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1      Final Examinations. Through May 8.

     Spring Term Ends.

12    Alumni Day.

13    Baccalaureate.

14    Commencement.

21    11-Week Session Classes Begin.

        Summer Session I Classes Begin.

28    Memorial Day Observed (no classes).

12    Longing and Belonging: The Best Live Action Films from Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2017; family matinee; 2 p.m.; $5/adults & children (2+), free/members; I-House.

Philadelphia Children’s Festival

Music, dance, theater and circus performances for the whole family at the Annenberg Center. Tickets & Info: annenbergcenter.org

17    Human Alphabet Workshop: Pilobolus@Play; the dancer-gymnasts of Pilobolus lead this playful workshop; 9:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:45 p.m., rm. 511. Also May 18 and 19, various times.

        The Mayhem Poets; trio of lyrical virtuosos deliver rapid-fire spoken word blending hip-hop, theatre, improv and stand-up comedy; ages 5-10; 10 a.m.; Zellerbach Theatre. Also May 18, 10 a.m.

        My Father’s Dragon; Enchantment Theatre Company; ages 4+; 10 a.m.; Harold Prince Theatre. Also May 18, 19, 10 a.m.

        Oran Etkin’s Timbalooloo; ages 5-8; 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.; Bruce Montgomery Theatre. Also May 18, 10 a.m.

        Hip H’opera; hip-hop, spoken word, dance and the classical arts come together in celebration of Philadelphia’s youth; ages 5+; 12:30 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre.

        Philadelphia School of Circus Arts; aerial, trapeze, juggling and tight wire performance; all ages; 12:30 p.m.; Harold Prince Theatre. Also May 18, 12:30 p.m. & May 19, 2 p.m.

18    Rennie Harris RHAW: The History of Hip Hop; ages 5-15; 12:30 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre.

19    Jason Bishop: Straight Up Magic; ages 5+; 11:30 a.m.; Zellerbach Theatre.

        Sonia De Los Santos; bilingual children’s musician; ages 4+; 1 p.m.; Bruce Montgomery Theatre. 

Morris Arboretum

Prices & Info: www.morrisarboretum.org

   Storytime at the Arboretum; 10:30 a.m.; Outdoor Children’s Classroom; included w/admission.

5    Nature Play; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; the Oak Allée entrance; included w/admission.

   Impact of Life Course Exposures on Aging: Longevity Reflects our Experiences from Day to Day; The Sylvan M. Cohen Annual Retreat & Poster Session 2018; 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center; register: www.med.upenn.edu/aging (Institute on Aging, Population Aging Research Center).

4    States of Religious Freedom; Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy Annual Conference; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall; register: https://www.sas.upenn.edu/node/13960 (SAS).

9    Successful Applications of Customer Analytics; 8 a.m.; Inn at Penn; $695; register: https://bit.ly/2H3yw7I (Wharton Customer Analytics Initiative). Through May 10, 6 p.m.

19    2018 RARE Patient Advocacy Symposium; 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sheraton University City Hotel; $50; register: https://tinyurl.com/ycfvo43a (Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center).

Admission Donations and Hours

Arthur Ross Gallery (ARG): Fisher Fine Arts Library; free; hours: arthurrossgallery.org

Burrison Gallery: Inn at Penn; free; Mon.-Fri., 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; tinyurl.com/kaevlec

EKG: free; Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; estherkleingallery.tumblr.com/

ICA: free; hours: www.icaphila.org

International House: free; hours: http://ihousephilly.org/

Kroiz Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library: free; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; http://tinyurl.com/hvrlct4

Morris Arboretum: Mon.-Sun., hours, prices: morrisarboretum.org

Penn Museum: $15/adults; $13/seniors; $10/children; free/members, PennCard holders and children under 5; Tues.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; first Wed., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; www.penn.museum

Slought: free; Tues.-Fri., noon-5 p.m.; slought.org

Van Pelt-Dietrich Library: free; hours: http://tinyurl.com/hwd74bp

Wistar: free; Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Upcoming

5     Time in the Garden Exhibit; opening day activities; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Morris Arboretum.

11    Fifth Annual Alumni Exhibit; Burrison Gallery. Opening reception: May 11 from 5-7 p.m. Through May 25.

Now

    Leaf and Line: Painting and Photography by Marguerite Walsh; oil paintings and photos explore texture, line and form; Burrison Gallery. Through May 9.

    Mario Romañach: Do You Love Architecture?; Architectural Archives, Kroiz Gallery. Through May 14.

