ・ May 16, 2022

A runner jumps over a hurdle on a track.

The 126th running of the Penn Relays

The Relays returned to Franklin Field last Thursday through Saturday for the first time since 2019.

Penn Today Staff ・ May 2, 2022

penn band on locust walk during hey day

Class of 2023 celebrates Hey Day

Marking their official senior status, it’s the first time the students have gathered as a whole since Convocation in 2019.

Lauren Hertzler ・ April 28, 2022