at penn Calendar October 2025

3          Fall First Friday for Kids and Families: Botanical Potions; learn about plants and their mythological histories, then make your own botanical potion for the spooky season; 11 a.m.; Pumpkin Cottage, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; free with admission (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

15        October Storytime; reading of Babushka Baba Yaga by Patricia Polacco; Baba Yaga is a witch famous throughout Russia for eating children, but this Babushka Baba Yaga is a lonely old woman who just wants a grandchild to love; 10:30 a.m.; Outdoor Classroom, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; free with admission (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

3          ZimVie – Digital Dentistry Symposium at Penn 2.0; explores recent innovative strides in digital dentistry; participants will delve into the latest advancements, techniques, and tools reshaping the landscape of modern digital dentistry; 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Corby Auditorium, Robert Schattner Center, Penn Dental Medicine; register: https://tinyurl.com/dental-conf-oct-3 (Penn Dental Medicine). Also October 4.

10        Navigating the Past: Histories of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, 1775-2025; will bring together scholars from the whole sweep of U.S. history to discuss the Navy and Marine Corps in their various contexts; 8:45 am.-5:15 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/mcneil-conf-oct-10 (McNeil Center for Early American Studies). Also October 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Rutgers University Camden.

13        20^th Annual International ITMAT Symposium: Translational Science; 20 Years A-Growing; will enlist speakers from the U.S. and abroad to speak on topics in translational science; 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Arthur Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center; register: https://upenn.irisregistration.com/Site/2025ITMAT (ITMAT). Also October 14, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

18        Course Projections: Film, Pedagogy, Freedom; a day of conversation at the intersection of film, pedagogy, and freedom, organized in conjunction with the Open Access publication of Course Projections; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library (Wolf Humanities Center).

22        Pedagogies of Presence: Archiving Philadelphia on Film; highlights the visual documentary work of Sol Worth and Harvey Finkle in Philadelphia during the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s; 5:30-7 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/libraries-conf-oct-22 (Penn Libraries). Also October 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

24        Scaling Stories: A Media & Entertainment Conference; brings together industry leaders from CAA, BCG, NBCUniversal, etc. to discuss how streaming, artificial intelligence, and evolving production models are shaping the future of entertainment; 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Huntsman Hall; register: https://cglink.me/2cz/r122509 (Wharton UME; Cinema & Media Studies).

Upcoming

3          Reinventing Aristotle; through the rich and varied Aristotelian materials held in the Penn Libraries’ collections, this exhibit explores how perceptions of Aristotle have evolved over the centuries—across cultures, disciplines, and imaginations; Goldstein Gallery, Van Pelt Library. Through January 16, 2025. Opening panel: October 3, 4:30 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/calendar/kislak/aristotle.

15        A Disabled Artist’s Journey Through Art and Activism; explores the work of Philadelphia artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, who makes paintings, cartoons, and photography that focus on themes of disability awareness; Barbara Bates Center for the History of Nursing, Floor 2U, Fagin Hall. Through November 15. Artist talk: October 15, 4 p.m.; room 203, Fagin Hall; register: https://tinyurl.com/elliott-vandivier-talk-oct-15.   

19        Guided Tour: Monsters, Myths, and Legends; discover vampires, werewolves, sea monsters, and other mythic beasts that straddle the line between fear and fascination in various exhibits in the Penn Museum in this guided tour; 1 p.m.; Penn Museum; tickets: $24/general, $20/members; register: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/828/guided-tour-monsters-myths-and-legends (Penn Museum). Daily through October 26.

 

Now

            A Selection of Mexican Ex-Votos; gain insight into Mexican religious folk practices through ex-votos and devotional paintings on medical subjects; Holman Biotech Commons, Van Pelt Library. Through October.

            Hung Liu: Happy and Gay; collection of the paintings of Hung Liu, a Chinese painter who experienced famine and turmoil before emigrating to the U.S. in 1984 and becoming known for her paintings based on historical Chinese and American Dust Bowl-era photographs, portraying refugees, street performers, laborers, soldiers, prisoners and displaced women and children; Arthur Ross Gallery. Through October 26.

            Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images; the first major museum survey dedicated to the work and life of Jamaican-born artist Mavis Pusey (1928-2019), an important figure in geometric abstraction, featuring over 60 artworks from her prolific 50-year career; Institute of Contemporary Art. Through December 7.

            Made (by Hand) in the Midwest: The Contre Coup Press 1979–2019; focusing on the work of the Midwestern Contre Coup Press, founded as the passion project of psychologist and self-taught printer Timothy Hawley, this exhibit reveals the craftsmanship and creativity behind modern bookmaking; first floor, Van Pelt Library. Through December 12.

            “My Soul is Anchored in the Lord”: A Story of Marian Anderson and Florence Price; view correspondence from longtime collaborators and friends, world-renowned contralto Marian Anderson and symphonic composer Florence Price, who had the shared experience of developing their careers in music while facing racial and gender discrimination; Ormandy Music Gallery, Van Pelt Library. Through December 15.

            Maitin in Philadelphia: Mayor of the Arts; features a selection of posters by prolific artist and Penn alumnus Sam Maitin, whose signature bold colors and playful forms created the backdrop for artistic and civic life in Philadelphia for decades; east elevator bay, fifth floor, Van Pelt Library. Through December 19.

2          Black Box Diaries; screening and Q&A with filmmaker Shiori Itō, a former journalist and the iconic figure of the “Me Too” movement in Japan, who fought a heroic legal battle against her abuser; 5:30 p.m.; Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum (Cinema & Media Studies; Wolf Humanities Center; Penn Museum).

            Screening & Restoration Workshop; restored Senegalese newsreels of the 1960s-1970s; 5:30 p.m.; room 345, Penn Museum (Penn Museum).

3          Tree of Violence; documentary combining animation and live-action footage to capture the extraordinary artistry of Victoria Lomasko, an artist known for depicting figures of ordinary Russians not often found in mainstream media; features conversation with Victoria Lomasko; 5:30 p.m.; Public Trust; 4017 Walnut Street; register: https://tinyurl.com/lomasko-film-oct-3 (Wolf Humanities Center).

            The Voices of Our Vision: The Sound of Success; learn more about Positioned for Success, a mentoring program envisioned, created, and run by Penn students for Philadelphia middle schoolers, at this documentary screening and panel discussion; 6 p.m.; 3440 Market Street; register: https://tinyurl.com/voices-of-our-vision-oct-3 (Graduate School of Education).

14        The Memory of Darkness, Light and Ice; documentary that follows the discovery of long-lost Arctic sediment from a secret Cold War base beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet—evidence that offers a window into a time when the ice sheet was gone; 5:30 p.m.; location TBA; info: https://tinyurl.com/eii-film-oct-14 (Environmental Innovations Initiative).

16        The Prison in Twelve Landscapes; weaves a portrait of a culture where jail time is part of daily life through a series of vignettes; features Q&A with co-director Brett Story; 11:30 a.m.; Widener Auditorium, Penn Museum (Cinema & Media Studies).

            Union; documentary about a group of Amazon workers who embark on an unprecedented campaign to unionize their warehouse in Staten Island, New York; features Q&A with co-director Brett Story; 5:30 p.m.; Rainey Auditorium, Penn Museum (Cinema & Media Studies).

19        Penn Wind Ensemble Film Screening: Interstellar; Penn Wind Ensemble hosts a screening of a movie whose score makes up part of its fall concert; stay after the movie to listen to the ensemble perform a medley of music from the film; 3 p.m.; Café 58, Irvine Auditorium (Music Department).

26        The Rocky Horror Picture Show Watch Party; screening of the Halloween cult classic film; 7:30 p.m.; lobby, Platt Student Performing Arts House (Platt House, LGBT Center).

29        A Hero; screening of a 2021 film by master of Iranian cinema and two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi, followed by conversation between Meta Mazaj, cinema & media studies, and Mahyar Entezari, Middle Eastern languages & cultures; 5:30 p.m.; Public Trust; 4017 Walnut Street; register: https://tinyurl.com/farhadi-film-oct-29 (Wolf Humanities Center).

            Mother Joan of the Angels; screening of a 1961 Polish religious horror art film on demonic possession; 7 p.m.; rooftop lounge, Harnwell College House; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/cims-film-oct-29 (Eastern European Film Series at Harnwell; Cinema & Media Studies).

            A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night; follows a lonely skateboarding vampire who preys on men who disrespect women; 8 p.m.; rooftop lounge, Harnwell College House; register: https://forms.gle/LQPGuiXqm3jC5ZZY9 (Middle East Center).

30        Kiyoshi Day Symposium; discussion and first showing of a feature-length documentary chronicling the life of author and activist Kiyoshi Kuromiya, drawn in part from archives housed at William Way LGBT Community Center in Philadelphia; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Kislak Center, Van Pelt Library; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/kiyoshi-day-oct-30 (Asian American Studies, Sachs Program for Arts & Innovation).

2          Hangeul Truck; traveling initiative of the Korean Cultural Center in New York, in which a truck travels to leading universities on the east coast to engage with future leaders through creative exchanges, collecting their voices of hope and intellect; time TBA; Shoemaker Green (Korean Studies).

            The Deep Dig: Conserving the Great Buddhist Murals of Shanxi; through lectures, discussions, and expert insights, explore the spread of Buddhism through Asia, how and why two 14^th-century Buddhist murals now preserved at the Penn Museum were created, and how these fragile pieces of history have been preserved, studied, and reinterpreted over time; 6:30 p.m.; online webinar; registration for 4 sessions: $180/general, $130/members; register: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/831/the-deep-dig (Penn Museum). Also October 9, 16, 23.

9          Working Dog Center Tour; see firsthand what it takes to train leading detection dogs; watch as the Working Dog Center staff explain the step-by-step process to preparing a dog to serve in explosive detection, search & rescue, cancer detection, and more; 10 a.m.; Penn Working Dog Center; RSVP: pvwdcoutreach@vet.upenn.edu (Penn Vet). Also October 28, 10 a.m.