    Moundbuilders: Ancient Artifacts of North America; Penn Museum. Through July 15.

    Bearing Witness: Four Days in West Kingston; Penn Museum. Through July 15.

    The World on View: Objects from Universal Expositions, 1851-1915; explores the history of globalization; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library. Through July 29.

    Life During Wartime: Penn at Home and Abroad During the Great War; commemorates the 100th anniversary of the armistice ending World War I; Kamin Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Through August 3.

    The Last Place They Thought Of; investigates how geographical, ideological and spatial paradigms determine and reproduce uneven social relations; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through August 12.

    Tag: Proposals on Queer Play and the Ways Forward; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through August 12.

    Musical Partnerships at Play: The Marlboro Music School and Festival; Eugene Ormandy Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. Through June 21, 2019.

Ongoing

    Audubon’s Birds of America; Information Desk, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.     

    Marian Anderson on the World Stage; Marian Anderson Gallery, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

    Middle East Galleries; explores how ancient Mesopotamian societies gave rise to the world’s first cities through artifacts; Penn Museum; free w/admission.

    Native American Voices: The People–Here and Now; Penn Museum.

    Out of Time; 12 photos or paintings by artists and dancer Raphael Xavier; Lobby, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

    We Are Not Alone; Annenberg School of Communication.

Penn Museum Tours

Tours on Saturdays and Sundays; 1:30 p.m.; Pepper Hall, 3rd Floor; free w/admission; info: www.penn.museum

International House (I-House)

Lightbox Film Center

$10/general admission, $8/students, seniors, free/members. Shows at 7 p.m. unless noted.

Info: http://ihousephilly.org

     Born to Fly: Elizabeth Streb vs. Gravity.

     Morelia Gender and Sexual Diversity Program.

     Ex-Fest, Part VIII; 11 a.m.; $35/general admission, $25/members.

10    Donna Haraway: Story Telling for Earthly Survival.

11    The Crime of Monsieur Lange.

12    Garrincha: Hero of the Jungle; 6 p.m.

        Macunaíma; 8 p.m.

16    Feminists: What Were They Thinking?; with director Johanna Demetrakas and editor Kate Amend.

17    The Priest and the Girl.

18    The Conspirators.

19    Conjugal Warfare; 8 p.m.

24    The Illinois Parables with Super Up.

25    Brazilwood Man.

26    Time Regained.

4    Friday Yoga with Anisha; bring your own mat; noon; free/Penn students, $5/staff and community members; lobby, Arthur Ross Gallery. Also May 11 and 18.

   Saturday Morning Live Tour; discover smaller speciman trees; 11 a.m.; info: www.morrisarboretum.org (Morris Arboretum).

12    Dogs and Barks Tour; showcasing dogwood tree species; 11 a.m.; info: www.morrisarboretum.org (Morris Arboretum). Also May 26.

24    Obsidian Blues; a book discussion with the author, English professor Herman Beavers; 7 p.m.; register: https://tinyurl.com/y8kxl783 (Penn Alumni).

Liberal & Professional Studies

Info: www.upenn.edu/lps-events

   Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café; noon-1 p.m.

2    Walk-in Wednesdays; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 4:30-6 p.m.; Suite 100, LPS Recruitment Offices. Also May 9, 16, 23 and 30.

HR: Professional and Personal Development Programs

Open to all Penn faculty and staff; 12:30-1:30 p.m and free unless noted otherwise. Register: http://knowledgelink.upenn.edu/

22    TED Talk Tuesday: Daniel Goleman, Why Aren’t We More Compassionate?

23    Feedforward: Feedback for Your Future.

31    Coaching Skills for Managers; 9 a.m.-noon; $75.

         Learning with Lynda: Creating Great Workplace Habits.

HR: Quality of Worklife Workshops

Open to Penn faculty and staff; free. Register: www.hr.upenn.edu/registration

     Webinar: Aging Well; noon-1 p.m.

21    Mindfulness Monday: From Mind Full to Mindful; 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

23    Webinar: Working With Millennials; noon-1 p.m.

25    Guided Meditation: Take a Breath and Relax; 12:30-1:30 p.m.

HR: Healthy You Workshops

Open to Penn faculty and staff; noon-1 p.m. unless noted otherwise; free. Register: www.hr.upenn.edu/registration

8      Be in the Know Biometric Screenings; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; free for benefits-eligible faculty and staff.

