Grad Center at Penn

Bring an abstract from your own paper or one in your field and work through the process of making it understandable to the public. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

In this session Mia D'Avanza (Assistant Director, Fisher Fine Arts Library) will share her expertise in understanding image rights and seeking permissions to use in dissertations and other publications. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

This is an interactive workshop that will provide the foundational skills to create engaging activities/presentations for non-science audiences. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join us for a night of friendly competition, strategic thinking, and plenty of laughs as we bring to an unforgettable board game night! Whether you're a master strategist or just in it for good company, there’s something for everyone! Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

RESCHEDULED! Want to make engaging and impactful presentations? Join the Grad Center and CWiC to learn all the basics of creating a Powerpoint presentation that will inform your audience and help them remember your message! Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

❄️Enjoying another snowy day Philadelphia! ❄️ Whether you're headed out in the snow or staying cozy & warm at home, we hope you enjoy these snowy campus photos that our executive director took earlier today! ❄️ 🌨☃️ #SnowDay #LetItSnow #PennGradLife

Will you be my punny Palentine? Write a valentine for your favorite grad palentine! We'll provide punny valentine cards, so come share the love and a laugh with your fellow grad students! Cards will be available in the Common Room today through Friday.

Want to share your research with the world? Consider entering the Penn 3-Minute Thesis competition. Round 1 submissions are due on March 1 so get your abstract and slide ready! Learn more about the competition on our website at gsc.upenn.edu/penn3mt

Join the Grad Center and Communication Within the Curriculum Associate Director Sue Weber to uncover the roots of presentation anxiety and how to best prepare for your public speaking event. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join us this Valentine's Day at the historic Rosenbach Museum and take a peek at love letters sent by famous poets and authors. Tickets are $5 and cash only. There is a limit of 2 tickets per Grad ID. Learn more at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join us for an engaging event that takes you on a journey through the cosmos! We’ll explore the wonders of space and astronomy, debunk myths about star signs, and uncover the fascinating science behind the stars. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join the Graduate Student Center and CWiC to learn all the basics of presenting information to an audience and creating a Powerpoint presentation that not only informs your audience but helps them remember your message! Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Today marks the start of the Year of the Snake! We wish you happiness and prosperity this new year. 🐍

Come join other graduate and professional students for a special winter Crafternoon @ The Grad Center where we will be painting tote bags. Choose a wintery design or craft your own masterpiece. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join the Grad Center for our Writers Room! Dedicated space will be made available for focused writing time. Attendees will be provided with packaged snacks that they can eat during a break in the session. Register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Develop effective reading strategies to increase your understanding and retention of texts in a second language. Register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Join us for a special screening of MLK/FBI, an eye-opening documentary by award-winning director Sam Pollard that delves into the intense FBI surveillance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 1950s and 1960s. Register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

Working on your thesis or dissertation? Want to learn more about formatting academic publications? Come learn about using BibTeX, the bibliographic side of LaTeX! Register at gsc.upenn.edu/events

The University will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 20. We encourage you to participate in the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Day of Service. Learn more about opportunities in the Philadelphia region by visiting mlkdayofservice.org

Celebrate the Lunar New Year by joining us as we paint paper lanterns! During this crafting session, you will be guided through how to set up and paint your paper lanterns. All materials will be provided. Please register at gsc.upenn.edu/events