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Upcoming Events: Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing

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Oct 15 - Nov 10
  • Exhibit
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

A Disabled Artist’s Journey Through Art and Activism

Explore the work of Philadelphia artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier, who makes fine art including paintings, cartoons, and photography on themes including disability awareness.

  • October 15 - November 10, 2025
  • Barbara Bates Center for the History of Nursing, Floor 2U, Fagin Hall
Wendy Elliott-Vandivier self-portrait
Oct 15
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Artist Talk and Exhibit Opening with Wendy Elliott-Vandivier

Celebrate the opening of the new exhibit A Disabled Artist’s Journey Through Art and Activism, featuring the work of Philadelphia artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier.

  • October 15, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 6:00pm
  • Barbara Bates Center for the History of Nursing, Floor 2U, Fagin Hall
Wendy Elliott-Vandivier self-portrait
Oct 20
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Graphic Medicine Cartooning Workshop

The Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing invites members of the Penn community to a graphic medicine cartooning workshop with artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier.

  • October 20, 2025
  • 2:00pm - 3:00pm
  • 3400 Civic Center Boulevard, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine, Jordan Medical Education Center, JMEC 506 EW
Cartoon of a woman in a wheelchair with a service dog. A nearby woman asks a man on the phone, “Can I pet YOUR dog?” The woman in the wheelchair replies "Huh?" while the dog replies, “Why don’t you ask HER?”
Oct 27
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Graphic Medicine Cartooning Workshop

The Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing invites members of the Penn community to a graphic medicine cartooning workshop with artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier.

  • October 27, 2025
  • 5:00pm - 6:30pm
  • Claire Fagin Hall
Cartoon of a woman in a wheelchair with a service dog. A nearby woman asks a man on the phone, “Can I pet YOUR dog?” The woman in the wheelchair replies "Huh?" while the dog replies, “Why don’t you ask HER?”
Oct 29
  • Workshop
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Graphic Medicine Cartooning Workshop

The Barbara Bates Center for the Study of the History of Nursing invites members of the Penn community to a graphic medicine cartooning workshop with artist Wendy Elliott-Vandivier.

  • October 29, 2025
  • 4:00pm - 5:30pm
  • Claire Fagin Hall
Cartoon of a woman in a wheelchair with a service dog. A nearby woman asks a man on the phone, “Can I pet YOUR dog?” The woman in the wheelchair replies "Huh?" while the dog replies, “Why don’t you ask HER?”

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