9      Body Pump.

11    Wellness Walk.

15    Gentle Yoga.

8      University Club Annual Meeting; 12:30 p.m.

11    PPSA Open Board Meeting; noon; School of Nursing; RSVP: www.penn-ppsa.org/meetings

Penn Museum

Info: www.penn.museum

   Drum Circle Workshop; bring your own drum; 6:30 p.m.; $15/general admission, $10/members and students with ID. Also May 9, 16, 23 & 30.

World Café Live

Performances daily. For a complete listing, see: philly.worldcafelive.com/

22    Spirit of Korea; a traditional music and dance festival; 8 p.m.; Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center; tickets: www.annenbergcenter.org

Penn Book Center

3 Moral Combat: How Sex Divided American Christians and Fractured American Politics; R. Marie Griffith, Washington University in St. Louis; 6 p.m.

5 High Fashion and High Finance; Joan DeJean, Department of English; 4 p.m.

3      Cinco de Mayo Celebration; an evening of food, drink, music and educational activities; 9 p.m.; I-House; $10/general, $5/members and I-House Alumni (Mexican Cultural Center).

11    Awards Ceremony Honoring Graduate and Professional Student Leaders; 4:30 p.m.; Common Room Front, Graduate Student Center; register: http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/register/ (Graduate Student Center).    

        National Public Gardens Day; all day; free admission (Morris Arboretum).

13    Mother’s Day Brunch; 9:30 a.m.-noon; Compton Cafe, Morris Arboretum; tickets: https://tinyurl.com/y8dtyu4e (Morris Arboretum).

20    Million Dollar Bike Ride; 7:30 a.m.; 31st & Chestnut; info: www.milliondollarbikeride.org (Orphan Disease Center).

Penn Museum

Info & tickets: www.penn.museum/

9     Mummies and Martinis; a happy hour with friends and a martini special in the Egypt Gallery; 6 p.m.; $9; tickets: https://tinyurl.com/ycrymxdo (includes one drink for guests 21 and over).

16    Where in the Penn Museum is Carmen Sandiego?; 6 p.m.; $20/general admission, $15/members; tickets: https://tinyurl.com/yd4aorps

5    (M/W) Ivy Heptagonal Track & Field Championships; all day; Franklin Field. Also May 6.

1    Understanding IRB review in the new era of “Single” IRBs; Megan Singleton, Johns Hopkins; noon; rm. 1402, Blockley Hall register: https://tinyurl.com/yctvkbtv (Bioethics).

    Vaccines for the prevention of non-viral cancer; Olivera Finn, University of Pittsburgh; noon; Glen Gaulton Auditorium, BRB (PSOM).

    Tools for T cells: New Approaches to Analyzing T cell Responsiveness and Repertoire in Cancer; Mark Davis, Stanford; 4 p.m.; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (PSOM).

2    Improving Life in an Aging Society: The Critical Role of Nurses; Regina Herzlinger, Harvard; 9 a.m.; Hall of Flags, Houston Hall (PSOM).

    Applying Biomedical Engineering to Cancer Research; Andrew Wang, UNC; noon; rm. 10-146, Smilow Center (PSOM).

    Changing Behavior for Good; Katherine Milkman, Wharton; noon; Hourglass Room, Inn at Penn; RSVP: pasef@pobox.upenn.edu (PASEF).

    Combinatorial Mutagenesis as a Means to Explore and Enhance Specificity of Mx Antiviral Proteins; Harmit Malik, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (PSOM).

    Human Peri-implantation Immunobiology: An Evolving Story; Danny Schust, University of Missouri; noon; rm. 251, BRB (PSOM).

3    Flies Tell us Something about Zika-Induced Microcephaly and the Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease; Hugo Bellen, Baylor; 4-6 p.m.; Glen Gaulton Auditorium, BRB II/III (PSOM, Genetics).

   Mechanistic Contributions to Geomorphic Changes of State; Dylan Lee, Penn PhD candidate; noon; rm. 358, Hayden Hall (Earth & Environmental Science).

7    Development of Novel Chemical Tools for Accessing Unexplored Chemical Spaces; Ming-Yu Ngai, Stony Brook University; noon; Lynch Lecture Hall (Chemistry).

8    LC3-Associated Phagocytosis: Two Ancient Pathways Collide in Inflammation, Immunity and Aging; Douglas Green, St. Jude Hospital, noon; Glen Gaulton Auditorium, BRB II/III (Wistar).

    Annual Leboy Lecture: A Conversation with Risa Lavizzo-Mourey; 4 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall; free; register: https://provost.upenn.edu/faculty/pfwf (Penn Forum for Women Faculty).

