11/15

Climate and Plants

students sitting near class of 1968 garden

Part of the Climate Solutions for a Living World symposium, Doris Wagner of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center and Vice Provost for Climate Science, Policy, and Action Michael Mann will discuss the role of plants in overcoming climate challenges.

1:30 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/15

Paint the Dance Floor: Wonderland

Exterior of Institute of Contemporary Art.

The Institute of Contemporary Art, in collaboration with the Weitzman School of Design and The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation, present the annual Paint the Dance Floor party, this year with an ethereal garden theme. Guests can explore the ICA's exhibitions, capture moments at a photobooth, and create wearable flower art.

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

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

11/18

Penn Job Fair

The University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine host a job fair for candidates interested in opportunities at Penn. Attendees are asked to register and fill out an application in advance.

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

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

11/20

PCIV Showcase

Pennovation Works and PCI Ventures bring together entrepreneurs, faculty, investors, and industry leaders for an evening of education and networking. Pennovation Works member companies will also be in attendance.

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

Pennovation Center, 3401 Grays Ferry Ave.

Greg Johnson

Managing Editor

Greg Johnson covers Penn Athletics and Recreation, which includes sports teams, intramural sports, and the Penn Relays. He manages the annual Research at Penn publication, which highlights notable research from all 12 schools at Penn.

Suspending in the air against Iona at the Palestra, freshman Kayla Padilla shoots the ball between to opponents.

Padilla puts up numbers not seen since Reagan, Clinton eras

Impressive numbers by the freshman guard on the women’s basketball team have garnered Ivy League Rookie of the Week praise.

Greg Johnson ・November 19, 2019

Against Iona at the Palestra, senior guard Phoebe Sterba shoots a three-pointer.

Penn overwhelms Iona

After defeating the Gaels 74-42 on Sunday, the women’s basketball team is 3-0 for the first time in school history. Each win has come by 30-plus points.

Greg Johnson ・November 18, 2019

Wide receiver Rory Starkey, Jr., a sophomore, prepares to catch a ball with his arms outstretched against Harvard.

Quakers outdo Harvard in duel

The football team beat Harvard on Saturday in Massachusetts, the first time Penn has ever won three straight at Harvard Stadium.

Greg Johnson ・November 18, 2019

Against La Salle at the Palestra, senior guard Devon Goodman hangs in the air with the basketball near the rim.

Quakers upend La Salle, NJIT

The men’s basketball team defeated the La Salle Explorers and the women’s basketball team trounced the NJIT Highlanders on Wednesday evening.

Greg Johnson ・November 14, 2019

At Ellen Vagelos Field, Alexa Schneck of the field hockey team poses on the field hockey field in a net with her stick across her shoulders.

Schneck earns extraordinary fourth All-Ivy honor

The senior forward is only the third player in Penn field hockey history to be awarded All-Ivy recognition in each of her four years.

Greg Johnson ・November 13, 2019

Freshman Autumn Leak of the volleyball team serves the ball against Yale at the Palestra.

Leak named Ivy Rookie of the Week

The freshman led the Quakers in kills during Penn’s defeats of Harvard and Dartmouth.

Greg Johnson ・November 12, 2019

Inside one of the fancy new glass courts at Penn's revitalized Penn Squash Center, three men play squash.

Penn unveils one of America’s finest squash facilities

The grand opening of the revitalized Penn Squash Center was held over Homecoming Weekend.

Greg Johnson ・November 8, 2019

From left, Ariana Gardizy, Maddie Villalba, and Nia Akins of the Penn women’s cross country team stand together at the Ivy Heps in the Bronx.

Trifecta of runners awarded All-Ivy honors

Three runners on the women’s cross country team are All-Ivy selections, the most in school history.

Greg Johnson ・November 7, 2019

Dribbling the basketball, freshman Jordan Dingle drives to the basket during an away game at Alabama.

Clutch play lifts Penn men’s basketball over Alabama

The Red & Blue defeated Alabama 81-80 on Tuesday in Tuscaloosa, their first-ever win over an SEC opponent on their home court.

Greg Johnson ・November 6, 2019

bert bell and the penn football team

A football man: Bert Bell, Penn, and the Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles co-founder Bert Bell starred on the Penn football team and was later a coach, before embarking on his NFL career.

Greg Johnson ・November 5, 2019