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SUMMARY:4th Annual Art@SP2 Exhibit: Practice & Possibility
DESCRIPTION:Practice & Possibility is a participatory art exhibition that centers the lived experiences shaping our commitments to social policy and practice at SP2. Featuring photography and artwork from students\, faculty\, and staff\, the exhibition invites artists to respond to two prompts: “What I Carry” (The Catalyst)\, the moments\, communities\, or experiences that inform their work\, and “What I Hope to Shift” (The Possibility)\, the change they are working toward. \n\nJoin us for an opening reception with dialogue\, connection\, and live performances as we engage with the stories that inspire action and imagine new possibilities. Open to the Penn community. Light refreshments will be served.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/4th-annual-artsp2-exhibit-practice-possibility/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Accepted Students Open House (On-Campus)
DESCRIPTION:This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty\, staff\, program directors\, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics\, including academic affairs\, student life\, financial aid\, housing options\, as well as field education\, internships\, and practicums.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/accepted-students-open-house-apr-2026-on-campus/
LOCATION:TBA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Team":MAILTO:apply@sp2.upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T104500
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260211T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T180940Z
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SUMMARY:Accepted Students Open House (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty\, staff\, program directors\, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics\, including academic affairs\, student life\, financial aid\, housing options\, as well as field education\, internships\, and practicums.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/accepted-students-open-house-apr-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subset of SP2 Community,Available Virtually
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Team":MAILTO:apply@sp2.upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000
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CREATED:20260304T220349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T220349Z
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SUMMARY:Take Back the Night 2026
DESCRIPTION:Abuse and Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) at Penn is hosting Take Back the Night – an international movement and protest against sexual assault\, domestic violence\, dating violence\, and all other forms of sexual violence. The schedule is as follows: \n4:00pm – Resource Fair \n5:30pm – Rally \n6:00pm – March \n7:00pm – Survivor Speakout
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/take-back-the-night-2026/
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20251010T153347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T173231Z
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SUMMARY:MSSP/NPL Lunch & Learn -- Intergenerational Collaboration to Promote Multilateralism in Evolving International Policy and Project Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The Workshop on “Intergenerational Collaboration to Promote Multilateralism in Evolving International Policy and Project Landscape” aims to discuss the evolving landscape and potential futures of international development shaped by UN80 reports and transformations as well as Member States engagements. As we have marched over 2/3 of our way towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) yet the progress is not close to 2/3 of the expected outcomes\, there is greater emphasis on multilateralism and the broader topic on “how we can work together” as one world\, among different stakeholders\, and representing different sectoral interests at both policy and project levels. Hope this Workshop can bring inspirations to everyone.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/mssp-npl-lunch-learn-intergenerational-collaboration-to-promote-multilateralism-in-evolving-international-policy-and-project-landscape/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="NPL Program":MAILTO:adamsaks@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260406T000000
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SUMMARY:Toast with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:2026 GRADUATES ARE INVITED TO JOIN US! \nCOME ENJOY GREAT COMPANY\, SWEET TREATS AND SPARKLING BEVERAGES AS WE TOAST TO THE NEXT CHAPTER AHEAD! \nWEDNESDAY\, APRIL 29TH | 5:30PM – 6:30PM \nCASTER COURTYARD
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/toast-with-the-dean-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T130000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series - Chiako Hung
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present on their current work and interests and Dr. Femida Handy will host and facilitate the discussion of the presentation.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/brown-bag-lunch-series-chiako-hung/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T173000
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CREATED:20260211T181607Z
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SUMMARY:Accepted Students Open House (On-Campus)
DESCRIPTION:This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty\, staff\, program directors\, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics\, including academic affairs\, student life\, financial aid\, housing options\, as well as field education\, internships\, and practicums.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/accepted-students-open-house-march-2026/
LOCATION:Houston Hall – Hall of Flags\, 3417 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260330T163000
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SUMMARY:AI Workflows for Social Impact: A Human-Centered\, Hands-On Guide
