Campus Events

“Dominique White and Alberta Whittle: Sargasso Sea” and “Tomashi Jackson: Across the Universe” are presented as the Institute of Contemporary Art’s spring 2024 exhibitions. The former is an installation that draws inspiration from the Sargasso Sea, the only body of water defined by oceanic currents. The latter, meanwhile, brings together paintings, video, prints, and sculpture by Jackson, who investigates histories related to cities, lands, and individuals in the U.S.

“Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body” features the latest series of portraits by the artist. It is her Philadelphia debut and includes nine large-scale cut paper pieces that celebrate Black cultural icons such as August Wilson, Seth Parker Woods, and Charles Johnson, alongside Thomas’ friends, family, and acquaintances.

Kyiv-based artists Anna Khodkova and Kristina Yarosh, known collectively as Etchingroom1, present their first exhibition in the U.S. The exhibit includes 14 graphic works that speak to the fragility of safety in the modern world. 

The Annenberg School for Communication hosts this exhibition, “Risky Beauty: Aesthetics and Climate Change,” curated by Cynthia Haveson Veloric.

Scholar and poet Maggie Nelson reads. Nelson is the author of several poetry collections, including “The Argonauts,” which won a National Book Critics Circle Award in 2015. A conversation with her will follow on April 30 at 10 a.m.

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation hosts its 2024 Grant Awards, announcing grant awards in six categories. The Sachs Program has awarded more than $1.8 million to more than 300 grantees since its inception in 2017.

U-Night, a second-year tradition, features a lantern-lighting ceremony and other festivities.

Penn Carey Law and the Penn Employee Assistance Program partner for this workshop in support of caregivers. Caregivers can learn coping mechanisms and other strategies for self-care and wellness.

University Life hosts a movie screening by Sheer Pool before it closes for a year. Snacks will be provided.

As part of the ongoing PennAITech Collaboratory for Healthy Aging Webinar Series, Sophie Scott of University College London discusses science and laughter at the intersection of informatics and gerontology.

Skeletor hosts a special May the Fourth karaoke. No tickets are required, but reservations are encouraged.

The Division of Human Resources hosts an information session about Open Enrollment 2024-25, which runs April 29 to May 10.

The Kim Center for Korean Studies hosts a two-day conference about Korean history in the context of Northeast Eurasia. The conference will feature a series of panels, presentations, and networking opportunities.

Jeffrey Edward Green, professor and director of the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, engages with Anthony DeCurtis of the Creative Writing Program to discuss “Bob Dylan: Prophet Without God,” as part of the Penn Arts & Sciences Virtual Lightbulb Café: Faculty Book Series.

Alumni returning to campus can enjoy Franklin Fest, the Alumni Picnic, student-led tours to see what's new around campus, and more during this weekend filled with reconnection and reminiscence.

Members of the Penn community and graduate and professional alumni are invited to honor graduating student leaders receiving awards for transformative and lasting new developments that enhance graduate and professional student like at Penn, as well as outstanding service involvement in student life programs, initiatives, or organizations.

The Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials welcomes 11th and 12th grade students to examine the materials and techniques used in ancient mold making. This event is free to high school students; lunch is provided.

The 268th Commencement at the University of Pennsylvania will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by Commencement speaker Siddhartha Mukherjee, a renowned physician, researcher, and best-selling author.

As part of Wawa Welcome America, the largest July 4th celebration in the U.S., Penn Museum offers free admission to its galleries. Online reservations are required.