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9.17

GradFest 2021

penn campus skyline

GAPSA presents a series of events for graduate and professional students at Penn, ranging from mixers to excursions to a Philadelphia Eagles game.

All Day

Various locations

9.18

Ulysses Jenkins Exhibit

The ICA presents the first major retrospective of the work of Ulysses Jenkins, a video artist from Los Angeles whose work rose to prominence in the 1970s and has been an influence on contemporary art since. The exhibition is co-curated by Meg Onli and Erin Christovale.

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

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

9.22

1.5 Minute Climate Lecture

Bronze sculpture of Benjamin Franklin.

As part of Climate Week at Penn, the School of Arts & Sciences resumes its *1.5 Minute Climate Lectures series, which sound the alarm about climate change and propose constructive responses.

12:00p.m.

Benjamin Franklin Statue, College Green

9.25

The Stories We Wear

Penn Museum Mongolian outfit in case

Penn Museum presents a special celebration of the new exhibition, "The Stories We Wear." The exhibition showcases clothing, accessories, and jewelry spanning 2,500 years, revealing how items we wear are an expression of identity. A series of pop-up talks, art activities, and performances throughout the day will mark the opening.

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

Penn Museum, 3260 South St.

front view of Penn's new vice provost for university life

Mamta Accapadi appointed vice provost for university life at Penn

Mamta Motwani Accapadi has been named vice provost for university life, effective Aug. 17. The announcement was made today by Provost Wendell Pritchett.

Ron Ozio ・ June 30, 2020