Actively Moving Forward: Student Grief Support Group invites you to meet Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MSc and Associate Professor at Perelman School of Medicine.
Co-founder of Actively Moving Forward Support Network
Author of We Get It: Voices of Grieving College Students and Young Adults
Author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action
The University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps join for the annual spring pass and review, highlighting each unit's accomplishments during the academic year. Individual midshipmen will also receive awards for their accomplishments.
Headliner: Metro Boomin
Opener: Daya
Student DJ: RKADE
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Doors will close at 9:30 PM. The concert ends at 11 PM. NO RE-ENTRY.
Individual Penn Student: $30 + Fee
General Public (need to be 18+): $45 + Fee
Digital Tickets purchased online through Penn Athletics Ticketing include an online processing fee.
Penn Athletics is our official ticketing vendor. Tickets purchased on resale sites are not guaranteed by SPEC Concerts.
Physical tickets are available for purchase around Penn’s campus on specific dates for CASH ONLY. Follow @specconcerts on Instagram for sale dates.
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Pan-Asian American Community House is inviting you to the unveiling of the PAACH Mural 2024. Join us for a community celebration, catered lunch, and a special performance. COME AND BE PART OF THE MURAL!
Pundits, scholars and ordinary people alike lament the troubling decline of democracy in the contemporary United States. Trust in democratic institutions is at a nadir while political cynicism and support for authoritarianism are on the rise. In this broader context of political malaise, where are the avenues for building a more robust democratic polity? Drawing on insights from qualitative research, Dr. Michener will highlight how building power within racially and economically marginalized communities around issues directly related to their material interests (like health and housing) is a promising pathway. Grassroots political organizing is (perhaps unexpectedly) an antidote to the social cleavages that accelerate democratic backsliding. What's more is that such organizing can forge a route to transforming both the polity and the political economy it is embedded within such that both are more attuned to communities that teeter at the margins of the existing power structures.
Registration is required.
Penn ID is required for entry into Penn Carey Law.
Each month, join us for a cultural cooking workshop where we will make a yummy dish and fill up on new knowledge, stories, and good conversation, led by featured guests from our beloved GIC community.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/GIC-FoodCultureConvos
You're invited to the Intercultural Greek Council's Annual Penn Relays Triple 'S' Show. This year's theme is Rep Your Region! Each team will portray the three selected regions through step, stroll and/or salute. We are looking forward to making this the best step show yet!
Sign up to read:https://slotted.co/giovanni
Join us for a live marathon reading of Giovanni’s Room, James Baldwin's groundbreaking novel about love — and the fear of love — set among the bohemian bars and nightclubs of 1950s Paris. We’ll have food from the book, a special commemorative t-shirt for sale (free for all readers!), and extra copies of the novel so you can read along. Want to help read?
This event is intended solely for new members of the OFSL community, to introduce them to new members from other organizations, expose them to the Fraternity and Sorority Life community at Penn, and promote long term engagement in their respective councils. There will be food, beverages, activities and prizes to win!
Actively Moving Forward: Student Grief Support Group invites you to meet Dr. David Fajgenbaum, MD, MSc and Associate Professor at Perelman School of Medicine.
Co-founder of Actively Moving Forward Support Network
Author of We Get It: Voices of Grieving College Students and Young Adults
Author of Chasing My Cure: A Doctor's Race to Turn Hope into Action
Join us for FruiTea Conversations! The topic for each week changes. FruiTea meets weekly on Thursday nights between 7-8 p.m. at the Greenfield Intercultural Center (fondly known as the GIC) on 3708 Chestnut Street (behind Pottruck gym).
FruiTea is an inclusive safe space dedicated to re-exploring various aspects of one’s cultural identity. Our gathering starts with people sharing their drawings on a broad ice-breaker topic. During the sharing of the ice-breaker, organic conversations then begin to flourish. Everyone is welcome to join!
Join Penn Songwriters Collective for a night of original music.