DESCRIPTION:About the talk 💻 AI tools are everywhere\, but many social impact teams struggle to move from interest to real implementation. This session focuses on how to build your first practical AI workflow – starting with the problem you’re trying to solve\, not the tool itself. Using real examples from social impact organizations\, we’ll walk through how to identify the right processes to automate and how to build lightweight workflows with accessible tools and limited resources. The goal is not to replace people\, but to reduce repetitive work so teams can focus on relationships\, decision-making\, and impact. Participants will leave with a practical\, human-centered framework they can apply immediately to increase impact. \nSpeakers Bio  💭 Ibrahim has always been fascinated by the intersection of tech and society. This curiosity led him to study Computer Science at University of Pennsylvania\, where he laid the foundation for his technical expertise in software engineering and algorithms.But Ibrahim was more interested in the applications of tech than in the 1s and 0s\, so he continued his Master’s in Systems Engineering\, diving deep into complex systems design and human-centered design. This taught him how to think holistically about how technology integrates with human behavior and organizational needs. \nAfter graduation\, Ibrahim joined the PwC consulting practice\, where he spent several years helping Fortune 100 companies navigate digital transformation and business process optimization. He gradually shifted to the impact space\, where he led a new social innovation initiative and took on product management roles. \nSeeking a global perspective on business and innovation\, Ibrahim earned his MBA from INSEAD in France and Singapore. This experience opened his eyes to different cultural approaches to problem-solving and reinforced his belief that the best solutions come from diverse perspectives. Throughout this journey\, Ibrahim continuously invested in understanding human behavior and change. He became a certified Tiny Habits Coach through BJ Fogg’s program at Stanford\, earned User Experience and Cultural Ethnography certifications\, and deepened his understanding of how people actually adopt and use technology in their daily lives. \nOver the past 8 years\, Ibrahim has had the privilege of launching his own startups and social ventures\, working with startups\, established companies\, and everything in between. Today\, he splits his time between building Ruminado\, launching more products\, and writing about the future of work and technology. Ibrahim is always excited to explore new challenges and collaborate with people who share a passion for building meaningful things.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/ai-workflows-for-social-impact-a-human-centered-hands-on-guide/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Social Impact Strategy":MAILTO:admissions@socialimpactstrategy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series - Ioana Marinescu & Jung Ho Choi
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present on their current work and interests and Dr. Femida Handy will host and facilitate the discussion of the presentation.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/brown-bag-lunch-series-marinescu-choi/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T130000
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SUMMARY:NPL Lunch & Learn – Climate Justice as a Social Impact Imperative
DESCRIPTION:Climate change is not only an environmental issue—it is a profound social justice challenge that impacts the health\, safety\, and economic security of communities\, especially those already facing systemic inequities. This session will explore climate justice as a social impact imperative\, focusing on how nonprofits can lead in building resilience and advancing equity through their missions and operations. Led by Maya Bornstein\, Program Manager at Green Building United\, the workshop will highlight lessons from the Climate Ready Capital Projects Program\, which supports community-serving nonprofits in addressing climate risks to their buildings and green spaces. Participants will learn how organizations are addressing climate risks in community-serving facilities while advancing broader goals of justice\, equity\, and sustainability\, as well as explore practical strategies for weaving climate justice into nonprofit missions\, values\, and outcomes.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/npl-lunch-learn-climate-justice-as-a-social-impact-imperative/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="NPL Program":MAILTO:adamsaks@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260303T192217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T192217Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T190000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260310T172823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T172823Z
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Well-Being: Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us after the final session to celebrate the close of the Politics of Well-Being series. A reception with refreshments will follow from 6:00–7:00 PM in the same location. \nPresented by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/the-politics-of-well-being-reception/
LOCATION:The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics – Forum\, 133 S 36th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260304T215928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T215928Z
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SUMMARY:CASI presents Nandita Das: My Journey from Social Work to Cinema
