Children’s Activities

16        April Storytime; reading of Listen to the Language of the Trees by Tera Kelley, a story of how forests communicate underground; 10:30 a.m.; outdoor classroom, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; free with arboretum admission (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

Conferences

22        Postmodern Trans Studies; will feature five speakers, each discussing their work and recent trends in premodern transgender scholarship; 11 a.m.-1 p.m.; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall (English, Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies).

Fitness & Learning

15        Research Careers Outside Academia; hear from professionals with wide-ranging backgrounds, from behavioral science to chemical physics, on how they conduct research outside the university setting; 7 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://curf.upenn.edu/events/research-careers-outside-academia (Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships).

17        Current and Emerging Issues in Technology, Intellectual Property, and Entertainment & Media Law; an in-depth review of the past year’s developments in law and technology, including recently decided cases, newly enacted and pending legislation, and other major changes to the legal landscape affecting innovation and related fields; 4:30 p.m.; room 214, Gittis Hall, or Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/ctic-workshop-apr-17 (Center for Technology, Innovation, & Competition).  

21        Fellowships Information Session (Fulbright Specific); learn how you can position yourself as a strong candidate, and how CURF can help you through the application process; 4 p.m.; room G08/9, College Hall; register: https://curf.upenn.edu/events/fellowships-information-session-fulbright-specific (Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships).

22        Know Your Rights: Security Deposits as a Tenant; a discussion of security deposit law, protections for tenants, and what you can do to obtain your security deposit after you leave your apartment; noon; room 240A, Silverman Hall; register: https://tinyurl.com/law-workshop-apr-22 (Penn Carey Law).

Graduate School of Education

Info: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/events-calendar.

21        Urban Teaching Residency MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.; online webinar.

            Urban Education (Online) MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.; online webinar.

Penn Libraries

Various locations. Info and to register: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events.

15        Studio Use Training: Letterpress Printing; learn and practice the basics of letterpress printing and typesetting; 4-7 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

17        Intro to 3D Scanning; a workshop that will explore the fascinating technology of 3D scanning; 11 a.m.; seminar room level B, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

            Making Books for Class Projects; 5 p.m.; learn to create printed books for class projects using the saddle-stitch structure; 5 p.m.; seminar room level B, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

22        Earth Day: Upcycle Your Old T-Shirt into a Reusable Grocery Bag; 11:30 a.m.; room LL02A, Evans Building.

            Open Studio Session: Printing Graduation & Gratitude Cards; try out printing for yourself; noon-3 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Music

18        Off the Beat Presents: Around the Corner; Penn's premier pop/rock a cappella group presents tunes by Maggie Rogers, Blondie, Hozier, Teddy Swims, Alicia Creti, and more; 6 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater; tickets: $11-$13 (Platt Performing Arts House).            Also April 19, 7 p.m.

            Penny Loafers Present: The Bready Bunch; join this eclectic family for a night full of sweet harmonies and feel-good nostalgia featuring hits by artists like Silk Sonic, Frank Ocean, Hozier, and more; 6 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center; tickets: $8-$12 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 7 p.m.

            Upstage A Cappella Presents "Order Up!"; a lively, theatrical performance showcasing some musical favorites; 6 p.m.; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall; tickets: $7-$10 (Platt Performing Arts House).  Also April 19, 8:30 p.m.

            Keynotes A Cappella Presents: Afterglow; a dynamic mix of R&B, pop, rock, and soul, with something for everyone to enjoy; 6:30 p.m.; lobby, Platt Performing Arts House; tickets: $10-$15 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 7:30 p.m.

            Penn Sargam Presents "Shakti (Power)"; Penn's premier South Asian fusion music group perform pieces from diverse genres and cultures ranging from Indian classical and Bollywood to Western pop and rock; 7:30 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum; tickets: $10-12 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 6 p.m.

            The Inspiration Presents "Black Odyssey"; an a cappella journey celebrating the resilience and culture of the Black community through soulful melodies and rich harmonies; 8 p.m.; Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum; tickets: $8-$10 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 6 p.m.