            How to Prepare for a Difficult Conversation; a virtual event that explores the steps necessary to prepare for tough conversations; 11 a.m.; register: https://tinyurl.com/ombuds-oct-9 (Ombuds Office).

            Leonard A. Lauder Community Care NP Program Info Session; learn about a program dedicated to the education of nurse practitioners to be leading forces in the advancement of health and health equity; 6:30 p.m.; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/lauder-info-session-oct-9 (Penn Nursing). Also October 21, noon.

14        Media Manipulation and Polarization; an interactive workshop to learn how you can proactively avoid the traps of social media manipulation and counter online harm; 4 p.m.; Walnut Street West Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/paideia-workshop-oct-14 (SNF Paideia Program).

15        Ethics in Biological Anthropology; as ethical concerns surrounding the collection and use of human remains gain increasing attention, institutions are confronting their complex and often controversial histories; this workshop allows K-12 educators to explore how to incorporate these debates into their curricula; 4:30 p.m.; Penn Museum; registration: $10; register: https://www.penn.museum/calendar/867/teacher-talks (Penn Museum).

16        Careers in the Water Industry: Future-Ready: Preparing for Water Careers in the Age of AI; will feature distinguished speakers, expert panels, and networking opportunities with leaders from across the industry; 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; suite 200, Quorum, 3675 Market Street; register: https://tinyurl.com/water-center-workshop-oct-16 (Water Center at Penn).

17        The Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn Launch Event; celebrate the official launch of the Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn (R-TRIP)—a new, Penn-wide center that connects academic research with the practical challenges facing transportation systems across the country; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Widener Auditorium, Penn Museum; register: https://tinyurl.com/r-trip-launch-oct-17 (Richards Transportation Initiative). Networking happy hour: October 16, 4:30 p.m.; Kleinman Energy Forum, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

20        Materials Science and Engineering Undergraduate Open House; freshman engineering students are welcome to learn more about the MSE major; 5:30-7:30 p.m.; reading room, first floor, Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter; register: https://events.seas.upenn.edu/event/mse-undergraduate-open-house/ (MSE).

22       Garden Mindfulness Meetup Sponsored by Nature Sacred; connect with the garden surroundings through a 30-minute intentional journaling exercise, then mingle and enjoy a small treat underneath the colorful fall trees; 2 p.m.; Warden Garden, Penn Museum; register: https://tinyurl.com/museum-garden-oct-22 (Penn Museum).

          Jump Start Your Arts Career: Recruiting Timelines & Support Programs for Penn Students; information and networking session that will help students better understand recruiting/hiring timelines in the arts and entertainment fields and introduce attendees to many campus programs and resources; 5 p.m.; Feintuch Family Lobby, Annenberg Center; register: https://pennlivearts.org/event/jump-start-25 (Penn Live Arts).

            Master of Communication and Media Industries Info Session; learn about the Annenberg School’s newest master’s program offering; 6 p.m.; room 500, Annenberg School; register: https://tinyurl.com/mcmi-info-oct-22 (Annenberg School for Communication).

24        Laser Ablation Workshop; learn about the use of Nd:YAG laser systems to clean architectural materials, including a lecture on how laser cleaning works and descriptions of both low frequency (fixed optic) and high frequency (scanning optic) systems and a short practicum where students can test both types of system on sample materials; 9 a.m.; Center for Architectural Conservation, 42nd and Locust Streets; fee: $350; register: https://tinyurl.com/laser-ablation-oct-24 (Historic Preservation).  

26        Sunday Reset with Coach Shay; invites participants to unplug and connect with their senses through a meditative experience inspired by current ICA exhibition Mavis Pusey: Mobile Images; 2 p.m.; ICA; register: https://icaphila.org/events/programs/sunday-reset-with-coach-shay-2/ (Institute of Contemporary Art).

28        Texas Firm Fair; learn more about a variety of firms with offices in Texas as they recruit for their 1L summer classes, and join their attorneys for a networking happy hour after stopping by the different tables available; 4:30 p.m.; Levy Conference Center, Silverman Hall (Penn Carey Law).

29        CMU Rales Fellows Program Information Session; learn about the Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program, which is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders and driving innovation by increasing access to a life-changing graduate education; noon; room G08/09, College Hall (Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships).

            Centering Joy and Wonder in the Climate Movement: An Experiential Workshop with Jeff Golden; award-winning author Jeff Golden explores why happiness has been declining for decades—and how reconnecting with presence, purpose, and community can help us heal both ourselves and the planet; 5 p.m.; behind Pottruck Health & Fitness Center; register: https://tinyurl.com/jeffgoldenatpenn (Environmental Innovations Initiative).

30        Sharing Money Stories: Connection and Compassion Across Class Lines; transformative, shame-free conversations about how we all experience wealth, varying levels of social class, and shifting access to money and power at Penn; 6 p.m.; Spiritual & Religious Life Center; register: https://tinyurl.com/sparc-paideia-oct-30 (SNF Paideia Program, SPARC).

31        City & Regional Planning PhD Virtual Open House; will allow prospective applicants the opportunity to find out about our various programs, meet faculty and students, and learn more about the admissions and financial aid processes; 8:30 a.m.; online webinar; register: https://www.design.upenn.edu/events/phd-virtual-open-house (City & Regional Planning).

 

African American Resource Center

Various locations. Info: https://aarc.upenn.edu/events.

15        R.E.A.L. TALK Noontime Lunch Series: Joy in Setting Healthy Boundaries; noon; Penn Women’s Center.

16        Huddle Session with Men of Color; 1 p.m.; location TBA.

 

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships

In-person events in room G08/09, College Hall. Info: https://curf.upenn.edu/events.

6          University of Cambridge Information Session; join a representative from the office of student admissions & access at the University of Cambridge for a presentation on all things Cambridge; noon.

            Highlighting Your Research Experiences on a CV/Resume; learn from Doris Tabassum, Penn Career Services, and the CURF team about how to best showcase your research experiences in your CV or resume; 3 p.m.

22       NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) Writing Workshop; undergraduate students applying for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) are invited to participate in this two-hour interactive writing workshop; 10 a.m.

           Using Work-Study to Conduct Research; learn about how to use work study to engage in undergraduate research; 3 p.m.

23        London Universities Information Session; hear from representatives from University College London and Imperial College London about U.K. degrees, the benefits of studying in London, and the application process; noon.

29        CMU Rales Fellows Program Information Session; learn about the Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program, which is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of STEM leaders; noon.

 

College of Liberal & Professional Studies

Online webinars. Info: https://www.lps.upenn.edu/about/events.

1          Pre-Health Post-Baccalaureate Programs Virtual Information Sessions; noon.

2          Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Virtual Application Completion Session; 12:30 p.m. Also October 16, 12:30 p.m.; October 30, 12:30 p.m.

6          Penn LPS Online Certificates: Meet Us Monday; 12:30 p.m. Also October 20, 12:30 p.m.

7          Master of Chemical Sciences Virtual Information Session; 9:30 a.m.

            Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Drop-in Hour; noon.

            Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences Virtual Information Session; noon. Also October 21, 6 p.m.

            Pre-Health Programs Virtual Application Completion Session; 12:30 p.m.

            Post-Baccalaureate Studies Virtual Information Session; 5:30 p.m.

8          Applied Geosciences Program Virtual Information Session; 5:30 p.m.

9          Organizational Dynamics Programs Virtual Information Sessions; 6 p.m.

15        Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session; 5 p.m.

16        Master of Liberal Arts Virtual Information Session; 6 p.m.

17        BAAS Career Events: Post-Graduate Perspectives; noon.

21        Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Virtual Info Session; noon.

 

Environmental Innovations Initiative

Various locations. Info: https://environment.upenn.edu/news-events/events.  

1          Centering Joy and Wonder in the Climate Movement: An Experiential Workshop with Jeff Golden; interactive workshop in which award-winning author Jeff Golden explores why happiness has been declining for decades, and how reconnecting with presence, purpose, and community can help us heal both ourselves and the planet; 5 p.m.; Office of the Chaplain.

8          Extreme Heat Working Group Brown Bag Lunch; an interdisciplinary brainstorming session focused on collaborative funding opportunities; noon; Gershwind & Bennett Family Collaborative Classroom, Biotech Commons.

14        Transform Penn: A Green Fund Pitch Competition; Penn students are invited to pitch their boldest sustainability ideas in a live, “Shark Tank”-style competition for a chance to earn support and mentorship toward a Green Fund application; noon; College Green.

            Bird Collisions in the Anthropocene; bird-window collisions are a leading cause of bird mortality in the United States, killing over one billion birds each year; this session will share tips and tools to make your windows bird-safe and help generate an art exhibition/memorial to birds killed in these collisions; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; location TBA.

15        Climate Week Research Poster Session: Climate Week 2025; aims to showcase how faculty, staff, and students are advancing knowledge for the sake of our future and our planet; 3 p.m.; location TBA.

16        Bee the Change: Climate Action to Support Bees; help build bee hotels to support native solitary bee populations and learn from Penn Vet researchers about bees' responses to climate change and how to protect them; 5-7 p.m.; College Green.

 

Graduate School of Education

Unless noted, online webinars. Info: https://www.gse.upenn.edu/news-and-events/events-calendar.

2          Medical Education, MSEd Virtual Information Session; 5 p.m.

            Urban Teaching Apprenticeship MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

6          Learning Sciences and Technologies, PhD Virtual Information Session; 10 a.m.

7          Global Higher Education Management (Online), MSEd Virtual Information Session; 8 a.m.

            Education, Culture, and Society, PhD Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

8          Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s Degree Program Information Session; noon; room 355, GSE.

            Pitch Perfect: Building Your Brand; 4 p.m.; room 322, GSE.