DESCRIPTION:The Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn) is pleased to invite you to the Spring 2026 Saluja Global Fellow Lecture by Nandita Das\, “My Journey from Social Work to Cinema.” CASI Interim Director\, Professor Nikhil Anand\, and Annenberg Center for Advanced Research in Global Communication (CARGC)’s Director\, Professor Aswin Punathambekar will join Ms. Das in conversation following her lecture. \n\nThe lecture will take place on Thursday\, March 19\, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the Widener Lecture Hall immediately followed by a reception at 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Sphinx Gallery\, both at the Penn Museum. The lecture is cosponsored by the Departments of South Asian Studies and Cinema and Media Studies and Penn’s School of Social Policy and Practice. \nBio: Nandita Das is an actor\, filmmaker and social advocate. She has acted in more than 40 feature films in 10 different Indian languages\, and has directed three feature films–Firaaq (2008)\, Manto (2018) and Zwigato (2022). In 2011\, Ms. Das was conferred the “Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters” by the French Government. Ms. Das has also written\, directed and produced shorts including Listen to Her. While her career began in social work and street theater\, as an actor and director\, Das’ films continue to shed light on important social issues. She is a strong advocate of human rights and social justice.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/casi-presents-nandita-das-my-journey-from-social-work-to-cinema/
LOCATION:Widener Lecture Hall
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20250819T171744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T180933Z
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Well-being: Health & Well-being
DESCRIPTION:Health as a cornerstone of well-being.  \nJoin us for the final session in the Politics of Well-Being series\, exploring health. From mental health to public health systems\, the panel will explore how health policy reflects our political priorities and ethical commitments. With interdisciplinary voices from social work\, public health\, and policy\, this conversation will assess the challenges and innovations shaping health equity today. \nFeatured Speakers:\nJacqueline Corcoran\, PhD\, LCSW – Professor\, SP2\nMeredith Doherty\, PhD\, LCSW – Assistant Professor\, SP2\nJennifer Prah\, PhD – Amartya Sen Professor of Health Equity\, Economics\, and Policy\, SP2\nModerator: Hannah Thomas\, MSW Candidate\, SP2 \nJoin us after the final session to celebrate the close of the Politics of Well-Being series. A reception with refreshments will follow from 6:00–7:00 PM in the same location. \nPresented by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/the-politics-of-well-being-health-and-well-being/
LOCATION:The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics – Forum\, 133 S 36th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260302T164009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T164009Z
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series - Demarcus Jenkins
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present on their current work and interests and Dr. Femida Handy will host and facilitate the discussion of the presentation.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/brown-bag-lunch-series-demarcus-jenkins/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T170000
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SUMMARY:CSIS 2026 Convening
DESCRIPTION:The CSIS team invites our executive students to Penn’s campus for three days in March to participate in a series of interactive sessions and workshops. During this time\, our executive students will have the opportunity to hear from Penn faculty and other leaders in the field\, practice advanced concepts in social innovation and human-centered design\, and forge partnerships and connections with their classmates. Attendance is mandatory for our Blended Executive Students to receive their certificate.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/csis-2026-convening/
LOCATION:TBA
ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Social Impact Strategy":MAILTO:admissions@socialimpactstrategy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
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SUMMARY:QSP2 Panel: Navigating Queerness in Social Work & Social Policy
DESCRIPTION:17 March 2026 (Tuesday) | 6-7.30PM | Penn LGBT Center \n\n\nQueer students at SP2 will be graduating at a time when our identities\, fields of expertise\, and values are under attack. The goal of this panel is to share knowledge and build community among graduating students and professionals currently in the field. All SP2 students are welcome to attend. \nThe panelists are all SP2 alumni or former faculty. They will share their observations on changes and opportunities in their respective spaces. They work in a variety of fields including but not limited to: \n\n\n\nHealthcare\nLegal services\nClinical social work\nArt\nPolicy and administration\n\nAttendees will have an opportunity to ask questions to panelists about navigating this current moment. You are encouraged to submit your questions in advance using this form.  \n(Light refreshments will be provided at the event) \nQuestions: sp2-qsp2@sp2.upenn.edu
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/qsp2-panel-navigating-queerness-in-social-work-social-policy/
LOCATION:Penn LGBT Center\, 3907 Spruce Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="QSP2":MAILTO:sp2-qsp2@sp2.upenn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260304T184220Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Spring 2026 Art Exhibition Submissions Deadline
