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- Lecture
March 27, 2026
Photographing Revolution in Haiti: A Conversation with Phil Parmet
Sean Quimby will interview photographer and cinematographer Phil Parmet about his experience documenting life in Haiti after the fall of Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier in 1986.
- 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Virtual (link will be sent to registrants)
Open to the Public
March 27, 2026
Mixed Reality Lab: Open Hours
Join XR expert Agustina Hufschmid for Open Hours at the Mixed Reality Lab to immerse yourself in a variety of interactive experiences.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Mixed Reality Lab, Holman Biotech Commons
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
- Workshop
March 30, 2026
Ask Us About Creative Thinking!
Interested in strengthening your creative and critical thinking skills? Stop by our Ask Me About Creative Thinking table to explore how creative thinking supports thoughtful analysis and problem-solving.
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- The ARCH - 3601 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Meet Our Team
Sam Duplessis
Interim Director of Development sd1@upenn.edu
Charlie Grafman
Associate Director of Development cgrafman@upenn.edu