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9/16

BrainBiz Luncheon

Rendering of a brain with signals insinuating AI and data.

BrainBiz Luncheons provide a venue for students at all levels to hear from industry representatives who connect brain science and business. These educational lunches provide opportunities for students to find internships and future employment. The first BrainBiz Luncheon of fall 2025 will feature Allen Weinberg, Senior Partner at McKinsey. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Register to attend.

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

Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St.

9/11

Wharton People Analytics: Info Session

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Hosted by Wharton People Analytics (WPA), this information session will highlight upcoming programming, research opportunities, and resources available to students this fall. Philly-themed snacks and Wharton swag will be available. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Register to attend.

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

Wharton Academic Research Building, 265 S. 37th St.

9/12

Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative: Info Session

Sponsored by nine research centers and labs under the Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative (WAIAI) umbrella, this information session will preview WAIAI fall programming, online resources, research opportunities, and experiential learning available to students. Philly-themed snacks and Wharton swag will be available. Open to all Penn students. Register to attend.

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

Wharton Academic Research Building, 265 S. 37th St.

9/18

Penn Women’s Center Open House

Front of the building that houses the Penn Women's Center

All are welcome to learn about the programs, support, and resources offered by the Penn Women’s Center (PWC). This open house will feature PWC merch giveaways, recreational activities, refreshments, and more.

2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Penn Women’s Center, 3643 Locust Walk

10/4

Penn Friends and Family Day

A kid tests a strength machine on Penn’s campus during Friends and Family Weekend.

Faculty, staff, postdocs, and their friends and family are invited to Shoemaker Green and historic Franklin Field for games, sports, ice skating, cultural activities, and more. Employees can order up to four free tickets for the 11:30 a.m. Tailgate Party and the 1:00 p.m. football game. Additional tickets are $8 each.

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Various locations; Shoemaker Green, 217 S. 33rd St.

8/27

Entrepreneurship Expo 2025

Rendering of the new Tangen Hall building on the street corner with pedestrian and auto traffic.

The 2025 Venture Expo, hosted by Venture Lab, enables current Penn students to explore co-curricular programs, discover entrepreneurship clubs, and learn how to take the next step in their entrepreneurial journey. The Expo offers pathways for skill-building, mentorship, funding, and more. Register to attend.

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

Tangen Hall, 115 S. 40th St.

10/13

2025 Climate Week at Penn

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The sixth annual Climate Week at Penn will offer opportunities for the Penn community to learn about and help address the climate crisis. The 2025 theme is “Hot Spots,” ranging from the literal (wildfires and extreme heat) to the figurative (political, cultural, interpersonal, or scholarly hot topics). Some events require registration to attend.

All Day

Various locations

8/29

Almuerzo de Bienvenida with César Viverosa

The Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies (CLALS) invites the Penn community to their annual Almuerzo de Bienvenida. This year, CLALS will host renowned muralist and artist César Viveros. Lunch will be served by Philadelphia-based chef Cristina Martinez. Register to attend.

12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk

9/15

Library 101 (How Do I Library?)

Attendees will discover “How to Library” with Library 101! This session will cover finding, checking out, and renewing books at the Penn Libraries, how to get PDF scans of articles, and the best way to quickly get books from other libraries. Register to attend.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.

9/11

Makuu: Open House

New students will have the opportunity to learn more about Makuu: The Black Cultural Center, which is a nexus of academic, professional, and personal growth for Penn students interested in Black culture and the African Diaspora.

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The ARCH, 3601 Locust Walk