Past Events

Sep

Fels Public Policy in Practice Speaker Series with Elizabeth Vale featuring President of the Obama Foundation, Wally Adeyemo

6:00pm - Zoom - A link will be emailed to registrants on the morning of the event.

Please join Fels for a virtual conversation with President of the Obama Foundation, Wally Adeyemo.

Aug

Fels Institute of Government 2020 Virtual Graduation Ceremony

12:00pm - Online

The University of Pennsylvania’s Fels Institute of Government invites you to join our virtual graduation ceremony honoring the Fels Master of Public Administration Class of 2020.

Feb

Fels Happy Hour & Alumni Reception in Harrisburg

5:30pm - The Sturges Speakeasy

Join us for a free happy hour and alumni reception at The Sturges Speakeasy in Harrisburg.

Feb

Public Policy in Practice with Richard Painter

5:30pm - Fels Institute of Government

Please join Fels for a conversation with Richard Painter, who is the S. Walter Richey Professor of Corporate Law at University of Minnesota and former chief ethics lawyer to President George W. Bush.

Jan

Public Policy in Practice with Paul Levy

5:30pm - Fels Institute of Government, Spady Room

Fels is pleased to welcome Paul Levy for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Dec

Fels Meet & Greet in Center City Philadelphia

5:30pm - City Tap Logan Square

Join us for a free happy hour networking event at City Tap Logan Square (Center City Philadelphia).

Nov

Fels Meet & Greet in Harrisburg

5:30pm - The Sturges Speakeasy

Join us for a free happy hour networking event at The Sturges Speakeasy and learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Nov

Virtual Information Session

12:00pm - Virtual Information Session

Join us online to learn more about the Full-time and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.

Oct

Public Policy in Practice with Rick Wade

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, Auditorium

Fels is pleased to welcome Rick Wade for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Oct

Fels Meet & Greet at the Penn Biden Center in D.C.

5:30pm - Penn Biden Center

Join Fels faculty, staff, students and alumni at the Penn Biden Center in D.C., and learn about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League.

Oct

Virtual Information Session

6:00pm - Virtual Information Session

Join us online to learn more about the Full-time and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.

Oct

On-Campus Information Session

6:00pm - Fels Institute of Government

Join us on campus to learn more about the Full-time and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.

Sep

Virtual Information Session

6:00pm - Virtual Information Session

Join us online to learn more about the Full-time and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.

Sep

On-Campus Information Session

6:00pm - Fels Institute of Government

Join us on campus to learn more about the Full-time and Executive Master of Public Administration programs.

Sep

Public Policy in Practice with Valerie Jarrett

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, Auditorium

Fels is pleased to welcome Valerie Jarrett, President Obama's longest serving Senior Advisor, for our first Public Policy in Practice speaker event of the year.

Sep

Executive MPA Class of 2021 On-Site Orientation

8:30am - Fels Building

Save the date for the Executive MPA Class of 2021 On-Site Orientation: Thursday, September 5, 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

Aug

Full-Time MPA Class of 2020 Orientation

5:00pm - Location TBD

Save the date for the Class of 2020 Orientation events.

May

FSA Graduation Reception at Independence Beer Garden (RSVP Required)

11:45am - Independence Beer Garden

Join the Fels Student Association after the Fels Commencement Ceremony for a reception at the Independence Beer Garden!

May

Fels Symposium | Philadelphia's Opioid Crisis

9:00am - Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics

Join Fels for the first of a semi-annual public policy symposium series, led by Professor of Practice Mike DiBerardinis, shining a light on what local and state government officials are doing to address nationally relevant public policy issues in Philly.

May

Fels Meet & Greet at the Penn Biden Center in D.C.

5:00pm - Penn Biden Center

Join Fels faculty, staff, students and alumni at the new Penn Biden Center in D.C., and learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Apr

Penn Speaks 2019

5:30pm - Stiteler Hall, Room B6

Join Fels for the annual Penn Speaks event featuring inspirational speeches from the past year's Public Communications courses.

Apr

Fels End-of-Year Celebration

8:00pm - Yards Brewing Company

Join Fels students, faculty, and staff for an end-of-year celebration social outing at Yards Brewery!

Apr

Public Policy in Practice with Governor Jeb Bush

6:00pm - Hall of Flags, Houston Hall

The Fels Institute of Government is pleased to welcome Governor Jeb Bush for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Apr

Guest Speakers: City Director of Planning & Development Anne Fadullan, and SEPA Regional Director of PA Dept of Community & Economic Development Aliyah Stanger

3:00pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Join the "Empowering Communities through Economic Development" course taught by Ken Weinstein to welcome guest speakers City Director of Planning & Development Anne Fadullan, and PA DCED SEPA Regional Director Aliyah Stanger!