    Using Genomics to Unravel the Human Wiring Diagram; Peter Donnelly, Oxford; 4-6 p.m.; Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center (Systems Pharmacology and Translational Therapeutics).

9    Seeing is Believing: Visualizing individual steps of the retroviral life cycle in living animals and at the single molecule level; Walter Mothes, Yale; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (PSOM).

10    How Results from a 30-Year U.S. Study of Workers Exposed to Vermiculite Containing Asbestiform Minerals Drove U.S. Public Health Policy; James Lockey, University of Cincinatti; 3 p.m.; rm. 10-100, Smilow Center (SRP Center).

11    Ancient Tuberculosis and Leprosy: Pre-Colombian Presence in the New World; Jane Buikstra, Arizona State University; 5:30 p.m.; Penn Museum; register: www.penn.museum (Museum).

16    KSHV: Immune Evasion and Oncogenesis; Blossom Damania, UNC Chapel Hill; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (PSOM).

19    Private Coffins from the Amarna Period; Anders Bettum, Oslo Museum; 3:30 p.m.; Penn Museum; info: www.penn.museum  (Museum).

21    Lifelong Maintenance of Cells and Proteins and the Role of Age Mosaicism in Adult Tissue Homeostasis; Martin Hetzer, The Salk Institute; noon; rm. 337, Towne Bldg. (CBE).

22    Systematic Elucidation and Pharmacological Targeting of Non-Oncogene Dependencies in Human Malignancies: A New Take on Precision Oncology; Andrea Califano, Columbia; noon; Glen Gaulton Auditorium, BRB II/III (Wistar).

24    Cancer Biophysics, 3D Tumor Models, PDT, Quantitative Imaging; Jonathan Celli, University of Massachusetts; noon; rm. 8-146AB, Smilow Center (Radiation Oncology).

Experience tradition, learning and fun at this year’s Alumni Weekend May 11 through May 14! The Penn community is invited to participate in the events, workshops and seminars offered during the weekend. Most events require pre-registration. For more details, visit https://tinyurl.com/ydgdk5o8 and to RSVP, see https://penn.reunioniq.com/index.cfm/event/party/

Open Houses, Tours, and Receptions

Friday, May 11

The Barnes Foundation Tour; a guided tour of the Barnes Foundation from a Barnes docent; shuttle leaves campus at 1:30 p.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.; presentation runs from 2:30-4 p.m.; Barnes Foundation; $33.

Student-led Campus Walking Tour; walking tour of campus led by a Penn Traditions student leader; 2:30 p.m.; meet at the Button.

Penn Dental Medicine Student Curated Tours; inside access to the Evans Building and Main Clinic renovations, including new state-of-the-art pre-clinical and advanced simulation labs and library; 3-6 p.m.; Dental Medicine Bldg.; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

Penn Admissions Reception for Alumni Interviewers; thank-you reception for alumni interviewers of prospective students; 3-6 p.m.; rm. 200, College Hall; register: https://interviews.alumni.upenn.edu/manage/login

Gallery Hop; annual walking tour from Arthur Ross Gallery to Van Pelt-Dietrich Library to ICA, followed by refreshments at ICA; 4-6 p.m.; begins at Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Penn Dental Medicine Reunion Celebration; special reception celebrating PDM reunion classes and presentation of the Thomas Evans Achievement Award, the Alumni Award of Merit and Honorary Alumni; 5-7 p.m.; Dental Medicine Bldg.; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

Civic House Alumni and Senior Reception; celebrating the past, present and future of Civic House; 6-7:30 p.m.; Civic House; register and info: kerrins@upenn.edu

Saturday, May 12

    Discover Catholic Life at Penn - An Open House; co-sponsored by Penn Newman Center, St. Agatha-St. James Church and Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture; 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; Newman Center. RSVP: cshields@newman.upenn.edu or (267) 969-5201.

    Penn Dental Medicine Student Curated Tours; tour of the Evans Building and Main Clinic renovations including the new state-of-the-art pre-clinical and advanced simulation labs and library; 10 a.m.; Penn Dental Medicine.

    New Buildings and Landscapes Tour; join David Hollenberg, University Architect, and Bob Lundgren, University Landscape Architect, for a tour of the newest buildings and landscapes including Perry World House, Levin Building, renovated Richards Labs, Perelman Center, New College House and Shoemaker Green; 10-11:45 a.m.; starts at Ben on the Bench.

