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11/21

Mechanical Flipbook Workshop

man leaning over table where two seated women are working with art tools on paper

Penn Libraries host this mechanical flipbook workshop. Penn affiliates are invited to learn to create an animated flipbook using a one-second video clip they choose.

3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Walnut St.

11/18

Legacy Reclaimed Tour

7th Ward Tribute hosts this free guided tour throughout the historic 7th Ward. Participants will learn about the change makers, places, and events that shaped Black Philadelphia in the 19th century. Registration is required.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mother Bethel A.M.E. Church, 419 S. Sixth St.

12/9

Holly Highlights

The Morris hosts a guided tour of its collection of hollies and other broadleaf evergreens. The tour is free with general admission. Admission is free for PennCard holders.

11:00 a.m.

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Avenue

11/10

Veteran's Day Flag Raising

Many small flags placed in the grass on College Green in front of College Hall.

Veteran's Day is commemorated with the 13th annual flag raising ceremony.

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

College Green

11/9

Faculty/Staff Open House

An exterior view of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, with the parking garage to the left.

The Division of Human Resources hosts an open house for faculty and staff, featuring group exercises, rock climbing, and golf sims.

All Day

Pottruck Health & Fitness Center, 3701 Walnut St.

11/11

Conifers Tour

Join this Conifers Tour at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens to explore a wide variety of conifers and notable specimens of foliage, bark, and cones. This event is free with general admission.

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Morris Arboretum & Garden, 100 E Northwestern Ave.

11/8

Tote-Ally First-Gen

penn president liz magill visits penn first plus center

Celebrate First Generation Celebration Week 2023 with Penn First Plus and the Fine Arts Department by screen printing a personalized tote bag. This is open to undergraduates only.

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

The Charles Addams Fine Arts Gallery, 200 S. 36th St.

11/7

3-Minute Thesis Competition

Students gather inside the Grad Center to study and network

The Penn 3-Minute Thesis Competition at the Graduate Student Center gives research and doctoral students a chance to present and practice their research communication skills through 3-minute presentations.

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

Graduate Student Center, 3615 Locust Walk

11/6

Penn and Penn Medicine Job Fair

Penn and Penn Medicine host a job fair inside the Hall of Flags for potential candidates interested in learning more about the University and the health system. Registration is required.

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3817 Spruce St.

11/1

Open Mic Night

Kelly Writers House hosts this just-after-Halloween Speakeasy Open Mic Night. Guests have opportunities at the podium to perform three minutes of any art form representing the spooky, scary, or spine-tingling.

5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk