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What's HapPENNing?

Alas, somehow February is already upon us, and our seasonal affective disorder is at an all-time high. Will the following list of what's hapPENNing this week alleviate any of your winter-induced weeping? Hard to say. Will it give you something to do while you're sitting in lecture this morning? Definitely. 

Penn Fashion Collective Winter Clothing Drive

When? Now through Friday

Where? Collection boxes located in Rodin, Houston, Commons, Hillel, and the Women's Center

Why? Because you outdid even yourself on that OCR shopping spree. Do you really need a different blazer for each interview?

Bring? Any and all gently worn clothing, shoes, and accessories. 

American Red Cross Blood Drive

When? Today, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Where? Towne Building, Raisler Lounge (2nd Floor)

Why? You haven't been gorging on those Flintstone gummies for nothing! 

Bring? A third hand to squeeze. 

Grand Opening – The Coffee Bar at Hillel

When? Tuesday, 6 p.m.

Where? We want to say...Hillel?

Why? Free caffeinated beverages, duh!

Bring? Starbucks.

Emily Nussbaum: Writing About TV

When? Wednesday, 6 p.m.

Where? Kelly Writers House

Why? It's internship season, so you might as well spend it being jealous of those whose careers yours will never equal. 

Bring? Cover letters. Just kidding – she won't read them. 

The Sensible Nonsense Project

When? Thursday, 6 p.m.

Where? Kelly Writers House

Why? Harken back to days of yore as authors and students alike share stories about their favorite children's books. 

Bring? Food coloring (for the eggs, of course).  

Philly Pick of the Week

Opening Celebration: ICA Winter Exhibitions

When? Wednesday, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Where? Institute of Contemporary Art (118 S. 36th Street)

Why? For the sake of ART. 

Bring? Instagram filters, so you can upload a picture of one of the pieces, then heavily edit it and accompany it with a caption along the lines of this or this

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