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2/25

Neuroscience Book Club

The Center for Neuroscience & Society, for its February book club, will read "Behave: The Biology Of Humans at Our Best and Worst." There will be discussion groups all throughout February, culminating in a discussion with the author, Robert Sapolsky.

4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Virtual

1/9

Handmade History

Penn Museum exterior and entrance
Jennifer Wegner discusses the use of beeswax in Ancient Egyptian life and customs. Admission to the talk is $5 or free with the purchase of a Handmade History Kit: Poured Beeswax Candle.

3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Virtual

1/13

Farm Show 2021

farm show feeding milk to new calf
As part of the Pennsylvania Farm Show 2021, which is virtual, Penn Vet will host a live interactive roundtable featuring three Penn Vet alumni and one current student. They will spotlight career opportunities in the veterinary profession. (Pre-pandemic photo)

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

Virtual

12/15

Mosaic Making

Penn Museum exterior and entrance
Penn Museum presents a live, 30-minute lesson for elementary and middle school children about world cultures and anthropology. This hands-on demonstration features the making of an ancient Roman-style mosaic.

1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Virtual

1/19

Money Matters

Instructors from MetLife discuss how to plan for unexpected financial circumstances and make the most of employee benefits.

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

Virtual

12/10

Food and Feasting

Penn Museum exterior and entrance
Heather Sharkey, a professor in the Department of Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, talks about why we feast and the related social consequences. Also discussed: Arabic cookbooks, recreating old recipes, and cooking as a connection to history, memory, and identity.

5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Virtual

12/16

Emergency Blood Drive

red blood cells
World Cafe Live is sponsoring a blood drive with American Red Cross in light of the critical shortage of blood during the COVID-19 pandemic. Masks are required.

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

American Red Cross, 2221 Chestnut St.

12/6

Gilmore Girls Trivia

Exterior of World Cafe Live with signage
World Cafe Live hosts a virtual trivia night with “Gilmore Girls” as its theme.

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

Virtual

12/12

Ancient Alcohol: After Hours

Penn Museum exterior and entrance
This tour and wine pairing covers 9,000 years of wine culture, unpacking its role in societies around the globe. The Museum suggests the following varieties for the virtual tour: a Rosé, Gewürtztraminer (white), and Sangiovese (red).

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

Virtual

12/1

Writers House Salon

A yellow and green victorian house
This special salon is held in support of the Kelly Writers House Student Recruitment Fund. In conversation for the event will be Sophia DuRose, Jamie-Lee Josselyn, Carmen Maria Machado, and Rowana Miller, with Al Filreis as host. The virtual salon has a suggested donation of $20; prospective students and their family are invited to attend as guests of Kelly Writers House.

6:30 p.m.

Zoom

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