Upcoming Events

All UR faculty, staff, and students are invited to join Intersections this Fall as we read Matthew Desmond’s book: Poverty, by America. We will begin with a discussion of the Prologue and Chapter on Wednesday, September 2, at noon.

Join the Science Belonging Committee, Society of Physics Students (SPS), and the Department of Physics for a fun liquid nitrogen ice cream social! 

The Gender Studies & Sexuality Program invites the community to the Richmond premiere of the award-winning film The Nest by Julietta Singh, Stephanie Bennett-Smith Chair of Gender & Sexuality Studies. A conversation with Professors Patricia Herrera and Alicia Díaz will follow the film screening.

LGBTQ+Spiders Virtual Summer SocialJoin LGBTQ+Spiders and allies for a short casual gathering where you'll have the oppurtunity to swap stories about your summer! To start the conversation, bring something that is quintessentially summer to show-and-tell the group. Whether it's a favorite photo, book, travel destination, memory, playlist, recipe, or local recommendation, come ready to...

Learn how to make fresh and flavorful miso salmon served with stir-fry vegetables and rice.

Academic life comes with its own rules, values, and expectations—many of which aren’t obvious, especially if you’re coming from a different educational or cultural background. This interactive session demystifies what professors and peers expect in your FYS and how culture shapes classroom behavior. Topics include practical strategies for navigating group projects, emailing and...

From Old City to Fairmount, join Spiders from across all class years to welcome the Class of 2026 to Philly! Whether you're a recent grad or a longtime local, you're invited to join us for a casual evening of connection, community, and #SpiderPride under the lights of the Ben Franklin Bridge in the City of Brotherly Love!

Homer goes Hollywood It’s been an Odyssey summer and the first event this fall in the Humanities Center will weave together Homeric poetry and informal faculty-student discussion of The Odyssey -- Bell Greek food provided! Co-sponsored by Classical Studies and the Humanities Center.