Virtual Student Center EventsPenn EventsFuture of Cities Conference Friday, May 29, 1:00pm - 3:30pm Industry and academic experts, including former University of Pennsylvania President Judith Rodin, discuss the future of urban areas after COVID-19, hitting on topics like real estate and transportation. Register here. Elections and Infections: Politics During a Global Pandemic Monday, June 1, 12:00pm – 1:00pm How can states hold elections in a time of social distancing? Could policies like mail-in voting help?In the United States, how has the crisis changed Donald Trump’s chances for reelection, and what does this mean for the global order? Around the world, how are other countries responding to the challenge of holding elections in the age of COVID-19, and what can this crisis teach us about the resilience of democratic systems? Join Perry World House, Penn’s Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES), and the Fels Institute of Government for answers to these and more questions with Congressman Charlie Dent and Professor John Lapinski. Register here. Remote Resource Hub Campus Recreation has developed linktr.ee/penncampusrec as a remote resource hub to help keep the Penn Community active and connected to favorite Philadelphia area studios, Penn Alumni and more! Philly EventsHomes and Gardens of the Main Line Bike Tour Hop on a bike and get some fresh air in Montgomery County on a self-guided, scenic bike tour along the Main Line. The two routes — one for beginners and another for more intermediate riders — pass by beautiful historic homes and gardens in neighborhoods like Bala Cynwyd, Narberth, Wynnewood and Merion. Through Their Eyes: Youth Activism Shorts at the African American Museum in Philadelphia Thursday, May 28, 7-8:30 pm The African American Museum in Philadelphia joins forces with Scribe Video Center and POPPYN (Presenting our Perspective on Philly Youth News) for this digital program featuring short films by young local filmmakers that examine their perspectives on issues like climate change, the school-to-prison pipeline crisis and LGBTQ acceptance. A discussion with select filmmakers follows the screenings. Register for this free event in advance to receive viewing information via email. Virtual TEDxDrexelU
Sunday, May 31, 2 pm Drexel University independently organized this virtual TEDx event to share inspiring ideas from local thought leaders while audiences can’t gather in person. Tune in to hear engaging presentations from Jane Golden (executive director and founder of Mural Arts Philadelphia), Nadia Malik (director of the Porch Light Program at Mural Arts Philadelphia), Dr. Youngmoo Kim (director of the Expressive and Creative Interaction Technologies Center at Drexel University) and more. Register by Friday to secure a spot.
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Online Events‘Shawn Mendes The Virtual Tour’ is a compilation of old tour videos to give you the ultimate at home concert experience!! wristbands and tickets will be available a bit later make sure to follow the instagram @shawnmendesfromhome for updates! Date And TimeFri, May 22, 2020, 7:00 PM – Thu, May 28, 2020, 8:30 PM BST Register HERE Join us for a one-of-a-kind series with leading CEO’s, investors, and entrepreneurs exploring how we can live wisely and effectively in these times. This free series of events is open to the public, and is suitable for anyone who considers themselves an entrepreneur or business leader interested in or curious about a conscious, compassionate approach to leadership. Fri, May 22, 2020. 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM PDT More info Wonderland Painting (Live Online Course) Most fun way to paint with others from all over the country. You will be guided step by step to create a beautiful masterpiece! Materials: Thicker Paper, Board or Canvas (Size of Your Choice),Acrylic or Watercolor Paints (Black, Blue, Red, Yellow, White),Paint Brushes (One Small and One Large),Pencil and an Eraser, Paper Towels, A Plate as a Palette, Bowl of Water *Available are 300 free tickets, and 200 Donation tickets(Minimum $1.00) Register HERE The Future of Leadership Live Online Seminar Series organized by the Center for Asia Leadership is designed to help business decision-makers and young professionals to lead in times of hyper-uncertainty. Hear from Harvard teaching fellows at the Future of Leadership Live Online Seminar to learn actionable insights to lead during these challenging times. Register here Virtual Student Center EventsPenn EventsAll for Penn, Penn for all! Every year, The Penn Fund celebrates Giving Red and Blue Day with a 24-hour giving campaign that brings together undergraduate alumni from around the world. For more information follow the link Architectural Masterpieces at Penn A virtual walking tour with Professor David Brownlee. Find more information here Penn Library Summer Workshops Trying to figure out how to have a productive summer? Looking for training? Exploring new skills? From R to archives, the Penn Libraries is offering a variety of workshops and series to help you make the most of Summer 2020. Check weekly calendar Virtual Student Center EventsPenn EventsFREE Zoom-Group Exercise The Group Exercise Membership provides unlimited access to their group exercise offerings.Classes will take place on both Zoom and Instagram Live (@penncampusrec). More info HERE COVID-19 and the World Health Organization Monday, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am How has the WHO responded to COVID-19 in this tense environment? What tools are at its disposal to coordinate an international response? What does the future hold for international cooperation on global health? Join us for this virtual event to answer these questions and more in a discussion of COVID-19 and the World Health Organization with Dr. David Heymann. Grad Center Virtual Language Chats The Language Chats Program at the Grad Center provides opportunities for students to practice a foreign language in an informal social setting. Language chats are not a class, but are instead a fun way for students to strengthen their language skills and meet other native and non-native speakers. Philly EventsLove Your Park @ Home Through Sunday, May 17 Hosted by Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, Love Your Park @ Home continues to celebrate Philly’s wonderful parks with free park-themed online activities and programming through Sunday. This week, explore public art in Philly parks with the Association for Public Art’s virtual tours (Tuesday), go on a virtual bike tour of Fairmount Park’s Historic Houses (Thursday), create an at-home native plant container garden with Bartram’s Garden (Sunday) and more. A Shared Existence: African American artists and the Black Experience from 1920-1940 at AAMP Wednesday, May 13, 5:30-6:30 pm In this free virtual discussion presented by The African American Museum in Philadelphia, critical race cultural historian Kelli Morgan, who has a doctorate in Afro-American Studies, examines the ways that 20th-century African American visual artists and writers recounted the realities of Black experience and valued Black life. Register ahead of time to receive the Zoom link to tune in. Philly Live Weekends
Fridays-Sundays including May 15-17, 3 pm & 5 pm Virtually support and enjoy the best of Philadelphia every weekend with Philly Live Weekends, a Facebook livestream series from VISIT PHILADELPHIA and NBC10. Tune in every week to learn something new and exciting from local chefs, artists, dancers and more Philadelphians. Stay tuned for more information about this weekend’s exclusive content. Virtual Student Center Events: |
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