The Penn Museum collaborates with Elderhostel to present and series of one-day seminars for their Day of Discovery program. Each day includes a combination of speakers, an artifact session, and gallery tours.

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Great Adventures Along the Silk Road
First Wednesday of every month from October to June

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From the intact tomb of an Egyptian pharaoh to the enigmatic ancient sculptures of Easter Island, some of the greatest archaeological discoveries are featured at our new monthly lecture series, offered the first Wednesday of every month, October 2009 - June 2010. Each lecture will be followed by a related gallery tour and light reception.

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International Classroom is a innovative and creative program of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology's Education Department. Our mission is to engage students while promoting intercultural understanding between residents of the Delaware Valley area and people from around the world.

Experience the Magic of Cultures from Around the World
International Classroom arranges for international residents, students and scholars living in the Delaware Valley to give presentations about their countries of origin and their cultures.

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The International Student Welcome Reception is a special event hosted by International Classroom and sponsored by more than 50 colleges, universities, and programs to welcome new international students and scholars to the Delaware Valley. This free event drew over 900 students and scholars from 85 different countries in 2008. Held every year in the magnificent Chinese Rotunda, it is the only large-scale welcome reception of its kind in the region, drawing an ever-growing number of college and university international students to meet each other and learn about resources for multicultural education. It is considered the national model among international educators.

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iTunes University

Download archival footage, illustrated lectures, videos, podcasts and more on Penn's iTunes University site.

Maya Women: Figures of Enduring Strength and Power
09 April 2010 - 11 April 2010

For the past quarter century, international scholars, Maya enthusiasts, artists, linguists, archaeologists and other have joined together for a lively weekend of engaging talks and programs centering around the Maya world. During the weekend, numerous other lectures and language workshops provide opportunities for attendees to learn about Maya culture and current archaeological work at Maya sites. Participants can expect a rich intellectual experience—and activity choices—as the weekend provides diverse opportunities for engagement.

Our 2010 Weekend theme, Maya Women: Figures of Enduring Strength and Power,focuses on the central role that women have always played in the social history of Maya peoples. Whether sustaining Classic era dynasties or advocating for justice in contemporary Latin America, Maya women are commanding figures. In many households, they anchor daily life and religious practice for their families and communities. Over centuries they have been pivotal figures resisting cultural annihilation, and today many have become successful political leaders and entrepreneurs.

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Every Wednesday beginning September 8, 2010

Penn Museum's galleries stay open each Wednesday until 8:00 pm, with half-hour gallery tours at 5:30 pm, and special 6:00 pm programming that changes weekly.

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Penn Museum's Pay-What-You-Want Wednesday Music Series

Silk Road Summer Nights music series takes place every Wednesday, June 23 through August 25, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, in the Penn Museum's Warden Garden and includes musical groups such as Aravod, Animus, and David's Harp playing Asian and Middle Eastern music fused with jazz, rock, and more.

This Penn Museum program provides a diverse happy hour destination with a verdant outdoor, wi-fi space to unwind in after work. Select Museum galleries will be open. Event occurs rain or shine. Admission is pay-what-you-want.

The Silk Road theme is offered to herald the coming of a new major exhibition from China, Secrets of the Silk Road, making its East Coast stop at the Penn Museum February 5, 2011 through June 5, 2011.

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