Cultivating a Culture of Respect and Belonging
Community Resources at Wharton are designed to foster meaningful connections and cultivate a culture of respect, belonging, and thoughtful dialogue. Through a range of initiatives—such as experiential events, speaker series, and service opportunities—we aim to strengthen relationships within the Wharton community. By building trust and engaging in open, respectful conversations, we create a foundation that empowers us to navigate complex issues and embrace our common values and experiences.
A new initiative that fosters a deeper sense of belonging through experiential, psychological, and intellectual events like outdoor activities, speaker series, and community convenings.
Connections & Cuisine
Join fellow MBA students for a hands-on cooking class, where you’ll create delicious dishes and connect with your peers, guided by our talented chefs. Come for the food, stay for the connections!
Wednesday, October 23rd | 12:00 – 1:30pm
Quaker Kitchen, Gutmann College House
Audience: MBA Students
Community, Cocoa & Comfort with Penn Restorative Practices
Join us for cocoa, comfort, and community! Enjoy sweet treats while connecting with fellow undergraduate students through our community-building circles.
Monday, November 4th | 4:00 – 5:30pm
Academic Resource Building (ARB) 140
Audience: Undergraduate Students
*This is a collaboration with Restorative Practices @ Penn.
Gratitude Study Break
Take a break and join us for a gratitude-themed study break! Open to all faculty and students, this is a relaxed opportunity to enjoy good food, great company, and a moment of gratitude—no agenda, stay a little or stay awhile!
Wednesday, November 6th | 4:30 – 6pm
JMHH 8th Floor
Audience: All Wharton Faculty & Students
Canines & Connections
Unwind and connect at our Canine & Connection event! Spend time with friendly therapy dogs and enjoy some stress-free moments with fellow students—no agenda, just paws, relax, and enjoy!
Wednesday, December 4th | 1pm – 2:30pm
Hoover Lounge
Audience: Wharton Community
Venture X | MBA
To systematically broaden and deepen connections in the Wharton ecosystem, with the goal of developing a community that can be resilient both in response to individual needs and robust in future macro-level crises.
See MBA Venture X for details.
Audience: MBA Students
Venture X | Undergraduate
To systematically broaden and deepen connections in the Wharton ecosystem, with the goal of developing a community that can be resilient both in response to individual needs and robust in future macro-level crises.
See Undergraduate Venture X for details.
Audience: Undergraduate Students
The Dignity and Discourse Series is designed to emphasize the importance of respectful dialogue, even in the face of disagreement. Notable speakers and faculty will lead discussions that incorporate diverse cultural perspectives and examine how institutional policies can promote and reflect these values.
Economic Antisemitism, Part II
Dr. Sara Coodin, Director of Academic Affairs from the American Jewish Committee, will discuss the historical underpinnings of Western ideas about Jews and finance, including the early origins of tropes about Jewish greed and control of money markets that helped generate antisemitism’s earliest and most influential conspiratorial scripts.
November 13, 2024, 12-1pm | Location TBA
Audience: Wharton Community
The Truth About Immigration
A Lunch and Learn Workshop by Zeke Hernandez.
Winter 2025
A new program, housed within the McNulty Leadership Program, is designed to cultivate student leaders who actively value personal differences and can navigate difficult discourse effectively.
Dignity in the Marketplace
A Lunch and Learn Workshop by Cait Lamberton
April 24, 2024
Discover community engagement opportunities that allow you to connect with the Penn and Philadelphia communities. Build trust and meaningful relationships through the shared experience of serving others and making a positive impact together.
The Wellness Empowerment (WE) Project Summit
This family-friendly event is a collaborative effort between Penn Medicine’s Neurology Department and the Wharton School’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Coalition for Equity and Opportunity (CEO), with incredible co-sponsors that include the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Penn Medicine’s, Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity. It is designed to empower Philadelphia residents by providing access to essential health and financial resources with doctors from various specialties such as diabetes and stroke neurology, attendees will have access to a wealth of health-related support, as well as blood pressure screenings and resources on financial health and investment.
Saturday, October 19, 2024 | 10am-2pm
Saunders Park Greene (39th and Powelton Streets, behind Penn Presbyterian Medical Center)
