Forum on the Hill
The Forum on the Hill provides opportunities for the community to engage with speakers once a month, (September- June) who discuss current topics. Join the Conversations! Presented both in person at 12:30pm in Widener Hall and then recorded and posted online here the next day. *Bring a brown bag lunch to enjoy, and we serve light snacks, water, and coffee starting at Noon.
CLICK HERE to watch the May 14th Forum!
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Registration Required to attend in person, please CLICK HERE to Register Online, or call 215-247-4654 or email msaavedra@chestnuthillpres.org
May 14
Dr. Rorujorona Ferrell
What’s inside the Penn Museum
Come learn about the Penn Museum, their mission, how they provide access to archaeology and anthropology for everyone, and what’s inside the Penn Museum. Ancient Egypt, Rome, Greece, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Mexico & Central America, a brand new gallery dedicated to the resilience of Native peoples, and more. Dr. Ferrell will talk about some of the museums popular public programs CultureFest and Mind & Mood Recharge, and the free community days like Juneteenth, Wawa Welcome America free museum day, and Kwanzaa. Plus she may even bring a few touchable objects from the teaching collection to share some of the cultures the Penn Museum Represents.
Dr. Rorujorona Ferrell (Rougye), the Assistant Director of Community Engagement Programs at the Penn Museum.
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