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March 18, 2026
Business Research Strategies
Join us for an overview of essential business resources and self-help tools from Lippincott Library to support your academic, career, and entrepreneurial goals, from accessing key publications like the Financial Times to researching industries and finding financial data.
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Lippincott Seminar Room, Lippincott Library, 2nd Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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March 18, 2026
Manuscript Studies Interest Group: Social Networks
The Manuscript Studies Interest Group (MSIG) is a regular meeting for people who want to get up close and personal with a variety of handwritten objects.
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Open to the Public
March 18, 2026
Weingarten Center Drop-ins at The Butler Room
Stop by The Butler Room to learn about the space. Representatives from the Weingarten Center will also be on hand to answer questions about resources, how to submit an accessibility request, get assistance with test scheduling, and more!
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, The Butler Room G101.11 (Ground Floor)
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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Sam Duplessis
Interim Director of Development sd1@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu