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.

Lindback Lecture Series: Dr. Larry Silver on “Bruegel’s Biblical Kings”

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

5:00PM Tuesday, April 2nd | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library) Please join the Philomathean Society for the next lecture of the 2012-2013 Lindback Lecture Series! In the … Continue reading →

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Delusion or Deduction: Discussing Religion, Science, Proof and Richard Dawkins

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

6:30PM Monday, March 18th | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library) Join PRISM and Philo as we discuss alternative perspectives to the Dawkins’ argument on religion and science. … Continue reading →

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Moving Forward with Coursera

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

6:30PM Tuesday, February 26th | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library Many courses at Penn have recently been launched on Coursera, an online class service. Some had attendances … Continue reading →

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Lindback Lecture Series: Dr. Andrew Rappe

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

5:00PM Tuesday, February 26th | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library Please join the Philomathean Society for the second lecture of the 2012-2013 Lindback Lecture Series! In the … Continue reading →

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The Evolution of the Gene: Panel Discussion

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, February 21st | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library) In 2013, as discussion of genomics and genetic engineering becomes increasingly commonplace, it … Continue reading →

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Lindback Lecture Series: Mirjam Cvetic

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

5:00 PM PhST Wednesday, Februrary 13th | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library) In past decades, string theory has emerged as the prime candidate for a quantum unification … Continue reading →

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Sex, Love, and Marriage Panel

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Herald of Avian Truth

6:00 – 7:30 PM Thursday, January 24th | Philomathean Hall, 4th Floor College Hall (Please enter by the East Entrance, across from Fisher Fine Arts Library) The question of marriage is haunting our society, what with multiple upcoming Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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Garry Kasparov – Annual Oration 2012

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Technojoy

The Philomathean Society of the University of Pennsylvania and the Provost’s Year of Games are proud to announce a public lecture: A Talk by Garry Kasparov Date:  April 3, 2012 Time:  6:00PM (Doors open 5:30PM) Location:  Harrison Auditorium Penn Museum, … Continue reading →

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Panel Discussion: Sexual Crimes: Rights and Justice at the Intersection of Gender, Sex, and Health

Posted on February 13, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

  Sexual crimes are often seen in a limited scope, riddled with taboo, and rarely incite the open and rigorous discussion associated with other types of crime.  This lack of robust and multifaceted discourse may be due to the inherent ambiguity of … Continue reading →

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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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