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The 522nd Cabinet

Congratulations to the newly elected officers of the 522nd cabinet of the Philomathean Society: Moderator: Mr Sam Bieler First Censor: Mr Thadeus Dowad Second Censor: Ms Amrit Malothra Scriba: Mr Matthew Chiarello Recorder: Ms Jennie Shapira Treasurer: Mr Barlow Holley … Continue reading

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Philm: “The World According to Sesame Street”

8 PM, Thursday 8 September, 2011 | 4th floor College Hall Join Philo and the Philm Committee for a special screening of the 2006 documentary, “The World According to Sesame Street.” This event is free and open to the public. … Continue reading

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Fall 2011 Afternoon Tea

Friday afternoons, 4 PM | 4th floor College Hall Come banter, chatter, converse, and cogitate with baked goods and a cup of Earl Grey in the Philomathean Library at Philo Afternoon Tea. All Philo events are free and open to … Continue reading

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Officers of the 521st Cabinet

The Officers of the 521st Cabinet of the Philomathean Society (to serve for the Fall 2011 semester) are: Moderator: Emily Kern First Censor: Cris Willis Second Censor: Laura Lee Scriba: Jarred Spear Recorder: Jennie Shapira Treasurer: Yingnan Xu Librarian: Alex … Continue reading

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Jared Diamond – 2011 Annual Oration

The Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania and the Provost’s Year of Water are proud to announce a public lecture: A Talk by Dr. Jared Diamond Washed Up: The Role of Water in the Collapse of Civilizations Date:  April 6, … Continue reading

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Healing the Wounds: A Roundtable Discussion on Restorative Justice

Tuesday, March 15 6:00pm – 7:30pm | Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall (2nd Floor) Exploring social transformation and justice in the wake of slavery in the U.S., the Holocaust, Japanese-American internment, and apartheid in South Africa Hosted by the Race Dialogue Project … Continue reading

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Meeting I: A Mind to Kill – The Psychology of Criminal Madmen and the Arizona Massacre

8:00 PM Friday 14 January 2011 | Philomathean Halls, 4th Floor College Hall Come to the First Meeting of the 520th Session of the Philomathean Society! As well as introducing guests and prospective members to the Society (if you’re interested … Continue reading

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Pardon our Appearance!

The website has, like us, gone somewhat mad in the finals period. It will be restored in very short order. Our apologies!

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Meeting VIII: Evolutionary, not Revolutionary

8:00 PM Friday 3 December 2010 | Philomathean Halls, 4th Floor College Hall Come to the Eighth Meeting of the 519th Session of the Philomathean Society! Tonight the Society and its phriends will be won over by a Literary Exercise … Continue reading

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Painting Over Racial Injustice: A Panel on Race in the Media

5:00 PM Wednesday 8 December 2010 | Philomathean Halls, 4th Floor College Hall Join us in the closing event for the “Undressing Race” Art Exhibit Co-hosted by the Race Dialogue Project and Philomathean Society How can media and art be … Continue reading

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