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, February 19, 2025 | 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.
The Truth About Immigration
Professor Zeke Hernandez shares insights from nearly 20 years of research on one of today’s most debated topics. This talk will explore immigration’s role in the economy, innovation, culture, and national security—grounded in data and research. It promises to spark thoughtful discussion and deepen understanding of this important issue.
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 |12 – 1:15pm
JMHH 240
Audience: Wharton Community
Unreasonable Cultures
Join Renita Miller, Chief Diversity Officer at the Wharton School, for an engaging session on building Unreasonable Cultures—workplaces that pursue excellence through prioritizing dignity, engagement, empowerment, and psychological safety. Discover how prioritizing people and exceeding expectations can transform organizational culture and foster inclusive excellence.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 12 – 1:15pm
JMHH F90
Audience: Wharton Staff
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.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | 12 – 1:30pm
JMHH 345
Audience: Wharton Community
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)