    Student-led Campus Walking Tour; led by a Penn Traditions student leader; 10-11 a.m., 2:30-3:30 p.m.; meet at the Button.

    ICA Docent Tours; docents will be available to take guests through the exhibitions and answer questions; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Institute of Contemporary Art.

    Urban Studies Alumni Brunch & Field Trip; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; rm. 130, McNeil Bldg; register: www.sas.upenn.edu/urban/

    Performing Arts Award and Alumni Reception; the 1st Annual Presentation of the Stephen Goff Award for Performing Arts presented by the Mask and Wig Club; 1:30 p.m.; Platt Student Performing Arts House. RVSP: Platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu or on the Facebook event on the Platt Student Performing Arts House Page.

    Kelly Writers House Open House; renew your acquaintance or get to know this lively and innovative home for writers of all ages and genres as you join members of the Writers House community for informal conversation, coffee and light refreshments; 2-4 p.m.; KWH.

    PennGALA ICA Exhibit Tour; a private tour of the ICA’s latest exhibit with other LGBTQ Alumni titled, Tag: Proposals on Queer Play and the Ways Forward; 2 p.m.; Institute of Contemporary Art.

    Friars Senior Society Alumni Day Reception; friars young and old are invited to reconnect and raise a glass in the bar area of POD; 2:30-4:30 p.m.; POD, 3636 Sansom St.

    Alumni Open House; The Daily Pennsylvanian Alumni Association and the staff of the DP host a DP Alumni Open House; 3-5 p.m.; DP Offices, 4015 Walnut St.

    The Netter Center for Community Partnerships: 25 Years of Educating Penn Students as Civic Leaders; Provost Wendell Pritchett (GR’97), Netter Center founding director Ira Harkavy (C’70, GR’79) and Netter Center alumni speak about the lasting impact of civic and community engagement; 3 p.m.; Woodlands Ballroom, The Inn at Penn.

    Alumni Authors Fiction Reading; Ariel Djanikian, Amina Gautier, Melissa Jensen; reception to follow; 4-6 p.m.; Arts Café, Kelly Writers House. RSVP: whalumniweekend@writing.upenn.edu or (215) 746-POEM.

Sunday, May 13

    Mass, Brunch & Festivities; morning Mass at St. Agatha-St. James Church starting at 9 a.m. followed by a brunch reception in the Newman Center at approximately 10 a.m.; 9 a.m.-noon; Newman Center, 3720 Chestnut St.

    The Barnes Foundation Tour; ticket includes museum entry, audio self-tour and shuttle service from campus only; noon-2 p.m.; Barnes Foundation, 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway; $23.

    New Buildings and Landscapes Tour; join Mark Kocent, University Architect Principal Planner, for a tour of the newest buildings and landscapes on campus including Perry World House, Levin Building, renovated Richards Labs, Perelman Center, New College House and Shoemaker Green; noon-2 p.m.; starts at Ben on the Bench, 37th and Locust Walk.

Workshops, Seminars and Panel Discussions

Friday, May 11

    50th Reunion Panel – Journeys and Reflections; members of the Medical Class of 1968 reflect on their personal journeys over the past 50 years, 9 a.m.; Law Auditorium, Henry A. Jordan, M’62 Medical Education Center; register: www.pennmedicine.org/MAW2018

Saturday, May 12

    Class of 1968 50th Reunion Breakfast, Athletics and Faculty Panels; a buffet breakfast and a meet and greet with faculty and coaches; 8-10:30 a.m.; 6th floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library; $25.

    Breakfast of Champions: current coaches discuss Penn Athletics today followed by Q&A; chaired by Bill Creeden (W’68, GED’72) and Carolyn Marcus Jacobs (CW’68), classmates celebrate the glory of competing for the Red & Blue; 9 a.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

    MBA Reunion Weekend 2018; Keynote: Jeremy Siegel, Wharton; 9 a.m.; Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.

    The Professors Forum: A Reunion; a panel of the Class of 1968’s favorite faculty discusses anecdotes and perspectives on the similarities and differences of teaching students in 1968 and in 2018; 9 a.m.; City View Seminar Room, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

    America Today: Two of America’s Top Pollsters Dissect How We Got to This Place; nationally renowned message maven Frank Luntz (C’84), and leading Democratic pollster Jefrey Pollock (C’93), lead a discussion about the state of American public opinion; 9:30 a.m.; Golkin Room, Houston Hall.