            Education Entrepreneurship, MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

9          Pitch Perfect: Building Your Brand; 9 a.m.

            Penn Employee Information Session; noon; rooms 355-357, GSE.

            School Leadership, MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

10        Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education Doctoral Programs Virtual Information Session; 10 a.m.

15        Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, EdD Virtual Information Session; 9 a.m.

20        Urban Teaching Residency, MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

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

21        Education, Culture, and Society, PhD Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

22        Alumni Panel: Career Strategies for International Students; 4 p.m.

            Educational Linguistics Doctoral Programs Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

23        Penn Chief Learning Officer Virtual Information Session; noon.

            Executive Doctorate in Higher Education Management, EdD Virtual Information Session; 3 p.m.

25        Fall Open House; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; GSE.

28        Fall Virtual Open House; 7:30 p.m.

29        Tips for a Successful Application Virtual Session; 7:30 p.m.

30        Learning Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (Online) MSEd Virtual Information Session; 7 p.m.

 

Human Resources

Unless noted, online webinars. Info: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/.

1          Models of Excellence Brown Bag: Writing a Compelling Nomination; noon.

3          30-Minute Guided Meditation; noon. Also October 10, 17, 24, 31.

5          30-Minute Chair Yoga Plus Core; noon. Also October 13, 20, 27.

7          Portfolio Construction Process with MetLife; noon.

8          Lunchtime Chair Yoga; noon.

9          Mindful Movement and Meditation; noon.

            Spin; noon.

14        October Wellness Walk; noon; meet in front of Franklin Building.

15        Coaching Communication Strategies to Drive Positive Behavior Change; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

            Thinking About Retirement: Penn Benefits and Medicare; 9 a.m.

            Thinking About Retirement: Set Your Retirement Date; 10:45 a.m.

            Navigating Tech and Social Media; noon.

            Your Career at Penn; 12:30 p.m.

            Thinking About Retirement: Social Security Planning; 1:15 p.m.

16        Models of Excellence Brown Bag: Writing a Compelling Nomination; noon.

            Digital Decluttering for Smarter Workflows; 12:30 p.m.

21        Small Habits Sports Psychologists Wish Everyone Did: Micro-Practices for Daily Well-Being; noon.

            Time and Energy Management; 12:30 p.m.

22        Lunchtime Chair Yoga; noon.

            WebMD Webinar: Annual Preventative Labs: Know Your Numbers; noon.

28        New and Expectant Parent Briefing; 11 a.m.

29        PNC Bank: Budgeting: Making it Work; noon.

 

Morris Arboretum & Gardens

In-person events at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. Info and to register: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/.

            Morris Pumpkin Cottage; hundreds of pumpkins on display in the garden and at the Morris Pumpkin Cottage in true spectacle of orange. Through October 31.

            Scarecrow Walk & Contest; more than 40 scarecrows will be on display throughout the arboretum with a theme of “cartoons”; vote for your favorite scarecrow, which will determine prize winners. Through October 31.

3          First Friday: Seasonal Pause; participate in a shared reading, discuss themes of change and transition, and enjoy a slow craft; noon; free with admission.

11        Oaks of the Mid-Atlantic Tour; join an experienced garden educator to discover and identify the Mid-Atlantic oaks in the arboretum’s extensive collection; 11 a.m.; free with admission.

25        More Hidden Gems Tour; walking tour that highlights garden features not often discovered on an average visit; 11 a.m.; free with admission.

30        Spooky Season Crafting; get ready for trick or treating by making your own bat, insect, or even monster to take with you; 11 a.m.; free with admission.

 

Penn Libraries

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

1          Global Collections and You; will introduce attendees to Penn’s global collections and how to find resources across hundreds of languages at and beyond Penn; 10:30 a.m.; room 526, Van Pelt Library.

            Trust It or Trash It? Evaluating Health Websites & Apps; discusses the concepts of health literacy and health communication, outlines components of clear health communication, and identifies reputable online resources; noon; Zoom webinar.

2          Coffee with a Codex: Ferial Psalter; Kislak Center curator Dot Porter will discuss Ms. Codex 1057, an illuminated Ferial psalter containing the psalms, antiphons, hymns, short chapter readings, and other prayers, created in 1450 AD; noon; online webinar.

3          Open Studio Session: Papermaking in the Revolutionary Era; a drop-in open studio where participants can print a broadside about rag collectors and papermaking in 1770s; noon-2 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

6          Intro to Metals and Jewelry: Medical Themed Impression Dies; learn metalworking basics and craft a unique pendant inspired by health science using fine and base metals in this hands-on workshop; 2-4 p.m.; Makerspace, Education Commons.

7          AI Essentials; engage in hands-on activities to explore the core functions of popular generative AI tools, including those available at Penn; 10 a.m.; room 223, Van Pelt Library.

            2025 New Acquisitions Showcase: Across the Centuries, From Manuscript to Manifesto; annual showcase of exciting new acquisitions made in the past year by Kislak Center curators and colleagues; 2-6 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library.

13        AI and Disability Ethics; a student-centered conversation on the ethics of emerging tech, inclusion, and social justice; 1 p.m.; room 114, Van Pelt Library.

14        AI in the Classroom; will explore ways to support student learning by integrating AI into teaching, setting expectations, and encouraging open dialogue around student AI use; room 223, Van Pelt Library.

            Walk2Wellness: Learning About Learning Enrichment; a casual campus walk, featuring quick tips from Learning Enrichment that will help boost your focus, well-being, and academic success; noon; meet by the Button.

            Intro to Tinkercad: Design a 3D-Printed Candle, Part 1; learn the basics of 3D modeling in Tinkercad while designing a custom object for candle casting; 2-4 p.m.; room 121, Van Pelt Library.

15        Creative Inquiry; will explore creativity as a practice and discuss library resources that can be used in your creative research, no matter your topic or discipline; 11 a.m.; seminar room level B, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

            Grad Cafe: Zotero 101; a basic overview of the organizational and annotation features in Zotero, a citation manager and generator; 11 a.m.; room 241, Van Pelt Library.

            Manuscript Studies Interest Group: Scientific Experimentation; explore manuscripts focused on alchemy and related early experimental sciences; 2 p.m.; room 623, Van Pelt Library.

16        Digital File Wrangling: Organize Your Filing System for Success; improve your workflow and tame your digital chaos by learning from an expert data manager how to organize your files; 11 a.m.; room 304, Graduate Student Center.

17        Researching Museum Objects; students will learn how to find records for objects in the Penn Museum’s online collections database and how to find library resources related to an object; 2 p.m.; library level 1, Penn Museum.

20        Before and After the Open Access Transition: Penn Editors Share Their Experiences; editors of scholarly journals will discuss how their journals have made the decision to move from a subscription model to open access; 11:30 a.m.; Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt Library.

            Ask Me About... Time Management Tech Tools; drop-in hours for app recommendations, productivity tips, and other support from Penn Libraries and the Weingarten Center; noon-2 p.m.; Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt Library.

            Understanding Author Contracts; will discuss common author contract provisions, especially as they relate to copyright and the rights you may retain after signing; 1 p.m.; room 304, Graduate Student Center.

            Graphic Medicine Cartooning Workshop; a graphic medicine cartooning workshop with artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier; 2 p.m.; room 506EW, Jordan Medical Education Center. Also October 27, Claire Fagin Hall, 5 p.m.; October 29, 4 p.m.; Claire Fagin Hall.

21       Make an ORCID Bracelet or Keychain; learn about the importance of ORCIDs (websites services to look up authors and their bibliographic output) for research, sign up to get your own, and make a bracelet or keychain; noon; room 304, Graduate Student Center.

            Reimagining Illumination: Make Your Own Illuminated Initial; learn how to make illuminated initials on parchment using gold leaf and paint; 2-4 p.m.; room 623, Van Pelt Library.

23        Publishing Reimagined; participants will address the core goals and incentives surrounding the current scholarly publishing landscape and discuss potential alternatives; noon; Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt Library.

            Intro to Metals: Guitar Picks with Ormandy Music Library; learn metalworking basics in a hands-on workshop; use copper or bronze to design and craft your own unique guitar pick; 2-4 p.m.; Makerspace, Education Commons.

            AI in the Workplace; use generative AI tools to make common workplace tasks easier and more efficient; 3 p.m.; room 223, Van Pelt Library.

24        Choosing a Digital Mapping Platform for Your Project; explore the pros and cons of various free and paid mapping tools and platforms that can be used for mapping your research in the humanities; 11 a.m.; Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt Library, and online webinar.

            Letterpress-Printed Poetry Broadside; practice letterpress printing and typesetting as you design and print your own broadside featuring a short poem or excerpt of your choice; 1-5 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

            (Re)Imagining Health: Histories of the Body and Medicine; showcases rare archival materials that reflect how people have understood health, well-being, and medical knowledge through the medium of bookmaking; 1-4 p.m.; Henry Charles Lea Library, Van Pelt Library.

            Intro to Molding/Casting: Candle Making Workshop, Part 2; turn your 3D-printed objects into beeswax candles using the process of molding and casting; 2-4 p.m.; Makerspace, Education Commons.

28       “I Swear I Saved It Somewhere”: Personal Digital Archiving & Information Management Tips You’ll Actually Use; will discuss best practices for file naming, version control, formats, metadata, and storage along with strategies to protect your work from loss, obsolescence, or confusion; 1 p.m.; Research Data and Digital Scholarship Exchange, Van Pelt Library.

            From Concept to Prototype: Figma for Beginners; learn about Figma, which gives you a competitive edge in today’s collaborative workplace, whether you’re in design, business, engineering, or any field requiring visual communication; 2 p.m.; room 114, Van Pelt Library.

            Community Study Sessions: October; a relaxed, supportive space to stay focused, meet others, and enjoy free snacks; 6-8 p.m.; room 124, Van Pelt Library.

