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Upcoming Events

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Penn Student Gala: Native North America Gallery Opening

Showcasing more than 250 items from the Penn Museum’s North American collections alongside contemporary Native art pieces, the Native North America Gallery will share complex histories and living relationships of Indigenous peoples to their ancestral homelands. Attendees will enjoy exclusive tours, fun activities, and refreshments. Fancy dress optional but encouraged. Free for Penn students.

An exterior view of the Penn Museum Exhibits

Guided Tour: Native North America Gallery

Created in collaboration with Indigenous Consulting Curators, the Native North America Gallery spans 13,000 years of Native history across four U.S. regions, highlighting centuries of resilience, artistry, and tradition. Expert tour guides will share scholarly insights and rich interpretation beyond the object labels. Weekends only. Space is limited.

Ends December 14, 2025
Talks

Redesigning Philanthropy

Ruth Jean-Marie, founder and CEO of the August Project and Consulting Group, will speak on the current and potential roles of storytelling, virtual reality/tech, and empathy to create substantive, lasting social impact. Participants will couple the value of storytelling with contemporary approaches to connection spanning virtual reality and technology. Register to attend.

Penn Priorities

A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the executive director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993.

Nondiscrimination Statement