at penn Calendar May 2022
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2 Final examinations. Through May 10.
10 Spring term ends.
Baccalaureate.
14 Alumni day.
16 Commencement.
Penn Museum
Online events. Info: https://www.penn.museum/calendar.
3 Global Voyagers: Journey to Mexico and Central America; 11 a.m.
10 At-Home Anthro Live: Mughal Miniature Paintings; 1 p.m.
13 Virtual Passport Day: Sail the Mediterranean; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
17 At-Home Anthro Live: Making Chai; 1 p.m.
20 Virtual Passport Day: STEAM Adventures; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
24 At-Home Anthro Live: The Art of Kalighat Paintings; 1 p.m.
4 Layer by Atomic Layer – MOCVD Growth for a Carbon Neutral Society; a symposium to honor Russell Dupuis and Daniel Dapkus, recipients of the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/BenFranklinMedalEESymposium (Penn Engineering).
7 Typological Drift: Emerging Cities in China; documents the impact of the Chinese culture on the development of city types in China in the past four decades, leading to surprising urban realities that often escape normative urban theories; 8 a.m.; online webinar; register: https://yoopay.cn/event/60132228 (City and Regional Planning).
10 CLALS Graduate Research Symposium; graduate students who received the 2021 CLALS Summer Research Grant will share their ongoing research; noon-2 p.m.; room 473, McNeil Building; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/clals-symposium-inperson; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/clals-symposium-zoom (Center for Latin American and Latinx Studies).
20 Celebrating Walter Licht Upon His Retirement After 44 Years at Penn: His Contributions to Scholarship, Teaching and Mentoring, and Service to the University and the Community; features four sessions, a forum, and a Penn community-wide reception celebrating Dr. Licht’s tenure at Penn and his upcoming work, American Capitalisms: A Global History; 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; McNeil Center and room 200, College Hall; info: https://www.history.upenn.edu/events (History).
25 Eighth Annual Health Insurance Exchange Conference: Health Insurance and Exchanges Under the Biden Administration; will bring together senior officials from state insurance marketplaces, state insurance departments, and HHS, along with leading researchers from academia and the private sector, to reflect on how the Biden Administration has shaped public and private insurance in its first year; 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; Carey Law School; info: https://tinyurl.com/ldi-conference-may-25 (Leonard Davis Institute). Also May 26, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Museums Near Campus
For up-to-date information about, exhibits, prices, hours and COVID-19 restrictions for several museums on and near Penn’s campus, visit these websites.
Arthur Ross Gallery: http://www.arthurrossgallery.org/visit/schedule-your-visit/.
Brodsky Gallery: http://writing.upenn.edu/wh/involved/series/brodskygallery/.
Esther Klein Gallery: https://sciencecenter.org/discover/ekg.
ICA: https://icaphila.org.
Kroiz Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library: http://tinyurl.com/hvrlct4.
Meyerson Hall: https://tinyurl.com/y27c5dty.
Morris Arboretum: http://www.morrisarboretum.org/visit_hours.shtml.
Penn Museum: https://www.penn.museum/visit/plan-your-visit.
Quorum: https://sciencecenter.org/discover/quorum.
Slought: https://slought.org/.
Van Pelt Library: https://www.library.upenn.edu/about/hours/vp.
Wistar Institute: https://wistar.org/.
Upcoming
4 12@12; Fariha Khan, co-director of the Asian American studies program, gives a 12-minute tour of a piece of art; noon; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Building, and Zoom webinar; info: https://arthurrossgallery.org/events/event/12-12-fariha-khan/ (Arthur Ross Gallery).
13 2022 Year End Show; brings together work by graduating students across the Weitzman School to capture new directions in architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, historic preservation, and the fine arts; Meyerson Hall; info: https://www.design.upenn.edu/events-exhibitions-0/events/2022-year-end-show. Through June 5.
Penn Museum
Online and in-person events. Info: https://www.penn.museum/calendar.
1 BYO Mom; celebrate the mother figure in your life by bringing her as a guest to the Penn Museum, where she can choose a complementary gift from the museum gift shop. Through May 31.
6 Virtual Global Guide Tour: Africa Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
7 Asia Galleries Tour; 11 a.m.
The Stories We Wear Guided Tour; 1 p.m.
Global Guide Tour: Asia Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
8 Mexico & Central America Gallery Tour; 11 a.m.
Global Guide Tour: Middle East Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
13 Virtual Global Guide Tour: Middle East Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
14 Rome Gallery Tour; 11 a.m.
Global Guide Tour: Africa Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
15 Native American Voices Tour; 11 a.m.
Global Guide Tour: Asia Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
22 Specialty Tour: Food and Identity: We Are What We Eat; 1 p.m.
27 Virtual Global Guide Tour: Middle East Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
28 Asia Galleries Tour; 11 a.m.
Global Guide Tour: Africa Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
29 Middle East Galleries Tour; 11 a.m.
Global Guide Tour: Asia Galleries; 2:30 p.m.
Now
Fighting Racism! 40 Years of Memory in Afro-Brazilian Posters; faithfully portrays actors and important moments for the so-called contemporary Brazilian Black movement, and its struggle for life, cultural heritage, and lands; 2nd floor atrium, McNeil Building. Through May 10.
RAW Académie at ICA: Infrastructure; Linda Goode Bryant, artistic director, discusses RAW Académie, a residential program for the research and study of artistic and curatorial practice and thought that asks: “how do we learn from each other?”; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through May 22.
No Ocean Between Us: Art of Asian Diasporas in Latin America & The Caribbean, 1945–Present; features modern and contemporary art by Latin American and Caribbean artists of Asian descent, highlighting artists whose work reflects the global dialogues between their Asian heritages and their Latin American or Caribbean identities; Arthur Ross Gallery. Through May 23.
Mark Stockton: 100 People; examines who and how we venerate and connect, using a group of 100 hand drawn portraits, photo-referent, made with graphite on paper, and intended to be received as a single work in form and experience; Feintuch Family Lobby, Annenberg Center. Through May 31.
The Stories We Wear; reveals how clothing and accessories offer powerful expressions of identity and examines the purpose and meaning behind what we wear, showcasing 2,500 years of style via 250 objects; Penn Museum. Through June 12.
THRIVE: A Biodesign Challenge Retrospective; celebrates creators in the Biodesign Challenge community, where new works exist at the convergence of art, design, and biology interrogate how biotech impacts current and future cultures and ecosystems; Esther Klein Gallery. Though June 26.
FCC On 6, 7, 8: Na Kim; installation comprising bold colors, shapes, and patterns inspired by everyday life, designed by conceptually-driven graphic designer Na Kim; ICA. Through July 10.
Ongoing
Art By Mail; display of art made by community members with kits distributed by Kelly Writers House in January; Brodsky Gallery, Kelly Writers House.
