Events

Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body - Exhibition

February 17 – May 21, 2024  Barbara Earl Thomas’ most recent series of portraits weave an exquisite tapestry of light and color to depict individuals illuminated in moments of creativity. Invoking the history of portraiture, Thomas’ nine large-scale cut paper pieces celebrate great Black cultural icons such as August Wilson, Seth Parker Woods, and Charles Johnson, alongside Thomas’ friends, family, and acquaintances. Set in contexts ranging from public performance to the quiet of daydreaming, they honor the creative spark in all its manifestations. Thomas describes her subjects with nuance and care, encouraging extended viewing of these vibrant and layered portraits. The portraits are presented with The Transformation Room, a luminous installation created from light and intricately cut Tyvek, which offers a moment of respite for reflection and inspiration.

Lecture Series: Jews and the University: Antisemitism, Admissions, Academic Freedom

January 23 - March 14, 2024  The integration of Jews into the university is one of the great success stories of modern American culture and Jewish life. But recent events at Penn and at other campuses have led to accusations that the university has been too tolerant of antisemitism and become less welcoming to Jews. This free lecture series is an effort to share insights from history, sociology, education studies, and other fields that can help put the present moment into context.

The series kicks off with Dara Horn's in-person appearance at Penn Hillel on January 23, and continues with online talks through February and March.

Emerging Opportunities in Homelessness Policy and Practice

HR Learning & Education, 3624 Market Street, Suite 1AS | to

As part of the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Programs Diversity Lecture Series, Professor Dennis P. Culhane speaks on Emerging Opportunities in Homelessness Policy and Practice.

Jack Halberstam: Trans: A Quick and Quirky Account of Gender Variability

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Event Description coming soon. 

Jack Halberstam is Professor of American Studies and Ethnicity, Gender Studies and Comparative Literature at the University of Southern California. Halberstam is the author of five books and has written articles that have appeared in numerous journals, magazines and collections. Halberstam is currently working on several projects including a book on Fascism and (homo)sexuality. Halberstam has co-edited a number of anthologies including Posthuman Bodies with Ira Livingston (Indiana University Press, 1995) and a special issue of Social Text with Jose Munoz and David Eng titled “What’s Queer About Queer Studies Now?” Jack is a popular speaker and gives lectures around the country and internationally every year. Lecture topics include: queer failure, sex and media, subcultures, visual culture, gender variance, popular film, animation.

Robbin Chapman - Visiting Scholars of Color Lecture Series

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As a part of its Visiting Scholars of Color lecture series Penn GSE welcomes Robbin Chapman, the associate provost and academic director of diversity and inclusion at Wellesley College.  Event details to follow.

Mark D. Gordon Lecture Written on the Body

LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce Street |

Lexie Bean and Nyala Moon, Editor and Contributor to the book: Written on the Body give a lecture entitled Letters from Trans and Non-Ninary Survivors of Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

Resliency in Queer Religious Leadership

LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce Street |

A discussion with local Muslim, Jewish and Christian queer leaders about identity, spirituality and embodied resistance.

James Brister Society 25th Anniversary

Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street | to

Please join JBS co-chairs Michael Barrett, ENG'89, Gil Casellas, L'77, and founding member Gloria Twine Chisum, GR'60, HON'84, to celebrate the James Brister Society 25th Anniversary.  Registration via link.

DINNER & DIALOGUE: 50 YEARS AFTER MLK

HALL OF FLAGS, HOUSTON HALL, 3417 SPRUCE STREET | to

JOIN THE ANDREA MITCHELL CENTER for the Study of Democracy and BGAPSA to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the passing of Dr. Martin Luther King on April 4th, 1968. The evening will be a rich community event with a dynamic program.

Reserve your free ticket now to guarantee entry. Of course, everyone is welcome to attend on the day of the event as space allows. We look forward to seeing you there!

Campus Conversation

200 College Hall | to

Penn Wellness, in partnership with the Wellness at Penn Initiative, invite you to a Campus Conversation on Monday, April 2, to kick off Mental Wellness Week 2018.

Rebirths, Returns, and Comebacks Story Slam

Upstairs Live at World Cafe, 3025 Walnut Street | to

OwnIt Conference

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Inspiring the next generation of female leaders.  OWN IT is a series of events, summits and opportunities to motivate and connect young women everywhere.