11/29 Robotic Agency The Center for East Asian Studies welcomes Anne Aronsson, a lecturer from Yale, to explore human engagement with social robots in the care context of Japan. The lecture will examine how robots achieve some level of agency and contribute to society by carving out unique roles for themselves and bonding with humans. 5:15 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Annenberg School for Communication, 3620 Walnut St., Room 111
11/30 Open Forum University Council will hold its annual Open Forum, where all members of the University community are invited to direct questions to the Council. A PennCard is required for entry and RSVP is required by 10 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 11. 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
12/1 Isaiah Thomas The Fels Institute of Government features Council Member Isaiah Thomas, a third-generation Philadelphian, who has worked in the nonprofit, public and private sectors in positions that impact the important issues our city faces. He is also the founder of The Thomas & Woods Foundation, which provides free summer programs for youth age 6-16 years old. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Virtual
12/8 Encoding Race The Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy features a panel discussion about racism that is both embedded in social institutions and encoded into algorithms, which in turn reinforce each other and must be addressed simultaneously. 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk
