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- Workshop
May 21, 2026
Coffee with a Codex: Hybrid Book of Hours
On May 21, curator Dot Porter will bring out Ms. Codex 1531, a book of hours, use of Rome, printed ca. 1507 in Paris.
- 12:00pm - 12:30pm
- Online
Open to the Public
- Workshop
May 21, 2026
Canvas 101 for Faculty and Staff
This workshop will introduce basic Canvas functions that will allow participants to do the following: set profile and notifications; navigate the Canvas interface; create content for a Canvas site; and post files, images, and videos.
- 12:00pm - 12:45pm
- Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)
Open to Penn Faculty and Staff
May 22, 2026
Haitian Flag Day Celebration
An evening celebrating Haitian history, culture, and resistance, themed around revolution and timed to Haitian Flag Day. Includes a screening of short films by filmmaker Lunise Cerin, exhibition tours, and group discussions.
- 5:00pm - 8:00pm
- Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, Sixth floor
Open to the Public
Meet Our Team
Jason Ward
Executive Director of Development jbward@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu