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SUMMARY:SP2 Friday- Off Campus Social
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an SP2 night out with good food\, great drinks\, and even better company! \nDock Street Brewery South – 2118 Washington Ave\, Philadelphia\, PA 19146 \nFriday\, March 20\, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-friday-off-campus-social/
LOCATION:TBA
CATEGORIES:Subset of SP2 Community,Social/Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20260218T172912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T172912Z
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SUMMARY:SP2 Minute - Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate recent publications by SP2 Students\, Faculty and Staff during our SP2 Minute program.  We’ll have coffee and sweets and will be raffling off copies of the featured works as well as copies of past and present One Book selections.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-minute-book-fair/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T153000
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CREATED:20251008T174901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251008T174901Z
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SUMMARY:QSP2 and SP2 Minute Presents: Love Letters for National Coming Out Day
DESCRIPTION:National coming out day is October 11th! This month’s SP2Minute is dedicated to offering support and love for the queer community and those coming out: past\, present\, and future. Art supplies and writing prompts will be provided for you to write your love letter\, share your coming out story\, or anything else you feel inclined to write. \nWe are very excited to also be partnering with The Attic Youth Center for this event! Participants will have the option of making cards specifically to be sent to the Attic\, where they will be distributed to queer youth who could use words of kindness from a stranger for coming out day. \nJoin us on Locust Walk outside of the Caster building from 2:30-3:30 to share the love! Co-sponsored by The Office of Student Affairs\, Institutional Advancement\, and QSP2.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/qsp2-and-sp2-minute-presents-love-letters-for-national-coming-out-day/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T200000
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CREATED:20250617T141936Z
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SUMMARY:Welcome Back Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at Irie Entree for the annual Welcome Back event to celebrate the start of the 2025 Academic Year!\nAlong with welcoming new and returning students and SP2 Alumni\, we’ll have food\, drinks\, a photo booth and a Live DJ! This event is free and is a part of the New Student Orientation events taking place during this week. \nSP2 Welcome Back Summer Social\nIrie Entree\n4001 Chestnut Street | Phila\, PA 19104 \n530-8pm\nAt this event\, the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) may have a photographer\, a videographer\, or otherwise be recording or transmitting audio and/or video in the building. Your choice to remain in the area implies your consent to the use\, copyright\, publishing\, republishing\, distribution\, display and performance of the photographs\, videos\, recordings\, and transmissions in SP2-approved materials.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/welcome-back-summer-social/
LOCATION:Irie Entrée\, 4001 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20250304T145934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T145934Z
UID:10005045-1747569600-1747576800@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Jazz Brunch\, May 18th: 12-2pm | Caster Courtyard – 3701 Locust Walk \nA crowd favorite\, the SP2 Jazz Brunch is a great way to close out the exciting weekend with great food\, drinks\, and a relaxing jazz quartet. This event is casual dress.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-jazz-brunch-2/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T200000
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CREATED:20250304T145757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T145757Z
UID:10005044-1747416600-1747425600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Alumni Reception
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Alumni Reception\, May 16th; 5:30-8pm | Caster Courtyard – 3701 Locust Walk \nSpend the evening with friends and family catching up with fellow alumni while enjoying the live band\, food\, and drinks. This event is casual dress and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-alumni-reception/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sp2_climate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250516T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20250304T145545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T145545Z
UID:10005043-1747411200-1747416600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Hall of Fame Induction
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Alumni Hall of Fame\, May 16th; 4-5:30pm | Inn at Penn – 3600 Sansom Street \nInductees for the Class of 2025 will be announced 4/1. This event will give priority to the family\, friends\, and VIP guests of the inductees. This event is business attire.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-hall-of-fame-induction/
LOCATION:Inn at Penn\, 3600 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sp2_climate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240719T151922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T154433Z
