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5/20

Herbs as Medicine

Colonial-era depictions of herbs on paper.
Herbalist Tiffany Robbins leads a talk and tour on the use of herbs as medicine during the colonial era. Tickets cost $35.

1:30 p.m.

4000 Woodland Avenue

5/13

Marathon Relay

Samantha Roecker running in the Boston Marathon, with many runners around her. She wears bib number 281.
The West Philly Runners host a marathon fundraiser in support of the The Woodlands. Tickets cost $15.

8:00 a.m.

4000 Woodland Avenue

5/13

Philly Phlash Bus Tour

Exterior of City Hall.
The LPS Student Government hosts a free bus tour of Philly’s sights and attractions. This is available only for LPS students.

2:00 p.m.

Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Street

6/13

New and Expectant Parents

Baby Telden with parents
The Penn Division of Human Resources hosts a webinar focusing on local and university childcare and parenting resources.

11:00 a.m.

Virtual

5/12

Guided Meditation

Woman meditating in sunlight
The Division of Human Resources sponsors a 30-minute guided meditation session.

12:00 p.m.

Virtual

5/6

Donuts and DIYs

Exterior of Houston Hall.
As a break during finals, Houston Hall hosts a night of DIY projects and donuts.

8:00 p.m.

Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St.

5/13

A Celebration of Anthony DeCurtis

A yellow and green victorian house
In celebration of Distinguished Lecturer of Creative Writing Anthony DeCurtis, former students of his present a series of readings, talks, and toasts.

4:00 p.m.

Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

5/12

Alumni Weekend

Sunlit but empty Locust Walk in springtime
Quakers from across the country travel back to campus as Penn hosts nearly 100 events, from a brunch and memorial service to a class panel discussion, for Alumni Weekend.

All Day

Various locations

5/25

Outdoor Yoga

Yoga in Franklin Field
The Division of Human Resources sponsors an outdoor yoga experience. Attendees should plan to bring a yoga mat.

12:00 p.m.

John A. Fry Park, 3451 Walnut St.

5/24

Investing 201

MetLife hosts a webinar teaching investment knowledge and management, including topics as fixed income investing and equity.

12:00 p.m.

Virtual

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