            Penn Enchord Presents "Floating Lives"; an encore concert exploring love, parallel worlds, and the infinite possibilities of life through song; 8:30 p.m.; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall; tickets: $8-$10 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 5 p.m.

On Stage

17        Penn Players Presents "Marie Antoinette"; in David Adjmi’s contemporary take on the young queen of France, Marie is a confection created by a society that values extravagance and artifice; 8 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center; tickets: $5-$10 (Platt Performing Arts House).  Also April 18, 8 p.m.; April 19, 1 p.m.

18        Arts House Dance Company Presents "Dreams"; multimedia dance show in which the company combine videos and live dancing to create an exciting experience for the audience; 8:30 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater; tickets: $8-$10 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also April 19, 6 p.m.

Readings & Signings

Kelly Writers House

In-person events at Arts Café, Kelly Writers House. Info and to register: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/calendar/0425.php.

17        Annual Kelly Writers House Marathon Reading: Pride and Prejudice; 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Special Events

16        2025 Weitzman School of Design Olympics; teams of student, staff, and faculty from each dept are invited to compete in 3 design challenge events; 5:30 p.m.; upper gallery, Meyerson Hall; register: https://tinyurl.com/weitzman-olympics-apr-16 (Weitzman School of Design).

Talks

15        Taxation in Fragile States: A Case Study of Somalia; Gayatri Sahgal, Africana studies; noon; room 330A, Max Kade Center (Africana Studies).

            Spoil(s) of Repair; Summer Kim Lee, University of California, Los Angeles; 5:30 p.m.; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall; RSVP: svedjan@sas.upenn.edu (English).

16        Living the Hard Promise: Navigating Difficult Dialogues in the Classroom; Josephine Park, English; William Sturkey, history; noon; Café 58, Irvine Auditorium; register: https://tinyurl.com/park-sturkey-apr-16 (School of Arts & Sciences).

            Navigate Your Scientific Career with Intention and Resilience; Rachel Bernstein, American Association for the Advancement of Science; noon; Carolyn Hoff Lynch Lecture Hall, 1973 Chemistry Building (Chemistry).

            Translating Blackness; Lorgia García Peña, Princeton University; 5:30 p.m.; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall (English).

            Introducing the Power of Africanized Dance/Movement Therapy in Community; Gladys Ijeoma Akunna, teacher, author and artist; 6 p.m.; the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street; register: https://tinyurl.com/akunna-talk-apr-16 (Africana Studies). Also April 21.

17        Gender Transformation in 21st Century India; Sonalde Desai, University of Maryland; noon; suite 230, PCPSE (Center for the Advanced Study of India).

            AIDS and the Odyssey: A Pharmacological Reading; Tom Sapsford, Boston College; 4:45 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (Classical Studies).

            Blackness and the Birth of Celebrity: Intersectionality and In/Visibility in the Age of the Haitian and French Revolutions; Christy Pichichero, George Mason University; 5:30 p.m.; room 543, Williams Hall (Francophone, Italian & Germanic Studies).

            The Future of AI: A Fireside Chat; Yann LeCun, Meta AI; 5:30 p.m.; auditorium, Amy Gutmann Hall; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/lecun-talk-apr-17 (Penn Engineering).

21        Bangladesh: Human Rights, Democracy, and Post-Election Governance; Paulo Casaca, South Asia Democratic Forum; Tasmiah Nuhiya Ahmed, Bangladesh Supreme Court; Nasir Uddin, Harvard University; 10 a.m.; Perry World House, and online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/south-asia-talk-apr-21 (South Asia Center, Perry World House).

            Japan Reborn: Race, Sex, and Eugenics from Empire to Cold War; Kristin Anne Roebuck, Cornell University; 1:30 p.m.; room 623, Williams Hall; register: https://tinyurl.com/roebuck-talk-apr-21 (Center for East Asian Studies).

            The Neuroethology of Sociality and Its Role in Environmental Resilience; Camille Testard, Harvard Society of Fellows; 3:30 p.m.; auditorium, Levin Building (Psychology).

            Tirúa, una experiencia de salud intercultural en territorio Mapuche Lafkenche Sandra Ibarra Garnica, Tirua Intercultural Health Team; 3:30 p.m.; room 473, McNeil Building, and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/garnica-talk-apr-21 (Center for Latin American & Latinx Studies).