Time: Wednesday April 17th, 7:30pm / Thursday April 18th, 7:30pm
Location: Platt House Lounge and Lobby Stage
"Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be Penn’s most popular musical. Are you in, or are you out?
Heathers is a dark comedy which deals frankly and sometimes comically with subjects such as sexuality, sexual assault, homophobia, fatphobia, mental health, murder, gun use, bomb use, alcohol and drug use, explicit language, and suicide. There will be depictions of stage violence, sexual acts, and the use of non-firing prop guns with gunshot sounds. Additionally, there will be the use of flashing lights. For further information, please reach out to samiaele@sas.upenn.edu.
It's FRIDAY! You made it through a hard week. Come through on Fridays from 11:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for some FREE HOMEMADE PANCAKES by GIC Staff. Pancakes at the GIC happens on a bi-weekly basis: 2/9, 2/23, 3/22, 4/5, 4/19.
Join the Penn Women’s Center & Family Resource Center for a community building event centered around “Poetry and Parenting.” Facilitated by B Carrie-Yvonne, the event will provide a space to discuss birth, parenthood, caretaking, and creative expression. We will also talk about the underrepresented aspects of parenthood for people of all identities. Open to all students, parents, families (including children), and curious creatives!
The Higher Education Sexual Misconduct & Awareness (HESMA) Survey is currently open to all Penn students. Complete the survey by April 16th and receive a $10 gift card. This confidential survey will aid the University in preventing and effectively responding to sexual misconduct. Confidential support spaces for folks taking the HESMA survey, or processing through their experiences related to the HESMA survey, are available each weekday.
Take quick break, meet new people and enjoy our treats!
The University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps join for the annual spring pass and review, highlighting each unit's accomplishments during the academic year. Individual midshipmen will also receive awards for their accomplishments.
Event Title: Study Abroad Panel for BIPOC Students
Date/Time/Location: Friday, April 19, 2024, 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in ARCH 108
Event Description: Student panelists will be sharing important insights about their time abroad: the highs and lows, the challenges and rewards, navigating cultural differences, practicing cultural humility, and learning to deal with cultural ambiguity. Moderated by Zoraida Hu.
Student Panelist:
1. Timethius Terrel (Thailand)
2. Tristan Farjardo (France)
3. Diana Mota (London, UK)
4. Tianyi Wang (France)
5. Tytianna Pope (Multi-country: Argentina, Spain, and South Africa)
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be Penn’s most popular musical. Are you in, or are you out?
CONTENT WARNING: Heathers is a dark comedy which deals frankly and sometimes comically with subjects such as sexuality, sexual assault, homophobia, fatphobia, mental health, murder, gun use, bomb use, alcohol and drug use, explicit language, and suicide. There will be depictions of stage violence, sexual acts, and the use of non-firing prop guns with gunshot sounds. Additionally, there will be the use of flashing lights. For further information, please reach out to samiaele@sas.upenn.edu.
Headliner: Metro Boomin
Opener: Daya
Student DJ: RKADE
Doors open at 7:30 PM. Doors will close at 9:30 PM. The concert ends at 11 PM. NO RE-ENTRY.
Individual Penn Student: $30 + Fee
General Public (need to be 18+): $45 + Fee
Digital Tickets purchased online through Penn Athletics Ticketing include an online processing fee.
Penn Athletics is our official ticketing vendor. Tickets purchased on resale sites are not guaranteed by SPEC Concerts.
Physical tickets are available for purchase around Penn’s campus on specific dates for CASH ONLY. Follow @specconcerts on Instagram for sale dates.
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be Penn’s most popular musical. Are you in, or are you out?
CONTENT WARNING: Heathers is a dark comedy which deals frankly and sometimes comically with subjects such as sexuality, sexual assault, homophobia, fatphobia, mental health, murder, gun use, bomb use, alcohol and drug use, explicit language, and suicide. There will be depictions of stage violence, sexual acts, and the use of non-firing prop guns with gunshot sounds. Additionally, there will be the use of flashing lights. For further information, please reach out to samiaele@sas.upenn.edu.