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SUMMARY:Toast with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the Class of 2025 graduates with cupcakes\, sweets and sparkling beverages! You can also pick up your Class Gift Campaign graduate cords!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/toast-with-the-dean/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Subset of SP2 Community,Social/Networking,Students,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20250304T144605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T160010Z
UID:10005042-1743098400-1743105600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Power\, Politics and Territory in the 'New Northern Ireland"
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Elizabeth DeYoung\, a research scientist at SP2’s Center for Guaranteed Income Research\, is the author of the book “Power\, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland’: Girdwood Barracks and the Story of the Peace Process\,” which critiques a major investment in a former conflict zone and an internationally significant peacebuilding project. The evening will include an enlightening discussion with Dr. DeYoung and Professor Vincent Reina\, with opening remarks from Dean Sally Bachman. \nThis event is being co-sponsored with the Penn Institute for Urban Research. \nWe’ll host the program from 6-7pm and then welcome everyone for a reception to continue the conversation from 7-8pm. \nProgram: McNeil 403 (3718 Locust Walk) \nReception: Caster Building Lobby (3701 Locust Walk)
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/book-talk-featuring-dr-elizabeth-deyoung/
LOCATION:McNeil 4th Floor\, 3718 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SP2-Book-Talk.3.27.2025.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240813T020102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T020102Z
UID:10004936-1742578200-1742587200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. \nSP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-fridays/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240718T171041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T152835Z
UID:10004906-1742385600-1742389200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Speaker Series - Climate
DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual event and open to all. \nJoin SP2 on 3/19 at 12 p.m. ET for a virtual conversation about climate’s influence on health\, politics\, and the labor economy in the U.S. and the Global South. \nThis event features host Ben Jealous\, whose roles at Penn and beyond include Professor of Practice\, Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania\, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School\, and School of Social Policy & Practice; Executive Director\, SierraClub; and Former National President & CEO of NAACP. \nJealous will be in conversation with featured speakers Dr. Ioana Marinescu\, associate professor at SP2 and director of the MS in Social Policy (MSSP) Program\, and Dr. Alice Xu\, assistant professor. \nRegister today
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-speaker-series-9/
CATEGORIES:SP2 Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20250303T213922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T215625Z
UID:10005041-1741716000-1741723200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Climate Adaptation & Resilience
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Dr. R. Jisung Park \n\nAssistant Professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and The Wharton School\nAuthor of “Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World”\n\nTuesday\, March 11\, 2025 \n6 – 8 p.m. \nPenn Club of New York\, 30 W 44th St\, New York\, NY 10036 \nRegister for this event
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/climate-adaptation-resilience/
LOCATION:Penn Club of New York\, 30 W 44th St\, New York\, NY\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Jisung-event-square-dark-text-3.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20241113T181840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T181840Z
UID:10004985-1740677400-1740681000@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Social Work and Philanthropy
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/social-work-and-philanthropy/
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,Available Virtually
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sp2_climate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20241113T181655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T140014Z
UID:10004984-1739469600-1739476800@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 at Penn Washington Center
DESCRIPTION:Labor Markets and Social Policy: Future Outlooks and Challenges \nPlease join Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) to hear from Ioana Marinescu\, Associate Professor and Director of SP2’s MS in Social Policy Program. Dr. Marinescu\, who is also a Faculty Research Fellow for the National Bureau of Economic Research\, spent time in the Biden administration as principal economist\, US Department of Justice Antitrust Division. Dean Sally Bachman will also be there to discuss how SP2 is working along side Dr. Marinescu. \nReception\, 6-7pm \nProgram\, 7-8pm
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-at-penn-washington-center/
LOCATION:Penn Washington Center\, 101 Constitution Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20241113T181355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T172513Z
UID:10004983-1739361600-1739365200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Speaker Series: Equitable Data: The Inside Story: How data integration can influence social policy and systems change