    Honoring Athletes of the Class of 1968; join iconic coaches John Cervino, Faye Bardman Donavan and Ted Nash to recognize the teams and athletes of the Class of 1968; 9:30 a.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

    Learning for Life: Medical Education for Today’s Students; get an insider’s view into the way Perelman School of Medicine’s students are learning; 9:30-11:15 a.m.; Law Auditorium, Henry A. Jordan, M’62 Medical Education Center.

    The College Admissions Process; Eric J. Furda (C’87), dean of Admissions discusses the college admissions process in this special session exclusively for alumni families; 9:30 a.m.; location TBA; register: https://key.admissions.upenn.edu/register/alumwknd18

    Penn Nursing Dean’s Lecture; Penn Nursing’s Dean highlights the impacts that Penn Nursing’s faculty and students have on the advancements and innovations of healthcare and the surrounding community; 10 a.m.; Claire M. Fagin Hall.

    How to Get on a Corporate Board; a moderated panel discussing how to translate your skills and experiences into a board seat and how to succeed once you’re there; 3 p.m.; Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, Upper Floor, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

    Resilience in the Face of Adversity and Forging Next Chapters; a moderated panel by Laurie Dameshek (W’83) to discuss coping with unexpected challenges that we all inevitably face; 3:30 p.m.; Golkin Room, Houston Hall.

    Are We There Yet? Ideas, Options and Opportunities for Retirement; a panel discussion focused on the non-financial aspects of retirement; 3:30 p.m.; Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall.

Class Reunions

Friday, May 11

    50th Reunion and Old Guard Lunch and Learn; presentation and lunch with classes who have passed their 50th reunion; noon-4 p.m.; Houston Hall.

    50th Reunion Welcome: A Sophisticated Taste of Philadelphia; an event for the Class of 1968 featuring Philly food with vegetarian options, open bar, ’60s guitar music and welcome speech by President Amy Gutmann; 7-9 p.m.; The ARCH.

    Class of 1953 65th Reunion Dinner; 6-9:30 p.m.; Hoover Lounge, Vance Hall.

    Class of 1958 60th Reunion Dinner; 6-9:30 p.m.; Hoover Lounge, Vance Hall.

    Class of 1963 55th Reunion Cocktails; drinks and light fare; 6-8 p.m.; Sweeten Alumni House.

    30th Reunion Party-Club ’88; delicious food, open bar and classic ’80s music for the Class of 1988; 7-11 p.m.; Hall of Flags, Houston Hall.

    Class of 1983 - 35th Reunion Party; fun and festive evening filled with delicious food, flowing beverages, good company and live music; enter from VIP entrance located on 190 S. 31st St.; 7-11 p.m.; Lower Level, World Cafe Live.

    Class of 1978 40th Reunion Party; 7-11 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

Saturday, May 12

    Penn Nursing Legacy Breakfast; Dean Antonia Villarruel hosts this annual Legacy Breakfast (limited to 25th+ reunions); 8:30 a.m.; lobby, Claire M. Fagin Hall.

    Class of 1943 75th Reunion Celebration; after parading down Locust Walk, join classmates, families and guests of the 70th and 75th reunions for a celebratory lunch; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall.

    Class of 1948 70th Reunion Celebration; after parading down Locust Walk, join classmates, families and guests of the 70th and 75th reunions for a celebratory lunch.; 12:30- 3:30 p.m.; Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall.

    30th Reunion Happy Hour; a class get-together on Saturday evening; 5-7 p.m.; Location TBA.

    1st Reunion Happy Hour; welcoming back the class of 2017 for a festive Biergarten to celebrate one year since graduation; 5-7 p.m.; Back Patio, Sweeten Alumni House.

    Class of 1978 Farewell Reception; stop by for light food, beverages and to say a fond farewell until our 45th Reunion! Part of the 1978 All Inclusive Package; 5-7 p.m.; Dunning Coaches Center, 231 S. 33rd St.

    Class of 1963 55th Reunion Celebration; celebrate with classmates and friends as we gather with views overlooking College Green; 6-9:30 p.m.; 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library.

    Class of 2003-15th Reunion Party; a throwback party; 7-11 p.m.; College Green.

    Class of 1968-Gala 50th Reunion Class Celebration; party at the world-renowned Barnes; 7-11 p.m.; Barnes Foundation, 2025 Ben Franklin Parkway.

    Class of 1973-45th Reunion Party; a festive evening with new friends and old from the Class of ’73; 7-11 p.m.; 1st Floor, The ARCH.

    Class of 1998-20th Reunion Party; join classmates for a throwback party at the Quad; 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Upper Quad.

