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February 24, 2026
Ask Us About Podcasting!
Curious about how to start a podcast, tell your story, or share your ideas with audio? Stop by our Ask Us About Podcasting information table to learn about podcasting and the resources available through the Vitale Media Lab at Penn Libraries. Join us to chat with staff about podcasting basics, the tools and equipment you can use, how to reserve gear and spaces, and how to receive training through the Vitale Media Lab!
- 12:00pm - 2:00pm
- The ARCH - 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
February 24, 2026
Reimagining Illumination: Make Your Own Paper Circuit
On Tuesday, February 24th, Emily Brooks will lead us in creating our own mini holographic light-up constellation shadow boxes based on artwork from a Netherlandish astronomy book from Penn's collection.
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Kislak Center Vitale II, Rm 623, 6th Floor
Open to the Public
February 24, 2026
Community Study Session: How to Stay on Track
February is a great time to reset and refocus. Join our Community Study Session for a supportive, low-pressure study space with snacks and a librarian available to help you plan, prioritize, and stay organized as the semester picks up speed.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Weigle Information Commons, Van Pelt-Dietrich Center, 1st floor
Open to Penn Students Only
Meet Our Team
Sam Duplessis
Interim Director of Development sd1@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu