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12/3

Eric Holthaus

From 12-3 p.m., journalist and artist Eric Holthaus joins faculty from the Penn Program in Environmental Humanities to test a new choose-your-own-adventure style of book and video game Holthaus is working on to place climate change in personal context for those engaging. Attendees will be able to experience the book while also building out and critiquing their own storylines. A lunch buffet will be served; Holthaus will also deliver a lecture abo

7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Williams Hall, 255 S. 36th St.

12/11

Dog Days

Puppy with collar
Therapy Dogs International hosts dogs for students to take a break from studying and play with, while also picking up snacks and chatting with Student Health Services for tips to de-stress.

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

12/7

Economics of Data

This two-day symposium tackles the economics of data today, looking at data marketplaces and how competitive markets have been reshaped.

6:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.

Various locations

12/3

Community Healing Ceremony

The Moral Injury Group kicks off a 12-week string of meetings during which veterans grapple with moral emotions and spirituality after serving.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center, 3900 Woodland Ave.

12/1

Black Tie Beef and Brew Party

Young rowers paddling on river in formal attire
The Penn Crew and Rowing Club host their annual Black Tie Beef and Brew party along the Schuylkill River, featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, which are included in the ticket price.

2:00 p.m.

Fairmount Boathouse

11/30

Community Mapping

This symposium encourages analysis of civic data and community mapping with considerations of relationship-derived power and how this data might be used for storytelling.

4:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

ARCH, 3601 Locust Walk

11/30

Sustainable Solutions

Sustainable Solutions, which promotes student-led sustainability projects that adhere to United Nations standards, welcomes high school and college students to learn more about this theme-based competition.

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

Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St.

12/6

Crawl Out Thursday

Penn Museum's new Crawl Out Thursday party series returns, spun from the theme of Harlem Renaissance “rent parties,” during which black tenants hosted music and dance to make rent.

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

1/3

Winter Bird Watch

Binoculars and a bird
Toribird, the on-staff bird expert at the park, hosts a 45-minute bird-watching session at the beginning of the event.

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

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave.

11/16

Accessibility Map-a-Thon

The Accessibility Mapping Project, headed by Chair for Equity and Access Mark Bookman, invites Penn community members to contribute by marking where they live and work on campus.

7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 3420 Walnut St.

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