Penn Engineering Weekly 10-27-25
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| Date | Event |
| October 27th – November 10th | Advance Registration (for Spring 2026) |
| November 3rd | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (Fall 2025) |
| November 27th – 30th | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 8th | Last Day of Classes (Fall 2025) |
| December 9th – 10th | Reading Days (Fall 2025) |
| December 11th – 18th | Final Exams (Fall 2025) |
| December 18th | Fall 2025 Term Ends |
Announcements for the week
Penn Engineering Lightning Talks
Step back into the classroom with Penn Engineering! Join us for a series of TED Talk-style Lightning Talks featuring some of our most popular professors as they share their latest groundbreaking research.
Topics Include:
- AI and Society
- Biomedical Engineering Breakthroughs
- Clean Energy Solutions
- Robotics and Autonomy
Fast, fascinating, and full of big ideas. You won’t want to miss this chance to see Penn Engineering’s thought leaders in action.
Friday, November 7th
1:00 pm – 2: 15 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium | 3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)
Fireside Chat with Vijay Kumar and Ramanan Raghavendran
Join us Friday, November 7, for a Fireside Chat at Amy Gutmann Hall. Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering, will sit down with Ramanan Raghavendran, ENG’89, W’89, LPS’15, Chair, Board of Trustees and founder of Amasia, for an inspiring conversation on Building a Sustainable Future: Empowering the Next Generation.
Their discussion will explore how the forces of social impact and innovation are reshaping the way we live, learn, and equip future leaders to address global challenges.
A networking reception will follow. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear bold ideas and connect with fellow Quakers.
Friday, November 7th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium |3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)
Penn Engineering Pre-Football Game Tailgate
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby, 3330 Walnut Street
Come join your fellow Penn Engineering alumni, families, and friends at our annual celebration hosted by the Engineering Alumni Society. Hear from Dean Vijay Kumar and pick up your Engineering hat!
Saturday, November 8th
11: 30 am – 1: 00 pm
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby | 3330 Walnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)
Matter Venture Partners – Student Networking Event
Learn about their entrepreneurial journey and meet the founding partners. Food and drinks provided! For more information, contact Sabrina Kendrick (sabkndrk@seas.upenn.edu).
Tuesday, October 28th
3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Space is limited – register here to receive location details!
Events (Engineering)
Accelerated Master’s Degree, Dual Degree, and Dual Majors Application Deadlines
We want to inform you of upcoming deadlines for accelerated master’s, dual degree, and dual major applications:
Accelerated Master’s (AM) Degree:
- Students applying to the Penn Engineering Accelerated Master’s Program (AM) should apply during their sophomore or junior year.
- For Spring 2026 admission into the AM, the student must submit the application no later than December 15, 2025.
- Here is more information about the Application Procedure and Eligibility
- Contact OAS Grad Advisors at grad-affairs@seas.upenn.edu for academic questions.
- Contact Grad Admissions at graduate-admissions@seas.upenn.edu for admissions questions.
Events (Penn)
The Weingarten Center
The Weingarten Center assesses students’ needs, makes appropriate referrals, and helps students navigate campus resources. They offer expertise in developing effective study skills and strategies as students pursue academic goals and rise to their own potential. They help students develop communication, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills. They encourage students to prioritize their mental health and well-being and make time for self-care. They strive to destigmatize disability, normalize asking for help, and support accommodations that remove barriers and level the playing field.
We strongly suggest that you visit the Weingarten Center website to check the resources they provide and subscribe to the Weingarten Center Newsletter.
Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)’s 25th Anniversary Speaker Event “A Fireside Chat with Award
Join the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) for a special fireside chat with Richard Lui—award-winning journalist, MSNBC/NBC News anchor, and documentary filmmaker—as part of the PAACH 25th Anniversary Celebration. Facilitated by Karu Kozuma, Vice Provost for University Life, this dynamic conversation will explore the intersections of identity, storytelling, and leadership.
Dinner and book signing to follow the discussion. The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of Richard’s book, distributed at the end of the event.
Tuesday, November 4th
At 5:00 pm
Arch 208| 3601 Locust Walk
Click here to register
Halo-Halloween
Come celebrate Filipino American History Month with PAACH! Join us for a fun evening of karaoke, Halloween costumes, and halo-halo (a beloved Filipino dessert)!
Thursday, October 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PAACH Lounge, ARCH Building |3601 Locust Walk
Click here to register
Penn Startup Showcase 2025
Join us for an exciting celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Penn Startup Showcase on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pennovation Center.
This year’s showcase will feature:
• Penn startups presenting their latest ventures through interactive tables and poster sessions
• Presentations from award-winning startups on their entrepreneurial journey
Come discover the cutting-edge companies emerging from our vibrant Penn ecosystem and connect with the entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Thursday, November 6th
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pennovation Center|3401 Grays Ferry Ave
Click here to register
Scholarships & Grants Opportunities
Career & Networking Opportunities
Clubs & Organizations
Penn Engineering Merch Sale -Penn Engineering Council
Limited-time Penn Engineering Merch Sale! Through October 31st, order Penn Engineering sweatshirts and sweatpants. Orders must be eligible for US domestic shipping. Visit this link.
Professor Student Coffee Chats at Top Hat | Penn Engineering Council
We are excited to announce that Penn Engineering Council is hosting Professor Student Coffee Chats at Top Hat and all costs are covered by PEC! This is a great opportunity for you to grab a cup of coffee and have a casual conversation with your professors about any questions or interests you may have in their field of study.
To sign up, please visit the Google Sheet document provided below. There, you will find available dates and times for each professor. Please note that spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your professors and learn more about your field of study!
Event date range: November 3rd to December 5th
The deadline to sign up is Sunday, November 2nd.
Any questions? Contact Beccan Simon simonbec@sas.upenn.edu
Click here to sign up
World House Student Associates
The World House Student Associates Program is Perry World House’s latest undergraduate student program. This program meets on a monthly basis to informally discuss pressing global policy issues and to explore international affairs career journeys.
Interested in joining the World House Student Associates listserv? Fill out the form.
Engineering Entrepreneurship
More information about Engineering Entrepreneurship
- Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & X/Twitter.
- Tag on these platforms @PennEngEntrep with your own posts.
- Join their subscription-based semi-monthly email to notify you of entrepreneurship-related events, competitions, opportunities and more. If you wish to receive this type of information, please visit https://groups.google.com/a/seas.upenn.edu/g/pennengentrep/ and then click on “ask to join the group” (Image). You have the option to unsubscribe at any time as well, and this is completely optional. Emails will be sent on the second and last Wednesday of every month.
