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SUMMARY:SP2 End of Year Pop Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the SP2 End of Year Pop-Up in the Caster Courtyard on April 22 from 12–4 PM! Celebrate the close of the academic year with food\, fun activities\, and giveaways—including a special gift and diploma frame raffle for the Class of 2026.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-end-of-year-pop-up/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T153016Z
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SUMMARY:Penn Wellness Sleep Hygiene Pop-up
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to add another event that will coincide with the SP2 End of Year Pop-Up. \nThe second event is organized by one of our SP2 fellows\, Ava Storz. It is hosted by the Committee on Building Community and Enhancing Social Good and Penn Wellness. \nThis event is focused on Sleep Hygiene and inspired by SP2’s One Book\, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/penn-wellness-sleep-hygiene-pop-up/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:SP2 Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T130000
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SUMMARY:Social Good in the Age of AI: Disruption & Possibility
DESCRIPTION:AI is creating disruption and possibility at the same time. How do we develop and adopt AI responsibly\, centering social good\, community voices\, and human connection? \nJoin Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice for an afternoon exploring these critical questions through panel discussion\, student research presentations\, and hands-on demos. \n\nJoin us for refreshments\, student poster presentations\, and a panel discussion.\nPoster Session & Refreshments (11:30 AM – 12:00 PM)\nPanel Discussion (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM)\n\nModerator: \n\nAmy Castro\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, SP2; Co-Founder and Faculty Director\, Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR)\n\nPanelists: \n\nAviv Landau\, Ph.D.\, Research Assistant Professor\, SP2; Co-Director\, SAFElab\nIoana Marinescu\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, Director of Master of Science in Social Policy Program (MSSP)\, SP2\nLucia Nazzaro\, Doctorate in Clinical Social Work (DSW) Student\, SP2; Penn AI Fellow\nNidhi Tandon\, M.S.\, M.Phil.\, Data Scientist\, Center for Guaranteed Income Research (CGIR)\n\nThis event is part of Penn AI Month 2026\, exploring Human-Centered AI across campus. \nRegister now!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/social-good-in-the-age-of-ai-disruption-possibility/
LOCATION:Amy Gutmann Hall\, 3317 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T210000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260407T154613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154727Z
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SUMMARY:An Evening with Penn - Washington\, D.C.
DESCRIPTION:Join President J. Larry Jameson for a University update and conversation with Penn faculty members Dorit Aviv\, PhD\, and R. Jisung Park\, PhD\, followed by a networking reception with Penn alumni\, parents\, and friends. \nfeaturing \nJ. Larry Jameson\, MD\, PhD\nPenn President \nand \nDorit Aviv\, PhD\nAssistant Professor of Architecture\nWeitzman School of Design \nR. Jisung Park\, PhD\nAssistant Professor\nSchool of Social Policy & Practice
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/an-evening-with-penn-washington-d-c/
LOCATION:The Ritz-Carlton\, 1150 22nd Street NW\, Washington\, D.C.\, 20037\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference/Workshop,Social/Networking,Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260325T123632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T123649Z
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SUMMARY:Toast with the Dean
DESCRIPTION:2026 GRADUATES ARE INVITED AS WE 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-2/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Toast-with-the-Dean.2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260324T125044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155422Z
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SUMMARY:Social Work\, Identity & Injustice
DESCRIPTION:The School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) invites you to join SP2 Associate Professor\, Dr. Yoosun Park for a discussion on how immigration and identity guide her work. Dr. Park is a theory-driven scholar whose research and pedagogy are predicated on the belief that social work’s commitment to social justice requires not only a diversity of social identities but of perspective on and approach to knowledge-building. \nDr. Park is the author of Facilitating Injustice: The Complicity of Social Workers in the Forced Removal and Incarceration of Japanese Americans\, 1941-1946 and the forthcoming Social Work\, the Americanization Movement\, and the Construction of Americans\, 1874–1930. She will be in conversation with SP2 Alumni Ambassador Ms. Carol Kim Chung\, MSW\, LCSW. A graduate of SP2’s MSW program\, Ms. Chung serves as the Chair of the National Association of Social Workers—California Asian Pacific Islander South Chapter and is a member of the Los Angeles chapter of the University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network. \nThis program will be presented in partnership with the National Association of Social Workers–California\, Asian Pacific Islander South Chapter. \nMonday\, May 4th\, 2026\n5:30pm Reception\n6:00pm Program \nRegister for this event!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/social-work-identity-injustice/
LOCATION:Ethos Society\, 3435 Wilshire Blvd\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90010
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Open to Public,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Social-Work-Identity-Injustice.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260414T154256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T154256Z
UID:10005274-1777996800-1778004000@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:Building With Intention: A Conversation on Community-Centered Innovation