Late for Revision, Drawings by Jen Wroblewski; a group of small graphite drawings by Jen Wroblewski that investigate the peculiar capacity of line and mark to cohere into narrative that exists outside of syntactic structures; Brodsky Gallery.
Martha Rich: It Goes By Fast; an exuberant and joyful splash of energy that takes full advantage of a 75’ by 20’ brick wall, painted by Martha Rich, MFA’11; Feintuch Family Lobby, Penn Live Arts Annenberg Center.
Morris Arboretum
Loop de Loop: Patrick Dougherty Installation; stick-work sculpture. Ongoing until deterioration.
Out on a Limb; tree adventure exhibit celebrating its 11th year.
Penn Museum
Africa Galleries: From Maker to Museum; explore the origins of African civilizations.
Ancient Egypt: From Discovery to Display; examines the process of building an exhibit.
Asia Galleries; view ancient Asian artifacts, many of which show the development of Buddhism.
Canaan & Ancient Israel Gallery; explore ancient artifacts from several civilizations that have inhabited this land.
Egypt Galleries; view highlights from the Museum’s mummy collection and more.
Etruscan Italy Gallery; learn about the first great rulers of central Italy.
Greece Gallery; explore the ancient history of the Greek empire.
Living with the Sea: Charting the Pacific; highlights Penn Museum’s rarely-seen Oceanian collection.
Mexico and Central America Gallery; examine several distinct societies and collections.
Middle East Galleries; trace the histories of Mesopotamian civilizations.
Native American Voices; see ancient Native American artifacts alongside contemporary perspectives.
Rome Gallery; explore everyday items from the Roman Republic and Empire.
Sphinx Gallery; view the Sphinx among sympathetic objects from across the globe.
11 Niagara; screening of director Henry Hathaway’s 1953 film-noir thriller starring Marilyn Monroe, Joseph Cotton, Jean Peters and Max Showalter; 5:30 p.m.; Zoom screening; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/9167283 (Penn Libraries).
Penn Live Arts Apichatpong Weerasethakul Film Series
Unless noted, in-person events at Bruce Montgomery Theater, Annenberg Center. Info: https://pennlivearts.org/events/.
20 Memoria; work in which Jessica (Tilda Swinton) explores an excavation site and has a powerful realization of clarity by a river in Bogotá; 7 p.m.
21 Tropical Malady + Cemetery of Splendour; screening of two movies that explore rural Thai culture; online screening; 7 p.m.
Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives; a unique tale of a man embracing life’s greatest mystery, human mortality and reunion with deceased relatives after death; 7 p.m.
4 Relax with Goats with LGBT Center, Career Services and the Philly Goat Project; study break during finals featuring goats from the Philly Goat Project; 1-3 p.m.; patio, LGBT Center (LGBT Center).
5 The Deep Dig: Cultural Heritage and Contemporary Issues; will examine the range of social issues that emerge in cultural heritage protection and the preservation of heritage sites and practices; 6:30 p.m.; online webinar; registration: $175/general, $125/member; register: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/1089/the-deep-dig (Penn Museum). Also May 12, 19, 26.
11 Navigating the New Diagnosis of Food Allergy: A Workshop for Parents and Caregivers; will provide evidence-based information about food avoidance, myths around food allergies, label reading, and preparedness for allergic reactions for caregivers of patients newly diagnosed with food allergies; 5:30 p.m.; online event; register: https://tinyurl.com/chop-workshop-may-11 (CHOP).
17 Federal Programs to Advance Homeownership Opportunity to Narrow Racial Disparities; will feature two virtual panels discussing current federal efforts to advance racial equity in homeownership and ways to use these new and emerging programs; noon; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/iur-panel-may-17 (Penn Institute for Urban Research).
African American Resource Center
Locations TBA. Info: https://aarc.upenn.edu/events.
10 Speak Easy: An Open Mic Affair; noon.
19 Men of Color (Monthly Huddle Meeting) Presents: Networking & Happy Hour: Cognac and Conversation; 5 p.m.
25 WOCAP Noontime Network Lunch Series Presents: Paint Your Way to Happiness; noon.
27 Community Lunch Program: Open Forum with AARC and PWC; noon.
College of Liberal & Professional Studies (LPS)
Online webinars. Info: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/about/events.
3 Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café; noon.
4 Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session; noon.
5 Master of Science in Applied Geosciences Virtual Café; noon.
11 Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs Virtual Information Session; 5 p.m.
Graduate School of Education (GSE)
Unless noted, in-person events at GSE courtyard tent. Info: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news/events-calendar.
2 Coffee Break with Admissions; for faculty and staff; 9:30 a.m.
6 Friday Virtual Chats with Admissions; 9 a.m.; online webinar. Also May 13, noon.
10 Coffee Break with the Center for Professional Learning; for faculty and staff; 9:30 a.m.
Human Resources
Unless noted, online events. Info: https://tinyurl.com/penn-hr-programs.
2 30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core; noon. Also May 9, May 16, May 23.
3 Managing Challenging Family Conversations About Care; 1 p.m.
4 Chair Yoga; noon. Also May 18.
5 Radical Resilience: Ideas for Sustainable Life Balance; 11 a.m.
Guided Mindful Meditation; noon.
6 30-Minute Guided Meditation; noon. Also May 13, May 20.
9 Virgin Pulse Wellness Platform Demo; noon.
10 The Roth Advantage with Metlife; noon.
11 Spin; noon; in-person.
12 Restorative Practices at Penn 101; noon.
17 A Healthier You: How Mental Health Affects Physical Health; 12:30 p.m.
19 Monthly Wellness Walk: Mental Health Awareness Month; noon; meet at Benjamin Franklin statue, College Hall.
Mindfulness and Anxiety; noon.
24 Tackling Healthcare Costs In Retirement: Understanding HSAs with PNC Bank; noon.
25 Deskercise with Campus Recreation; noon.
Mindfulness-Based Tools for Self-Care; 3 p.m.
Morris Arboretum
In-person events at Morris Arboretum. Info: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/.
3 Introductory Tree Climbing; Zach Shechtman, Shechtman Tree Care; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also May 4.
Walking Mindfulness Meditation; Sara Trohaugh, therapeutic massage practitioner; 10:30 a.m.
4 Birding at the Arboretum: Wetland Wednesdays; Sharon Meeker, birder; 7:30-10:30 a.m. Also May 18.
Great Trees at the Morris Arboretum; Paul Meyer, former Morris Arboretum director; 4-6:30 p.m.
12 Drawing the Majesty of Trees; Henry Martin, artist and art teacher; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Also May 19, May 26, June 2.
14 Inspection of the Established Hive; Edian Rodriguez, Erdenheim Farm beekeeper; 10 a.m.-noon.
Small Trees Tour; 11 a.m.
