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SP2 Speaker Series – Faith in Public Life

Conversations about race, equity, and justice with experts on social policy and social work. This virtual event will feature Penn’s University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity & Community, Chaz Hoard and Rabbi David Saperstein along with host, Ben Jealous.

Event Series SP2 Friday

SP2 Friday – Lunar New Year

Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. SP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.

Beyond America’s Racial Fault Line

Kelly Writers House 3805 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Join us for an in-person event at the Kelly Writer’s House as we feature Ben Jealous in dialogue about his new book Never Forget Our People Were Always Free: A Parable of American Healing.  With a premise that the “path to healing America’s broken heart starts with each of us having the courage to heal […]

SP2 Speaker Series: Environmental Justice and the Economy

Virtual

Conversations about race, equity, and justice with experts on social policy and social work. This virtual event will feature Dr. Jisung Park in conversation with Ben Jealous. Discussion topics will include: In what ways is climate change a driver for inequality at the local and international level? How might the latest US climate bills affect […]

SP2 Minute – Student Activities Fair

Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Event Series SP2 Friday

SP2 Friday

Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA

Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. SP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.

A Conversation with Nikole Hannah-Jones on The 1619 Project

Houston Hall - Bodek Lounge 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA

This event is presented by the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and co-hosted with the Annenberg School for Communication and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. This candid conversation with featured guest Nikole Hannah-Jones and host/moderator, Ben Jealous, is being hosted in connection with the One Book, One SP2 program. More information […]

A Toast to the Class of ’23!

Caster Building Courtyard

Snacks and congratulations to the graduating class of 2023. Join us for refreshments and remarks from Dean Bachman.

Alumni Weekend Reception

Caster Building Courtyard

Join us for food, drinks, and dancing under the tent in the Caster Courtyard for our annual Alumni Weekend reception. This event is open to all members of the SP2 community

Alumni Weekend Jazz Brunch

Caster Building Courtyard

Jazz Brunch for alumni, friends, and family under the tent in the Caster Courtyard