Category Archives: Events

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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Solistimum II: Le Salon des Refusés

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

Artistic degeneracy or the virtuosity of the avant-garde? You be the judge. Come join the Philomathean Society for a scandalous evening of food, conversation, and outcries of vulgarity. Meet the members this Wednesday, February 1st at 9 pm on the fourth … Continue reading →

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Meeting II: Painting the “First” Revolution

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

On the 27th of January, the Philomathean Society will convene in the Second Meeting of the 522nd session. Come for tea, cheese, other edibles, and LitEx by Mr. Thadeus Dowad entitled: “Painting the ‘First’ Revolution: Hegel and the Semiotics of … Continue reading →

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Meeting I: Everything Is Being Taped

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

Join us for the 1st meeting of the 522nd session! LitEx will be by Mr. Sam Bieler: “Everything is being taped: The Efficacy of CCTV Cameras in Preventing Crime”.  

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Afternoon Tea with Dean Thomas S. Robertson

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

Friday January 20th, 4:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Join the Philomathean society for tea this week with Dean Thomas S. Robertson, the Dean of the Wharton School and Reliance Professor of Management and Private Enterprise.   A seasoned business school administrator … Continue reading →

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Solistimum I: Russian!

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Herald of Avian Truth

 Comrades, it is time to throw off the chains of human oppression! Although now is the season to be rushin’, it is also the season to be Russian! Come join the Philomathean Society for an evening of food, conversation, and … Continue reading →

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The 522nd Cabinet

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Moderator

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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Afternoon Tea with Dr. Larry Jameson

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Friday December 2nd, 4:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Join Philo for tea this week with Dean Larry Jameson, the newly appointed head of the school of medicine as well as the executive vice president of the UPenn Health system! … Continue reading →

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Meeting VII: “Rachmaninov’s Updates”

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Herald of Avian Truth

Friday November 18th, 8:00pm | 4th floor College Hall Join us for the penultimate meeting of the 521st session! LitEx, “Rachmaninov’s Updates: an analysis of his revisions and their reception”, by The James Kwak. (Mr. Kwak’s entrance music.)

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