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1.23

Many Voices, Many Visions

Arrest of demonstrator in busy street

The Arthur Ross Gallery presents this exhibition of historical and contemporary images that reflect on issues of humanity, the environment, governance, justice, resilience, and social change. Forty-three works will be presented. Visitors should register in advance of their visit; 10 visitors will be allowed inside at all times.

10:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.

3.4

Thomas Kraines & Kinan Abou-afach

Celloists performing

Cellist Thomas Kraines of Daedalus Quartet joins cellist, oudist, and composer Kinan Abou-afach for a performance of original compositions and improvisations. A new work by composer Gene Coleman will also be premiered.

7:00p.m.

Virtual

3.8

Power of Haitian Women

Haitian women gathered at a market

For International Women's Day, the Center for Experimental Ethnography presents a screening of "Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women." The film tells the story of women working along the margins of the Haitian economy, selling essential goods. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion.

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

Virtual

3.11

HopeBoykinDance

Dancer making a pose

Former PHILADANCO dancer Hope Boykin makes her choreographic Philadelphia debut with "Redefine US, from the INside OUT.," about rethinking the ideas and words we use to describe ourselves. This is a live event performed on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

7:00p.m.

Virtual

On the track around Franklin Field, a Penn Relays banner rests on the bottom of a hurdle bar.

Penn Athletics cancels traditional Penn Relays

If health conditions in the city continue to improve, the Relays plan to sponsor three separate track meets in coming months.

Penn Today Staff ・ March 4, 2021

Historic Franklin Field sits empty with no players or fans.

Ivy League cancels spring sports season

Due to the pandemic, the conference will not hold league competition or host league championships this spring, but has put in place a process that may allow for limited, local competition if public health conditions improve.

Penn Today Staff ・ February 18, 2021

Nia Akins leads a pack of runners while running in a relay race at the Penn Relays.

2020 alumna Nia Akins receives NCAA’s Today’s Top 10 Award

The Award recognizes former student-athletes for their successes on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.

Penn Today Staff ・ January 8, 2021

The Palestra arena at Penn sits empty.

Ivy League cancels winter sports season

In addition, fall sports will not be played during the spring semester, and spring sports are postponed through at least the end of February 2021.

Penn Today Staff ・ November 13, 2020

At Franklin Field, a student from West Philadelphia runs with a baton during a track & field practice.

Quakers of all ages

Every year since 2013, the Penn track and field teams have joined forces with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships in a program called Young Quakers Community Athletics (YQCA).

Penn Today Staff ・ October 12, 2020

Mayyi Mahama holds a first place board while standing on the first place podium at the Ivy Heps.

Mahama’s mighty throws gain All-American glory

Shining in the weight throw and shot put, the rising junior has been honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Greg Johnson ・ June 8, 2020

Nia Akins finishes in first place at an indoor track meet.

Akins caps stupendous career with All-American selection

The May Penn grad and track star was recently honored by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.

Greg Johnson ・ June 2, 2020

Runners race around the track at Franklin Field at the 2019 Penn Relays.

Penn Relays to keep running with first-ever Digital Penn Relays

On April 24, the iconic Penn Relays go online. The digital event will feature a Minecraft competition, virtual tables, and a workout class.

Penn Today Staff ・ April 14, 2020

Athletes on the women's track and field team pose with a championship banner after winning the Indoor Ivy Heps.

We are the champions

The women’s track & field team won their third consecutive Indoor Ivy Heps championship on Sunday in Ithaca, New York.

Greg Johnson ・ March 2, 2020

Against a white background, Mayyi Mahama of the track and field team poses in her uniform.

Mahama’s mammoth throw mashes Ivy record

The sophomore set a new conference record in the weight throw at the Princeton Invitational on Sunday.

Greg Johnson ・ February 25, 2020