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From Foster Care to College: How Can Social Workers Support Higher Education Success?
OnlineResearch tells us that without support, young adults with foster care experience are less likely to attend, persist, and succeed in higher education. These college students face complex challenges that require innovative solutions. At SP2’s Field Center for Children’s Policy, Practice & Research, the “Foster Care to College” project aims to improve higher education outcomes […]
SP2 Speaker Series – Climate
This is a virtual event and open to all. Join 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. This event features host Ben Jealous, whose roles at Penn and beyond include Professor of Practice, Annenberg […]
Social Work Month Student Appreciation: Chair Massages
Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PACelebrate Social Work Month with Relaxation! Take a well-deserved break and recharge! As part of Social Work Month, we’re hosting a Chair Massage Event to show appreciation for all your hard work and dedication. Enjoy a complimentary 10-minute chair massage to relax, de-stress, and feel appreciated. Sign ups will occur at the event on a […]
SP2 Fridays
Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PACome out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. SP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.
Power, Politics and Territory in the ‘New Northern Ireland”
McNeil 4th Floor 3718 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PADr. 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 […]
NPL Lunch & Learn — Data Storytelling for Fundraising & Advocacy
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, effective storytelling is crucial for nonprofits to capture attention, convey impact, and inspire action. This workshop, presented by North Arrow, will explore the transformative power of visual storytelling through mapping and GIS technology. Participants will learn how to leverage interactive maps and data visualization tools to create compelling narratives that […]
Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
Wharton San Francisco 2 Harrison Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CAA conversation with Dr. R. Jisung Park, author of Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World and Kat Rosqueta, WG'01. From lower test scores to higher crime rates, what are the costs of a warming world? Join us for a conversation on the everyday implications of climate change here and now. Kat Rosqueta is the Founding Executive […]