DESCRIPTION:SP2 is holding our annual art exhibition and we’re hoping to receive a submission from you! We encourage you to submit work that visually responds to your personal connection to social justice and change. You’re welcome to submit up to three pieces. Please note that not every submission will be displayed. Your submission should visually respond to one or both of the following parts: \n\n“What I Carry” (The Catalyst): Capture an image\, object\, poem\, sculpture\, relic\, or other art form that represents a moment\, place\, object\, or feeling that catalyzed your commitment to social justice\, social work\, nonprofit leadership\, social policy or addressing complex challenges. This could be the daily reality you aim to change\, the community you belong to\, or the deep belief that brought you to SP2.\n“What I Hope to Shift” (The Possibility): Capture an image (or create a piece of art) that represents the change or possibility you are working toward. This is the positive vision\, the small act of resistance\, the moment of connection\, or the systemic shift that fuels your current work or research.\n\nSubmission Requirement: Please include a brief (50-75 word) artist statement detailing how your piece responds to the prompt. \nSubmission Deadline: Tuesday\, March 10\, 2026 at 11:59pm. to bomab05@upenn.edu \nExhibition Details \n\nTheme: Centering lived experience to inform practice and create possibility for social good.\nWhat: Photography and art pieces (all mediums welcome) that respond to the prompt below.\nWho: Open to all SP2 Students\, Faculty\, and Staff.\nExhibition Details: The exhibition will take place on Thursday\, April 16th from 2:30 – 3:30pm\, SP2 Caster Lobby\, and will be displayed the rest of the semester.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/call-for-spring-2026-art-exhibition-submissions-deadline/
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series - Allison Werner Lin
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present on their current work and interests and Dr. Femida Handy will host and facilitate the discussion of the presentation.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/brown-bag-lunch-series-allison-werner-lin/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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SUMMARY:Chester Mayor's Lecture Series: Social Media\, Community & Public Safety
DESCRIPTION:A panel on Social Media\, Community & Public Safety with Dr. Desmond Upton Patton and Anthony Shaw MPM\, EdM\, Phd-Candidate\, hosted by the City of Chester’s Mayoral office.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/chester-mayors-lecture-series-social-media-community-public-safety/
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SUMMARY:Accepted Students Open House (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty\, staff\, program directors\, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics\, including academic affairs\, student life\, financial aid\, housing options\, as well as field education\, internships\, and practicums.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/accepted-students-open-house-feb-26-2026/
CATEGORIES:Subset of SP2 Community,Available Virtually
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T130000
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SUMMARY:Brown Bag Lunch Series - Millan AbiNader
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Faculty present the Brown Bag Lunch series! Bring your lunch & join the informal conversation to learn what interests your colleagues and professors at SP2. Faculty members will present on their current work and interests and Dr. Femida Handy will host and facilitate the discussion of the presentation.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/brown-bag-lunch-series-01/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260223T163000
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SUMMARY:The AI Shift: How Generative Technologies Are Transforming Daily Life\, Work\, and Education
DESCRIPTION:Our February speaker is Betty Chandy\, Director for Technology Integration and Learning at Catalyst at Penn Graduate School of Education (GSE). Learn more about the talk below and register at https://bit.ly/SPEAK26. See you online! 🖥️ \n  \nTalk Description: Artificial intelligence is woven into our daily lives – from the maps that guide us\, to the recommendations we see while shopping\, to the systems that quietly help us make decisions. This session will begin with a grounded introduction to what AI actually is\, followed by a look at traditional machine learning systems and the ways they’ve improved everyday experiences. From there\, Betty will explore the transformative moment marked by the launch of ChatGPT and the rapid rise of generative AI and other technologies reshaping how people study\, work\, and collaborate. Betty will close with an education‑focused lens on the benefits\, risks\, and emerging challenges of AI\, and what it all means for a sector committed to social impact. \n  \nWhat you can learn during this session \n\nUnderstand how AI systems (both traditional machine learning and newer generative models) shape everyday experiences\, from navigation and online shopping to workplace and learning environments.\nDifferentiate between traditional machine learning and generative AI\, gaining clarity on how the launch of tools like ChatGPT transformed how people study\, work\, create\, and solve problems.\nIdentify key opportunities and risks of AI in education and social impact contexts\, including implications for equity\, access\, creativity\, assessment\, privacy\, and responsible use.\n\nSpeaker’s Bio: Betty Chandy\, Ed.D. is the Director for Technology Integration and Learning Design at Catalyst @ Penn GSE\, where she leads work that connects learning sciences\, online instruction\, and emerging technologies to support educators and school systems. She oversees the Virtual Online Teaching (VOLT) certificate program and the Experiences in Applied Computational Thinking (EXACT) certificate program\, which prepare teachers to design meaningful and accessible learning experiences for diverse classrooms. \nDr. Chandy is the designer and director of Pioneering AI in School Systems (PASS)\, a professional development initiative that helps district and school leaders understand how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in K–12 education. PASS is supported through partnerships with regional districts and major philanthropic funding\, including a $1 million Google.org gift\, and is guiding schools as they establish strategies for AI adoption and governance.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/the-ai-shift-how-generative-technologies-are-transforming-daily-life-work-and-education/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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ORGANIZER;CN="Center for Social Impact Strategy":MAILTO:admissions@socialimpactstrategy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T180000
