Expert faculty shed light on their research in the arts, humanities, and social sciences at the Penn Lightbulb Café. It's an evening of engaging, stimulating conversation, with a Q&A session following each talk.

No upcoming lectures at this time. Please check back later.

Past Lightbulb Cafe Events


Translating the Odyssey: Why and How

Speaker: Emily Wilson

Penn Lightbulb Café

This event is free and open to the public. 

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The Academy Awards and World Cinema

Speaker: Meta Mazaj

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Why the U.S. President Doesn't Matter for the Middle East Peace Process

Speaker: Ian Lustick

Penn Lightbulb Café

This event is free and open to the public. 

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