Announcing the 1st ANNUAL CHARITY RUG SALE - GREAT RUGS FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Sat. April 20, 10 am - 4 pm & Sun. April 21, 1-5 pm. Fair Trade handcrafted rugs! Vibrant tribal patterns, elegant classic, and sophisticated contemporary styles. Assorted sizes and colors. Prices from "student" to "splurge." Free parking. Proceeds support women in the arts via two programs of long-time Philly nonprofit, SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley. The Virginia Giordano Memorial Fund supports and promotes women in the music industry, whether onstage or behind the scenes while SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley Artists' Collective encourages women of all ages and levels of skill and experience to explore and enjoy their own and each other's creativity.
The weekend culminates with a full-size carnival on Saturday afternoon. This year's theme is Candyland! From 12 to 5 pm, students head to Penn Park for to enjoy a variety of activities, student performances, giveaways, and local food vendors (all free and prepaid by SPEC). From live music to activities like inflatables, all members of Penn’s undergraduate community can find something that they enjoy and want to come out for. Entry is free for Penn students with a valid Penn card. Follow @upennspringflingdaytime to stay in the loop.
Heathers The Musical is the darkly delicious story of Veronica Sawyer, a brainy, beautiful teenage misfit who hustles her way into the most powerful and ruthless clique at Westerberg High: the Heathers. But before she can get comfortable atop the high school food chain, Veronica falls in love with the dangerously sexy new kid J.D. When Heather Chandler, the Almighty, kicks her out of the group, Veronica decides to bite the bullet and kiss Heather’s aerobicized ass...but J.D. has another plan for that bullet.
Heathers The Musical is a hilarious, heartfelt, and homicidal new show based on the greatest teen comedy of all time. With its moving love story, laugh-out-loud comedy, and unflinching look at the joys and anguish of high school, Heathers will be Penn’s most popular musical. Are you in, or are you out?
CONTENT WARNING: Heathers is a dark comedy which deals frankly and sometimes comically with subjects such as sexuality, sexual assault, homophobia, fatphobia, mental health, murder, gun use, bomb use, alcohol and drug use, explicit language, and suicide. There will be depictions of stage violence, sexual acts, and the use of non-firing prop guns with gunshot sounds. Additionally, there will be the use of flashing lights. For further information, please reach out to samiaele@sas.upenn.edu.
Announcing the 1st ANNUAL CHARITY RUG SALE - GREAT RUGS FOR A GREAT CAUSE! Sat. April 20, 10 am - 4 pm & Sun. April 21, 2-5 pm. Fair Trade handcrafted rugs! Vibrant tribal patterns, elegant classic, and sophisticated contemporary styles. Assorted sizes and colors. Prices from "student" to "splurge." Free parking. Proceeds support women in the arts via two programs of long-time Philly nonprofit, SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley. The Virginia Giordano Memorial Fund supports and promotes women in the music industry, whether onstage or behind the scenes while SisterSpace of the Delaware Valley Artists' Collective encourages women of all ages and levels of skill and experience to explore and enjoy their own and each other's creativity.
Katerina Derysheva is a displaced poet from Kharkiv, Ukraine and currently poet-in-residence in the Program in Comparative Literature and Literary Theory and the Department of Russian and East European Studies at Penn. Derysheva’s poetic work balances on the border between phenomenological and linguistic research, propelled by examination of everyday and technical language. This bilingual event will present Derysheva’s work in the original Russian and in new English translations. Derysheva will be joined by her translators Ryan Hardy, Andrew Janco, Olga Livshin, Asher Maria, and Kevin M. F. Platt.
