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7/8

Origami Workshop

Participants can enjoy a screen-free break featuring origami and other paper crafts. Free and open to the Penn community.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Levy Dental Medicine Library 240 S. 40th St.

6/28

Wings & Wildflowers Opening Weekend

Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in two lush new meadows planted for this exhibition. Giant pollinator-inspired art will offer a creative touch with artists presenting works that capture the essence and importance of pollinators in the local ecosystem.

All Day

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

6/25

Global Beatles Day

Participants in this self-directed scavenger hunt will try to find the heads of The Beatles band members in plants that are pollinated by beetles. Free with general admission.

All Day

Morris Arboretum & Gardens, 100 E. Northwestern Ave.

6/24

Introduction to Bookbinding

This workshop explores the fundamentals of hand bookbinding, including basic sewing and paper-folding skills, vocabulary, and the use of bookbinding tools. Participants can apply learnings from this workshop to practice many other forms of bookbinding, including more advanced structures. Registration is required.

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

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

6/13

Open Studio: Juneteenth Printing

This program will honor Juneteenth and the summer solstice by practicing letterpress printing. Participants will use letterpress printing technology to print impressions of leaves from native plants found in Philadelphia, with a focus on species used by enslaved people, such as elderberry and coneflower. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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

6/14

Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom

A Juneteenth parade in Philadelphia streets

Juneteenth—commemorating the end of slavery in the United States—is a day to celebrate freedom, heritage, and community. Ahead of June 19, this festival will feature live performances, DJ sets, immersive storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Participants can support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace and attend the Juneteenth Honors Program. Free and open to the public.

10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

5/15

2024-25 Graduate Leadership Awards Ceremony

This annual ceremony and reception will celebrate graduating student leaders who are receiving awards this year. Awards include the President & Provost’s Honor for Developing New Initiatives in Graduate & Professional Student Life and the Dr. Andy Binns Award for Outstanding Service to Graduate & Professional Student Life. Open to all members of the Penn community.

4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Graduate Student Center, 3615 Locust Walk

5/16

Penn GSE Student Showcase 2025

During this annual showcase, graduating students will present final projects spanning a wide range of topics, from educational leadership and policy to technology, literacy, and learning design. Attendees can explore poster sessions, presentations, and interactive exhibits, engage directly with student researchers, and learn about the forward-thinking approach that defines the Penn GSE experience.

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

Graduate School of Education, 3700 Walnut St.

5/21

4th Structural Biology Symposium

one microscopic cell dividing into two cells

This annual symposium provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss emerging research, and explore the latest advancements in structural biology. Register to attend.

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.

5/14

Inclusive Genomics to Promote Health Excellence

A DNA strand made up of crowds of people.

This two-day symposium, co-sponsored by the Center for Global Genomics and Health Equity and the Center for Computational Biomedicine, will explore themes like population genomics and health risk, precision medicine, and global health.

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.