    Class of 1993-25th Reunion Bash; 8 p.m.-midnight; Hall of Flags, Houston Hall.

    10th Reunion Party; join fellow 2008 classmates to CELEBR(08) your 10th Reunion; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Lower Quad.

    5th Reunion Party; welcome back 2013 for the party of the weekend; 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; Penn Park.

Other Events

Friday, May 11

    Wharton MBA Reunion Weekend 2018 – Keynote; Frances Jensen, chair of the department of neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine; 10 a.m.; rm. G06, Jon M. Huntsman Hall; info and rsvp: alumni.relations@wharton.upenn.edu

    The Roots of the Next Medical Revolution; Jonathan Epstein, executive vice dean and chief scientific officer; an exclusive look at the most promising areas of discovery at Penn Medicine today; 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.; Law Auditorium, Henry A. Jordan M’62 Medical Education Center; register: www.pennmedicine.org/MAW2018

    Crafting Your Legacy: Tools to Help You and Your Family; 11 a.m.; Penn Dental Medicine; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

    Penn Dental Hygiene Alumni Association Meeting; annual meeting and luncheon; 11 a.m.; Penn Dental Medicine; tickets: $30; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

    Penn Dental Medicine Luminary Society Luncheon; alumni from the classes of 1968 and prior are invited; noon-2:30 p.m.; Penn Dental Medicine; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

    Penn’s All-Star Team Approach to Cancer; inside look at how Penn’s experts are collaborating to make real advances in early detection and lifesaving treatments; 2 p.m.; Law Auditorium, Henry A. Jordan, M’62 Medical Education Center; register: www.pennmedicine.org/MAW2018

    Art and Architecture in Cuba Today: Belmont Freeman and Gabriel Martinez, and Year End Show and Happy Hour; Belmont Freeman (GFA’76) and Gabriel Martinez, PennDesign; 2-4 p.m.; Kroiz Gallery of the Architectural Archives; Year End Show in Meyerson Hall: 5:30 p.m.; register: www.alumni.upenn.edu/PDReunion2018

    Meet the Mind Behind the Prize; Nobel laureate Stanley Prusiner (C’64, M’68) returns to his alma mater and joins dean J. Larry Jameson for a discussion about his scientific research; 3:45-5 p.m.; Law Auditorium, Henry A. Jordan, M’62 Medical Education Center.

    Penn Nursing Celebrating Excellence: Student, Alumni and Faculty Awards; honor the varied achievements of  community members; 4 p.m.; Ann L. Roy Auditorium, Claire M. Fagin Hall.

    Sober Meeting Space; 4-6 p.m.; join other Penn alumni and their guests in a safe and sober space for one hour of discussion and support; Rein Room (3rd Floor), Houston Hall. Also May 12, 4 p.m.

    PennGALA Happy Hour; mixer with PennGALA with appetizers and cash bar; 5-7 p.m.; location TBA.

    Taste of Penn Spectrum at Franklin Fest-All Alumni Party; celebration of diversity; 7 p.m.-midnight; College green; $10/students and young alumni, $20/alumni and guests, tickets included in the Alumni Weekend Pass.

Saturday, May 12

    Quaker Trot; this year’s alumni run is noncompetitive and untimed as runners and walkers of every speed are invited to follow a 1.5 mile loop; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Penn Park; registration at the 31st St. entrance.

    Penn Alumni Board of Directors Meeting; all alumni are welcome to join the bi-annual meeting of the Penn Alumni Board of Directors meeting, featuring Frederick Steiner, dean and Paley Professor of PennDesign; continental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.; 9-10:15 a.m.; rm. 200, College Hall.

    Children’s Basketball Skills & Drills Clinic; Anthony Price, captain of Penn Men’s 1979 Final Four basketball team and founder of Paying the Price Foundation, partners with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships to host this basketball clinic for children of Penn alumni and West Philadelphia youth (ages 8-18); 9-11 a.m.; David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center; $15.

    The Penn Fair; visit various booths highlighting what is happening at Penn, including The Penn Fund and The Penn Libraries; 9 a.m.- noon; Locust Walk, near College Green.

    Penn Alumni Arts Fair; Penn alumni and friends will exhibit original artwork, jewelry and artisan crafts for purchase; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; College Green.

    Latinx Alumni Brunch; a brunch for all visiting Latinx alumni; 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; The ARCH.

    Conversation with President Gutmann; University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann delivers the annual State of the University report; 10:45 a.m.; Zellerbach Theater, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts.