KATERINA DERYSHEVA is a Ukrainian poet from Kharkiv. She is co-founder and organizer of the kntxt literary project. Her poems and translations have been published in the journals: Plume, Zerkalo, Tlen Literacki, Literatur in Bayern, Visions, Volga, The Colon, Literature, Articulation, New Coast, Arion, Homo legens, Kreshchatik, and others. She is the author of the books Starting Point (2018), There Will Be No Installation (2023); co-author of the book Earth Time (Romania, 2020). Her poems appeared in the anthology In the Hour of War: Poetry from Ukraine, edited by Ilya Kaminsky and Carolyn Forche. She was long-listed for the Arkadiy Dragomoshchenko Prize (2019) and is laureate of the Europa Mai Prize (2022). Her poems and essays have been translated into 11 languages. She has held fellowships and residencies at Villa Concordia (Bamberg), LCB (Berlin), “La Factorie” (Normandy, 2023), and Villa Sarkia (Sysmä, Finland, 2023), and others.
ParenTEAing offers a cozy meet-up for new parents with a tea specialist creating soothing blends with a wide range of benefits from supporting parental wellness, to stimulating lactation. Enjoy a warm cup, share stories, and find support in your parenting journey.”
The Clothesline Project is a visual display bearing witness to the impacts of sexual violence and relationship violence in our community. The shirts displayed have been created by survivors and other caring individuals to symbolize those who have been affected by interpersonal violence. The Clothesline Project is a powerful visual representation of the statistics about assault and abuse. The Project increases awareness of the impact of violence on individuals and communities, celebrates the strength of survivors, and provides an avenue for people to courageously share their stories.
An encouraging, safe, and quiet space for graduate and professional students at a dedicated and consistent time that helps with accountability.
Sign up for upcoming sessions at gsc.upenn.edu/events.
Each month, join us for tea, dessert, and conversation with a variety of our campus partners – this month talk with our friends from Career Services to learn about how you can achieve success!
In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, the Pan-Asian American Community House is inviting you to the unveiling of the PAACH Mural 2024. Join us for a community celebration, catered lunch, and a special performance. COME AND BE PART OF THE MURAL!
Pundits, scholars and ordinary people alike lament the troubling decline of democracy in the contemporary United States. Trust in democratic institutions is at a nadir while political cynicism and support for authoritarianism are on the rise. In this broader context of political malaise, where are the avenues for building a more robust democratic polity? Drawing on insights from qualitative research, Dr. Michener will highlight how building power within racially and economically marginalized communities around issues directly related to their material interests (like health and housing) is a promising pathway. Grassroots political organizing is (perhaps unexpectedly) an antidote to the social cleavages that accelerate democratic backsliding. What's more is that such organizing can forge a route to transforming both the polity and the political economy it is embedded within such that both are more attuned to communities that teeter at the margins of the existing power structures.
Registration is required.
Penn ID is required for entry into Penn Carey Law.
Wrap up the semester and vibe out with the Cultural Resource Centers, Wellness at Penn and the Class of 2027 as we host a Wellness Resource Fare jam packed with Goats, Free Massages, Stretch and Stillness sessions, crafts, and more! This event is free and open to the entire Penn community. Food provided. Hope to see you there!
Join the Kelly Writers House and Penn Violence Prevention for a Night of Empowerment! This open mic event is intended to honor and uplift the voices of survivors of all forms of interpersonal violence and harm. Survivors are welcome to share readings and creative performances about their journeys to healing. Supporters and friends are also welcome to share their experiences of offering support and care for those who have been harmed (without sharing the stories of the survivors themselves). Students can sign up to read OR attend here: SIGN UP TO READ OR ATTEND.
**Please note: We ask that you ensure your participation does not include harmful language, descriptions of violence, or identifying details. Please speak only from your own experience as a survivor or supporter of a survivor. Thank you in advance for helping to create an empowering and safe space! This student-led open mic may bring up difficult feelings for many. Penn Violence Prevention staff will be available to speak confidentially throughout the event.
