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Origins of the New Black Elite

Entrance of Penn Bookstore with festive decoration.

Camille Z. Charles, the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Departments of Sociology and Africana Studies, gives a talk on her upcoming book, “Young, Gifted, and Diverse: Origins of the New Black Elite,” which examines the diversity of experiences among Black students in elite higher education and those newly entering the professional field.

5:30 p.m.

Penn Bookstore (Second Floor), 3601 Walnut St.

4/1

TEDxPenn: (R)evolution

Label of TEDxPenn 2023

In the largest student-run TEDx conference in the world, 10-plus speakers are invited to engage with matters such as politics, entertainment, STEM, art, social media influencing, and more. Speakers include Anthony Russo, director of several Marvel films, and Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris, among others.

1:00 p.m.

Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

4/4

Regionalist Poetics in Latin America

McNeil Center for Early American Studies (MCEAS) at the University of Pennsylvania.

Assistant Professor in Romance Languages Ashley Brock gives a talk on her first book, “Lessons in Dwelling: Critical Regionalist Poetics in Latin America,” which explores the teaching of regionally specific ways of life through literature.

12:30 p.m.

473 McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk

4/4

(Re)Connecting in the Classroom

Van Pelt Library.

Evan C. Thompson Term Chair and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Daeyeon Lee discusses his own path as a teacher and how to establish meaningful relationships between students and educators.

4:00 p.m.

Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Kislak Center, Van Pelt Library, 3420 Walnut St.

Lauren Hertzler

Executive Communications Manager

A line of people waiting outside a polling place.

Panelists discuss ‘complex web’ of voting rights in America

President Liz Magill moderated the third Forum on Social Equity and Community, which featured Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Lisa Fairfax, Michael Jones-Correa, and Liz Theoharis.

Lauren Hertzler ・March 27, 2023

Two students, Mark Lo and Liz Magill talking while seated at a table.

1vyG Summit comes to Penn

The annual event will return to campus, featuring panel discussions, keynote speakers, award ceremonies, and networking events, all focused on improving the first-generation, low-income student experience.

Lauren Hertzler ・February 23, 2023

Doyle, Gutmann, Magill on stage with sign that reads "Gutmann College House"

A naming celebration for Gutmann College House

The former Penn president, now U.S. Ambassador to Germany, joined President Liz Magill, faculty, staff, and students at the living-learning space on campus.

Lauren Hertzler ・February 3, 2023

Penn President Liz Magill seated on stage at Penn Forward NYC.

Penn Forward Tour kicks off in New York City

The event offered an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the University, network with each other, and get to know President Liz Magill.

Lauren Hertzler ・January 19, 2023

volunteers on MLK Day

Through service, Penn commemorates King’s life and legacy

Monday’s MLK Day of Service included a flurry of events on and around campus, and kicked off several weeks of related programming.

Lauren Hertzler ・January 16, 2023

Liz Magill greets two people at the entryway to Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Six months with President Liz Magill

Penn Today highlights some of our newest leader’s biggest moments so far.

Lauren Hertzler ・January 12, 2023

Magill at podium speaking to crowd in decorated gym

Scholarships place ‘world of opportunity’ within reach

Penn’s Named Scholarship Celebration returned to Rockwell Gymnasium on Nov. 16—the first time it’s been held in person since 2019.

Lauren Hertzler ・November 18, 2022

Penn NROTC

Commemorating Veterans Day

What is traditionally a flag raising at College Green moved indoors due to the rainy weather, but the celebration was no less meaningful.

Lauren Hertzler ・November 11, 2022

Students outside of Houston Hall at a table with drinks and signs for voting while another student looks at information on the table.

An ‘energetic’ Election Day at Penn

Student volunteers from Penn Leads the Vote greeted voters at Penn Commons, helping them determine their registration status and answering questions.

Lauren Hertzler ・November 8, 2022

penn president liz magill with dogs on locust walk

Red and blue pride to last a lifetime

President Liz Magill’s inauguration on Friday coincided with Penn’s Homecoming festivities, making for an extra-spirited weekend on campus.

Lauren Hertzler ・October 23, 2022