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Penn Walks 2 Wellness

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

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Penn Walks 2 Wellness is a university-wide wellness initiative led by the Penn Libraries and the Penn Center for Public Health, with support from the Division of Wellness at Penn. Penn Walks 2 Wellness is also a member of the Coalition for Wellness. Penn Walks 2 Wellness encourages informal information sharing and networking during the walks. For more information about the history of Penn Walks 2 Wellness and to join the email list, visit the Community Health Engagement LibGuide. To follow the latest updates, visit our Instagram.

Mar 05
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Walking Tour: Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793 in Philadelphia

In conjunction with the National Library of Medicine traveling exhibit Politics of Yellow Fever in Alexander Hamilton’s America, on view in the Holman Biotech Commons from February 5 to March 15, this walking tour will take visitors to various sites related to Philadelphia’s 1793 yellow fever epidemic.

  • March 5, 2025
  • 3:30pm - 5:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Historical painting of Arch Street ferry in Philadelphia
Jan 30
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Spring Semester Kick-off

Penn Walks 2 Wellness is a university-wide wellness initiative led by the Penn Libraries and the Penn Center for Public Health, with support from the Division of Wellness at Penn. Penn Walks 2 Wellness is also a member of the Coalition for Wellness. Penn Walks 2 Wellness encourages informal information sharing and networking during the walks.

  • January 30, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Group of 7 people taking a selfie after a walk
Feb 06
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Week 2

Each Tuesday we will meet between The Button and the Ben Franklin Statue outside of Van Pelt Library. This semester we invite participants to join us for a walk and are invited to share their interests and stories. To follow the latest updates, visit our Instagram.

  • February 6, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Group of 7 people taking a selfie after a walk
Feb 13
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Week 3

Penn Walks 2 Wellness is a university-wide wellness initiative led by the Penn Libraries and the Penn Center for Public Health, with support from the Division of Wellness at Penn. Penn Walks 2 Wellness is also a member of the Coalition for Wellness. Penn Walks 2 Wellness encourages informal information sharing and networking during the walks. Each Tuesday we will meet between The Button and the Ben Franklin Statue outside of Van Pelt Library.This semester we invite participants to join us for a walk and are invited to share their interests and stories. To follow the latest updates, visit our Instagram.

  • February 13, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Group of 7 people taking a selfie after a walk
Feb 20
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Week 4

Penn Walks 2 Wellness is a university-wide wellness initiative led by the Penn Libraries and the Penn Center for Public Health, with support from the Division of Wellness at Penn. Penn Walks 2 Wellness is also a member of the Coalition for Wellness. Penn Walks 2 Wellness encourages informal information sharing and networking during the walks. Each Tuesday we will meet between The Button and the Ben Franklin Statue outside of Van Pelt Library.This semester we invite participants to join us for a walk and are invited to share their interests and stories. To follow the latest updates, visit our Instagram.

  • February 20, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Group of 7 people taking a selfie after a walk
Feb 27
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Week 5

Penn Walks 2 Wellness meets each Tuesday we will meet between The Button and the Ben Franklin Statue outside of Van Pelt Library. 

  • February 27, 2024
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Outside Van Pelt Library, Between the Button and Ben Franklin statue
Group of 7 people taking a selfie after a walk
Jan 26
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Penn Human Resources

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • January 26, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Inside the Palestra
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Feb 14
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Go Red for Heart Health

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • February 14, 2023
  • 11:00am - 12:00pm
  • Inside the Palestra
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Feb 22
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Women Of Color At Penn (WOCAP)

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • February 22, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starts at Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Mar 27
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Online Learning at Penn

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • March 27, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starting location: Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Apr 11
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Penn Vet Working Dog Center

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • April 11, 2023
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starts at Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Nov 09
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Native Heritage Month

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • November 9, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starting location: Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Nov 30
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • November 30, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starting location: Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Dec 06
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Tour of the Palestra and Franklin Field

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • December 6, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starting location: Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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Dec 14
  • Lecture
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff

Penn Walks 2 Wellness: Holiday Style

Penn Walks 2 Wellness are led by staff, faculty, and students across campus, who will start each walk by briefly talking about a topic of their choice.

  • December 14, 2022
  • 12:00pm - 1:00pm
  • Starting location: Benjamin Franklin statue in front of College Hall
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