29        Getting Started with Archival Research; will discuss best practices for archival research, including how to make an appointment and what to expect when you go to an archive to do research in-person; 10 a.m.; library level 1, Penn Museum.

            Grad Cafe: Facilitating Literature Reviews with Covidence; will provide an introduction and brief demonstration of Covidence, a web-based software platform that supports the process of conducting literature reviews; 11 a.m.; room 241, Van Pelt Library.

            Archives Month Philly: Unique at Penn, Live; special live edition of the ever-popular blog series Unique at Penn; noon; online webinar.

           Death Café; a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying; noon; Mixed Reality Lab, Holman Biotech Commons.

30        Coffee with a Codex: Genealogy; Kislak Center curator Dot Porter will discuss a collection of genealogical and chronicle material in Middle French, including Biblical genealogy from Adam to Jesus and the apostles, the Trojan War, and the Holy Roman Emperors; noon; online webinar.

            Fall in Love with the Libraries Passport Finale; participants who have completed 8 or more stamps and selfies on their Penn Libraries passport can claim their prize; 3:30-5:30 p.m.; Weigle Information Commons, first floor, Van Pelt Libraries.

31        Spooky Fun at Fisher Fine Arts Library; stop by for trick or treating and a photo station with a Polaroid camera; 1-5 p.m.; room 114, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

 

Religious Studies

Various locations. Info: https://rels.sas.upenn.edu/events.

13        Webinar for Prospective Doctoral Students; 5:30 p.m.; online webinar.

16        Job Market & CV Workshop; 3:30 p.m.; room 204, Cohen Hall.

            Profs & Pours (Undergraduate Event); 5:30 p.m.; religious studies lounge, second floor, Cohen Hall.

 

School of Social Policy & Practice

Unless noted, online webinars. Info: https://sp2.upenn.edu/.

7          PhD in Social Welfare Online Information Session; 6 p.m.

8          Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Online Information Session; 6 p.m.

9          Admissions Online Information Session for Master’s Programs; 11 a.m. Also October 15, 6 p.m.

14        MS in Social Policy (MSSP) Online Information Session; 1 p.m.

16        Master of Social Work (MSW) Online Information Session; 11 a.m.

18        PhD in Social Welfare On-Campus Information Session; 1 p.m.; room 309/310, Castor Building.

9          First Thursday Monthly Community Meeting – Educational Programming; 4:30 p.m., Tangen Hall; RSVP: ogca@pobox.upenn.edu (Office of Government & Community Affairs).

4          Penny Loafers Present: Ackapalooza 3.0; the Penny Loafers and other Penn a cappella groups are joined by a cappella groups visiting from other universities for a free night of songs; 7:30 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater (Platt Performing Arts House).

            Soweto Gospel Choir: Peace; beloved gospel choir performs the Philadelphia premiere of a piece that features an inspiring blend of South African freedom songs and traditional spirituals as well as classics by Aretha Franklin, Peter Gabriel and Leonard Cohen; 7:30 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center; tickets: $71-$101; register: https://pennlivearts.org/event/SowetoGospel (Penn Live Arts).

18        Jorge Luis Pacheco; one of Cuba’s most extraordinary pianists makes his Philadelphia debut; Mr. Pacheco is a classically trained virtuoso with a creative mastery of the Afro-Cuban, modern jazz and classical traditions; 7:30 p.m.; Harold Prince Theatre, Annenberg Center; tickets: $65; register: https://pennlivearts.org/event/JorgeLuisPacheco (Penn Live Arts).

24        Penn Symphony Orchestra; join Penn Symphony Orchestra for a night of music, including Brahms’ Violin Concerto, Strauss’s Don Juan, and Ravel’s Boléro; 8 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium (Music Department).

 

Penn Libraries

In-person events. Info: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events.

8          Christopher King: Greek-American Music in the Early 20th Century; ethnomusicologist and remastering engineer Christopher King reflects on the pivotal role of immigrant communities and early American record labels in the dissemination of eastern Mediterranean music; 7 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library. See Talks.

17        Music for Ursula; a string trio will perform works by Beethoven, Schubert and Mozart, music loved by the artist Ursula Sternberg-Hertz, whose papers are housed in the Kislak Center; 6:15 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library.

30        Music in the Stacks: Penn Flutes; performance by the largest active flute choir in the U.S.; 4 p.m.; Steven W. Atwood Veterinary Medicine Library.

31        Penn Jazz Presents: Haunted Harmonies; hear the Penn Jazz Big Band Ensemble perform live, featuring some of the best musicians and vocalists the University of Pennsylvania has to offer; 6 p.m.; Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall; tickets: $8-$12 (Platt Performing Arts House).

            Quaker Note and /Pennchants Present: Rest in Pitch; a night of chilling harmonies and spine-tingling suspense as two Penn a cappella groups bring music, mystery, and mayhem to the stage; 8:30 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater; tickets: $9-$14 (Platt Performing Arts House).

2          New York Stage and Film: Plays in Progress; readings of two in-progress plays, Falls by Colm Summers and Lagniappe by C.A. Johnson, featuring talented casts of actors from across film, stage and TV; 7 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater; tickets: $45; register: https://pennlivearts.org/event/NYSAF2025 (Penn Live Arts). Also October 3, 7:30 p.m.; October 4, 2 p.m.; October 5, 3 p.m.

18        Aakash Odedra Company: Songs of the Bulbul; highly-anticipated Philadelphia debut of international dance star Aakash Odedra, who will perform a full-length work inspired by the ancient Sufi myth of a bulbul, or nightingale, held in captivity that sings a final, heartbreaking tune before perishing from despair; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Zellerbach Theatre, Annenberg Center; tickets: $45-$93; register: https://pennlivearts.org/event/AakashOdedra (Penn Live Arts).

25        Family Performing Arts Night; a sampling of performances from some of Penn’s 60+ student-run performing arts clubs; watch family and friends take the stage for this favorite annual showcase of music and dance; 6:30 p.m.; Irvine Auditorium (Platt Performing Arts House).

30        Bloomers Presents: A Root Awakening; Penn’s premier sketch comedy troupe’s fall show; 8 p.m.; Harold Prince Theater, Annenberg Center; tickets: $10-$20 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also October 31, 6 and 9 p.m.

            Strictly Funk Presents: Funk's Great American Road Trip; the car’s packed, the playlist’s ready, and adventure awaits; come along with a popular Penn dance troupe as they across popular states, cities, and attractions on their Great American Road Trip; 7 p.m.; Iron Gate Theater; tickets: $10-$13 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also October 31, 6 p.m.

            Quadramics Presents: "The School for Lies"; a wild farce following a battle of wits between Frank, a cynical misanthrope, and Celimene, a young widow whose sharp tongue gets her in trouble, adapted from Molière’s 1666 classic play Le Misanthrope; 8 p.m.; Class of 1949 Auditorium, Houston Hall; tickets: $10 (Platt Performing Arts House). Also October 31, 6 p.m.

3          Walker; Sam Pasternack, writer/producer; 5:30 p.m.; 2^nd floor conference room, Penn Bookstore (Penn Bookstore).

7          Elusive Cures: Why Neuroscience Hasn’t Solved Brain Disorders—And How We Can Change That; Nicole Rust, psychology; noon; Wendy and Wayne Holman Reading Room, Holman Biotech Commons; register: https://libcal.library.upenn.edu/calendar/biotech-commons/nrust (Penn Libraries).

14        Imagining the Ends of the World; Andrea Paluch, translator; 3:30 p.m.; room 543, Williams Hall; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/paluch-reading-oct-14 (Francophone, Italian, & Germanic Studies).

15        Total Garbage: How We Can Fix Our Waste and Heal Our World; Edward Humes, journalist; 4 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library; register: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events/2025bookprize (Penn Libraries).

           Dalit Studies, Volume Two: Dalit Journeys for Dignity—Religion, Freedom, and Caste; Ramnarayan S Rawat, University of Delaware; K. Satyanarayana, English and Foreign Language University, Hyderabad; 4:30 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (South Asia Center).

21       Toward a More Perfect Rebellion: Multiracial Media Activism Made in L.A.; Josslyn Luckett, New York University; 5:30 p.m.; 2^nd floor conference room, Penn Bookstore; register: https://tinyurl.com/luckett-penn25 (Penn Bookstore, Africana Studies).

28        Learning While Black and Queer: Understanding the Educational Experiences of Black LGBTQ+ Youth; Ed Brockenbrough, GSE; 5:30 p.m.; 2nd floor conference room, Penn Bookstore (Penn Bookstore).

29        The Essential Guide to Bulbs; Jenny Rose, Meadowbrook Farm; 4 p.m.; Morris Arboretum & Gardens; tickets: $30/members, $35/general; register: https://experience.morrisarboretum.org/info.aspx?ActivityID=1683 (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

30        Good Girl; Aria Aber, University of Vermont; 3:30 p.m.; room 623, Williams Hall (Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies).

 

Kelly Writers House

In-person events at Arts Café, Kelly Writers House. Info: https://writing.upenn.edu/wh/calendar/1025.php.

1          Modpo Podcast; live recording of a fast-paced introduction to modern and contemporary U.S. poetry; noon; in person and on YouTube. Also October 15, 22, 29.

14        Chef to Chef; Laurie Woolever and Gabrielle Hamilton, chefs; noon.

15        A Reading by Members of the Penn and Pencil Club; 6 p.m.

16        The Unplanned Plan: A Road Map to the Creative Career You Can’t Predict; Ethan Fixell, iHeartMedia; 5:30 p.m.

21        Nostalgia for the Future: New and Selected Poems, 1984-2024; Gregory Djanikian, poet; 6 p.m.

22        A Conversation; David Corn, MSNBC and Mother Jones; noon.

            Speakeasy Open Mic Night; student-run open mic night that welcomes all kinds of readings and performances; 7 p.m.

