Category Archives: Lectures and Panels

Lectures and Panel Discussions

What are Philomathean Society lectures and/or panel discussions?
The Philomathean Society’s Lecture Series, which takes place each semester of the academic year, is an important tradition at Philo. In each lecture, one of the University’s most beloved professors presents his or her research to intellectually curious students. A panel discussion, as the name implies, involves multiple professors presenting on the same theme.

What lectures and panel discussions will be delivered this semester? When will they be?
Lectures are typically held in the evenings, after classes. Upcoming lectures and panels are posted below; for a complete schedule, check out our calendar or sign up to Hebdo, our weekly email list.

Do you keep a record of past lectures?
Yes! When the professor gives permission, we post an audio recording of their lecture. Check out our postings under audio for recordings of past lectures.

Who can come to lectures and panel discussions?
Like all Philo events, lectures and panels are open to all members of the community – faculty, staff, students, and the public.

Where are lectures and panel discussions held?

All lectures and panels, unless otherwise advertised, are held in the meeting room of the Philomathean Halls on the fourth floor of College Hall. To access the Halls, use the staircase directly across from the elevator.

Who should I contact if I have questions about lectures and panels?
For questions, email the Second Censor.

Panel Discussion: Africa in the 21st Century: Challenges Facing a Continent

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

A panel discussion hosted by the Philomathean Society and PASA: Despite recent pan-continental political shifts and economic reforms, Africa enters 2012 with many of the world’s poorest countries and severest developmental obstacles. Although rich in natural and human resources, the … Continue reading →

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Lecture: Self Control and Success by Dr. Angela Duckworth

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

  Self Control and Success   Thursday, Feb 2, 6pm 400 College Hall, The Philomathean Society Professor Angela Duckworth What do certain childhood traits say about our future success as adults? Self-control, or the extent to which we can deny … Continue reading →

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Examining Occupy : Panel Discussion and Open Forum

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Thursday November 17th, 6:30pm | 4th floor College Hall Prof. Andy Lamas (Urban Studies) Prof. Ania Loomba (English) Prof. Phil Nichols (Legal Studies) The recent, rapid growth of the Occupy movement worldwide has directed attention to widespread discontent with social … Continue reading →

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Typography: Conversation and Demonstration

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Tuesday November 15th, 6:00pm | the Common Press The ubiquity of text in today’s world surpasses that of any other time in history. Are you interested in learning how fonts are designed? Join Philo and Mr. David Comberg at the … Continue reading →

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Disasters! Panel Discussion

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Thursday November 10th, 6:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Dr. Erwann Michel-Kerjan (Operations and Information Management) Dr. Ben Horton (Earth and Environmental Sciences) Dr. Adriana Petryna (Anthropology) In our modern age, we like to believe that human beings maintain some … Continue reading →

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Strategic Studies: History of RAND with Abe Shulsky (Hudson Institute)

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Thursday November 3rd, 4:30pm | 4th floor College Hall Strategic Studies is a weekly non-credit seminar series hosted by Professors Anne-Louise Antonoff and Arthur Waldron that explores questions of international strategy and international security. In honor of the Year of … Continue reading →

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Biology of Race Panel

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Thursday November 3rd, 6:30pm | 4th floor College Hall Dr. Janet Monge (Anthropology) Dr. Sarah Tishkoff (Biology) Dr. Michael Weisberg (Philosophy) Only within the past five hundred years has the concept of distinct biological human “races” been used to classify … Continue reading →

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UMC Faculty Diversity Panel

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Monday October 31st, 6:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Who: Vice Dean Georgette Phillips of Wharton, Dr. P.M. Mukharji of STSC, Dr. Nancy Tkacs of Nursing What: The Philomathean Society and the United Minorities Council present Power through Discourse: A … Continue reading →

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Lecture: “Media – New and Old – in the Arab Spring”

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Tuesday October 18th, 6:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Dr. Jamal Elias of Penn’s Religious Studies Department will address the role of the media in the Arab Spring Revolutions, the demonstrations and protests that rocked the Arab world from December … Continue reading →

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TERRORISM [Post-Bin Laden] Panel

Posted on October 8, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Thursday October 13th, 6:00pm | 4th floor College Hall While the United States has been combating terrorism for generations, many were taken by surprise by the capture and death of Osama Bin-Laden. The killing of Bin Laden raises many questions … Continue reading →

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