Upcoming Events

Every spring and fall, Penn Arts & Sciences' faculty squeeze a wealth of knowledge and discovery into just one minute.  This September, professors and students from across the university will unite in a series of 1.5* Minute Climate Lectures to raise awareness of the consequences of the climate crisis and to advocate for large-scale changes in our community. 

*The maximum amount the average temperature can rise in order to avoid the worst consequences of global warming is 1.5°C. We’re already past 1°C.

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It’s no secret that U.S. water infrastructure is failing. Flint, Michigan; Newark, New Jersey and other cities are experiencing serious water crises. Bad news captures headlines, but is there hope on the horizon? In his talk, Howard Neukrug, the former Commissioner and CEO of Philadelphia Water, will explain the underlying factors that led to these water crises and what can be done to minimize similar problems in the future.Go to event

Get a glimpse into the innovative and impactful research taking place at Penn Arts & Sciences at the Penn Science and Lightbulb Cafes. The lecture series is free and open to the public and takes place in Center City at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. 

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This program is free and open to all Penn alumni and friends. You can attend either online or in person. 

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Celebrate Penn Spectrum Weekend – a conference celebrating the diversity that makes Penn a vibrant place to live and learn. Alumni and allies from all backgrounds, and current Penn undergraduate and graduate students, are invited to join the celebration.

Get a glimpse into the innovative and impactful research taking place at Penn Arts & Sciences at the Penn Science and Lightbulb Cafes. The lecture series is free and open to the public and takes place in Center City at the Suzanne Roberts Theatre. 

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Our current understanding of the universe starts with a Big Bang 13.7 billion years ago that created a simple, featureless soup of subatomic particles and ends today with a complicated structure of galaxies, stars, and planets. An interesting period of the universe’s history—the first billion or so years when the first stars and galaxies formed—has largely remained hidden from our view by its great distance from us and the lack of light from these times.Go to event

This symposium is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

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From 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., the Penn Arts & Sciences table, at the PennFair, will provide an opportunity for College alumni to reconnect, pick up some unique Penn swag, and contribute notable Penn anecdotes and remembrances to Penn Back Then, our web-based audio scrapbook.   To listen to past recordings, please click here. 
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Join us for breakfast as alumni take over a special Homecoming edition of Penn Arts & Sciences’ 60-Second Lectures! Hear how these alums, backed by the Power of Penn, are impacting their communities and the world as critical thinkers, problem solvers, and leaders.

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