Conferences

26        Living Law in Jewish Studies; will explore the many ways that Jews live and have lived law in the modern era, asking how Jewish actors have experienced legal pluralism, actively shaped different legal regimes, and understood the role of law in constructing state and non-state forms of sovereignty; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Benjamin Franklin Room, Houston Hall; register: dajana@upenn.edu (Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies). Also April 27, 9 am.-5 p.m.

27        Abstraction in Language and Systems: A Symposium in Honor of Barbara Liskov; laureate symposium honoring Barbara Liskov, recipient of the 2023 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Berger Auditorium, Skirkanich Hall; info: mitch@cis.upenn.edu (Computer & Information Science; Franklin Institute).

            Nuclear Issues in the Middle East and North Africa; will examine nuclear energy alongside nuclear weapons, and investigates the conceptual and material processes that enforce this divide; 1:15-7:15 p.m.; room 150, McNeil Building and PCPSE; register: https://mec.sas.upenn.edu/node/19733 (Middle East Center). Also April 28, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; April 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

28        Nature, Technology, and Things: New Materialism in Korean Studies; first annual Humanities Korea Conference; 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; room G16, Irvine Auditorium (Korean Studies).

Fitness & Learning

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

Unless noted, Zoom webinars. Info and to register: https://curf.upenn.edu/events.

28        Introduction to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program; 2 p.m.

On Stage

26        An Evening of Pantomime; a 70-minute presentation of skits from CIMS/ENGL 0596, inspired by Charlie Chaplin's pantomime, followed by a reception with food and drinks; 6:30 p.m.; Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library (English).

Penn Live Arts

In-person events. Info and tickets: https://pennlivearts.org/events/.

27        UArts School of Dance: Spring Dance Series; two distinct programs of choreographic works created by an incredible roster of guest artists and faculty members; 7 p.m.; Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center. Also April 28, 7 p.m.; April 29, 1 and 5 p.m.

Readings & Signings

Kelly Writers House

Unless noted, hybrid events at Arts Café, Kelly Writers House, and YouTube livestream. Info: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/calendar/0423.php.

26        KWH Zine Fest; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Special Events

27        Memorial Service for Barbara E. Grandstaff; share fond memories of Dr. Grandstaff, an esteemed member of the Penn Vet family and organizer of the Gross Anatomy course for more than 20 years; service: 4 p.m., room 130, Hill Pavilion; reception: 5-6 p.m., lobby, Hill Pavilion; RSVP: shivani2@vet.upenn.edu (Penn Vet).

Talks

25        Biomechanical & Energetic Factors Associated with Physical Activity Limitations in Osteoarthritis; Kharma Foucher, University of Illinois at Chicago; 1:30 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Penn Center for Musculoskeletal Disorders).

            Points and Distances - What Do We Really Know About Them? Malabika Pramanik, University of British Columbia; 3:45 p.m.; room 218, Fagin Hall (Mathematics).

            Statistical Learning of Biophysical Factors Controlling Signaling Molecule Localization in Primary Cilium; Sohyeon Park, University of California Irvine; 4 p.m.; room 3C8, DRL, and Zoom webinar; join: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/99792332298 (Mathematics).

            Lineages of Indian Environmentalism; Ramachandra Guha, Krea University; 4:30 p.m.; world forum, Perry World House; register: https://tinyurl.com/guha-talk-apr-25 (Center for the Advanced Study of India).

            Artifacts Without Context: Islamic Gravestones of Ottoman Crete; Antonis Anastasopoulos, University of Crete; 6:30 p.m.; room 203, PCPSE (Middle East Center).

26        Big Data and Policing; Greg Ridgeway, criminology; noon; Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall (60 Second Lectures).

            Points in the Projective Plane; Izzet Coskun, University of Illinois at Chicago; 3:45 p.m.; room A2, DRL (Mathematics).

            Grad Students and LGBTQ+ Innovation; Ed Brockenbrough, GSE; Dalmacio Dennis Flores, Nursing; Dovie Watson, PSOM; 4:30 p.m.; Quorum, Science Center, 3675 Market Street; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/nursing-talk-apr-26 (Nursing).

27        Special Briefing: America’s Hottest States & Cities: Managing Growth; panel of speakers; 11 a.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/iur-briefing-apr-27 (Penn Institute for Urban Research).

            Using the Nuclear Piston to Power 3D Cell Migration; Ryan Petrie, Drexel University; noon; Zoom webinar; info: https://www.dental.upenn.edu/news-events/events/ (Penn Dental).

            Development of a Multivalent mRNA Influenza Vaccine to Replace Original Antigenic Sin With Initial Blessings of Induced Immunity; Scott Hensley, Penn Institute for Immunology; 3 p.m.; Law Auditorium, Jordan Medical Education Center (Perelman School of Medicine).  

            Tropical Medicine Catalyzing Equity in the Vaccine Sciences; Maria Elena Bottazzi, Baylor College of Medicine; 5 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/bottazzi-talk-april-27 (Wistar Institute).

28         Barbed End Depolymerization and Pointed End Polymerization: Turning Treadmilling on its Head; Shashank Shekhar, Emory University; 10 a.m.; room 252, BRB (Pennsylvania Muscle Institute).

             Multivariate Distribution-Free Testing Using Optimal Transport; Bodhisattva Sen, Columbia University; 1:45 p.m.; room A4, DRL (Mathematics).

Economics

In-person events. Info: https://economics.sas.upenn.edu/events.

25        Policy Diffusion: A Broader View; Javiera Garcia, economics; 12:30 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

26        The Macroeconomic Consequences of Exchange Rate Depreciations; Emi Nakamura, University of California, Berkeley; 4 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

27        Safety Reviews on Airbnb: An Information Tale; Ginger Zhe Jin, University of Maryland, College Park; 3:30 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

This is an update to the April AT PENN calendar, which is online now. To submit an event for a future AT PENN calendar or weekly update, email almanac@upenn.edu.