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In-Person Events
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An Evening with Penn: Los Angeles
Join President J. Larry Jameson for a University update and conversation with esteemed Penn faculty members, followed by a networking reception with Penn alumni, parents, and friends.
Featuring
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
Penn President
and
Frances Jensen, MD
Arthur Knight Asbury, MD Professor in Neurology
Chair, Neurology Department
Penn Medicine
Justin McDaniel, PhD
Edmund J. and Louise W. Kahn Endowed Professor of the Humanities
Penn Arts & Sciences
Monday, April 20, 2026
Saban Theatre
8440 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
7:00–7:30 p.m. | Welcome & Check-In
7:30–8:15 p.m. | An Evening with Penn Program
8:15–9:30 p.m. | Networking Reception
6:30 p.m. | Penn Spectrum Stories: Arrive early to hear from local alumni Nikita Hamilton, C’09, and Justin Réi Ching, C’11, about how their Penn experience created a drive to serve society, help others and build community for all.
April 20, 2026 | 7:00 p.m. PT
An Evening with Penn: Washington, D.C.
Join President J. Larry Jameson for a University update and conversation with Penn faculty about the human-scale, real-time impacts of climate change, followed by a networking reception with Penn alumni, parents, and friends.
J. Larry Jameson, MD, PhD
Penn President
and
Dorit Aviv, PhD
Assistant Professor of Architecture
Weitzman School of Design
R. Jisung Park, PhD
Assistant Professor
School of Social Policy & Practice
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd St NW
Washington, DC 20037
6:30–7:00 p.m. | Welcome & Check-In
7:00–7:45 p.m. | An Evening with Penn Program
7:45–9:00 p.m. | Networking Reception
6:00 p.m. | Penn Spectrum Stories: Arrive early to hear from local alumna Maria Calvet, C’97, L’03, about how her Penn experience created a drive to serve society, help others and build community for all.
April 28, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. ET
Alumni Weekend 2026
Join us for a weekend of Penn traditions! Reunite with classmates at Franklin Fest, stroll down Locust Walk during the Parade of Classes, enjoy the Alumni Picnic, attend panel discussions, and raise a toast to Dear Old Penn at reunion celebrations. Enjoy the all-alumni brunch and memorial service to close out the weekend.
Learn More and RegisterMay 15–18, 2026
Virtual Events
Discover a variety of opportunities to connect with Penn, our scholarship, and our family of supporters, from anywhere in the world.
Gen Z in the Workplace
As Generation Z fully enters the professional world, organizations are experiencing a new generational shift. This session offers a firsthand perspective on the values, expectations, and working styles shaping the newest generation of talent and shares how can multigenerational teams can collaborate more effectively in this evolving landscape.
Grounded in lived experience and informed by research, this discussion will explore:
• How Gen Z approaches career growth, feedback, and professional development
• Expectations around flexibility, purpose, and workplace culture
• Communication norms in a digital-first world
• What Gen Z looks for in leadership—and how they define it
• Practical strategies for building strong cross-generational collaboration
Whether you’re leading teams, mentoring young professionals, launching new ventures, or navigating multigenerational dynamics within your organization, you’ll gain actionable insights and fresh perspective from this session.
Learn More and RegisterApril 14, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
The Roots of American Botany: Vignettes from Philadelphia’s Scientific Past
Philadelphia is not only the birthplace of America; it is the birthplace of American botany. Widely celebrated as “America’s Garden Capital,” the city has also played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s understanding of plant sciences. Join us for a lively discussion exploring Philadelphia’s rich botanical legacy through compelling stories of the past and examples of cutting-edge research tools Morris Arboretum & Gardens scientists as well as other members of the Penn research community are using to solve enduring botanical mysteries. Highlights include new research initiatives at Morris, an exploration of the genetics of Penn’s historic Penn Treaty Elm, and collaborative work in plant genetics with the Penn Museum.
Learn More and RegisterApril 23, 2026 | 10:30–11:45 a.m. ET