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5/8

Crucial Conversations

This full-day course will teach skills for creating alignment and agreement by fostering open dialogue around high-stakes or risky topics. By learning how to speak and be heard (and encouraging others to do the same), participants will practice effective decision-making, as well as acting on such decisions with unity and commitment.

9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.

5/17

Alumni Weekend: Fisher Fine Arts Library Open House

Alumni are invited to explore the Fisher Fine Arts Library, including guided tours of the building and a chance to check out the Penn Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition at the Arthur Ross Gallery. Light fare will be served.

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

4/23

Blues Blood: Performance and Conversation

This conversation will focus on the idea of home places and witness, with renowned poet Sonia Sanchez and saxophonist Immanuel Wilkins discussing their roots and formational experiences in Philadelphia. The performance will also involve cooking by chef, farmer, and educator Laquanda Dobson, followed by a talk with the writer and professor Imani Perry, author of the critically acclaimed “Black in Blues.”

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3620 South St.

4/24

Take Our Children to Work Day

six kids in private school uniforms and backpacks running into school

Take Our Children to Work Day encourages and inspires youth while introducing them to future workplace possibilities. Numerous Penn schools and centers welcome children to visit and engage, with a range of programs to suit young guests’ varied interests and career goals. Supervisory approval is required for all staff and faculty participants; advance registration for activities is also required.

All Day

Various locations

4/25

Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars

During this informational webinar, faculty and professional staff will learn more about the Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars Program (PCES), a multi-faceted education and engagement initiative to connect Penn's people and communities. PCES is made possible with the generous support of a Draw Down the Lightning grant through the Office of the President.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

4/17

Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars

The young Ben Franklin statue on Penn’s campus.

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Virtual

5/2

Destress Fest

Three therapy dogs in a room at Chester County Hospital with medical personnel.

Penn Libraries hosts a study break before finals with a relaxing afternoon of activities, featuring a chance to engage with therapy dogs from Comfort Caring Canines and goats from the Philly Goat Project. Attendees can get study tips and resources from the Weingarten Center, Career Services, and Wellness at Penn, as well as grab a few snacks and enjoy activities to recharge mind and body.

2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

5/2

Publishing Reimagined: An Interactive Workshop

Attendees will work in small groups to explore new incentive structures, business models, and funding approaches for publishing. This hands-on, collaborative session will connect participants with others at Penn who care about scholarly publishing and wish to imagine what alternative futures might entail.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

5/21

Setting Boundaries: A Restorative Practices Perspective

This 90-minute training will help situate the setting and maintenance of personal and professional boundaries within the Restorative Practices framework. Participants will learn to define what boundaries are and practice strategies to communicate them effectively.

12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Virtual

5/21

Conflict Resolution

Participants will learn the different types of conflict and how to use several tools to help address conflict in healthy and productive ways, among other best practices. Attendees will practice using these tools to increase confidence in managing professional and interpersonal conflict.

12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Virtual