Conferences

26        Classical Studies Senior Colloquium; celebrate this year’s graduating majors in classical studies and ancient history and reflect on what their work tells us about what it means to study classical studies and ancient history; 5:15-7:15 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (Classical Studies).

27        4th Annual DBEI & CCEB Research Day; presentation of recent research from the Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, featuring a keynote by Kevin Johnson, PIK professor; 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Gaulton Auditorium, BRB; register: https://www.dbei.med.upenn.edu/2022ResearchDay (CCEB).

28        Building Logistical Solidarity: Transnational Media and Movements Against Extractivism; will engage leading thinkers, artists, and activists in a joint conversation about media, tactics, and strategies for building a transnational movement against extractivism; draws issues of environmental activism, art, media, and decolonization down into situated spaces, and attempts to open dialogue and build solidarity between these spaces; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; online event; register: https://tinyurl.com/cargc-conference-apr-28 (Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication, Center on Digital Culture and Society).

            Black Queer Town Hall in STEM and Healthcare; highlights the power, strength, and resilience of Black Queer scientists who navigate the dual marginalization of racism and queerphobia, featuring keynotes, flash talks, and panels from prominent Black Queer scientists and advocates; noon-4 p.m.; online event; info: https://tinyurl.com/lgbt-center-calendar (CEMB, LGBT Center, Penn Medicine).

            Penn History Honors Thesis Symposium; celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s graduating Honors Thesis students with presentations and a poster session; 2:30-4 p.m.; McNeil Center for Early American Studies (History).

29        Undergraduate Senior Honors & ComPS Capstone Thesis Poster Session; senior Communication majors will present their year-long individual research projects; 10:30 a.m.-noon; Annenberg Plaza (Annenberg School).

Exhibits

Penn Museum
Online and in-person events. Info: https://www.penn.museum/calendar.

29        Virtual Global Guide Tour: Asia Galleries; 2:30 p.m.

30        Egypt Galleries Tour; 11 a.m.

            Mexico & Central America Galleries Tour; 2:30 p.m.

Films

27        Fly Me to the Moon; a feature documentary by Jamaican independent filmmaker Esther Figueroa that takes us on a journey into the unexpected ways we are all connected on Earth, by following aluminum around the world and into space; available all day; virtual screening; register: https://tinyurl.com/fly-me-apr-27 (Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication; Center on Digital Culture and Society). Through April 28.

Fitness & Learning

Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF)
Online events. Info: https://www.curf.upenn.edu/curf-events.

27        Truman Scholar Panel; 3:30 p.m.

Graduate School of Education (GSE)
Unless noted, online events. Info: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/events-calendar.

27        Administrative Professionals' Day; for faculty and staff; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; GSE courtyard tent.

            Designing with Canva; noon.

            Reading/Writing/Literacy - Virtual Information Session; 6:30 p.m.

28        Literary Lunch with Juliana; for faculty and staff; noon.

On Stage

28        University of the Arts School of Dance: Spring Dance Series; the University of the Arts School of Dance presents its Spring Dance Series, featuring two distinct programs that include ten works created by UArts faculty and guest artists; 9 p.m.; Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center; tickets: https://pennlivearts.org/event/university-of-the-arts-school-of-dance (Penn Live Arts, University of the Arts). Also April 29, 5:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.; April 30, noon.

Readings & Signings

Kelly Writers House
Hybrid events at Arts Café, Kelly Writers House, and YouTube livestreams. Info: http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/calendar/0422.php.

27        Creative Writing Program Honors Thesis Reading; 5 p.m.

Special Events

28        ICA Annual Benefit 2022; an extraordinary evening honoring celebrated artist, writer, filmmaker, and activist, Linda Goode Bryant; rings together art lovers and supporters to celebrate our mission to showcase the art and artists of our time in innovative and ambitious ways and honor important figures in contemporary art; 6:30 p.m.; Tuttleman Terrace, Institute of Contemporary Art; tickets: https://icaphila.org/events/ica-annual-benefit-2022/ (ICA).