Apr

Fels Spring 2019 Capstone Presentations

6:00pm - Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 401

Join Fels students, faculty, instructors, and community partners for the Class of 2019 Capstone Presentations.

Apr

Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session

6:00pm - Online

Join us online to learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Apr

Career Day in Philadelphia

9:30am -

Fels presents Philly Career Day for all full-time and executive students to learn more about different public sector roles and to build their local networks in the city of Philadelphia.

Mar

Public Policy in Practice with Siobhan Reardon

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, Forum Room

The Fels Institute of Government is proud to welcome Siobhan Reardon, President and Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Feb

NEW DATE: Career Talk: Michael DiBerardinis, Fels Professor of Practice & Former Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia

5:30pm - Sweeney Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Connect with Michael DiBerardinis, the new Fels Professor of Practice and former Managing Director for the City of Philadelphia, about his career and yours.

Feb

Fels Institute of Government On-Campus Information Session

6:00pm - Fels Institute of Government

Join us on campus to learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Feb

Public Policy in Practice with Anjali Chainani and Dan Hopkins

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics, Forum Room

The Fels Institute of Government is pleased to welcome Anjali Chainani and Dan Hopkins from the Philadelphia Behavioral Science Initiative for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Jan

Public Policy in Practice with Rob Nabors

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics

The Fels Institute of Government is proud to welcome Rob Nabors, Gates Foundation Director of Policy and Government Affairs, and former White House Director of Legislative Affairs.

Dec

Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session For International Students

9:30am - Online

Join us online to learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Dec

Fels Institute of Government On-Campus Information Session

6:00pm - Fels Institute of Government

Join us on campus to learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Nov

Public Policy in Practice with Michael Brown

5:30pm - Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics

The Fels Institute of Government is proud to welcome Michael Brown, CEO and Co-Founder of City Year.

Nov

Career Talk: Eric Gutshall, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf

5:30pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Connect with Eric Gutshall, Secretary of Intergovernmental Affairs, Office of Governor Tom Wolf, about his career and yours.

Nov

Fels Institute of Government Virtual Information Session

6:00pm - Online

Join us online to learn more about the most practical program in public administration in the Ivy League!

Nov

Public Policy in Practice with Paul Light

5:30pm - 2nd Floor Forum Room of the Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics (PCPSE)

Fels is pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Light for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Nov

Career Talk: Ted Gaebler, Former County Executive Officer and City Manager

1:00pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Connect with Ted Gaebler, former County Executive Officer and City Manager, about his career and yours.

Oct

Leadership Fellows Program Info Session | The Port Authority of NY & NJ

5:30pm - Meyerson Hall B13

Learn about the two-year rotational Leadership Fellows Program, which hires students graduating in Fall '18 or Spring '19.

Oct

The College of Liberal and Professional Studies Graduate Fair

5:00pm - Ben Franklin Room

We invite you to join us for the University of Pennsylvania's College of Liberal and Professional Studies Graduate Fair on Thursday, October 18 from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m.

Oct

Midterm Congressional Races Panel

12:00pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Join Professors Matt Levendusky and Marc Meredith for a discussion on this Fall's Midterm Congressional Races.

Oct

Public Policy in Practice with Dale Russakoff and Ayodele Gansallo

5:30pm - The Ronald O. Perelman Center for Political Science and Economics (PCPSE)

Fels is pleased to welcome Dale Russakoff and Ayodele Gansallo for this month's Public Policy in Practice event.

Oct

The Presidential Management Fellowship with Fels Alumna Liz Gabor

12:30pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Interested in applying to the Presidential Management Fellowship? Come hear from Fels Alumna Liz Gabor about her experience with the program.

Oct

Career Talk: Chris Goy, Director of Policy, Office of the City Council President

5:30pm - Spady Room, Fox-Fels Hall

Connect with Chris Goy, Director of Policy for the Office of the City Council President, about his career and yours.

Sep

Career Talk with Graham Robb

5:30pm - Sweeney Room

The Fels Institute of Government is proud to host Graham Robb on September 10 for a discussion about his career.

Sep

Public Policy in Practice with Tina Tchen

5:30pm - Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall

The Fels Institute of Government is proud to welcome Tina Tchen, former Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff to former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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