UPCOMING EVENTS
Movie Night
Join us to watch the upcoming horror/thriller 🎬, HIM, by award winning producer Jordan Peele! The movie follows a young football prospect, Cameron Cade, who is invited to train at an isolated compound by legendary quarterback Isaiah White, only to find himself on a dark journey into the pursuit of fame, power, and excellence at any cost Tickets are $8 and include movie tickets, popcorn, and a drink. Arrive at 6:30pm to get popcorn and soda as the movie starts promptly at 7pm, there will be no ads.
Boat Cruise
Lights, cameras, action! Join us for an unforgettable night on the water as we celebrate the beginning of the year with the ultimate Red Carpet themed Boat Cruise 🚢📸! Dress up in your finest attire, walk that red carpet, and get ready to dance the night away. We will provide 3 drinks per person, unlimited soda/juice, and have a delicious array of foods available with tickets priced at $32.50!
Grad Fair
Calling all Grad Students! New and returning! Drop by grad fair to learn about campus resources, explore different opportunities and organizations on campus, and to meet other grad students across the university!
World Café Series "Cultural Adjustment and building Cross-Cultural Friendships"
Join us for the World Café Series on Thursday, October 31st, from 12:00-1:30 p.m.!
Mindfulness Workshop Series
Mindfulness is a practice to assist in reducing stress and bringing an open-hearted awareness to life. In this workshop series students will have an opportunity to practice mindfulness and apply this practice in daily life.
We encourage participation in all 4 sessions.
Fall 2024 Passport Drive
Now open to Penn Gradute students! Penn Abroad is excited to hold the Fall 2024 Passport Drive on October 30, 2024. U.S. Passport Agents will be available to aid Penn students in applying for new (first-time) U.S. passports. Registration required!
Halloween Night
Join us for a spine-chilling Halloween Night at Eastern State Penitentiary! Explore eerie, abandoned cellblocks, immersive scare zones, and heart-pounding haunted attractions in this historic prison. Grab your tickets for a night of unforgettable thrills and frights!
Fourth Fridays @ Five: Trick or Treat!
Take a break to decorate pumpkins and enjoy seasonal treats at our Halloween-themed Fourth Friday!
Mindfulness Workshop Series
Mindfulness is a practice to assist in reducing stress and bringing an open-hearted awareness to life. In this workshop series students will have an opportunity to practice mindfulness and apply this practice in daily life.
We encourage participation in all 4 sessions.
Graduate Student Open Mic Night
Calling all graduate and professional student poets, authors, and writers! Bring your favorite original song, poem, story, or essay to our Graduate Student Open Mic Night with The Kelly Writers House. During this event, students will have three minutes at the podium to perform and share their talents. A reception with light fare and wine will also be held on-site.
Not a creative writer? Come and support your fellow graduate and professional students for a night of creativity and inspiration at The Kelly Writers House.
Penn Science Café: Plants on a Warming Planet
As climate change reshapes our world, human health, food security, infrastructure, and wild ecosystems are all under threat. Increased plant adaptability and resilience is key to the health of our natural systems.
Join Doris Wagner, Corlett Wood, and Aman Husbands to hear more about the full complexity of plant responses to climate change, and learn how the work of the School of Arts and Sciences’ newly launched Plant ARC will address the critical need to engineer and select for plants that can survive, and thrive, in a rapidly changing climate.
Join us for Climate Week at Penn!
Climate Innovation Challenge, an organization that connects students to collaborate on real-world challenges in the climate space, is hosting three workshops
Collaborating for Climate – If you’re interested in learning about climate startups and how the public sector supports early-stage innovations, this would be a great panel to attend.
Interdisciplinary Innovation – Interactive workshop that explores how to better empower young people to take actions in the climate space.
Ecosystems Services & Regenerative Leadership – If you’re interested in biodiversity and leadership in climate, this is for you!
All events are virtual and open to everyone!

