Featured Events
Diversity Lecture Series at Penn: A story about the history of race and transportation.
You are cordially invited to this most timely and informative virtual presentation from Dr. Mia Bay (SAS), who will discuss transportation segregation, with an understanding that the Civil Rights Movement is a struggle for Black mobility and the right to freedom of movement. Speaker: Mia Bay, Ph.D., SAS: Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Chair in American HistoryTopic: A story about the history of race and transportation.
March 22, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online
Women in STEM 2022
Women in STEM 2022 focuses on the intersectionality between emotional wellness and success. The keynote will be delivered by Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., Ph.D. to be followed by a panel of colleagues from several Penn schools and departments.
March 23, 2022 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Online
Park-Choi DEIA Lecture Series: Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism
The Penn Libraries is pleased to announce the first in its Park-Choi DEIA Lecture Series: a conversation with Safiya Umoja Noble, 2021 MacArthur Fellow and author of the highly acclaimed Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism. (Available as an "unlimited-users" eBook from the Penn Libraries.) Noble will discuss her book, the impact of marginalization and misrepresentation in commercial information platforms like Google search, and ongoing power struggles over representation on the web. This talk will be held in person in the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center and streamed virtually, via Zoom webinar. The public link to Sofiya Noble's site is https://safiyaunoble.com Learn more and register to attend on the Penn Libraries website, and please feel free to share this invitation with your networks.
April 12, 2022 5:30pm
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center in-person and Zoom
Diversity Lecture Series: Racial Melancholia/Racial Dissociation, on the social and Psychic lives of Asian Americans
Featuring: David L. Eng, PhD, Richard L. Fisher Professor of English.
April 14, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
ZOOM: Meeting ID: 947 4368 5731; Passcode: 029890
DRUMMING FOR VETERANS!
Please join the Art & Wellness Coalition for Veterans & Their Families in Philadelphia for a free drumming group aimed to support Veterans and their families in creating more community! Instruments provided. Drumming will be facilitated by Board-Certified Music Therapist and Coalition member Meryl Lammers. No previous music experience or talent required to participate. You’re welcome to bring your own drum. Doors open at 10. Café will be open for refreshments from 11-1. Veterans will receive free admission to the museum [free admission year-round for Veterans] with presentation of Driver’s License with flag or VA issued ID. Penn Museum in the Mosaic Courtyard, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
June 11, 2022 10:00am to 1:00pm
Penn Museum in the Mosaic Courtyard, 3260 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Trans in STEM: Pursuing a Feminist Approach to Allyship and Research
What occurs at the intersection of gender identity and scientific discovery? This talk will showcase the importance of bringing the macroscopic lens of trans activism to the microscopic world of chemistry research. Speaker: Dr. Irving Rettig (he/they), Inorganic chemist & transgender activist in STEM. Hosted by: the Center for the Sustainable Separation of Metals within Chemistry. Supported by Penn Engineering, Penn Arts & Sciences, and LGBT Center.
June 13, 2022 12:00pm
Online
50th Anniversary of Title IX: Title IX & Trans Athletes
Please join us virtually for what we hope is the first of many events marking the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Register for the event to receive a link to the webinar on Zoom. Moderator: Dr. Alanna Shanahan, Penn Athletics Director.Panelists: Dwayne Bensing, L'12: Attorney & Trans Rights Activist, and Maya Reddy L'22: Queer South Asian Former Professional Golfer and LGBTQ+ Athlete Activist.
June 21, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online
The Impacts of Hurricane Fiona
Today we will be holding space for anyone who wants to talk about the impacts of Hurricane Fiona and be in community with others. This will be from 2-3:30 p.m. in La Casa Latina, 3601 Locust Walk, Ground Level, G-12.
September 21, 2022 2:00pm to 3:30pm
La Casa Latina (3601 Locust Walk, Ground Level, G-12)
Diversity Lecture Series: "Traveling Black," by Mia Bay, Ph.D.
You are cordially invited to this most timely and informative virtual presentation from Dr. Mia Bay (SAS), who will discuss transportation segregation, with an understanding that the civil rights movement is a struggle for Black mobility and the right to freedom of movement.
Speaker: Mia Bay, Ph.D., School of Arts and Sciences: Roy F. and Jeannette P. Nichols Chair in American History
October 26, 2022 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Online
Invitation to March in the Philly Veteran's Parade & Festival
Spouses, partners, children, and friends are welcome to join! The Cohen Military Family Clinic at Penn is again the focal point for the Penn veteran’s community here. RSVP - If you are marching, please email Peter Whitney [Peter.Whitney@Pennmedicine.upenn.edu] to confirm the # of people in your party and a contact # for day of coordination/texts in case any details change. Parade signs: if you'd like to make a sign for the parade, indicate that in your RSVP. Peter will arrange a crafting day. Shirts: We will all wear blue t-shirts. If you need a shirt email Peter your shirt size. Shirts are unisex cut. Parking: Try the public lot at 1718 Cherry Street [Public transportation always works, too!]. Rendezvous: in front of the Comcast building. Parade Route: starts at Juniper & Market Streets and runs down Market to 5th Street. Veterans’ festival immediately following the parade's end, between 3rd & 5th on Market.
November 6, 2022 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Rendezvous in front of the Comcast building