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English & Philosophy Events

  • Jane Austen's 250th Anniversary Pop-Up Exhibit

    Beginning November 11, 2025

    3:30 PM-5:00 PM

    Drexel University Main Building A. J. Drexel Picture Gallery 3rd Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Undergraduate Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    In celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth in 1775, the English and Philosophy Department presents a pop-up exhibit on Philadelphia connections to Austen between 1775 and 1817.
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  • Sense and Sensibility film screening

    Thursday, November 13, 2025

    6:30 PM-8:30 PM

    Drexel University Crossings Basement Screening Room 3175 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Undergraduate Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    The College of Arts and Sciences English and Philosophy department and the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design will present a screening of the film Sense and Sensibility as part of  the Jane Austen's 250th Anniversary at Drexel celebration.
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  • Jane Austen Panel Discussion

    Friday, November 14, 2025

    1:00 PM-2:15 PM

    Drexel University Main Building A. J. Drexel Picture Gallery 3rd Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Undergraduate Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    Faculty in the English and Philosophy Department will discuss their thoughts on Jane Austen and her legacy. This event is part of the Jane Austen's 250th Anniversary at Drexel celebration.
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  • Staged Reading from "The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged"

    Friday, November 14, 2025

    2:30 PM-4:00 PM

    Drexel University Main Building A. J. Drexel Picture Gallery 3rd Floor 3141 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104

    • Undergraduate Students
    • Graduate Students
    • Faculty
    • Staff
    • Alumni
    As part of the English and Philosophy Department's celebration of the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth, a staged reading of The Complete Works of Jane Austen, Abridged will be presented. The reading will be followed by a Q&A with the performers.
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