23        Edible Books Party; anyone is welcome to make, bake, or build an (edible) book for this annual event; prizes will be awarded; 5:30 p.m.

27        Live at the Writers House; monthly radio show co-produced with WXPN; 6:30 p.m.

28        A Conversation; Adelle Waldman, novelist; 6 p.m.

29        The Light Factory; Marcella Durand, poet; 6 p.m.

 

Penn Bookstore

In-person events in second-floor conference room, Penn Bookstore. Info: https://www.business-services.upenn.edu/bookstore-events.

7          Science Under Siege: How to Fight the Five Most Powerful Forces That Threaten Our World; Michael Mann, Earth & environmental science; 5:30 p.m.

9          Somebody Should Do Something; Michael Brownstein, Alex Madva, and Daniel Kelly, authors.

14        The Devil Takes Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency Crimes and the Japanese Connection; Jake Adelstein, investigative journalist; 5:30 p.m.

21        Toward a More Perfect Rebellion; Josslyn Luckett, New York University; 5:30 p.m.

4          Penn Friends and Family Day; Penn staff, faculty, and postdocs are invited to enjoy a day of football, athletics, food, community, and fun and celebrate the Penn community with family and friends, with up to 4 free tickets for the tailgate party and football game; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; Shoemaker Green and Franklin Field; register: https://pennathletics.evenue.net/promotions/event/FB25/PF/FAMILY (Human Resources).

13        Climate Week at Penn; discover how the climate emergency intersects with the pressing issues of today and how to take action with a wide range of webinars, workshops, teach-ins, showcases, readings, climate storytelling, and a new set of 1.5* minute climate lectures; info: https://climateweek.provost.upenn.edu/ (Climate Week at Penn). Through October 17.

30        Dia De Los Muertos Event; honor the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos; stop by to contribute, reflect, and learn about this meaningful celebration of life and memory; light refreshments and cultural activities will be available; 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; ARCH Building (La Casa Latina).

Home games only. Info and tickets: https://pennathletics.com/calendar.

3          Women’s Tennis Cissie Leary Invitational; all day; Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Centers.

Through October 5.

            Volleyball vs. Yale; 7 p.m.; the Palestra.

            Sprint Football vs. St. Thomas Aquinas; 7 p.m.; Franklin Field.

4          Men’s and Women’s Basketball Red & Blue Scrimmages; 10 a.m.; the Palestra.

            Football vs. Dartmouth; 1 p.m.; Franklin Field.

            Men’s Soccer vs. Harvard; 5 p.m.; Rhodes Field.

            Volleyball vs. Brown; 5 p.m.; the Palestra.

8          Women’s Soccer vs. New Jersey Tech; 6 p.m.; Rhodes Field.

9          Women’s Tennis ITA Northeast Regional; all day; Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Centers. Through October 14.

10        Field Hockey vs. Brown; 2 p.m.; Ellen Vagelos Field.

            Football vs. Marist; 7 p.m.; Franklin Field.

12        Women’s Rowing at Navy Day Regatta; all day; Schuylkill River.

            Men’s Lightweight Rowing at Navy Day Regatta; all day; Schuylkill River.

14        Men’s Soccer vs. William & Mary; 7 p.m.; Rhodes Field.

17        Volleyball vs. Columbia; 7 p.m.; the Palestra.

18        Women’s Soccer vs. Cornell; 2 p.m.; Rhodes Field.

            Volleyball vs. Cornell; 5 p.m.; the Palestra.

24        Men’s Tennis Ivy ITA Conference Masters; all day; Hamlin/Hecht Tennis Centers. Through October 26.

            Field Hockey vs. Yale; 3 p.m.; Ellen Vagelos Field.

25        Men’s Heavyweight Rowing at Head of the Schuylkill; all day; Schuylkill River.

            Women’s Rowing at Head of the Schuylkill; all day; Schuylkill River.

31        Football vs. Brown; 7 p.m.; Franklin Field.

1          Mechanical and Optical Probing of 2D Magnetic Systems; Xiao-Xiao Zhang, University of Florida; 3:30 p.m.; room A8, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).

            The Aspiration and Ambiguities of Islamic Cosmopolitanism: Shāh Walīyullāh Dihlavī (d. 1762); SherAli Tareen, Franklin & Marshall College; 4:30 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (South Asia Studies).

            Architectural Acupuncture; Tiantian Xu, DnA_Design and Architecture; 6:30 p.m.; Plaza Gallery, Meyerson Hall (Architecture).

2          Quantum Technologies with Atom-Light Interaction; Chuanwei Zhang, Washington University in St. Louis; 10:30 a.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Materials Science & Engineering).

            The Active HIV Reservoir as a Therapeutic Target to Achieve HIV Remission; Nadia Roan, University of California, San Francisco; noon; online webinar; info: https://www.med.upenn.edu/cfar/seminar-series/ (Center for AIDS Research).

            Domestic Nationalism: Muslim Women, Health and Modernity in Indonesia; Chiara Formichi, Cornell University; 3:30 p.m.; room 204, Cohen Hall (Religious Studies).

            Engineering the Native Lung Matrix to Probe Lung Epithelial Cell Mechanosensing and Function; Claudia Loebel, bioengineering; 4 p.m.; room 11-146, Smilow Center (Penn-CHOP Lung Biology Institute).

            A Couple of Old Chinese Guys Talking About Art; Ken Lum, Weitzman School; John Yau, poet and art critic; 5 p.m.; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/lum-yau-oct-2 (Arthur Ross Gallery).

            2025-2026 Visiting Artist Lecture Series; Josh Kline, artist; 6 p.m.; ICA and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/kline-talk-oct-2 (Institute of Contemporary Art).

3          Philadelphia’s Green Transformation: From Research to Action; panel of speakers; noon; Amado Recital Room, Irvine Auditorium; register: https://tinyurl.com/iur-talk-oct-3 (Penn Institute for Urban Research).

            Unlocking the Black Box; Shiori Itō, director and filmmaker, with panel of Penn faculty; noon; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall (Cinema & Media Studies).

            U.S., China, and Taiwan: Cross-Strait Relations; Shelley Rigger, Davidson College; Ryan Hass, Brookings Institution; 12:15 p.m.; world forum, Perry World House (Perry World House).

            Executive Leadership Dialogue; Vaughn Ross, Rvesta Consulting; 1 p.m.; location TBA; info: https://tinyurl.com/ross-talk-oct-3(Fels Institute of Government).

6          Diagnosing the Shopping Bag Lady: Homeless Women, Psychiatric Deinstitutionalization, and the Limits of Feminist Liberation; Stephen Vider, Bryn Mawr College; 3:30 p.m.; room 392, Cohen Hall (History & Sociology of Science).

7          Self-Assembly of Colloidal Diamond by Multiple Routes; David Pine, New York University; 10:15 a.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics).

            Living with Risk in Ancient Rome and Today; Cam Grey, classical studies; noon; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/grey-talk-oct-7 (Global Discovery Series).

            Reliable and Socially Aligned LLMs: Are We There Yet?; Sharon Li, University of Wisconsin Madison; 3:30 p.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Computer & Information Science).

            Russia-Ukraine War: Misperceptions and Prospects for Peace? Alina Nychyk, Zurich University of Applied Sciences; 5:15 p.m.; room 201, Fisher-Bennett Hall (Russian & East European Studies).

            Equine Herpes Virus: It Can Happen Anywhere! Are You Prepared?; Aliza Simeone, clinical infectious diseases & biosecurity; 6:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://www.alumni.upenn.edu/firsttuesdaylectures2026 (Penn Vet).

8          Print City: How Newspaper Buildings Shaped Philadelphia’s Downtown; Inga Saffron, Philadelphia Inquirer; 3:30 p.m.; room 403, McNeil Building; register: https://pp.events/bBAArLWA (Penn Association for Senior & Emeritus Faculty).

9          Identifying and Addressing Lead Exposure Knowledge Gaps; Harriet Okatch, Thomas Jefferson University; 11 a.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/okatch-talk-oct-9 Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health).

            Public Health in Crisis; Peter Marks, formerly of U.S. Food and Drug Administration; noon; Rubenstein Auditorium, Smilow Center, and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/marks-talk-oct-9 (Penn Medical Communication Research Institute).

            The Lymphatic Vasculature in Lung Homeostasis and Disease; Hasina Outtz Reed, Weill Cornell Medicine; 4 p.m.; room 11-146, Smilow Center (Penn-CHOP Lung Biology Institute).

10        The Paradox of Power and Vulnerability: The Hidden Suffering of Boys and Men; Erica Liebman, Therapy Practice Philly; 11 a.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/liebman-talk-oct-10 (Graduate School of Education).

11        A Monumental Undertaking: Conservation for the Penn Museum’s New Ancient Egypt and Nubia Galleries; Molly Gleeson, Penn Museum; 3:30 p.m.; room TBA, Penn Museum; admission: $10/general, $7/Penn Museum members, Penn faculty and staff, $5/students with ID, free/ARCE members and children 12 and under (American Research Center in Egypt, Pennsylvania Chapter; Penn Museum).

12        Roots & Remembrance: Reclaiming Plant Knowledge & Cultural Heritage; Abra Lee, Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia; Guina Hammond, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; Tracy Qiu, Concordia University; 3 p.m.; Morris Arboretum & Gardens, and online webinar; registration: $30/general, $25/arboretum members and virtual attendees; register: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/adults/lecture-series (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

13       Beyond the Binaries: The New Science of Sex and Gender; Agustín Fuentes, Princeton University; Nathan H. Lents, John Jay College; Mallika S. Sarma, anthropology; noon; room 345, Penn Museum (Anthropology; Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies).

            Another Way of Knowing: A Conversation with the Artist; Jeanne Blissett-Robertson, artist; 4 p.m.; foyer, Hayden Hall (Environmental Innovations Initiative).