Succulent Fairy Garden Planter; Cheryl Wilks, Flowers on Location; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
21 Introductory Tree Climbing for Women; Rachel Brudzinski, Shreiner Tree Care; 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Penn Nursing
Online events. Info: https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/calendar/.
3 Post-Master’s DNP and Executive Leadership DNP Webinar; 6 p.m.
4 Admissions Webinar for High School Students; 6 p.m. Also May 11, May 18, May 25.
11 Accelerated BSN and Graduate Programs Admissions Webinar; 6 p.m. Also May 12, noon.
18 WXPN Policy Board Meeting; noon; WXPN, 3025 Walnut St.; info: email tess@xpn.org or call (215) 898-0628 (WXPN).
5 UPenn Composers: Yarn/Wire; percussion/piano quartet Yarn/Wire presents music written by seven Penn student composers, developed over the last year; 7 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center (Music).
Penn Live Arts
In-person events at Annenberg Center. Info: https://pennlivearts.org/events/.
1 Lolly & YoYo: Free Outdoor Concert; beloved local duo performs a free concert as part of the Philadelphia Children's Festival; 2:15 p.m.; Outdoor Plaza.
19 Pasquale Grasso & Ari Roland; award-winning jazz guitarist Pasquale Grasso puts on an inspiring duo performance with double-bassist Ari Roland; 7:30 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater and online livestream.
Penn Live Arts
In-person events at Annenberg Center. Info: https://pennlivearts.org/events/.
1 The Amazing Max; magician Max Darwin merges magic and comedy, making objects appear and disappear and generally defying the laws of physics just inches from your seat, as part of the Philadelphia Children's Festival; 1 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater.
Kalabanté: Afrique en Cirque; traditional African music and dance meet modern circus in this audacious and vibrant feast for the senses staged by a Montreal group as part of the Philadelphia Children's Festival; 3 p.m.; Zellerbach Theater.
5 Mark Morris Dance Group: Pepperland; influential choreographer Mark Morris celebrates the Beatles’ groundbreaking album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band with this colorful and exuberant work, featuring a live chamber ensemble; 7:30 p.m.; Zellerbach Theater. Also May 6, 8 p.m.; May 7, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Amplify Nursing; created and hosted by Penn Nursing’s Marion Leary, director of innovation, and Angelarosa DiDonato, associate program administrator, features nurses who are leading the way in nursing science, policy and innovation; available every other Wednesday; https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/research/innovation/amplify-nursing-podcast/
Case in Point; produced by the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, this podcast provides smart, informative conversations about the law, society, and culture. By bringing together top scholars with experts on politics, business, health, education, and science, Case in Point gives an in-depth look at how the law touches every part of our lives; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/case-in-point/id969189587
Energy Policy Now; produced by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy and hosted by energy journalist Andy Stone, who speaks with leaders from industry, government and academia as they shed light on today’s pressing energy policy debates; https://kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu/energy-policy-now
Future of the Business World; created and hosted by the Wharton Global Youth Program, this podcast features high school entrepreneurs from around the world discussing their ventures and exploring themes related to innovation and business, such as ideation, grit, design thinking and collaboration; new episodes available monthly; https://kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu/category/podcasts/
MES and MSAG podcasts: Podcasts about environmental issues from the master of environmental studies and master of science in applied geosciences programs in the College of Liberal and Professional Studies are available on Soundcloud.
Momentum 2020: The Power of Penn Women; podcast associated with a three-day conference in October celebrating the power of Penn women; https://pennmomentum.libsyn.com/
No Stupid Questions; Stephen Dubner (co-author of the Freakonomics book series) and Angela Duckworth (Rosa Lee and Egbert Chang Professor of Psychology and Senior Scientific Advisor of the Positive Psychology Center) really like to ask people questions, and came to believe there's no such thing as a stupid one. So they made a podcast where they can ask each other as many “stupid questions” as they want; https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/no-stupid-questions/id1510056899
Office Hours; produced by the Office of University Communications, this podcast series explores the minds of the Penn’s academic talents in a more unbuttoned and freewheeling setting outside of the lecture hall; https://penntoday.upenn.edu/subtopic/office-hours?page=0
OMNIA; produced by the School of Arts and Sciences, this series provides insights and perspectives from the home of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences at Penn; https://web.sas.upenn.edu/in-these-times/
Organizational Dynamics Programs Learning Aloud: Listen to Learning Aloud, a podcast from the Organizational Dynamics community at the University of Pennsylvania hosted by Steve Hart.
Poem Talk; Kelly Writers House impresario Al Filreis leads a roundtable discussion of a single poem with a series of rotating guests; https://jacket2.org/content/poem-talk
The Daily Pennsylvanian podcasts; The DP produces several podcasts; https://www.thedp.com/section/podcasts
The Global Cable; produced by Perry World House, this podcast discusses “the world’s biggest issues with the people who work on them;” https://tinyurl.com/globalcablepodcast
The Media at Risk Podcast; produced by the Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School, this podcast gives voice to media practitioners and the dilemmas they face when political threat undermines their activity; https://www.ascmediarisk.org/ideas/podcasts/
Tradeoffs; Hosted by Dan Gorenstein, mediamaker-in-residence at the Annenberg School; episodes air every other Wednesday; https://tradeoffs.org/
Wharton Business Radio; a variety of shows and podcasts are produced at Wharton; visit https://businessradio.wharton.upenn.edu/shows/ for a full list.
Work-Life with Adam Grant; this TED original podcast takes you inside some truly unusual places, and helps make work not suck; https://www.adamgrant.net/worklife
3 I Am a Servant of Your Voice: The Life and Music of Zabelle Panosian; Ian Nagoski, music producer; 5:15 p.m.; room 425, Van Pelt Library; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/9020130 (Penn Libraries).
6 Lavender Graduation; special graduation ceremony for Penn graduates who are LGBTQ+; 4-6 p.m.; LGBT Center and Zoom webinar; register by May 1: https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3Ra5ojozOhswm90 (LGBT Center).
17 Pennsylvania Primary Election Day; polls open 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; visit https://www.vote.pa.gov/ to register or update registration, apply for mail-in ballot, or find your polling place.
Only home games listed. Info: https://pennathletics.com/calendar.
1 Women’s Lacrosse vs. Columbia; noon.
2 New Tools for Multi-Modal Precision Measurement of Single Cells; Aaron Streets, University of California Berkeley; noon; room 225, Towne Building (Bioengineering).
Scent of Secrets; Tri Phuong, University of Victoria; noon; room 345, Penn Museum (Anthropology).
3 Virtual Classes of Character Stacks; Marton Hablicsek, Leiden University; 3:30 p.m.; room 4C4, DRL (Mathematics).
4 Trauma and Resilience: Mental Health in the Middle East; Devin Atallah, Boston University; Orkideh Behrouzan, SOAS University of London; Keren Friedman-Peleg, College of Management Academic Studies; noon; online event; info: https://mec.sas.upenn.edu/events/ (Middle East Center, Center for Global Health).