22        Climate-Proofing Plants for a Changing World; Alexandra (Lexa) Edsall, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; William Cullina, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; Doris Wagner, biology; noon; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/inspiring-impact-talk-apr-22 (Inspiring Impact).

            Countering Misinformation Early: Evidence from a Classroom-Based Field Experiment in India; Sumitra Badrinathan, American University; noon; Blank Forum, PCPSE (Center for the Advanced Study of India).

            AI at Penn Today; gain insights from Penn's Principal Technology Advisor, John Mulhern III, a leading expert in the field of AI; noon; room 132, PennVet Hill Pavilion and Zoom; register: https://bit.ly/4i6qiM0 (PPSA).

            Latin American Economic Cooperation in a Changing Global Order: Challenges and Opportunities; Laura Gómez-Mera, University of Miami; 1:45 p.m.; room 261, Stiteler Hall (Center for Latin American & Latinx Studies).

            Workshop on the Love in Lyric, Romance and Mystical Texts; Sally Poor, Princeton University; 2 p.m.; room 440, Williams Hall (Francophone, Italian & Germanic Studies).

            Troubling Women’s Agency in Medieval German Literature and Beyond; Sally Poor, Princeton University; 5:15 p.m.; room 623, Williams Hall (Francophone, Italian & Germanic Studies).

            Greetings From Earth; panel of three faculty-student research teams; 6:30 p.m.; Kleinman Energy Forum, Fisher Fine Arts Library (McHarg Center).

Center for the Study of Contemporary China

In-person events at room 418, PCPSE. Info: https://cscc.sas.upenn.edu/events.

18        The Russian Invasion of Ukraine and the Sino-Russian Partnership; Elizabeth Wishnick, Columbia University; 12:15 p.m.

Economics

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

16        Bailouts, Regulation and Banks' Risk-Taking; Luigi Falasconi, economics; noon; room 100, PCPSE.

Penn Libraries

Unless noted, in-person events at Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library. Info and to register: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events.

17        100 Human Heads: Physiognomy, Astrological Medicine, and Censorship in Seventeenth-Century Italy; Eleanore Webb, history; 3 p.m.; Henry Charles Lea Library, Van Pelt Library.

            The Role of Higher Education in Cultivating Lifelong Learners; Daniel Porterfield, Aspen Institute; 3:30 p.m.

Mathematics

Info: https://www.math.upenn.edu/events.

15        Manifolds with Ricci Lower Bounds in the Spectral Sense; Kai Xu, Duke University; 3:30 p.m.; room 3C4, DRL.

18        K-rings of Wonderful Varieties and Matroids; Shiyue Li, Institute of Advanced Study; 3:30 p.m.; room 4N30, DRL.

21        What Do Analytic Interpolation and the Regularity Theory of Elliptic/Parabolic PDEs Have in Common? Jill Pipher, Brown University; 3:30 p.m.; room A4, DRL.

22        Introduction to Solvability of Elliptic/Parabolic PDEs For Students; Jill Pipher, Brown University; 11 a.m.; room 4N30, DRL.

Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics

In-person events at Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall. Info: https://events.seas.upenn.edu/calendar/tag/meam/list/.

22        Biomedical Innovations for Global Health Research and Technology (BIGHEART): NOAS, EXODUS, iTEARS, and BOAS; Luke Pyung-Se Lee, Harvard University; 10:15 a.m.

Physics & Astronomy

Info: https://www.physics.upenn.edu/events/.

15        Light Probes and Structural Color in Dense Complex Media: Lost Between Single and Multiple Scattering; Frank Scheffold, University of Fribourg, Switzerland; 2 p.m. room 2N3, DRL.

16        High-Redshift Star Formation Under the Cosmic Microscope with SPT+ALMA+JWST; Joaquin Vieira, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; 3:30 p.m.; room 4E19, DRL.

            Geometry for Many Body Systems: Geometrical Sum Rules and Lattice Models; Jie Wang, Temple University; 3:30 p.m.; room A8, DRL.

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