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Upcoming Events

sachs art lounge in annenberg Special Events

Confabulation Lecture Night

The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation invites the public to join for a night of confabulated lectures based on artworks from the exhibition We Are Nature, featuring artworks from Penn's art collection. The short lectures will be developed in collaboration with Obvious Agency. No prior knowledge of the artworks is necessary.

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The City in the 21st Century

The Penn Institute for Urban Research and Penn Press welcome Enrique Peñalosa Londoño, a former mayor of Bogotá, Colombia, who will deliver a talk about equality and the city. The talk will be followed by a panel featuring Manny Diaz, a former mayor of Miami; Richard Freeland, a former president of Northeastern University; urban planner Eleanor Sharpe; and former Penn President Judith Rodin.

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Mind of Winter 2025

Kelly Writers House welcomes the Penn community back with the annual Mind of Winter gathering, featuring soups, stews, and winter-themed readings.

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 values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty and staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status 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 Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Programs, Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993 (Voice).

Nondiscrimination Statement