News from

2/20

Peter Sterling at Penn

Peter Sterling standing arms crossed in front of a tan textured wall.
The Office of Social Equity and Community presents the Peter Sterling Lecture Series. This series will feature Peter Sterling, a professor of neuroscience, as he delves into his journey as both a neuroscientist and a political activist.

All Day

Various locations

2/21

Embroidery 101

Three students working on a DIY robotics kit at the Education Commons.
Education Commons Tinker Lab hosts this Embroidery 101 workshop. Attendees will receive instruction on fundamental principles, safety, and troubleshooting with creating a patch. Early registration is recommended as seats fill up fast.

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Education Commons Tinker Lab, Smith Walk

2/17

African American Museum Trip

The Social Policy and Practice Office of Student Affairs hosts a trip to the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Registration is required for this event as spots are limited.

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

The African American Museum in Philadelphia, 701 Arch St.

2/11

Lunar New Year Gala

Children in colorful and eccentric lion costumes for the traditional Lion Dance
The Chinese Student and Scholar Association at Penn (CSSAP) hosts the Lunar New Year Gala. The evening features 20 mesmerizing performances and three rounds of lotteries. Tickets are available for direct purchase at the event venue starting at 11:40 a.m., just before the show’s commencement at noon.

11:40 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce St.

2/14

Valentine’s Day Craft

love statue in the snow
Morris Arboretum welcomes all to a special Valentine’s Day crafting event. Participants will learn to paint a mini terracotta pot for a plant that symbolizes growing love and warmth for their families, friends, and significant others. This event is free with general admission, which is free to PennCard holders.

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

Morris Arboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

2/12

Artists Entrepreneurship

Rotunda building exterior
The Rotunda introduces the 2023-24 “The Bigger Pictures series,” focusing on whether artists should start an LLC. Tax preparer Donna M. Seapoe will give an insightful presentation on the benefits of artists establishing their Limited Liability Company. Registration is required. 

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

Virtual

2/2

Spring Career Internship Fair

Two people work on laptops at a conference table.
Penn students and alumni are welcomed to Penn's Spring Career + Internship Fair 2024. This fair will feature opportunities with employers from a range of industries seeking to fill post-graduate and internship opportunities. No advance registration is required.

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

3/15

2024 Women of Color Day

The Women of Color Awards honor those who have endeavored to increase respect for women of color at Penn.

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

The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom St

2/15

STEM Career Fair 2024

Person walking in distance on Penn’s campus past a building in the autumn sunshine.
STEM Career Fair 2024 is an in-person opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, and postdocs to network with employers, apply for positions, and more.

11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

2/10

Bare Naked Trees Tour

Three side-by-side shots of trees, two in spring and one in winter
Morris Aboretum & Gardens leads a Bare Naked Trees tour. Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the colors, textures, and shapes of a variety of trees in this winter garden. This event is free with general admission.

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

Morris Aboretum, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

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