Past Events
Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs
November is Native Heritage Month.
The Penn Native Community Council (PNCC), in collaboration with the Penn Libraries Collections Department, will explore some of the great works in the libraries collections that were created by people indigenous to the United States and North America. With books ranging from academic sociological works to comedic essays, as well as films both documentary and fictional, these selections offer slices of life from a diversity of Native American communities and experiences. More information on Native American initiatives at Penn is available through the Natives at Penn website.
The Legacy of the Civil Rights Act: 60 Years Later
Join our community as we celebrate the passing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed racial discrimination in schools, jobs, and public facilities. With the law’s 60th anniversary, the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs and the African American Resource Center, is offering a program to celebrate the passing of this historic act – the nation's benchmark civil rights legislation which continues to resonate in America.
Our distinguished panel will speak to the legal, political, and advocacy aspects of the law.
Moderator: Dr. Marcia Chatelain – Presidential Compact Professor of Africana Studies
Panelist: Chad Lasiter – Executive Director, PA Human Relations Commission [MSW, Penn SP2]
Panelist: Benjamin Jealous – Professor of Practice, Carey Penn Law [Former National President and CEO of the NAACP]
Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Veterans Day – November
Our annual Flag Ceremony honors living military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation.
- Date: November 11, 2024
- Time: 9:00 am to 9:45 am
- Location: College Green
National Disability Employment Awareness Month [NDEAM]
The National Disability Employment Awareness Month [NDEAM] is a national campaign that raises awareness about disability employment issues and celebrates the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities. The annual NDEAM event is sponsored by the OAA-EOP.
The City of Philadelphia Office for People with Disabilities (OPD). Join us for a virtual discussion featuring the staff of The Working to make Philadelphia a better place for people with disabilities.
- Date: Thursday, October 31, 2024
- Time: 11am to 12 noon
Diversity Lecture Series
THE INTERSECTION OF TITLE IX AND DISABILITY
Jasmine Harris
Professor of Law - Carey School of Law
Date: October 22, 2024
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm
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Women in STEM: Student Voices
You are cordially invited to our virtual celebration of our annual Women’s History Month program. This event is open to all.
Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Location: Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES AT PENN
Caste Systems and Democracy
This talk addresses the various ways that the concept of caste has been understood in South Asia and beyond, with particular attention to its historical and contemporary relevance to educational, employment, and democratic contexts.
Dr. Lisa A. Mitchell (SAS)
Lisa Mitchell is Chair and Professor of anthropology & history in the Department of South Asia Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and the recipient of the Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching at the University of Pennsylvania.
Date: Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 pm
The Hallmark Program of Penn's annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Symposium
Featuring: Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions, Sam Starks, Executive Director, Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Moderated by: Brighid Dwyer, Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, School of Arts and Sciences.
Date: January 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104
Sponsored by: AARC, Netter Center for Community Partnerships, PHENND, OAA-EOP
Marine Toys for Tots Program
To help execute the Marine Toys for Tots Program the Office of Student and Military Engagement (SRFS) and the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs is conducting this year’s on-campus campaign. Thank you for your generous support.
MISSION: The basic mission of the Marine Toys for Tots Program is to collect new unwrapped toys and distribute those toys to less fortunate children at Christmas.
GOAL: The primary goal of Marine Toys for Tots is, through the gift of a new toy, help bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to America's less fortunate children.
ACTIVITIES: Please donate a new, un-wrapped toy, preferably around the $10.00 or above price range. Books are also needed (children receive 2 toys each and 3 books count as ONE gift!) Homemade toys are also accepted.
LOCATION: Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, 1st floor lobby.
DATE: Toys will be accepted until Friday, December 6, 2023.
13th Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising Ceremony
Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Location: College Green on Locust Walk
Sponsored by the Office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Penn's Student Registration & Financial Services, Veterans Upward Bound, The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania, and Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps.
Inclement weather location: Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, 1st Floor.