Identities
Penn Songwriters Collective returns, combining songwriting and spirituality
At the performance, 16 songwriters in the club will perform original songs from a variety of genres that club members have collaborated on during weekly meetings throughout the semester.
Poker player and author Maria Konnikova talks decision-making, shaping narratives at KWH event
The discussion focused on Konnikova's two recent bestsellers, "The Biggest Bluff" and "The Confidence Game."
GAPSA collaborates with non-profit to host pop-up food drive to address food insecurity
The event took place outside in front of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, and much of the food was provided by Sharing Excess, a non-profit dedicated to eliminating food waste.
Second phase of ARCH renovations to include space for Natives at Penn, study lounges
Members of the ARCH steering committee have new updates to the structural and operational functions of the redesigned building, including carving out a physical space for Natives at Penn.
Boardroom diversity report shows only one female CEO on Philadelphia’s 100 top public companies
The percentage of female top earners across Philadelphia's top 100 public companies now stands at 15%, female executives at 19%, and female directors at 25%.
Penn faculty discusses migration issues at Perry World House event
The event discussed the causes behind migration trends in Europe, the resurgence of anti-immigration biases, and what the European Union and the United Kingdom can do to support migrants.
Penn alum speaks on the importance of recognizing Black women’s roles in founding America
Annenberg School for Communication Dean John Jackson hosted the event in Irvine Auditorium.
Penn Carey Law group Students for Justice in Palestine hosts 'Unraveling Zionism' panel
The panel was headed by three speakers: Penn professor and Political Science Department Chair Ian Lustick, former Deputy Director of Jewish Voices for Peace Rabbi Alissa Wise, and Jewish Voices for Peace member Marta Guttenberg.
Leaders of three new disability-related student groups talk initiatives, missions, advocacy
The student leaders said that they formed the groups in order to create space and support neurodivergent and disabled students at Penn.
Penn LGBT Center celebrates 40th anniversary
The late Robert Schoenberg originally founded the LGBT Center as a part of the Student Activities office in Houston Hall, making it the second oldest center of its kind in the country.
Modern Hebrew founder's great-grandson to speak about family legacy at Hillel event
Gil Hovav is the great-grandson of Eliezer Ben-Yehuda, who began the revival of Hebrew as a spoken language.
Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation organize trauma-informed yoga sessions
The sessions, organized by Penn Violence Prevention and Penn Campus Recreation, will be held at Pottruck each Wednesday from 9 to 10 a.m. until the end of October.
Sabrina Dent will discuss conflict between identities and national narrative at SNF Paideia event
The talk is part of Annenberg School for Communication lecturer Murali Balaji’s SNF Paideia course, “Media Industries and Nationalism.”
Jewish community comes together at Penn to celebrate High Holidays
Penn students have gathered to celebrate the Jewish High Holidays as well as the week-long holiday of Sukkot, which celebrates the harvest — in many ways, such as shared meals and personal reflection.
Penn Museum hosts first event in a series exploring Lenape history on University land
Eighth-year Penn anthropology Ph.D. candidate Justin Reamer gave the lecture which was entitled “The Archeology of Lenapehoking: 12,000 years of Lenape."
Maya activists to speak about Indigenous rights at the Perry World House on Oct. 11
The event, “Decolonize the Future: Defending Indigenous Rights and Lands,” will feature activists Cristina Coc, Pablo Mis, and Filiberto Penados.
New faculty hires signal step forward for Asian American Studies program
The new hires and leadership spark hope for faculty after fears of the program's survival at Penn, ASAM program faculty said.
Penn announces actions to address local affordable housing supply amid UC Townhomes sale
Penn will partner with Rebuilding Together Philadelphia, a local community revitalization organization, to provide funding over four years to assist approximately 75 West Philadelphia low-income homeowners.
Local children's literacy nonprofit holds fundraiser at Penn LGBT Center
Local families, members of the Penn community, and local authors attended the fundraiser, which took place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.