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Upcoming Events

Special Events

Symposium: The Foucault Century

With 2026 marking the centennial of Michel Foucault’s birth and the 50-year anniversary of the publication of his landmark “History of Sexuality, Vol. 1,” this two-day symposium, hosted by the Kislak Center, will convene an international group of Foucault specialist to offer a renewed assessment of Foucault’s influential thought. The Thursday session will be 2:00-8:00 p.m. and the Friday session will be 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Free and open to the public. Register to attend.

Ends September 25, 2026
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Practicing Attention—But Why?

Drawing on themes from her bestselling 2019 book “How to Do Nothing,” author Jenny Odell will examine anxieties about our ability to focus and the way that the issue is often emptied of social, political, and spiritual content. Odell will discuss how modern advice regarding the practice of attention can often be inadequate because it misses the role of purpose, commitment, and love. The talk will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. Free and open to the public.

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Careers in Journalism and Media

A panel of Penn alumni journalists, writers, and editors will discuss media-related career paths, internships, graduate school opportunities, and more. Attendees will gain insight into preparing for first jobs and careers in print, broadcast and online media, publishing, and similar fields. Free and open to the public. 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.

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