DESCRIPTION:2024-2025 SP2 Speaker Series: Data \nEquitable Data — The Inside Story: How data integration can influence social policy and systems change \nWednesday\, February 12\, 2025 \n12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST \nVirtual Event \nJoin Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) for a virtual conversation about how data integration can influence social policy and systems change\, featuring host Ben Jealous and featured speakers Dr. Dennis Culhane\, Della Jenkins\, and Bridget Blount. \nThis event qualifies for a Continuing Education Unit. If you attend\, email Caitlin Benyi at cbenyi@upenn.edu to request the certificate. \nRegister here: Webinar Registration – Zoom
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-speaker-series-ethical-data-sharing-to-improve-government-policies-and-programs/
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,SP2 Speaker Series,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/social_post_data.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240719T151556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T134825Z
UID:10004910-1738765800-1738769400@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Minute - SP2 Book Fair
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Book Fair\, featuring a number of works by SP2 Faculty\, Staff and Students. We’ll have snacks and coffee as we get a chance to hear from the authors!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-minute-sp2-book-fair/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Students,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
GEO:39.9525194;-75.1975243
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240813T020102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T020102Z
UID:10004935-1737739800-1737748800@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. \nSP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-fridays/2025-01-24/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241203T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240718T170745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T165859Z
UID:10004903-1733227200-1733230800@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Speaker Series: From Trauma to Human Flourishing – Sustainable Approaches to Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:School of Social Policy & Practice Speaker Series: Conversations about race\, equity\, and justice with experts on social policy and social work. \nHosted by Ben Jealous\, Professor of Practice\, Annenberg School for Communication and School of Social Policy & Practice\, Distinguished Visiting Fellow\, Penn Carey Law School\, Executive Director\, Sierra Club and former National President & CEO\, NAACP\, this program will feature Dr. Abigail Ross and Dr. Brittney Autry Cole. \nThis 60-minute virtual Zoom Webinar will begin with a welcome from Dean Sally Bachman and then an introduction by Ben Jealous followed by a discussion and Q&A.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-speaker-series-2/
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,SP2 Speaker Series,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/speaker-series.12.3.2024.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240719T151150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T183010Z
UID:10004908-1732113000-1732116600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Minute - A Day of Gratitude
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sweet Treats and Coffee!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-minute-sp2-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Students,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
GEO:39.9525194;-75.1975243
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241115T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240718T175212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T155112Z
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SUMMARY:Leading with Purpose On the Court and Off: A Conversation with James Blake
DESCRIPTION:Leading with Purpose On the Court and Off: A Conversation with James Blake \nPresented by SP2 Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board in partnership with Hecht Tennis Center at the University of Pennsylvania  \nFriday\, November 15\, 2024\, 5:30 – 6:30 PM \nIn-Person Event \nLocation: \nMcNeil Building\, Room 403 | 3718 Locust Walk Philadelphia\, PA 19104 \nJoin Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) for a conversation with James Blake\, a former top-ranked tennis player and best-selling author of “Breaking Back.” This event will be held on campus in the McNeil Building followed by a reception in the Caster Building Lobby.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/an-evening-with-james-blake/
LOCATION:McNeil 4th Floor\, 3718 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,SP2 Speaker Series,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240813T020102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T020102Z
UID:10004934-1730482200-1730491200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. \nSP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-fridays/2024-11-01/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
GEO:39.9525194;-75.1975243
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240813T020102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T020102Z
UID:10004933-1726853400-1726862400@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Fridays
DESCRIPTION:Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. \nSP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-fridays/2024-09-20/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
GEO:39.9525194;-75.1975243
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240906T130000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240718T170509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240829T211332Z
UID:10004902-1725624000-1725627600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Speaker Series: Democracy
