James Wan

“We should have in our curriculum a purposeful moment to really explore how cultural perspectives shape people’s ways of looking at the world,” College of Arts and Sciences Dean Peter Struck said.

The April 23 session was held at Perry World House and was moderated by University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School professor and former Faculty Senate Chair Eric Feldman. 

As the University prepares to gather input on its draft through listening sessions this week, students and faculty raised concerns about the revised role and structure of the Committee on Open Expression.

As Ben Shapiro spoke to a crowd of over 600 attendees inside Penn Museum’s Harrison Auditorium, hundreds more waited in line outside.

According to the Penn spokesperson, Crowder’s team backed out of the arrangements following a dispute with Penn Live Arts.

While some community members welcomed the University’s proposed revisions, others raised concerns about its implications for student expression, event planning, and institutional transparency. 

 The talk is scheduled to take place at the Penn Museum on April 14.

The event is set to include a debate between Steven Crowder and history of education professor Jonathan Zimmerman.

The message reflected on Penn’s history and reiterated the University’s commitment to “access and inclusion” on campus.

Ahead of the full board’s stated meeting on March 6, trustees met in committee sessions to review updates on Penn’s financial outlook, campus construction projects, and new academic programs.