Designer Quantum Materials for New Sensing Paradigms; Shengxi Huang, Penn State University; 3:30 p.m.; room A4, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).
Iconic Artists, Iconic Images: Leonardo, Picasso, Warhol; Jo Ann Caplin, Center for Contemporary Writing; 5:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/event/9111344 (Penn Libraries).
“Conquer or Die”: Boudica’s Revolt of 60-61 AD; Jeremy McInerney, classical studies; 6 p.m.; Penn Museum and online livestream; tickets: $15/general, $9/member, $5/online; info https://www.penn.museum/calendar/927/conquer-or-die (Penn Museum).
7 Marian Anderson: Her Story in Style; Jillian Pirtle, Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society; 1 p.m.; Penn Museum; tickets: $20/general; $10/member; register: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/1161/marian-anderson (Penn Museum).
10 Distinguished Lectures in Cancer Research Series: Insights Into How to Prevent Metastasis From Modeling the Biology of Disseminated Cancer Cell Dormancy; Julio Aguirre-Ghiso, Albert Einstein College of Medicine; noon; Caplan Auditorium, Wistar Institute; info: alston@Wistar.org (Wistar Institute).
11 Climate Change Planning and Adaptation; Amanda Babson, National Park Service; Elizabeth Koniers Brown, Delaware River Basin Commission; Julia Rockwell, Philadelphia Water Department; noon; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/water-center-talk-may-11 (Water Center).
Investigating Order Parameter Dynamics and Control in Quantum Materials Using Terahertz Spectroscopy; Richard Averitt, University of California San Diego; 3:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; join: https://tinyurl.com/averitt-talk-may-11 (Physics & Astronomy).
12 The GRADE Approach to Assess the Certainty of the Evidence and Grade the Strength of Recommendations; Alonso Carrasco-Labra, Penn Dental; 9 a.m.; BlueJeans webinar; join: https://bluejeans.com/873734674/4747?src=join_info (Center for Clinical Epidemiology & Biostatistics).
EU Futures in the Disinformation Age; Juan Luis Manfredi Sánchez, Georgetown University; 1 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/sanchez-talk-may-12 (Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication).
NSF Engineering: Transforming Our World for a Better Tomorrow; Susan Margulies, Georgia Institute of Technology; 1 p.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Penn Engineering).
Targeted Delivery to the Lung: Strategies to Fix your Favorite Diseases; Jake Brenner, PSOM; 4 p.m.; room 11-146, Smilow Center (Penn-CHOP Lung Biology Institute).
16 A Conversation with Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; 2 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library, and online webinar; info: https://tinyurl.com/hayden-talk-may-16 (Penn Libraries).
20 Charles C. Leighton, MD Memorial Lecture; Lauren Underwood, congresswoman, Illinois 14th Congressional District; Antonia Villarruel, dean of Penn Nursing; noon; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/underwood-talk-may-20 (Leonard Davis Institute).
24 Distinguished Lectures in Cancer Research Series: Understanding the Role of Metabolism in Cancer; Matthew Vander Heiden, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; noon; Caplan Auditorium, Wistar Institute; info: alston@Wistar.org (Wistar Institute).
25 Emerging Scholars Exchange Program; Elaine Khoong, University of California San Francisco; noon; room 1311, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/khoong-talk-may-25 (Leonard Davis Institute).
Addressing Learning Inequalities Through Human Learning and Development; Carol Lee, Northwestern University; 1 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/lee-talk-may-25 (Graduate School of Education).
27 Possibilities, Politics, and Priorities: Transforming Long-Term Care; panel of speakers including Bob Casey, U.S. Senator; 9 a.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/ldi-talk-may-27 (Leonard Davis Institute).
30 From Homotopy Theory to Higher Categories; Simona Paoli, University of Aberdeen; 2 p.m.; Zoom webinar; join: https://upenn.zoom.us/s/93725935963 (Mathematics).
31 Developing Integrated Single-Cell Epigenome and Transcriptome Sequencing Technologies to Study Early Mammalian Development; Siddharth Dey, University of California, Santa Barbara; noon; Zoom webinar; info: manu@seas.upenn.edu (Physical Sciences Oncology Center).
Insights on Developments in Asian Law; Matthew Erie, Oxford University; noon; online webinar; info: international@law.upenn.edu (Penn Law).
The PWBM Public Policy Metric; Kent Smetters, Wharton; noon; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library (Penn Association for Senior and Emeritus Faculty).
Penn Dental
Online webinars. Info: https://www.dental.upenn.edu/news-events/events/.
4 Silver Diamine Fluoride…The Science, Evolution, and Community Implementation; panel of speakers; 9 a.m.
5 Cutting One’s Teeth in the Development and Commercialization of Oral Health Technology; Eugene Ko, oral medicine; noon.
18 Silver Diamine Fluoride Challenges Around the Globe… Are Other Options Available? panel of speakers; 9 a.m.
Economics
Unless noted, in-person events at room 101, PCPSE. Info: https://economics.sas.upenn.edu/events.
3 Diversity, Faultlines and Team Work in Random Groups; Ornella Darova, economics; 12:30 p.m.; room 203, PCPSE.
Unions and Social Capital in the United States; Isaac Rabbani, economics; 3:30 p.m.
4 Cognitive Ability and Unintended Pregnancy Inequality; Agustin Diaz, economics; noon.
5 Taxation and Household Decisions: An Intertemporal Analysis; Maurizio Mazzocco, University of California Los Angeles; 3:30 p.m.; room 100, PCPSE.
6 Population Aging, Fiscal Space and the Interest-Growth Differential; Felipe Ruiz Mazin, economics; noon.
Medical Ethics & Health Policy
Zoom webinars. Info: https://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/events.
3 Interrogating Choice in Disability Law and Bioethics; Jasmine Harris, Carey Law School; noon.
10 What Counts as Health Data? Actionability and Ignorance in Genomic Medicine; Kellie Owens, medical ethics & health policy; noon.
24 Making Sense of Drug Regulation; Kimani Paul-Emile, Fordham University; noon.
26 A Contextual Approach to the Psychological Study of Stigma; Mark Hatzenbuehler, Harvard University; noon.
Microbiology
Unless noted, hybrid events at Austrian Auditorum, CRB, and BlueJeans webinars. Join: https://primetime.bluejeans.com/a2m/live-event/xqbzwhrb.
4 Forty Years of Coronaviruses; Susan Weiss, microbiology; noon.
11 Merkel Cell Polyomavirus Persistence and Merkel Cell Carcinoma; Masahiro Shuda, University of Pittsburgh; noon.
18 Title TBA; Shane Crotty, La Jolla Institute for Immunology; noon; only BlueJeans webinar.
Pennsylvania Muscle Institute
Hybrid events at Austrian Auditorium, CRB, and BlueJeans webinars. Info: https://www.med.upenn.edu/pmi/events.
