3/29 Origins of the New Black Elite Camille Z. Charles, the Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Departments of Sociology and Africana Studies, gives a talk on her upcoming book, “Young, Gifted, and Diverse: Origins of the New Black Elite,” which examines the diversity of experiences among Black students in elite higher education and those newly entering the professional field. 5:30 p.m. Penn Bookstore (Second Floor), 3601 Walnut St.
4/1 TEDxPenn: (R)evolution In the largest student-run TEDx conference in the world, 10-plus speakers are invited to engage with matters such as politics, entertainment, STEM, art, social media influencing, and more. Speakers include Anthony Russo, director of several Marvel films, and Pennsylvania State Representative Jordan Harris, among others. 1:00 p.m. Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.
4/4 Regionalist Poetics in Latin America Assistant Professor in Romance Languages Ashley Brock gives a talk on her first book, “Lessons in Dwelling: Critical Regionalist Poetics in Latin America,” which explores the teaching of regionally specific ways of life through literature. 12:30 p.m. 473 McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk
4/4 (Re)Connecting in the Classroom Evan C. Thompson Term Chair and Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Daeyeon Lee discusses his own path as a teacher and how to establish meaningful relationships between students and educators. 4:00 p.m. Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Kislak Center, Van Pelt Library, 3420 Walnut St.