29        Cultural Resource Centers Spring Festival; a fun and relaxing afternoon including DIY flower crown making, terracotta pot painting, spring art coloring pages, small succulents and air plant giveaways, and flower/butterfly sand art designing; 2-5 p.m.; patio and café, ARCH (Cultural Resource Centers).

Talks

27        Pioneers Long Before #MOIAUSSI- Insights On The #METOO Movement in Quebec; Kharoll-Ann Souffrant, University of Ottawa; 3:30 p.m.; room 500, Annenberg School (Annenberg School).

            Setting the Stage for Warhol and the Philadelphia Exploding Plastic Inevitable Event in 1966 ; Cheryl Harper, art historian; 5:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/9107276 (Penn Libraries).

28        Does Black and Blue Matter? An Experimental Investigation of Race and Perceptions of Police Bias; Mackenzie Alston, Florida State University; noon; room 150, McNeil Building (Criminology).

            Ransomware Attacks in Health Care: Implications for Hospitals and Patients; Hannah Neprash, University of Minnesota; noon; auditorium, Colonial Penn Center, and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/neprash-talk-apr-28 (Leonard Davis Institute).

            Genetics of Pulmonary Fibrosis: Inherited Susceptibilities and Personalized Prognostics; Christine Garcia, Columbia University; 4 p.m.; room 11-146, Smilow Center (Penn-CHOP Lung Biology Series).

29        The Origin and Emergence of Global Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles; Paul Falkowski, Rutgers Energy Institute; 1 p.m.; Lynch Room, Chemistry Complex (Earth & Environmental Science).

Biology
In-person events at Tedori Family Auditorium, Levin Building. Info: https://www.bio.upenn.edu/events.

28        The Origin and Evolution of de Novo Genes; Li Zhao, Rockefeller University; 4 p.m.

Center for the Study of Contemporary China (CSCC)
Unless noted, in-person events at room 418, PCPSE. Info: https://cscc.sas.upenn.edu/events.

26        China and the World after COVID and Ukraine; Anla Cheng, SupChina; Jeremy Goldkorn, SupChina; 5 p.m.; auditorium, PCPSE.

Economics
Unless noted, in-person events at room 101, PCPSE. Info: https://economics.sas.upenn.edu/events.

27        Have Mergers Raised Prices? Evidence from U.S. Retail; Vivek Bhattacharya, Northwestern University; 3:30 p.m.; room 1203, Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall.

            New Pricing Models, Same Old Phillips Curves? Matthew Rognlie, Northwestern University; 4 p.m.

28        Search Frictions and Product Design in the Municipal Bond Market; Karam Kang, Carnegie Mellon University; 3:30 p.m.

29        Firm Dynamics in the Digital Economy; Ryan Zalla, economics; noon; room 203, PCPSE.

            A Smooth Shadow-Rate Dynamic Nelson-Siegel Model for Yields at the Zero Lower Bound; Daan Opschoor, Erasmus University Rotterdam; noon.

Mathematics
Various locations. Info: https://www.math.upenn.edu/events.

26        Exploration of Global and Local Properties of Complex Networks with Random Walks; Alexandre Morozov, Rutgers University; 4 p.m.; room A1, DRL, and Zoom webinar.

27        Homology Cobordism and Heegaard Floer Homology; Jennifer Hom, Georgia Institute of Technology; room A6, DRL.

Medical Ethics & Health Policy
Zoom webinars. Info: https://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/events.

26        What Does the Field of Bioethics Owe to Minoritized Populations? Faith Fletcher, Baylor College of Medicine; noon.

28        The Genome Defense: The Story Behind the Lawsuit that Ended Gene Patenting in America; Jorge Contreras, University of Utah; 10 a.m.; room 505, Jordan Medical Education Center, and Zoom webinar.

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