Category Archives: Events

PennDems in DC: Meeting with Joe Sestak

Tuesday, July 28th, 6:15 PM, Longworth House Office Building.  Sign up here.
Our second DC event this summer: Congressman Joe Sestak, D-PA, represents some Phila suburbs and most of Delaware County.
Rep. Sestak has been in the spotlight recently because of his all but declared challenge to Arlen Specter in the PA Democratic Senate primary, which has [...]

PennDems in DC: Senator Specter

If you’re in DC this summer, join us and Senator Arlen Specter (D-PA) on Wednesday, June 17th at 5:15 on Capitol Hill. E-mail info@penndems.org if you are interested in attending.
You can also fill out this form if you are interested in being e-mailed info regarding future DC events.

Penn Dems Endorse UA Candidates

The Penn Democrats are proud to endorse the following candidates for the UA: Emerson Brooking, Zac Byer, Mark Pan, Angela Poe, Michael Stratton, and Alec Webley.  Elections start at midnight tonight on PennInTouch!  Be sure to vote at HTTP://WWW.PENNSTUDGOV.COM

GBM with Representative Josh Shapiro

Don’t miss your chance to ask questions of one of the young stars of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party this Tuesday (4/7) at 7PM in Steinberg-Dietrich Hall Rm. 1206. During the Penn Dems GBM, Representative Shapiro will be present to talk to us about current issues and the political scene in Pennsylvania and will be open [...]

PennDems Lunchtime Lecture: Kevin Werbach, member of the Obama-Biden Transition Team

PennDems is hosting a lunchtime lecture with Professor Kevin Werbach, Barack Obama’s choice to lead the FCC Review Team. He will speak about his experience on the transition team and then lead a discussion of the business, policy, and social implications of emerging Internet and communications technologies as they relate to politics. Join us [...]

Ticket Lottery for Vice President Biden, Friday Feb 27

On Friday, Vice President Biden is convening the first meeting of the Middle Class Task Force in our very own Irvine Auditorium!
When: Friday, February 29th at 12:30 PM (you must be free from 10:30-3:30 to attend)
Where: William B. Irvine Auditorium
PennDems has been allocated several tickets that we will distribute through a lottery. If interested, please [...]

District Attorney Candidates’ Forum

Thought there was no election until 2010? Think again!
On MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16 all 5 candidates for Philadelphia District Attorney (election on May 19th) will be present for a discussion forum!
The Candidates and Their Platforms Are:
Brian Grady: stopping witness intimidation; targeting drug dealers for punishment while treating users; coordinating and sharing information; targeting violent offenders [...]

Unity Dinner with the College Republicans — 2/13

Unity Dinner with the College Republicans
RSVP requested, to info (at) penndems.org
Open to everyone in the Penn community
Penn Lubavitch House
4032 Pine Street
Friday, February 13th | 6:00 PM

General Body Meeting — Tues 2/17, 7:00 PM

PennDems will be having a General Body Meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7:00PM in JMHH 370.