The Penn Relays will be taking place from April 25-27 at Franklin Field.
Thursday is FREE for students, and on Friday and Saturday you get a discount!
Come join us for a catered lunch at the Pan-Asian American Community House's "Explore. Reflect. Become. Lunch Series" with speaker Alaric Qin on Thursday, April 25 at 12pm (location: ARCH Room 108 at 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104). Please register at https://bit.ly/PAACHERBLUNCHSERIES.
Alaric, M&T '16 is from the SGV region of Southern California. He is motivated in life by a desire to listen and learn from the people around him, to share in community with others, and to find the things that give him a sense of meaning. Lately that has meant spending time with and taking care of his mom, singing and recording music, and showing up for his friends whenever and wherever he can.
The Explore. Reflect. Become Lunch Series focuses on the deep reflection of our personal experiences and the becoming of ourselves. We will invite individuals from Penn and the Philadelphia community to share their intimate histories and backgrounds and how they've explored, reflected, and become the person that they are.
An event in honor of Professor David Wallace
What is the role of cultural and literary objects in the formation of nationhood? This is the subject of Professor David Wallace’s forthcoming volume (Oxford University Press), which features more than ninety contributors from around the world. Please join us for a lively discussion of the “national epic,” which will include short readings from a range of literatures that have come to represent national aspirations, identities, and struggles. Visit National Epics for more information about the book and a related collaborative digital project.
A sophomore tradition, the event features a lantern-lighting ceremony, as well as free food, music, raffles, merch, and speeches from the Class Board and Penn President.
The Penn Relays will be taking place from April 25-27 at Franklin Field.
Thursday is FREE for students, and on Friday and Saturday you get a discount!
Come join PWC for a brunch to celebrate the end of the Spring Semester!
Each month, join us for a cultural cooking workshop where we will make a yummy dish and fill up on new knowledge, stories, and good conversation, led by featured guests from our beloved GIC community.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: https://bit.ly/GIC-FoodCultureConvos
Get ready to SWING yourself into an ocean of emotions! Celebrations and heartbreaks?! Happy endings and not so happy endings?! Wait, who is this person and what is he doing here in our house?!?! Dive into the dramatic lives of the troupe members as they go about their day on West Philly Swingers' NEW reality TV hit series... The Real Swingwives of West Philadelphia!!!
DISCLAIMER: This is all for comedic and entertainment purposes only. NONE OF THIS IS REAL DRAMA. VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.
From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.
Content warning: This performance contains alcohol and adult themes including references to violence, addiction, mental illness, self-harm, and a suicide attempt.
Join Dischord, Penn's premier Pop and R&B a cappella group, as they return to the stage for their Spring 2024 show, Distopia! Sit back and enjoy a stellar set list of songs, featuring artists like Lauryn Hill, Ariana Grande, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Florence + The Machine, and more!
From the celebrated and award-winning composer Dave Malloy comes Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fiancé from the front lines. When she falls under the spell of the roguish Anatole, it is up to Pierre, a family friend in the middle of an existential crisis, to pick up the pieces of her shattered reputation. Following a critically exalted premiere at Ars Nova in New York City, a subsequent off-Broadway transfer and an acclaimed run on Broadway, this award-winning musical expands the possibilities for the genre with its daring score and bold storytelling.
Content warning: This performance contains alcohol and adult themes including references to violence, addiction, mental illness, self-harm, and a suicide attempt.
You're invited to the Intercultural Greek Council's Annual Penn Relays Triple 'S' Show. This year's theme is Rep Your Region! Each team will portray the three selected regions through step, stroll and/or salute. We are looking forward to making this the best step show yet!
Join Dischord, Penn's premier Pop and R&B a cappella group, as they return to the stage for their Spring 2024 show, Distopia! Sit back and enjoy a stellar set list of songs, featuring artists like Lauryn Hill, Ariana Grande, Ne-Yo, Rihanna, Florence + The Machine, and more!