WomenofColor@Penn

Founded in 1988, Women of Color at Penn, a community of students, staff and faculty, hosts programs and events on campus that advance diversity & inclusion.

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Deadline Extended!
There’s still time to recognize exceptional women of color at Penn. The nomination deadline has been extended to Friday, December 5, 2025. We invite you to submit deserving candidates whose leadership, service, and impact deserve to be celebrated.

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Join Us this Wed., September 17th for WOMEN OF COLOR AT PENN “REAL T.A.L.K.” PRESENTS “WOCAP 2025 Kickoff Event!” from 12-1:30PM at the LGBT Center, 3907 Spruce Street. THIS YEAR’S THEME IS “JOY” AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO FINDING JOY IN COMMUNITY WITH YOU! Scan QR Code to register.

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WOCAP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY / FALL 2025 APPLICATION NOW OPEN! Scan QR Code to apply.

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Fall 2025: EDUC 7849!! Enrollment Open Now!!!

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Enjoy the current edition of our newsletter.

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An empowering space for the Penn community to connect, share stories, and navigate the realities of success and self-sustaining in spaces where we out-shape the mold!

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Do you have goals in mind for this year, but want a space to map it out? Meet with us to make vision boards! We'll get comfy to watch one of our favorite shows, too!! Thursday, Feb 27 from 4-6pm in the Penn Women's Center. Use QR Code to register.

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Penn for Immigrant Rights is hosting a Know Your Rights informational session on Thursday, February 13, from 6 to 8 pm! The session will begin with a Know Your Rights workshop led by Attorney Andrew Thomas, followed by a community circle facilitated by SNF Paideia Director Ropp .

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Women of Color at Penn Awards Luncheon is SOLD OUT!!! Thank you to everyone for your support. We look forward to celebrating with you next month.

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Happy #BlackHistoryMonth! Enjoy the current edition of our quarterly newsletter.

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Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees! Tickets for the March 21st luncheon are now available for purchase. Email [email protected] to reserve yours today!

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Take a break from the holiday grind & unwind with good company at a black-owned brewery on campus. Drinks, music, and games. Tasty food & adult beverages available for purchase. We hope you can join us! Scan QR Code to register.

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NOTE: This week's 11/22 General Meeting has been RESCHEDULED for 12/6/2024. If you already registered & can still attend, no action is required. However, if you can no longer attend in person/require the Zoom link or cannot attend at all, please let us know.

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Attend a Women of Color at Penn meeting! Find out about upcoming engagements, connect with like-minded individuals, and shout-out how we shine <3 This hybrid session will be offered via Zoom and in-person at the Netter Center. Friday, November 22 from 12-1:30pm ET. Register now!

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EVENT REMINDER: Thankful Trivia Hour November 21st – Stop by to donate a nonperishable food item for our Thanksgiving Food Drive and stay for an intense game of trivia. There will be a prize. You could be the winner!

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EVENT REMINDER: Thriving Thursday Campus Walk today 10/31 from 12-1PM. Meet at the Jerome Fisher M&T Program
the Larry Robbins House, 3537 Locust Walk (across from the L.O.V.E. Statue)

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WOCAP 2025 AWARDS NOMINATION DEADLINE EXTENDED! Use QR Code to submit nominations by Friday, November 1st.

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SAVE THE DATE: Friday, March 21st for our 2025 Awards Luncheon where we will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Women of Color at Penn. More details & ticket info. to be announced at a later date.