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9/3

Career Services Resume ‘Lab’

Participants will learn from Career Services advisors in this hands-on “co-working” session focused on building and refining an excellent resume. Leveraging tips and insights from the session, attendees will have dedicated time to work on resume materials alongside peers while advisors are available to address questions in real-time. Open to Penn students only.

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

11/13

Designing for Fire

A large wildfire burns in the mountains above a California city.

This interdisciplinary symposium, organized by assistant professor of landscape architecture Nicholas Pevzner, will bring together experts in wildfire adaptation, fire management, design, forest management, and sustainable forestry to explore the interlinked challenges of designing and managing landscapes for fire resilience in the face of a changing climate.

All Day

Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 S. 34th St.

7/30

Entrepreneur Breakthroughs in AI for Higher Education

Attendees will learn how Isabella Kulstad of Cloud IX and Dan Futrell of Polymath University, two Milken–Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition semifinalists, are leveraging AI to enhance campus safety and security while future-proofing students with uniquely human skills like curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Virtual

7/28

What to Expect in the American Classroom

Empty desks in elementary school classroom.

This virtual session, designed for incoming international students, will explore norms and expectations in the American college classroom. The program will be facilitated by SP2 alum nonprofit, i-Planet.

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Virtual

10/15

Career Tools: Discerning Your Career Path

Chaz Howard, Penn’s University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community, will draw on lessons from his most recent book, “Uncovering Your Path: Spiritual Reflections for Finding Your Purpose,” to discuss how Penn alumni can approach mid-career changes and new professional paths in their lives.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Virtual

8/5

Smart Money Moves for Gen Z Professionals

A blurred hand holding a stack of dollar bills, pushing them toward the camera.

As part of the 2025 Summer Career Navigator Series hosted by Career Services, this session will help participants to more effectively navigate the world of money, empowering them to make smart decisions and build a secure financial future.

3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Virtual

7/24

Where Science Meets Art: Ceramic Showcase

Organized by the Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics, this program will feature the ceramic work of Artist-in-Residence Marguerita Hagan, who transforms complex scientific concepts into tangible, visual forms rendered on ceramic shields. Attendees will experience firsthand how these clay shields act as conversation starters, breaking down scientific jargon and making complex ideas more relatable. Register to attend.

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

118 S. 36th St.

8/19

New Student Resource Fair

New graduate and professional students can visit the annual New Student Resource Fair to learn about dozens of University resources, services, and programs. Attendees will have an opportunity to win prizes and enjoy light refreshments and entertainment throughout Houston Hall.

10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

10/22

Jump Start Your Arts Career

Two people work on laptops at a conference table.

This information and networking session will help attendees better understand recruiting and hiring timelines in the arts and entertainment fields. Participants will learn about campus programs and resources, including alumni connections, summer internship opportunities, and funding awards designed to help Penn undergraduate students enter these industries. Dinner will be provided.

5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

7/22

Leveraging AI In Your Job Search

Participants will learn best practices for harnessing AI to perfect resumes, ace interviews, and prepare for the fast-approaching 2026 recruiting season. Attendees will be introduced to JLL, a global leader in commercial real estate services, and access insider tips on leveraging AI effectively in job searches.

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Virtual