5 CXCR4/Cannabinoid Receptor 2 Heterodimer: A Mechanism for Targeting Cancer Metastasis; Cimona Vaughn Hinton, Clark Atlanta University; 2 p.m.
9 Visualizing the Interplay Between Positive and Negative Signaling That Shapes Mast Cell Outcomes; Diane Lidke, University of New Mexico; 2 p.m.
16 Post-Translational Control of HMG CoA Reductase, the Rate-Limiting Enzyme in Cholesterol Synthesis; Russell Debose-Boyd, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; 2 p.m.
Penn Vet
Online webinars. Info: https://www.vet.upenn.edu/about/penn-vet-events-calendar.
2 A Role for Exogenous Amino Acids in Enhancing Red Blood Cell Function in the Oxidative Environment of Acute Malaria; Regina Joice Cordy, Wake Forest University; noon.
3 Tending to Tendons: Diagnosis and Treatment of Injuries; Kara Brown, Penn Vet; 6:30 p.m.
16 Leishmania Epigenetic Subversion of Macrophage Immuno-Metabolic Functions; Gérald Spaeth, Institut Pasteur; noon.
26 Cancer Cell Adaptation to an Inflamed Microenvironment: Leptomeningeal Metastases; Adrienne Boire, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center; 4 p.m.; room 130, Hill Pavilion.
Experience tradition, learning and fun at this year’s Alumni Weekend, which incorporates a week of festivities this year from May 9 to May 15. The Penn community is invited to participate in these events, workshops, and seminars. Many of these events require pre-registration; to do this, or to see more details, visit https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend.
9 Virtual Sculpture Tour; join collections manager and assistant curator of the Penn Art Collection Lynn Smith Dolby for a virtual tour of highlights of Penn’s indoor sculpture collection; noon; online event.
Encore Presentation: Virtual Curator’s Tour of Penn’s Architectural Treasures: The Penn Museum; join William Whitaker, curator of Penn’s Architectural Archives, on a tour through the remarkable everchanging story of Penn Museum, one of the most beloved (and visited) landmarks on the Penn campus, its inner workings, and engaging legacy; 4 p.m.; online event.
10 Encore Presentation: How Trees Speak to Us: The Human-Tree Connection Virtual Earth Day Panel; a lively lunchtime moderated panel discussion that will offer unique perspectives from professionals in horticulture, environmental history, and Philadelphia urban forestry; features panelists Jared Farmer, history; Bill Cullina, Morris Arboretum, Michelle Kondo, USDA Forest Service; noon; online event.
Encore Presentation: Shirin Neshat Artist Talk; Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture presented by Perry World House and Arthur Ross Gallery, featuring Iranian-born artist and filmmaker Shirin Neshat, who will provide a general introduction to her work in multiple media, with a focus on issues of race, gender, religion, and power; online event; 5:30 p.m.
11 Virtual Curator’s Tour of Penn’s Architectural Treasures: College Hall; join William Whitaker, curator of Penn’s Architectural Archives, for a tour through the nooks and crannies of this well-known Penn building; noon; online event.
Encore Presentation: Virtual Curator’s Tour of Penn’s Architectural Treasures: Furness Library; join William Whitaker, curator of Penn’s Architectural Archives, for a tour through the remarkable story of this building (designed by Frank Furness and one of just two National Historic Landmarks on the Penn Campus), its inner workings, and its lasting legacy; 4 p.m.; online event.
12 Virtual Gallery Hop; a tour of intriguing exhibits at four of Penn’s galleries, including No Ocean Between Us at the Arthur Ross Gallery, Building in China at the Architectural Archives, Marilyn Monroe: From Stage to Silkscreen at the Kamin Gallery, and RAW Académie at ICA; noon; online event.
50th Reunion Shuttle Tour; the only opportunity to tour Penn’s ever-expanding campus from the comfort of an air-conditioned shuttle bus; 2-4 p.m.; meets at and returns to Hill College House.
50th Reunion Hill College House Tour; walk over the “moat” and into the stunning atrium of Hill, now completely renovated with elevators and A/C, see how the old “study pit” space has been transformed to meet the needs of today’s undergrads, and trade stories about living in those small rooms; 4 p.m.; Hill College House.
Class of 1971 Flower Planting; join in on a class of 1971 reunion tradition and plant a flower at the class’s Ivy Stone; 4:15 p.m.; Class of 1971 Ivy Stone, Annenberg Plaza.
50th Reunion Hill College House Mixer; mingle with the other 50th reunion classes of 1971 and 1972 over wine, beer and “taste of Philly” foods with live music; renew acquaintances and then stroll over to Sansom Street to see how it has been transformed into a pedestrian outdoor food/bar experience; casual dress; 5-7 p.m.; dining room, Hill College House.
13 Student-Led Campus Tour; 11 a.m.; begins at E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House.
Hospitality Suite Open for 50th and Post 50th Reunions; meeting spot for event information, restrooms, and snacks throughout the day; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; the ARCH.
Class of 1971 Dedication of Lactation Suite in Huntsman Hall to Honor the Memory of Miriam Labbok, CW’71; dedication of the state-of-the-art lactation suite on the first floor of Huntsman Hall, 38th and Walnut Streets, in loving memory of Miriam Labbok, who had served as President of the College for Women; Dr. Labbok has been recognized and celebrated both nationally and internationally, particularly for her work concerning breastfeeding and lactation support for mothers; 11 a.m.; room G27, Huntsman Hall.
Connecting with Digital Health: Investing in the Future of Health Care Delivery; panel that will review the effectiveness of using digital technologies to connect patients and communities to health care and discuss its impact on home care, emergency services, care for vulnerable populations, and health care coverage; noon; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall.
50th Reunion Campus Walking Tour; student guides give campus tours designed for the 50th reunion class; 12:30 p.m.; begins at the ARCH; ends at Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum.
Penn Art Collection Sculpture Tour; join collections manager and assistant curator of the Penn Art Collection Lynn Smith Dolby for a virtual tour of highlights of Penn’s outdoor sculpture, representing a broad range of styles and periods, from the 19th century to contemporary; 1 p.m.; online event.
Ben Talks - U.S. Democracy: In Crisis, at a Crossroads, or the New Normal? SAS faculty examine the state of American democracy in this special Alumni Weekend edition of the school’s famous Ben Talks series; 12:30 p.m.; room 208, the ARCH.
50th Reunion Panel: Time After Time: 50 Years of Rock and Roll; from legendary Penn campus band Wax to the Hooters, musician/songwriter and Grammy nominee Rob Hyman, C’72, reflects on 50+ years of making rock and roll, in conversation with Dan Reed, afternoon host, operations manager, and music director at WXPN (88.5 FM); 2 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum.