            Sustainable Subversion: Reshaping the Italian Fashion Industry; Flora Rabitti, fashion designer; 4 p.m.; room 322, Fisher-Bennett Hall, and Zoom webinar; join: https://tinyurl.com/rabbiti-talk-oct-13 (Francophone, Italian & Germanic Studies).

            Global Modernism and Simultaneity; Kunio Shin, University of Tokyo; Ryan Johnson, University of Melbourne; 5 p.m.; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall (English).

            Long-Term Stability of Orthodontic Cases Treated with Pressure Site Decortication Procedures; Roberto Hernandez-Orsini, American Board of Orthodontics; 6:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/hernahdez-orsini-oct-13 (Penn Dental Medicine).

14        Fluids, Fingers, Fractures and Fractals: Patterns in Porous Media; Ruben Juanes, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 10:15 a.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics).

            After the Death of God: Secularization as a Philosophical Challenge from Kant to Nietzsche; Espen Hammer, Temple University; noon; room 493, Cohen Hall (Philosophy).

            The Human Costs of American Energy in Transition; Sanya Carley, Kleinman Center for Energy Policy; David Konisky, Indiana University Bloomington; 4 p.m.; Kleinman Energy Forum, Fisher Fine Arts Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/carley-konisky-oct-14 (City & Regional Planning).

            Teraanga Republic: Women’s Authority and Politics in Senegal; Emily Jenan Riley, El Colegio de México; 5:30 p.m.; room 329A, Max Kade Center; register: https://tinyurl.com/riley-penn25 (Africana Studies).

15        1.5* Minute Climate Lectures; various student speakers; noon; College Green (Climate Week at Penn).

            An Ear for Freedom; Jorden E. Sanders, Rutgers University-New Brunswick; noon; room 105, McNeil Center; and Zoom webinar; info: https://www.mceas.org/events/2025/10/15/ear-freedom (McNeil Center for Early American Studies).

            Contemporary Cinematic Solidarities: Organizational Experiments and Film Cultural Flows; Sima Kokotović, Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication; noon; room 330, Fisher-Bennett Hall (Cinema & Media Studies).

            Shifting the Balance: Host-Directed Control of HIV Persistence; Priti Kumar, Yale University; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Center for AIDS Research).

            Up Next in QIPS: Population Health at Penn Medicine; Mark Angelo, medicine; noon; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/angelo-talk-oct-15 (Penn Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety).

            Intersections of AI, Photonics, and Scientific Discovery; Marin Soljacic, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 3:30 p.m.; room A8, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).

            Illiberal Fantasies: Political Worldbuilding in Semi-Peripheral European Media; Anikó Imre, University of Southern California; 5 p.m.; room 500, Annenberg School; register: https://tinyurl.com/imre-talk-oct-15 (Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication).

16        Special Briefing: Strategies for Closing the U.S. Infrastructure Gap; William Glasgall, Volcker Alliance; Susan Wachter, Wharton School; 11 a.m.; online webinar; info: https://tinyurl.com/glasgall-wachter-oct-16 (Penn Institute for Urban Research).

            Ant-Fungus Gardens: Technoenvironmental Racialization and the Knowledge Politics of Bioprospecting in Panama; Alberto Morales, Drexel University; noon; 3401 Market Street; register: https://bit.ly/4n11hoJ (Penn Program on Race, Science & Society).

            Automated Vehicle Locators and Tracking Police Patrol Activity: Prospects and Challenges of a Novel Police Technology; Eric Piza, Northeastern University; noon; room 403, McNeil Building (Criminology).

            Dispossessions and Disparities Across Latin America; Letícia Marteleto, sociology; Tulia G. Falleti, political science; noon; Café 58, Irvine Auditorium (Knowledge By the Slice).

            Measuring the Immeasurable: Tracking Informal Work and Output in Modern India; Pramit Bhattacharya, Data for India; noon; suite 230, PCPSE (Center for the Advanced Study of India).

            Meeting the Challenges of Climate Adaptation in the Dutch Caribbean; Simon Richter, Francophone, Italian & German studies; noon; online webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/richter-talk-oct-16 (Global Discovery Series).

            Reckoning with Fossil Fuel in Philadelphia; Jared Farmer, history; noon; Research Data & Digital Scholarship Exchange, first floor, Van Pelt Library (Climate Week at Penn; Penn Libraries).

            Hot Dogs Need Head Dunks: An Effective Cooling Method from the Penn Vet Working Dog Center; panel of speakers from the Penn Working Dog Center; 1 p.m.; Climate Week Tent, College Green (Penn Vet; Climate Week at Penn).

            Molecular Engineering to Tip Immune Balances Between Tolerance and Aggression; Jeffrey A. Hubbell, New York University; 3:30 p.m.; Berger Auditorium, Skirkanich Hall (SEAS Herman P. Schwann Distinguished Lecture).

            Communication is a Climate Solution: How Taylor Swift Can Level Up Your Storytelling; Joseph Romm, Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media; 4 p.m.; room 109, Annenberg School; register: https://tinyurl.com/romm-talk-oct-16 (Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media).

            Tech and Well-Being; Dennis Culhane, SP2; Shana Kleiner, Center for Responsible Innovation & Technology; 4:30 p.m.; room 250, PCPSE (Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy).

            Homer as the Muse: Poems in Conversation with Classical Literature; A.E. Stallings, Oxford University; 4:45 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (Classical Studies).

            Susan T. Marx Distinguished Lecture; Jesse Krimes, Center for Art & Advocacy; 5 p.m.; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library, and Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/krimes-talk-oct-16 (Arthur Ross Gallery).

            Re-arming Europe: The Emergence of European Strategic Autonomy?; Robert Hamilton, Delphi Global Research Center; 5:15 p.m.; room 201, Fisher-Bennett Hall (Russian & East European Studies).

            Public Realm Practice: Walk the Talk; Alma Du Solier, Hood Design Studio; 6:30 p.m.; Gordon Gallery, Weitzman Hall (Landscape Architecture).

17        Academic Freedom & Free Speech in Academia; Julia Schleck, Colorado State University; noon; Zoom webinar; register:  https://tinyurl.com/schleck-talk-oct-17   (Penn Forum for Women Faculty & Gender Equity).

            Food Policy Opportunities to Build a Healthier America; Mary T. Bassett, Harvard University; Katie Bishop Kendrick, American Heart Association; Christina Roberto, medical ethics & health policy; Rachel M. Werner, LDI; noon; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/ldi-talk-oct-17 (Leonard Davis Institute).

           Complex Polymer Design in the Age of AI: Why, What, and How?; Michael A. Webb, Princeton University; 2 p.m.; room 534, 3401 Walnut Street (Penn Institute for Computational Science).

20        Exploring the Complexities of Sexual Development in Malaria Parasites; Manuel Llinás, Penn State University; noon; room 132, Hill Pavilion, and Zoom webinar; info: https://tinyurl.com/llinas-talk-oct-20 (Penn Vet).

            Religion; Emily Ng, Lauren Ristvet, and Alissa Jordan, anthropology; noon; room 345, Penn Museum (anthropology). 

            This Bridge Called My Back and the Shape of Dialectics to Come; Francisco Robles, University of Notre Dame; 5:30 p.m.; room 135, Fisher-Bennett Hall (English).

21        Controlling Friction and Wear via Engineered Surfaces and Advanced Nanomaterials; Nitya Nand Gosvami, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi; 10:15 a.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Mechanical Engineering & Applied Mechanics).

            Chemistry Matters: From a Putative Peptide to Effective Treatments for Diabetes and Obesity; Svetlana Mojsov, Rockefeller University; noon; auditorium, Wistar Institute, and Zoom webinar; register: https://www.wistar.org/events/helen-dean-king-award-ceremony/ (Wistar Institute).

            Plant Estrogens and the Mysterious Mini-Puberty of Infancy; Walter Rogan, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences; 2 p.m.; room 252, BRB, and Zoom webinar; register: https://prcceh.upenn.edu/event/walter-rogan-md/ (Philadelphia Regional Center for Children’s Environmental Health).

           All Consuming: Germans, Jews and the Meaning of Meat; John Efron, University of California, Berkeley; 5:15 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library; register: https://tinyurl.com/efron-talk-oct-21 (Jewish Studies).

            Relevant Music—Is There Such a Thing?; Reiko Füting, composer; 5:15 p.m.; room 101, Lerner Center (Music).

            Penn Nursing Outstanding Alumni Award Conversation; Georgia Robins Sadler, University of California, San Diego; 6 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/sadler-talk-oct-21 (Penn Nursing).

22        Networked Incitement and the New Politics of Censorship; Arwa Mahdawi, journalist; noon; room 500, Annenberg School (Annenberg School for Communication).

            Unpacking the Unintended Consequences of AI in Education; Hamsa Bastani, operations, information & decisions; noon; room 414, Amy Gutmann Hall, and Zoom webinar; join: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/97863863567 (ASSET Center).

            Promises and Limitations of 2D Tensor Network States; Zhehao Dai, University of Pittsburgh; 3:30 p.m.; room A8, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).

            Venture Capital at a Crossroads: Politics, Policy and Technology Innovation; Jai Ramaswamy, Andreessen Horowitz; 4:30 p.m.; room 240B, Silverman Hall; register: https://penncareylaw.cventevents.com/event/LE25/summary (Institute for Law & Economics).

            S.T. Lee Distinguished Lecture in the Humanities: Truth and the Novel; Geraldine Brooks, author; 5:30 p.m.; Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum; register: https://tinyurl.com/brooks-talk-oct-22 (Wolf Humanities Center).

23        Addressing an Extreme Positivity Violation to Distinguish the Causal Effects of Surgery and Anesthesia Via Separable Effects; Caleb Miles, Columbia University; 1 p.m.; room 701, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar; join: https://tinyurl.com/miles-talk-oct-23 (Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Informatics).

