Greenfield Intercultural Center presents Pancake Friday on a bi-weekly basis: 2/9, 2/23, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19, 4/26. Attendees are welcome to enjoy free homemade pancakes after a week of hard work.
“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.
This is a campuswide week of events, lectures, and volunteer opportunities designed to educate and inspire action related to environmental justice, climate, and nature-based solutions. This year’s theme is Restore & Regenerate.
Jamila Michener, an associate professor at Cornell, delivers the Provost's Lecture on Diversity. She will draw from qualitative research to discuss grassroots political organizing among racially and economically marginalized communities and its role in building and supporting democracy. A reception will follow.
The Division of Human Resources presents Take Our Children to Work Day, recommended for children ages 9 to 14. A range of programs, like carnival games at Van Pelt-Dietrich Library and coloring with Penny the Pig at the Franklin Building, will be available.
The Penn Relays, the oldest and largest track and field competition in the U.S., returns for its 129th year. High school, college, professional, global, and masters categories will compete.
The vice provost for education and the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Innovation celebrate the Penn Prize for Excellence in Teaching by Graduate Students. The reception will honor the 10 winners in departments ranging from Anthropology to Neuroscience.
Ruth Naomi Floyd, a Philadelphia sacred jazz vocalist/composer, performs the world premiere of her performance that pairs jazz, blues, and gospel with fine art projections. The show shares first-person accounts from enslaved Africans in America and explores what it means to be human amidst a struggle for liberation.
A panel of experts including Lisa Murphy of the School of Veterinary Medicine, Marilyn Howarth of Penn Medicine, and Reto Gieré of the School of Arts & Sciences discuss the impact of lead exposure on people, wildlife, and the environment. The panel will be moderated by Katherine Unger Baillie, director of the Environmental Innovations Initiative.
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.
The Division of Human Resources hosts an information session about Open Enrollment 2024-25, which runs April 29 to May 10.
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.
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.