DESCRIPTION:What does it look like to design innovation with communities? \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Building With Intention: A Conversation on Community-Centered Innovation. This moderated conversation brings together Penn faculty\, Philadelphia innovators\, and bridge builders to examine how the choices embedded in innovation shape communities and collective well-being. This conversation is part of Philly Tech Week 2026. \nFeaturing: \n🔹 Dr. Desmond Patton – 31st Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) University Professor\, Chief Innovation Officer\, School of Social Policy & Practice \n🔹 Dr. Betty Chandy – Director for Technology Integration and Learning Design\, Catalyst @ Penn GSE \n🔹 Miguel Willis – Innovator in Residence\, Penn Carey Law School \n🔹 Ken Miles – Executive Director\, Penn Center for Inclusive Innovation & Technology (PCIIT) \nPresented by Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice and Penn GSE Catalyst.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/building-with-intention-a-conversation-on-community-centered-innovation/
LOCATION:Stiteler Hall – Room 261\, 208 South 37th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA
CATEGORIES:Open to Public
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T113000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260326T154504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T160451Z
UID:10005263-1778837400-1778844600@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:ABSW 33rd Rites of Passage Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:This ceremony\, which is rooted in cultural traditions of the African diaspora\, will celebrate and honor the graduating students in the SP2 Class of 2026 (MSW\, MSSP\, NPL\, DSW & PhD). All graduating students are welcome to participate.
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/absw-33rd-rites-of-passage-ceremony/
LOCATION:The Inn at Penn\, 3600 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Affairs":MAILTO:jonesjen@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260325T124117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T152913Z
UID:10005259-1778866200-1778875200@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:2026 Graduates/Alumni Reception
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Graduates/Alumni Reception \nMay 17th; 5:30-8pm | Caster Courtyard – 3701 Locust Walk \nSpend the evening with friends and family catching up with fellow graduates and alumni while enjoying the music\, food\, and drinks. This event is casual dress!
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/2026-graduate-alumni-reception/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alumni-Weekend-Invite.2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T180000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260326T144516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T173506Z
UID:10005262-1778947200-1778954400@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Pre-Ceremony Reception
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit: https://sp2.upenn.edu/graduation/
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-grad-reception-2026/
LOCATION:The Inn at Penn\, 3600 Sansom Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T203000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260325T142749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144618Z
UID:10005261-1778956200-1778963400@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Graduation Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:For more information\, please visit: https://sp2.upenn.edu/graduation/
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/sp2-graduation-ceremony-2026/
LOCATION:The Palestra\, 223 S. 33rd Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260325T125738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T153019Z
UID:10005260-1779019200-1779026400@sp2.upenn.edu
SUMMARY:SP2 Alumni Jazz Brunch
DESCRIPTION:SP2 Alumni Jazz Brunch\, May 17th: 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-alumni-jazz-brunch/
LOCATION:Caster Building Courtyard
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Students,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Alumni-Weekend-Invite.2026.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260421T013623
CREATED:20260324T124601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T124650Z
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SUMMARY:Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World
DESCRIPTION:A conversation with Dr. R. Jisung Park\, author of Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World and Kat Rosqueta\, WG’01.  \n\n\nKat Rosqueta\, Founding Executive Director of the Center for High Impact Philanthropy at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) and Senior Fellow at Wharton’s Center for Leadership & Change Management\, will interview Dr. R. Jisung Park\, Assistant Professor at SP2 and Wharton and author of Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World. Dr. Park’s ongoing work examines the effects of extreme heat on workers and labor market inequality\, the consequences of natural disasters for human capital\, and how policymakers across sectors may design effective and equitable adaptation and resilience solutions. \nIntroductory remarks will be given by Chair of the Trustees\, Ramanan Raghavendran. \nSP2 Dean Sara S. Bachman will be there to close out the program.\n\nTuesday\, June 2\, 2026\n530pm Reception\n6pm Program\n\nWharton San Francisco at Hills Bros. Plaza\n2 Harrison Street (Harrison & Spear)\nSixth Floor\nSan Francisco\, CA 94105
URL:https://sp2.upenn.edu/sp2-event/slow-burn-the-hidden-costs-of-a-warming-world-2/
LOCATION:Wharton San Francisco\, 2 Harrison Street\, 6th Floor\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94105
CATEGORIES:Social/Networking,Speaker/Presentation,Alumni,Open to Public,SP2 Community
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://sp2.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/SP2_SF-Wharton_6.2.2026.pdf
ORGANIZER;CN="Institutional Advancement":MAILTO:cbenyi@upenn.edu
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