4/22
India, culture, and society
India, culture, and society
In a class taught by doctoral candidate Akhil P. Veetil, students explore the culture that defines a nation.
Philanthropy and social change
Philanthropy and social change
With its free annual toolkit, the Center for High Impact Philanthropy helps donors create a bigger impact.
Ecuador’s state of emergency
Ecuador’s state of emergency
In a Q&A, political scientist Jane Esberg discusses democracy and organized crime in Latin America.
Orthodox America
Orthodox America
In Orthodox America, students explore the history of Orthodox Christian communities influencing American religious, political, legal, and literary landscapes.
A day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s tenets, character, and sacrifice
A day of service to honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s tenets, character, and sacrifice
The 29th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service and the Symposium on Social Change honors King’s legacy through educational and volunteer opportunities, along with events.
‘Black Modernisms in the Transatlantic World’
‘Black Modernisms in the Transatlantic World’
A new book, co-edited by art historian Huey Copeland, examines the conception of modernism and Black artistry and agency and how the transatlantic slave trade enabled the modern world.
Netter Center holiday book parties
Netter Center holiday book parties
At annual events hosted by the Netter Center’s Community School Student Partnerships, Penn students partner with K-12 West Philadelphia students.
Kwanzaa at Penn
Kwanzaa at Penn
Kwanzaa, a cultural holiday celebrating the cultures of Africa and the African diaspora, was celebrated at Penn with a ceremony and feast, offering sustenance and support for students.
The 2023 Provost/Netter Center Faculty-Community Partnership Award
The 2023 Provost/Netter Center Faculty-Community Partnership Award
Andy Tan, an associate professor at the Annenberg School for Communication, and community partners Cross-Grade Sports and OurSpace were honored for their work in the West Philadelphia community.
The advent of e-commerce
The advent of e-commerce
In a Q&A, sociologist Steve Viscelli of the School of Arts & Sciences talks transport, last-mile delivery, and the “incredible amounts of physical effort” required to get the holiday packages to America’s front doors.