Live and In Person: New Buildings and Landscape Design; join University architect Mark Kocent, C’82, GCP’91, GFA’91, for a tour of Penn’s newest buildings, followed by live Q&A; experience the FRES space where Penn’s architectural dreams become reality; 2 p.m.; Facilities and Real Estate Services, 3101 Walnut Street; enter through Walnut Street upper level, take elevator down to entrance.
Penn Libraries Presents: Marilyn Monroe: Andy Warhol’s Muse; join Penn Libraries curator David McKnight as he takes you through highlights of Andy Warhol’s famous 1965 ICA retrospective exhibition, Marilyn Monroe: From Stage to Silkscreen, and gives you a sneak preview of the show-stopping exhibition in Goldstein Gallery titled “Out of Sight: A Collector, A Discovery and Andy Warhol”; 2 p.m.; lobby, Van Pelt Library.
Student-Led Campus Tour; 3 p.m.; begins at E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House.
The Future of mRNA at Penn Medicine (Virtual); hear what’s next from faculty working at the next frontier of world-changing mRNA technology, a promise that had tantalized researchers for decades and a discovery at Penn that is enabling mRNA to deliver on that promise; 3 p.m.; Law Auditorium, Jordan Medical Education Center, and online event.
50th Reunion Panel: The Way We Were: Campus Life and the Penn Experience; a lively and interactive look back at campus life when the class of 1970 arrived at Penn in 1966 with sports jackets, tassel loafers, circle pins and Pappagallos; includes a slideshow of transformative events, a panel of class leaders sharing personal recollections of freshman year and the lighter side of how different dating, sex, music, gender roles, dorm life and culture were then; audience participation and questions encouraged; classes of 1965 to 1972 are welcome; 3 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum.
The Evolving Nexus of Climate Science, Politics, and Activism; seminar led by Michael Weisberg, Perry World House and philosophy, and Francis X. Johnson, EE’85, Stockholm Environment Institute; will consider the complicated nexus of science, politics and activism and discuss the barriers and enablers to more ambitious science-based and/or equitable climate policies that might be implemented in the U.S. and globally; 3:30 p.m.; 6th floor Van Pelt Library.
30th Reunion Panel; co-sponsored by the Class of 1992 and Alumni Education; 4 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
Live and In Person: Gallery Hop; annual event showcasing four intriguing exhibits at Penn’s art galleries: No Ocean Between Us at the Arthur Ross Gallery, Building in China at the Architectural Archives, Marilyn Monroe: From Stage to Silkscreen at the Kamin Gallery, and RAW Académie at ICA; features talks by experts at each gallery; 4-6 p.m.; meet at Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library.
A Celebration of Stuart Weitzman Plaza; experience the beautifully reimagined and renovated Stuart Weitzman Plaza, designed by renowned landscape architecture practice Olin, which has become a favorite outdoor gathering place for students, faculty and visitors alike; refreshments provided; 5 p.m.; Stuart Weitzman Plaza.
Newman Alumni and Senior Happy Hour; an evening beer garden and happy hour at the Newman Center; all alumni are welcome, and current Newman seniors will join for mingling, snacks, and fun; 5-7 p.m.; Penn Newman Catholic Center.
50th and 55th Reunion “Drinks with the Sphinx” Tour and Welcome Reception; from 5-8 p.m., enjoy a self-guided tour of new Sphinx Gallery and Middle East Galleries, one of the world’s most significant collections, containing over 1,200 artifacts; then, from 6-8 p.m., greet, mix and mingle with 50th and 55th reunion classmates, featuring a catered feast of passed small bites, cocktail dinner stations, wine and beer service, and a dessert and coffee bar, plus performances by the Penn Glee Club and the Penny Loafers; Penn Museum.
Class of 1972: “The Last Chorus Line”; a cocktail party featuring photo ops, open bar, pick-up fare, and a special presentation by the Mask and Wig troupe, which is officially going co-ed in the fall of 2022; 6-9:30 p.m.; Mask & Wig Clubhouse, 310 Quince Street.
Class of 1971 – 50th Reunion Gala Celebration; an opportunity to bask in the glow of collective memories with a formal celebration at the renowned, historic Union League; will feature a premium open bar all night, cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, 3-course seated gourmet dinner with wine service, entertainment, music, and dancing; jacket (tie optional) for men, cocktail attire for women; 6-11 p.m.; Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad Street.
60th Reunion Party; will include Classes of 1960, 1961 and 1962; from 6:30-7:30 p.m., enjoy separate cocktail hours for each class, followed by a combined class dinner from 7:30-9:30 p.m., seated by class; Inn at Penn.
65th Reunion Party; will include Classes of 1955, 1956, and 1957; from 6-7 p.m., cocktail hour in the library of the Inn at Penn, followed by dinner with 60th and 65th reunion classes in the ballroom from 7-9 p.m.; living room and ballroom, Inn at Penn.
1982 Under the Stars Party; begin the weekend’s festivities by hanging out with classmates from 1982 and friends with plenty of food and drink to raise a glass; 7-10 p.m.; City Tap House, 3925 Walnut Street.
35th Reunion Party; festive spring fling-like celebration of the Classes of 1985, 1986 and 1987, featuring Philly foods, festive drinks (and an open bar), and awesome ‘80’s hits; 7-11 p.m.; Penn Commons.
Franklin Fest: All-Alumni Party; begin the weekend’s festivities at Franklin Fest, featuring food, drink, and music, including a young alumni dance party starting at 9 p.m. with good jams and good vibes; 7 p.m.-midnight; College Green.
Penn Hillel Shabbat Dinner; Shabbat dinner following services; 8-11 p.m.; Penn Hillel; register at pennhillel.org.
30th Reunion Remix; join friends and classmates from 1990, 1991 and 1992 for a joint 30th reunion celebration, featuring drinks and light bites to the sounds of Penn’s own DJ Sean Diaz, after stopping at College Green beforehand for Franklin Fest; 9 p.m.-midnight; World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street.
14 Alumni Warmup; start your Saturday off strong with a morning workout hosted by Campus Recreation; all fitness levels are welcome; coffee, bagels, and tour of newly-redesigned Fox Fitness are on offer; 7-11 a.m.; Shoemaker Green.
Breakfast at the Penn Museum; continental breakfast buffet and a fascinating lecture by Richard Clarke, C’72, counter-terrorism expert; open to 50th and post-50th reunion classes; 8:30 a.m.; Harrison Garden, Penn Museum.
Penn Alumni Spring Board Meeting; breakfast and the Spring Penn Alumni Board Meeting, including some important board business and a report called “Get To Know Penn Alumni Relations” with updates from all Penn Alumni staff directors describing their work and how you can get involved; 9 a.m.; admissions visitor center, Cohen Hall.