    Penn Arts and Sciences 60-Second Slam; enjoy breakfast during an hour-long roundup of our famous 60-Second Lectures given by Penn Arts and Sciences’ foremost faculty, students and alumni; 11 a.m.; location TBA.

    Alumni Parade of Classes; join President Amy Gutmann, Parade Marshal Mae Agnes Pasquariello (CW’53, GRD’85) and fellow alumni for the Parade of Classes; lineup begins at 11:45 a.m.; noon-12:30 p.m.; Locust Walk.

    Penn Nursing in the Parade; all nursing alumni are invited to march with Dean Villarruel, Nursing Alumni Board president Ashley Ritter, and fellow alumni; noon; Locust Walk.

    Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Picnic; noon-3:30 p.m.; College Green; register: www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend

    Penn Arts and Sciences Tent; noon- 3:30 p.m.; College Green.

    Penn Back Then; alumni from all generations are invited to contribute notable Penn anecdotes and remembrances to Penn Back Then; noon-3:30 p.m.; Penn Arts and Sciences Tent and around campus.

    Penn Nursing at the Picnic; all Nursing alumni are invited to enjoy a picnic lunch and network with fellow alumni, students, parents, faculty and Dean Villarruel; 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Nursing Tent on College Green; $40.

    Penn Engineering Picnic Tent; lunch and lively conversation with other alumni, Dean Vijay Kumar and learn more about what is happening at SEAS; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; College Green; register: www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend or (215) 898-7811.

    Alumni Day Picnic; lunch buffet (vegetarian and kosher meals available upon request) with fellow Penn alumni; 12:30-3:30 p.m.; various locations.

    Class of 1978 vs. Class of 1973 Penn Quizzo; 2-3 p.m.; ’70s Picnic Tent in the Quad.

    Penn Women’s Center Alumni & Graduation Celebration Garden Party; join the PWC to welcome back alumni and celebrate 2018 graduates; 2 p.m.; Penn Women’s Center, 3643 Locust Walk.

    Middle East Galleries – Curator Talk and Gallery Viewing; enjoy a special look into the Penn Museum’s newly opened Middle East Galleries; 2-4 p.m.; Widener Lecture Room, Penn Museum.

    Calling All Vietnam Era Veterans; the Class of 1968 welcomes all veterans from that era to share their thoughts and recollections; 3:30-5 p.m.; Hollenback Center, NROTC.

    Cinema Celebration: Screening of Planet of the Apes; a watershed marquee movie from 1967-1968; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; New College House.

    Quaker Kids; bring the whole family to paint the campus red and blue! Stop by after the picnic for great treats, fun activities and a screening of the hit movie Nut Job 2. Most appropriate for children ages 10 and under; 3:30 p.m.; Class of 1966 Reading Room, Houston Hall.

    We Are One: Calling all alumni to celebrate the African Diaspora; Unite for Academic and Social Fellowship; 4-6 p.m.; W.E.B. DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut St.

    Alumni Wine + Sushi Celebration; celebrate Alumni Weekend with your Penn friends; 5-6 p.m.; Penn Hillel.

    University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network Happy Hour; join UPAAN for its annual social. Meet, mingle and learn about UPAAN; 5 p.m.; Penn Women’s Center.

Sunday, May 13

    Dedication of the Class of 1968 Legacy Garden Project; classes of 1968 and 2018 will cut the ribbon at the Class of 1968 Legacy Garden; 9-10 a.m.; College Green.

    All Alumni Breakfast; 9-11:30 a.m.; Bistro and Class of 1966 Reading Room, Houston Hall; $15 or included in reunion pass pricing.

    Class of 1968 - Reminiscence & Reflection Champagne Breakfast; drink a Toast to Dear Old Penn and to wonderful friends of a lifetime; 10 a.m.-noon; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.

    Annual GIC Brunch Celebrating Alumni and Seniors; all alumni and their families are welcome to celebrate another year of building intercultural communities at Penn; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Greenfield Intercultural Center, 3708 Chestnut St.

    Cinema Celebration - Screening of Rosemary’s Baby; a watershed marquee movie from 1967-1968; 1-3 p.m.; Hill Field, New College House.

Monday, May 14

    262nd Commencement Ceremony; alumni leaders, including representatives from classes of all generations, will line Locust Walk, holding flags and forming an honor guard as the candidates for graduation walk through; 10:15 a.m.; Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce Sts; info: www.upenn.edu/commencement or call (215) 573-GRAD.

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