Upcoming Events: Holman Biotech Commons

Book Talk: Beans Velocci discussing Sex Isn't Real: The Invention of an Incoherent Binary

Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with historian of science and Penn faculty member Beans Velocci as they discuss their new book, Sex Isn't Real: The Invention of an Incoherent Binary.

• April 21, 2026
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Holman Reading Room, Holman Biotech Commons

Scholar Showcase: Nakachew Amare

Join us for a scholar showcase, featuring Nakachew Amare, Penn Libraries' first Holman Africa Fellow for African Health and Medicine Research.

• April 23, 2026
• 4:00pm - 5:30pm
• Hybrid: Online and in Holman Reading Room, Holman Biotech Commons

Death Cafe

Join us in a judgment-free environment where participants, often strangers, can openly engage in discussion on the topic of death and dying.

• April 29, 2026
• 12:00pm - 1:00pm
• Mixed Reality Lab at Holman Biotech Commons