55th Reunion Women’s Breakfast; a fabulous repeat of one of the most beloved events of the 50th reunion; 9 a.m.; Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall.
2022 Weitzman School Year End Show; brings together work by graduating students across the Weitzman School of Design to capture new directions in architecture, landscape architecture, city and regional planning, historic preservation, and the fine arts; includes an online gallery in conjunction with the in-person exhibition and offers a deep dive into the individual agendas of emerging designers, planners, preservationists, and historians; 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Meyerson Hall.
Combating Health Misinformation; Dean Antonia Villarruel of Penn Nursing leads a panel discussion featuring three other Penn Nursing faculty members, discussing the power of misinformation in the modern age and how nurses play a key role in combatting this issue; 9:15 a.m.; Ann L. Roy Auditorium, Fagin Hall.
Medical Education for Today’s Students; gain an insider’s view into the way the Perelman School of Medicine’s students are learning, from pre-clerkship to post-clerkship, MD+ programs, and the use of simulation and ultrasound technology; 9:30 a.m.; Law Auditorium, Jordan Medical Education Center.
15th Reunion Penn Talks; an engaging panel discussion about exploring unique paths to making an impact; 9:30-11:30 a.m.; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall.
Penn Arts & Sciences 60-Second Slam; breakfast and an hour-long roundup of the School of Arts and Sciences’ famous 60-Second Lectures, which are given by Penn Arts and Sciences’ foremost faculty, students, and alumni and prove that a world of knowledge can be condensed into just one minute; vote for your favorite lecture; 9:30 a.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
Great Buildings: Penn’s Architectural Masterpieces; join William Whitaker, curator of the Architectural Archives, as he leads a tour of the architectural masterworks on Penn’s campus, including the Penn Museum, the Furness Building and College Hall, Louis Kahn’s world-famous Richards Medical Research Building, several projects by Venturi Scott Brown, and Skirkanich Hall, designed by Williams and Tsien, the architects of the new Barnes Foundation; 10 a.m.; meet on College Hall steps.
Penn Nursing: Fagin Hall Tours; a tour of Fagin Hall that showcases what has changed over the decades, including the SIM Labs, the art installation in the Ware Lobby and much more; 10:30 a.m.; meet at Ware Lobby, Fagin Hall.
State of the University Address; Interim President Wendell Pritchett delivers the annual State of the University report; 10:45 a.m.; Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center.
Penn Hillel Open House/Kiddush; open house/Kiddush following Shabbat services; come meet Penn Hillel staff and grab a bite to eat; 11 a.m.; Penn Hillel; register at pennhillel.org.
All Alumni Parade; alumni, family, friends, and children are invited to march, dance, sing or whatever expresses your Penn pride, as the Penn alumni community parades through campus; noon; Locust Walk.
Class of 1970 50th Reunion Photo; 12:30 p.m.; gather on steps of Fisher Fine Arts Library (formerly Furness Building).
Alumni Day Picnics
12:30-3 p.m. at the following locations.
1st, 5th & 10th Reunions (Classes of 2008-2021): Penn Park.
15th & 20th Reunions (Classes of 2007-1998): Upper Quad.
25th Reunions (Classes of 1995, 1996 & 1997): College Green.
30th, 35th & 40th (Classes of 1980-1994): Lower Quad.
45th Reunions (Classes of 1973-1979): College Green (tent across from LOVE statue).
50th Reunions (Classes of 1970, 1971 & 1972): College Green.
55th & 60th Reunions (Classes of 1958-1969): College Green.
65th, 70th & 75th Reunions (Classes of 1945-1957): McHarque Garden (next to the Castle), College Green.
Schools (Medicine, Dental, Nursing and Engineering): Hill Square.
Applying to College with Penn Admissions; join leaders from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions for a virtual discussion to learn how students and families can set themselves up for success in the college admissions process, featuring a conversation with Whitney Soule, Dean of Admissions; 2 p.m.; location TBA.
Kelly Writers House Open House; renew your acquaintance with the KWH community or get to know this lively and innovative home for writers of all ages and genres, featuring coffee and light refreshments; 2-4 p.m.; Class of 1942 Garden, Kelly Writers House.
Platt House 15th Anniversary Celebration; a walk down Platt Student Performing Arts House’s memory lane, featuring a museum-style exhibit, guided tours, student performances, and takeaway birthday treats; share memories of Platt House at tinyurl.com/PlattHouseTurns15; 2-5 p.m.; Platt House.
Class of 1972 50th Reunion Photo; 2:30 p.m.; gather on the steps of Fisher Fine Arts Library (formerly Furness Building).
Civic and Community Engagement: Perspectives from Netter Center Alumni; join Netter Center founding director Ira Harkavy, C’70, GR’79, PAR’01, PAR’06, and a panel of Netter alumni over the decades as they discuss the past, present, and future of civic and community engagement at Penn; reception will follow; 2:30 p.m.; Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall.
Class of 1971 50th Reunion Photo; 2:45 p.m.; gather on the steps of Fisher Fine Arts Library (formerly Furness Building).
Class of 1967 55th Reunion Photo; 3 p.m.; gather on the steps of Fisher Fine Arts Library (formerly Furness Building).
Class of 1997 - Then and Now Campus Tour; a walking tour of all the changes that have occurred at Penn during the past 25 years; 3 p.m.; meet at the Button.
That’s Entertainment; Matt Blank, W’72 and Paul Zaentx, W’72, will speak about their experience in the television and movie industries; 3:15 p.m.; Harrison Auditorium, Penn Museum.
Penn Nursing “Speed-Networking”; an opportunity to connect with fellow Penn Nursing alums as they share their personal and professional experiences in nursing, life after graduation, and more; allows alums from all industries and specialties to engage in brief conversations, followed by an open forum; 3 p.m.; Penn Nursing picnic tent, Hill Square.
The DP Alumni Open House; see the office, meet current staff and catch up with all the exciting things going on at the Daily Pennsylvanian; open to all DP alumni; 3-6 p.m.; Daily Pennsylvanian Office, 4015 Walnut Street.
“Banter with Ben”; talk with Penn’s founder about subjects dear to our hearts and his; lively conversation between 1967 classmates and the talented and gifted Dr. Franklin; 3:30 p.m.; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall.
Penn Women’s Center Class of 1995 Garden Opening; join Penn Women’s Center and the Class of 1995 for a wine and cheese celebration to commemorate the newly named Class of 1995 Garden, which has been beautifully renovated thanks to a generous 25th reunion class gift; 3:30 p.m.; Penn Women’s Center.
A Conversation About Podcasts; hear from Penn alumni who have worked on podcasts, touching on topics like what goes into making a podcast, how podcasting differs from other media production, and the kinds of stories that are best told through the podcasting form; 4-6 p.m.; Kelly Writers House and YouTube livestream.