            Martha Graham, Isamu Noguchi, and Greek Myth-Based Dances; Ronnie Ancona, Hunter College CUNY; 4:45 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (Classical Studies).

            Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Healthcare; Bimal Desai, clinical pediatrics; 5 p.m.; auditorium, Smilow Center; register: https://tinyurl.com/desai-talk-oct-23 (Penn Center for Healthcare Improvement and Patient Safety).

24        Microbial Interactions Matter for Biogeochemistry: Nitrite Consumers Induce Nitrite Accumulation; Xin Sun, biology; 3 p.m.; room 358, Hayden Hall (Earth & Environmental Science).

27        Mortality and Measurement: Race-Medicine, Statistics, and Empire; Suman Seth, Cornell University; 3:30 p.m.; room 392, Cohen Hall (History & Sociology of Science).

            The Rezident’s Mistake: Copaganda and the KGB in the 1960s; Joshua Sanborn, Lafayette College; 5:30 p.m.; room 209, College Hall (Russian & East European Studies).

29        Sleep No More: Determinants of Viral Persistence; Viviana Simon, Icahn School of Medicine; noon; Austrian Auditorium, CRB (Microbiology).

            When Is a Conformal Set, a Conformal Set? Rakesh Vohra, economics; noon; room 414, Amy Gutmann Hall, and Zoom webinar; join: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/95858801183 (ASSET Center).

            On the Origins of the Genocide Concept: Raphael Lemkin and the Holocaust’s Aftermath;  Douglas Irvin-Erickson, George Mason University; noon; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/irvin-erickson-oct-29 (Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies).

             “Plots, Combinations, & Conspiracies”: Conspiratorial Thinking and the Politicization of Irish Identity in Philadelphia, 1795-1805; Hannah Nolan, University of Maryland, College Park; noon; room 105, McNeil Center (McNeil Center for Early American Studies).

             Power, Speech, and the Constitution: Current Constitutional Debates; Marci Hamilton, political science; noon; register: https://tinyurl.com/power-speech-oct-29 (Penn Law).

            Remnants of Refusal: Feminist Affect, National Trauma; Erin Shevaugn Schlumpf, Ohio University; noon; room 330, Fisher-Bennett Hall (Cinema & Media Studies).

            Discovering Transients and Studying Supermassive Black Holes with Cosmology Telescopes; Adam Hincks, University of Toronto; 3:30 p.m.; room 4E19, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).

            Self-Organized Dynamics in Living Materials; Jorn Dunkel, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; 3:30 p.m.; room A8, DRL (Physics & Astronomy).

            Drama of Democracy: Political Representation in Mumbai; Lisa Björkman, University of Louisville; 4:30 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (South Asia Studies).

            Under Pressure: Vacancy, Urgency, and the Architecture of Commercial to Residential Conversion; panel of speakers; 5 p.m.; Plaza Gallery, Meyerson Hall (Architecture).

30       Hybrid Quantum-Classical Computing–Useful Quantum Devices in the NISQ Era; Burns Healy, Dell Technologies; 10:30 a.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Materials Science & Engineering).

            City on the Brink: Environmental Movements in Mumbai; Vaishnavi Chandrashekhar, journalist; noon; suite 230, PCPSE (Center for the Advanced Study of India).

            Trans Literatures; Alex Brostoff, Georgetown University; rl Goldberg, Hampshire College; noon; Goodhand Room, LGBT Center (Gender, Sexuality & Women’s Studies).

            The Voice of Lawrence VanDyke; Lawrence VanDyke, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; noon; room 100, Golkin Hall; RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/vandyke-talk-oct-30 (Federalist Society).

            Inverse Problems Using Generative Priors; Romit Roy Choudhury, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign; 3:30 p.m.; Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall (Computer & Information Science).

           Mitochondria, Mechanics, and Tissue Morphogenesis; Celeste M. Nelson, Princeton University; 3:30 p.m.; room 216, Moore Building (Bioengineering).

            Unstable Origins: Ethnicity, Slavery, and the Case for Social Death in Roman History; Jinyu Liu, Emory University; 4:45 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall (Classical Studies).

            Haunting Houses: Poetry as Evidence for the Unseen in Late Ancient Christianity; Ellen Muehlberger, University of Michigan; 6:30 p.m.; Zoom webinar; join: https://upenn.zoom.us/j/95243713123 (Religious Studies).

 

Asian American Studies

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

3          Revolutionary Perspectives of Bangladeshi-American Immigrants; Areebah Ahmed, ASAM fellow; noon; room 473, McNeil Building.

21        Asian American Across the Disciplines; Khoi Nguyen, ASAM fellow; 1:45 p.m.; room 150, McNeil Building.

24        From Screening to Sustaining: How Trust Shapes Healthcare Access for Asian Refugees in Ohio; Kadee Lui, ASAM fellow; noon; room 473, McNeil Building.

31        For Us, By Us: History of ASAM; members of ASAM Undergraduate Advisory Board; noon; room 473, McNeil Building.

 

Biology

Hybrid events in room 109, Leidy Laboratory, and Zoom webinars. Info: https://www.bio.upenn.edu/events.

2          Evaluating the Roles of Coevolution and Partner Fidelity for the Maintenance of Mutualism; Kayla Stoy, University of Florida; noon.

16        Imaging Genetics: Enhancer-Mediated Dynamic Gene Control in Space and Time; Bomyi Lim, chemical & biomolecular engineering; noon.

23        Regulation of Genome Stability During Replication Follows the Goldilocks Principle; Yannick Jacob, Yale University; noon.

30        From Arabidopsis to Crops: A Molecular Tool to Increase Protein Content and Broad Disease Resistance; Ling Li, Mississippi State University; noon.

 

Center for East Asian Studies

Info: https://ceas.sas.upenn.edu/index.php/events/upcoming-events.

7          Families Beyond Famine: State Violence and Civilian Self-Protection in the Cambodian Genocide; Rachel Jacobs, Dickinson College; 5:15 p.m.; room 402, Cohen Hall.

13        The Nine-Fingered Party: The Strange History of the Yakuza in Japanese Politics; Jake Adelstein, investigative journalist; 5:15 p.m.; room 110, Annenberg School.

16        Guarding the Exits: Emigration Control in Japan, 1587-1981; Paul Kreitman, Columbia University; 5:15 p.m.; room 111, Annenberg School.

21        Cham Voices Through Fire: Memory, Crisis, and Moral Reckoning From Empire to the Vietnam War; Nicolas Weber, Fulbright University Vietnam; noon; location TBA.

30        Glitch Poetics in Japan; Andrew Campana, Cornell University; 5:15 p.m.; room 111, Annenberg School.

 

Center for Latin American & Latinx Studies

Various locations. Info: https://clals.sas.upenn.edu/events.

1          Annual Dolores Huerta Lecture; Gigi Gonzalez, author and financial director; 5:30 p.m.; room 208, ARCH.

8          The Cradle of Words: Language and Knowledge Making in Early Latin America; Valeria López Fadul, Wesleyan University; noon; room 110, Fagin Hall.

15        Testimonies of Central Asian Refugees in the USA; Jengishbek Karagulov, Kyrgyz asylee and activist; 3 p.m.; room 473, McNeil Building.

16        Born a Sufferah: Dancehall Music’s Insurgent Landscapes; Quito J. Swan, George Washington University; 5:15 p.m.; location TBA.

20        Territory and Identity in Brazil. Political and Cultural Perspectives of Quilombola Communities; Dominique Santos, Rhodes University; 3:30 p.m.; 2^nd floor forum, PCPSE.

22        A Discussion on Community-Based Youth Services; Edwin Desamour, The Lighthouse; 3:30 p.m.; location TBA.

 

Center for the Study of Contemporary China

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

2          From Beijing to Bangkok and Back Again: Songs and Slogans from the Time of Tiananmen to the Era of the Milk Tea Alliance and White Paper Protests; Jeffrey Wasserstrom, University of California, Irvine; 4:30 p.m.

14        America’s Top Cited: An Empirical Study of Top Chinese Law Journals; Yun-Chien Chang, Cornell University; 12:15 p.m.

23        Breaking the Engagement: How China Won & Lost America; David Shambaugh, George Washington University; 4:30 p.m.

30        Inroads in Algeria: The Promise and Perils of Beijing’s Localization Strategy; Aaron Glasserman, CSCC fellow; 12:15 p.m.

 

Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering

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

8          Using NMR to Probe Functionality at Electrochemical Interfaces in Beyond Lithium Batteries; Lauren Marbella, Columbia University; 3:30 p.m.

15        Electrochemical Ion Pumping: Concept, Theory, and Application; Shihong Lin, Vanderbilt University; 3:30 p.m.

22        Dynamic Interactions Between Copper Active Sites in Zeolites During NOx Pollution Abatement Catalysis; Rajamani Gounder, Purdue University; 3:30 p.m.

29        Computational Approaches for Understanding and Engineering Biomolecular Condensates; Jerelle Joseph, Princeton University; 3:30 p.m.

 

Chemistry

Unless noted, in-person events at Carolyn Hoff Lynch Lecture Hall, 1973 Chemistry Building. Info: https://www.chem.upenn.edu/events.

1          Shaping and Sensing Biological Membranes Through Protein-Lipid Interactions; Wade Zeno, University of Southern California; noon; location TBA.

7          Manipulating Phase Transitions and Free Volume: From Solid Refrigerants to Microporous Water; Jarad Mason, Harvard University; noon.

8          Engineering CRISPR Systems for Precision Therapeutics; Sherry (Xue) Gao, chemical & biomolecular engineering; noon.

15        Machine Learning Strategies for Natural Product Discovery and Biosynthesis; Alison Walker, Vanderbilt University; noon.