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SUMMARY:The Politics of Well-Being: Place and Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Where we live matters. Join us for the next session in the Politics of Well-Being series\, exploring the geography of well-being: how neighborhood infrastructure\, environmental justice\, urban design\, and housing access shape physical and mental health. This conversation will examine how place-based policies can foster or undermine equitable outcomes — and how communities reclaim agency over space. \nFeatured Speakers:  \n🔹 Millan AbiNader\, MSW\, PhD – Assistant Professor\, SP2\n🔹 Alice Xu\, PhD – Assistant Professor\, SP2\n🔹 Moderator: Rebecca Del Rossi\, MSW
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/the-politics-of-well-being-place-and-well-being/
LOCATION:The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics – Forum\, 133 S 36th St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T150000
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SUMMARY:The Art of Successful Fundraising: Stories and Strategies That Lead to a YES
DESCRIPTION:Are you thinking about a career in fundraising – or know that it will be part of your future\nnonprofit role? Imagine starting this work with the real-world insights most fundraisers only gain\nafter years of trial and error. \nIn this engaging one-hour session\, Mary Petersen\, a Major Gifts coach with over 25 years of\nexperience\, will share the insights she wishes she had known when she first entered the field.\nDrawing on her work with thousands of board members\, executive directors\, and fundraising\nprofessionals across major\, annual\, and planned giving\, Mary will explore practical strategies\nand mindset shifts that build donor trust and make fundraising a healthier\, more joyful\nexperience. \nThis session goes beyond theory\, offering actionable guidance you can use immediately –\nwhether you plan to fundraise directly or lead and support fundraising efforts in another role.\nExpect candid stories and actionable strategies on building authentic donor relationships without\nburnout or unnecessary complexity in a world where everyone seems to be asking for\nsomething. \nYou’ll leave with greater confidence\, smarter habits\, and a clearer understanding of how\nfundraising really works – and how to show up as the kind of leader and fundraiser that donors\ntrust and organizations rely on. Time will be reserved for Q&A\, so bring your questions!\nSpace is limited\, so RSVP today [here]. All registered attendees will receive a copy of Mary’s\nlatest book\, What to Say: 12 Major Gift Asks to Get a YES.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/the-art-of-successful-fundraising-stories-and-strategies-that-lead-to-a-yes/
LOCATION:Caster Building – Lobby\, 3701 Locust Walk\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
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SUMMARY:Accepted Students Open House (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty\, staff\, program directors\, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics\, including academic affairs\, student life\, financial aid\, housing options\, as well as field education\, internships\, and practicums.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/accepted-students-open-house-2026/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Subset of SP2 Community,Available Virtually
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admissions Team":MAILTO:apply@sp2.upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T130000
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CREATED:20260115T143924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T143924Z
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SUMMARY:Making Secondary Data Work for You: Innovative Methods for Leveraging National Violent Death Data
DESCRIPTION:Secondary data offers powerful opportunities for research—but it also comes with constraints. How can scholars push beyond these limitations? Join experts Millan AbiNader\, PhD\, MSW\, Laurie Graham\, PhD\, MSW\, and Julie Kafka\, PhD\, MPH for a dynamic discussion on innovative methods for analyzing intimate partner violence-related fatalities using the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).\nThey’ll share how they’ve used triangulation\, qualitative content analysis\, and natural language processing to uncover insights that traditional methods often miss—and how these strategies can be adapted to other understudied issues and populations. \nCo-sponsored by: Penn LDI\, Penn School of Social Policy & Practice & Penn Injury Science Center\nSupported by: Charles C. Leighton\, MD Memorial Fund
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/making-secondary-data-work-for-you-innovative-methods-for-leveraging-national-violent-death-data/
CATEGORIES:Open to Public,SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T223946
CREATED:20260116T212804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T212804Z
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SUMMARY:Social Policy\, AI\, and the Future of Work at Penn Washington
DESCRIPTION:Hear from SP2 faculty member Ioana Marinescu\, PhD\, as she discusses her class on AI and social policy\, an interactive model she co-developed to predict how AI will affect wages\, jobs\, and the overall economy\, as well as her role on Anthropic’s Economic Advisory Council.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/social-policy-ai-and-the-future-of-work-at-penn-washington/
LOCATION:Penn Washington Center\, 101 Constitution Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001
CATEGORIES:Open to Public,SP2 Community
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