1st Reunion Happy Hour; the Class of 2021 celebrates its first reunion with a fun happy hour; 4-6 p.m.; McHarque Garden, 36th and Woodland Walk (next to the Castle).
Class of 1971 - 50th Reunion - Drinks with the Sphinx; a catered feast of passed small bites, cocktail dinner stations, wine and beer service, and a dessert and coffee bar (weather permitting); Penn Museum will remain open for the Class of 1971 to tour the exhibits; 4:30-6:30 p.m.; Warden Garden, Penn Museum.
Penn Spectrum Showcase; Penn Spectrum raises a toast to returning alumni and celebrates the accomplishments of its graduating students; enjoy a bite from Philadelphia eateries and meet us on the dance floor to enjoy performances by several Penn performing arts groups; 6-8 p.m.; College Green.
40th Joint Reunion Party; relive the “Glory Days” of the 80s with food and sounds inspired by the Classes of 1980, 1981 and 1982’s time at Penn; enjoy specialty drinks and an open bar, light bites and special food stations that will make you smile and satisfy your appetite throughout the night; features a performance by the Reunion Supergroup Band that will inspire attendees to bust a move (not a hip); 6-10 p.m.; Class of 1966 Reading Room and Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
55th Reunion “Ben’s Bash” at the Spectacular Masonic Temple; mix and mingle with old friends and new over cocktails inside this stunning edifice; tour the exquisitely detailed Egyptian, Ionic, Corinthian, Norman and Renaissance Rooms; dine in the Grand Ballroom under the watchful eye of Ben Franklin’s sculpture; dance with abandon to the infectious oldies; and sing ‘round a piano to the familiar tunes of the Great American Songbook; 6-11 p.m.; Mason Temple, 1 North Broad Street.
45th Reunion Party; a wonderful evening of great food, fellowship and fun as the Classes of 1975, 1976 and 1977 continue to make the fondest of memories, held on the 8th floor of Huntsman Hall overlooking the campus and the Philadelphia skyline; will feature the first Penn Swag Swap, where you can bring, exchange or just “shop” for your favorite vintage Penn memorabilia; 6-10 p.m.; 8th floor, Huntsman Hall.
“Bask in the Glow” Class of 1970 50th Reunion Gala; an opportunity to bask in the glow of collective memories with a formal celebration at the renowned, historic Union League; will feature a premium open bar all night, cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, 3-course seated gourmet dinner with wine service, entertainment, piano music by the pianist of the Mask & Wig Club and DJ Dan Shea, and dancing; jacket (tie optional) for men, cocktail attire for women; 6:15-11:15 p.m.; Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad Street.
Class of 1972: 50th Reunion Gala Celebration; the reunion party to end all parties at the spacious and world-famous Union League; will feature an open bar and butler-passed hors d’oeuvres during a cocktail hour, a pianist playing background music, a wonderful three course sit-down dinner, performances by renowned a cappella group Penn Masala and 11-piece band Big Ric Rising, and quiet rooms for less rowdy conversation; jacket (tie optional) for men, cocktail attire for women; 7:15 p.m.-12:15 a.m.; Union League of Philadelphia, 140 S. Broad Street.
15th Reunion Party; a tri-reunion celebration with the Classes of 2005, 2006 and 2007; features festive events and food and beverages; includes music by DJ Cam Smalls, W’07, and Kenn Kweder; 7:30-11:30 p.m.; Lower Quad.
20th Reunion Party; reunion celebration in the site of many people’s first home at Penn; features the Classes of 2000, 2001 and 2002; will include plenty of food and drinks, plus a musical performance by Kenn Kweder; 8-11 p.m.; Upper Quad.
25th Reunion Celebration; a trip down memory lane, a chance to catch up with classmates in the tented courtyard and lobby to eat, drink, dance the night away, and reminisce about the good old days and about the days ahead; features the classes of 1995, 1996 and 1997; 8 p.m.-midnight; patio outside Annenberg Center.
30th Mixtape Reunion; mix and mingle with classmates from the Classes of 1990, 1991 and 1992 in a celebration that includes signature cocktails, delicious food and dancing to the old-school hits spun by DJ Sean Diaz; 8 p.m.-midnight; Penn Commons.
5th Reunion Party; ring in the 5th reunion with friends from the Classes of 2015 and 2016 by eating, drinking and dancing at an amazing joint event; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; College Green.
10th Reunion Party; greet, mix and mingle with the Classes of 2012 and 2011 during a joint 10th reunion celebration, including a catered feast with a full bar and a dance floor; Penn Museum will remain open for the classes to tour the Sphinx and Middle East Galleries during the event; 8:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; Warden Garden, Penn Museum.
15 Dedication of the Class of 1971 LOVE Statue Garden and Memorial Service; attend the 50th reunion class gift dedication of the LOVE Statue Garden, featuring a “rejoice and remember” celebration with University Chaplain Charles L. Howard, C’00, leading an uplifting memorial tribute to classmates who have passed away, and a performance by the Penn Glee Club; 9 a.m.; LOVE statue.
All-Alumni Champagne Breakfast and Memorial Service; stop by for a hot breakfast, exchange stories from the weekend, and, from 10-11 a.m., take in a remembrance to honor classmates who have passed away led by University Chaplain Reverend Charles L. Howard, C’00; 9 a.m.-noon; Penn Commons and Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
Collegium Institute and Penn Newman Center: Integral Catholic Humanism at Penn; casual buffet brunch, fellowship, and brief remarks by Terence Sweeney, Collegium Institute’s theologian-in-residence and coordinator of the Catholic Humanism Fellowship at Penn, who will discuss the role and impact of Catholic humanism in the pilgrimage of our life; 10 a.m.-noon; 3rd floor, Penn Newman Center.
Class of 1970 Rejoice and Remember 50th Reunion Memorial Service; University Chaplain Charles L. Howard, C’00, and Rabbi Marsha Dubrow, CW’70, will lead an uplifting memorial tribute to classmates who have passed away, and the Penn Glee Club will perform; 10:30a.m.; Class of 1966 Reading Room, Houston Hall.
Class of 1972 50th Reunion Memorial Service; University Chaplain Charles L. Howard, C’00, will lead the Class of 1972 in an uplifting memorial tribute to classmates who have passed away, aided by Rabbi Mark Elber, C’72; also features performance by Penn Glee Club; 11:30 a.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall.
50th+ Reunions: Marvel at What’s Now at Penn Libraries; see what has changed at Penn’s libraries since 1970; explore examples of rare treasures from ancient illuminated manuscripts, Revolutionary War, Early American, Judaica to the first Black Comic Books, the Eugene Ormandy Collection and Japanese Rare Books and learn how to access much of this material online; 12:30 p.m.; 6th floor, Van Pelt Library.