DESCRIPTION:SP2 SPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025 \n\n\nFriday\, September 6\, 2024\, 12 – 1 p.m. EST \nVirtual Event \nREGISTER \nJoin Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) for a conversation about civic engagement\, activism\, and the political process. This virtual event features host Ben Jealous\, whose roles at Penn and beyond include Professor of Practice\, Annenberg School for Communication\, Penn Carey Law\, and School of Social Policy & Practice; Executive Director\, Sierra Club; and Former National President & CEO of NAACP. Jealous will be in conversation with featured speakers Katherina Rosqueta\, Founding Executive Director of SP2’s Center for High Impact Philanthropy\, and Virginia Kase Solomón\, President and CEO of Common Cause. \nThis event qualifies for a Continuing Education Unit. If you attend\, email Caitlin Benyi at cbenyi@upenn.edu to request the certificate.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-speaker-series/
CATEGORIES:SP2 Speaker Series
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240717T124310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240718T175848Z
UID:10004899-1724347800-1724356800@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Welcome Back Summer Social
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join us at Irie Entree for a Welcome Back event to celebrate the start of the 2024 Fall Semester!\nAlong with welcoming new and returning students and SP2 Alumni\, we’ll have food\, drinks\, a photo booth and a Live DJ! This event is free and is a part of the New Student Orientation events taking place during this week. \nPlease RSVP below! \nSP2 Welcome Back Summer Social\nIrie Entree\n4001 Chestnut Street | Phila\, PA 19104 \n530-8pm\nAt this event\, the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) may have a photographer\, a videographer\, or otherwise be recording or transmitting audio and/or video in the building. Your choice to remain in the area implies your consent to the use\, copyright\, publishing\, republishing\, distribution\, display and performance of the photographs\, videos\, recordings\, and transmissions in SP2-approved materials. \nREGISTER HERE! \n 
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-welcome-back-summer-social/
LOCATION:Irie Entrée\, 4001 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20230629T150707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T142706Z
UID:10004498-1716120000-1716127200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Jazz Brunch\, May 19th: 12-2pm | Caster Courtyard – 3701 Locust Walk \nA crowd favorite\, the SP2 Jazz Brunch is a great way to close out an exciting weekend with great food\, drinks\, and a relaxing jazz quartet. This event is casual dress.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-jazz-brunch/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20230629T150601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T174234Z
UID:10004497-1715967000-1715976000@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Alumni Reception
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Alumni Reception\, May 17th; 5:30-8pm | Caster Courtyard – 3701 Locust Walk \nSpend the evening with friends and family catching up with fellow alumni while enjoying the live band\, food\, and drinks. This event is casual dress and don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-alumni-reception-3/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Alumni-Weekend-image.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T173000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20230629T150455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T145112Z
UID:10004496-1715961600-1715967000@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Hall of Fame
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-hall-of-fame/
LOCATION:Inn at Penn\, 3600 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
GEO:39.9525194;-75.1975243
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20230629T150326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T145122Z
UID:10004495-1714757400-1714761000@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:A Toast with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/a-toast-with-the-dean/
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Students,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/sp2_climate.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T212417
CREATED:20240322T140953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T132514Z
UID:10004815-1714671000-1714674600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Book Talk - Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 2\, 2024\, 5:30 p.m.\nIn-Person Event \nLocation:\nMcNeil 403\n3718 Locust Walk\nPhiladelphia\, PA 19104 \nJoin us for a discussion with author and SP2 Assistant Professor Dr. Jisung Park and moderator Ben Jealous as they discuss how the subtle but significant consequences of a hotter planet have already begun — from lower test scores to higher crime rates — and how we might tackle them today. Signed copies of “Slow Burn” will be available for purchase.* \n*The first 10 attendees to arrive will receive a free copy! \nReception to follow. \n\nAt this event\, the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) may have a photographer\, a videographer\, or otherwise be recording or transmitting audio and/or video in the building. Your choice to remain in the area implies your consent to the use\, copyright\, publishing\, republishing\, distribution\, display and performance of the photographs\, videos\, recordings\, and transmissions in SP2-approved materials.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/book-talk-slow-burn-the-hidden-costs-of-a-warming-world/
LOCATION:McNeil 4th Floor\, 3718 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Students,Open to Public,SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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