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Upcoming Events

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Monumentalizing Buildings

David Brownlee, the Frances Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer Professor Emeritus of the history of art, explains how buildings come to be monumentalized even if they weren't originally intended to be. He looks to examples like Independence Hall and Philadelphia's City Hall.

Talks

The Promise of Health Reform

Experts discuss potential health care reforms possible during the Biden Administration, including a possible public option for insurance coverage. Tom Daschle, founder and CEO of The Daschle Group, and Ezekiel Emanuel, a professor of medical ethics and health policy in the Perelman School of Medicine, deliver keynote speeches. Rachel Werner, executive director of the Leonard Davis Institute, will deliver closing remarks.

Exterior of Penn Museum in daylight. Talks

Making a Mosaic

As part of the At-Home Anthro series, a Penn Museum expert explains the history of mosaics and walks participants through how to make a Roman-style mosaic at home.

Penn Priorities

A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.