29        Decoding the Molecular Mechanism of Histone Modifications; Cynthia Wolberger, Johns Hopkins University; noon.

 

Economics

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

1          Technology Adoption and Optimal Industrial Policy; Nicholas Trachter, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; 4 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

2          Paying for Lack of Performance? Effects of Principal Incentive Pay on Students and Teachers; Ashley Schwanebeck, economics; 3:30 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

6          Empirical Bayes for Compound Adaptive Experiments; Karun Adusumilli, economics; noon; room 203, PCPSE.

            Robust Counterfactuals in Centralized School Choice Systems: Addressing Gender Inequality in STEM Education; Ismael Y. Mourifie, Washington University in St. Louis; 4:30 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

8          The Great Accretion and the Great Depression; Stefano Cravero, economics; noon; room 101, PCPSE.

            Learning from Rejection in the Market for Venture Capital; Alexander Sawyer, economics; 4 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

7          Revisiting the National JTPA Study: Estimation of the Distribution of Job Training Effects; Young Ahn, economics; noon; room 101, PCPSE.

            Coalition-Proof Disclosure; Maria “Masha” Titova, Vanderbilt University; 4 p.m.; room 203, PCPSE.

13        How to Catch a Star? Reliability of Filtering Estimates in Linear State-Space Systems; Gianni Amisano, Federal Reserve Board; noon; room 203, PCPSE.

            Revisiting the National JTPA Study: Estimation of the Distribution of Job Training Effects; Young Ahn, economics; 4:30 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

14        Market Power in Health Insurance Markets; Christopher Sandmann, London School of Economics; 4 p.m.; room 203, PCPSE.

15        Bailout Expectations, Default Risk and the Dynamics of Bank Credit Spreads; Luigi Falasconi, economics; 4 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

16        Tax Preferences and Housing Affordability: Explorations Using a Life-Cycle Model; Michael Keane, Johns Hopkins University; 3:30 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

20        Inference on Welfare and Value Functionals Under Optimal Treatment Assignment; Zhenxiao Chen, economics; noon; room 203, PCPSE.

21        Designing School Choice Admissions Policies in Equilibrium: Insights from a Lottery-Based Reform; Zach Weingarten, economics; noon; room 101, PCPSE.

            Misspecification Averse Preferences; Alfonso Maselli, economics; 4 p.m.; room 203, PCPSE.

22        Monopsony in Growth Theory; Pietro Garibaldi, University of Torino; noon; location TBA.

27        Identification of Risk Premia in Asset Pricing Models for Short Panels; Haobai Guo, economics; noon; room 203, PCPSE.

29        Technology Adoption and Workforce Demographics; Ruben Piazzesi, economics; noon; room 101, PCPSE.

            Hospital Quality and Capacity Strain: Equilibrium Effects on Health Outcomes; Gautam Gowrisankaran, Columbia University; 3:30 p.m.; room 100, PCPSE.

            How Unemployment Reshapes Congress; Javier Tasso, economics; 4 p.m.; room 200, PCPSE.

30        Job Preferences, Labor Market Power, and Inequality; Oscar Volpe, Harvard University; 3:30 p.m.; room 101, PCPSE.

 

GRASP Lab

Unless noted, in-person events in Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall. Info: https://www.grasp.upenn.edu/events/month/2025-10/.

1          Scaling Touch: Flexible Tactile Skin for Dexterous Manipulation; Binghao Huang, Columbia University; 3 p.m.; room 307, Levine Hall.

3          Towards Robust World Models; Jiatao Gu, computer & information science; 10:30 a.m.

24        3D Vision Language Models; Alan Yuille, Johns Hopkins University; 10:30 a.m.

29        Making Mobile Manipulation Real: New Learning Paradigms for Robots; Roberto Martín-Martín, University of Texas at Austin; 3 p.m.; room 307, Levine Hall.

31        Modeling and Reasoning About “Stuff”; Kris Hauser, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; 10:30 a.m.

 

History of Art

Various locations. Info: https://arth.sas.upenn.edu/calendar/month/2025-10.

15        White Flesh, Black Antiquity: Guillaume Lethière’s Neoclassical Figuration and Revolutionary Politics; C.C. McKee, Bryn Mawr College; 5 p.m.; Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

20        On Seeing and Un-Seeing Slavery, or Learning to Reckon with the Black Spots in Early Modern Art; Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, history of art; 5 p.m.; McNeil Center for Early American Studies.  

21        Slavery, Staffage, and Selfhood in the Maryland Portraits of Justus Engelhardt Kühn (1710); Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, history of art; 5 p.m.; room 214, McNeil Center for Early American Studies. 

23        Slavery, Sex, and Skin in Titian’s Poesie (1550); Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, history of art; 5 p.m.; room 213, McNeil Center for Early American Studies. 

29        The Cinematic Reenactment of Naomi Kawase; Erin Schoneveld, Haverford College; 3 p.m.; room 113, Jaffe Building.

 

Korean Studies

In-person events at suite 310, 3600 Market Street. Info: https://korea.sas.upenn.edu/events.  

2           Stagnation Anxiety: The Hidden Costs of Security in a Culture of Enterprise; Sejin Um, James Joo-Jin Kim Center for Korean Studies fellow; noon.

16          Projecting Power: Goryeo, the Mobile Court, and the Hunt in Eurasian Empire; Aaron Molnar, Harvard University; noon.

23        Insights from South Korea’s Context; Abby Lim, sociology.

           Beyond the Wallet: Cash Transfer and Social Engagement of Older Adults; Hwiyoung Lee, SP2; noon.

30       Korean Language Education in the Era of Generative AI; Haewon Cho, Hyesun Jang, and Hyobin Won, Korean studies; noon.

 

Mathematics

In-person events. Info: https://www.math.upenn.edu/.

2          Submanifolds with Small Normal Curvatures; Ricardo Mendes, University of Oklahoma; 3:30 p.m.; room 4C8, DRL.

13       Mathematics in the Age of AI; Jeremy Avigad, Carnegie Mellon University; 3:30 p.m.; room A1, DRL.

           Learning Coarse-Grained Models for Molecules and Atomic Clusters; Maria K. Cameron, University of Maryland; 4 p.m.; room TBA, DRL.

14        Upward Flows and Mirror Symmetry for Hilbert Schemes; Filip Živanović, SCGP, Stony Brook; 2 p.m.; room 3C2, DRL.

            The Erdős Szekeres Problem; Cosmin Pohoata, Emory University; 3:30 p.m.; room 4C8, DRL.

            Formalization of Mathematics; Jeremy Avigad, Carnegie Mellon University; 3:30 p.m.; room A1, DRL.

15        Automated Reasoning and Symbolic AI; Jeremy Avigad, Carnegie Mellon University; room A1, DRL.

16        Machine Learning and Neural AI; Jeremy Avigad, Carnegie Mellon University; 3:30 p.m.; room A1, DRL.

29        Realizable Classes in Grassmannians; Izzet Coskun, University of Illinois, Chicago; 3:30 p.m.; room A4, DRL.

 

Medical Ethics & Health Policy

Info: https://medicalethicshealthpolicy.med.upenn.edu/events.

7          Evolving Ethical Challenges in Decentralized Clinical Trials; Effy Vayena, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology; noon; Zoom webinar.

8          Selection Into Medicine; Diane Alexander, health care management; noon; room 1104, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar.

14        The Other Disabled President: JFK’s Chronic Back Pain and Cover Up; Beth Linker, history & sociology of science; noon; room 1402, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar.

28        Placebos in Psychiatry; Kevin Kennedy, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center; noon; room 1402, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar.

 

Penn Libraries

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

8          Christopher King: Greek-American Music in the Early 20^th Century; Christopher King, ethnomusicologist and music engineer; 7 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library. See Music.

17        Making Sense of War’s Spoils: A Judge’s Notes from an Indian Courtroom, 1808-1814; Mitch Fraas, Penn Libraries; noon; online webinar.

            Trans Studies as Book Historical Method; J. D. Sargan, University of Georgia; noon; online webinar.

28        Entangled Oligarchies: The Hidden Deals Reshaping U.S.-China Power Relations in Offshore Financial Centers; Kimberly Kay Hoang, University of Chicago; 5:15 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library.

29        The Franken-Book-of-Hours: An Experiment in Manuscript Studies; Dot Porter and Christine Kemp, Kislak Center; noon; room 241, Van Pelt Library, and Zoom webinar.

            Nuclear Energy Today: Perspectives on Policy, Practice, and Regulation in the Energy Transition; Allison M. Macfarlane, University of British Columbia; Paul Wilson, University of Wisconsin-Madison; 4:30 p.m.; Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library.

 

Population Studies Center

In-person events in room 403, McNeil Building. Info: https://www.pop.upenn.edu/events.

13        We Won’t Be Back: Dynamic Migration Transitions and the Non-Return of the Rich Natives; Amelie Constant, PSC; noon.

20        Ethnic Attrition Among Hispanics and Asians in the U.S.; René D. Flores, University of Chicago; noon.

27        Fertility Dynamics in an Era of Polycrisis: Divergence After COVID-19? Nicolò Cavalli, Bocconi University; noon.

 

Workshop in the History of Material Texts

In-person events in Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt Library. Info: https://pennmaterialtexts.org/about/events/.

6          Thomas Clarkson’s Latin Essay: Radical Antislavery, Classical Reception, and Abolitionist Print in the Age of Revolution; Dee E. Andrews, California State University East Bay; Christopher S. Parmenter, Ohio State University; 5:15 p.m.

13        Black Print as Prison Praxis; Tajah Ebram, Rutgers University; 5:15 p.m.

20        The Many Lives of Renaissance Woodblocks: The Case of Ulisse Aldrovandi’s Collection; Caroline Duroselle-Melish, Folger Shakespeare Library; 5:15 p.m.

27        Manuscripts and Violence in Modern Mesopotamia; Josh Mugler, Hill Museum and Manuscript Library; 5:15 p.m.