Drexel University Events Calendar

If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home & Life of Anthony J. Drexel (Cancelled) (9/12/2025 - 10/16/2026)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	9/12/2025	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	10/16/2026	End Time:	4:00 AM

This exhibition runs from September 12, 2025 through October 16, 2026. If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home and Life of Anthony J. Drexel is an exhibition highlighting the family home of Anthony J. Drexel at his old 39th and Walnut property in the once Drexel Colony of West Philly. Using actual pieces found in his home, If These Walls Could Talk looks to transport its visitors into the heart of the 39th and Walnut residence, allowing them to envision what his home – and in tandem Anthony J. Drexel – was like.

Curator: Natalee Mayes (BA Art History '26)

This exhibition is free and open by appointment only Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm.

If These Walls Could Talk: An Invitation into the Home & Life of Anthony J. Drexel (9/12/2025 - 10/16/2026)

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	9/12/2025	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	10/16/2026	End Time:	4:00 PM

Curator: Natalee Mayes (BA Art History '26)

This exhibition is free and open by appointment only Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm.

Extending Beyond: A Century of Drexel Legacies (10/22/2025 - 10/16/2026)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	10/22/2025	Start Time:	10:00 AM
End Date:	10/16/2026	End Time:	4:00 PM

This exhibition runs October 22, 2025 through October 16, 2026. The Drexel family has made their mark on society since Francis Martin Drexel first picked up a paint brush. This exhibition explores the contributions of the Drexel family from the 1820s to the 1930s, to honor the women and men who dare to build institutions and communities from the ground up.

This exhibition was curated by Gina Monahan, Museum Leadership '25.

The exhibition is free and open to the public by appointment, Monday - Friday, 10-4pm.

Let's Talk! Counseling Center Drop In (1/14/2026 - 6/3/2026)

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	1/14/2026	Start Time:	2:00 PM
End Date:	6/3/2026	End Time:	4:00 AM

Every Wednesday from 2-4pm at the McGonigal Academic Resource Center:

Drop in to speak with a counseling center staff member to explore ways to improve your study habits and understand personal barriers towards meeting your academic goals.

Warm Clothing Drive for Prevention Point Philadelphia (2/9/2026 - 2/26/2026)

Mon, 9 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/9/2026	All Day
End Date:	2/26/2026

The Dornsife Department of Community Health & Prevention are collecting new and gently used clothing, including hats, gloves, coats, pants, blankets and new underwear for participants at Prevention Point.

Please drop off donations in the box next to the elevators on the 4th Floor of Nesbitt through February 26.

You can also donate items by scanning the QR code on the flyer or clicking here to purchase items from Prevention Point’s Wishlist.

PPP_Clothing_Drive_2026__1_.pdf

"When We Sketch…": Student Drawings of Everyday Objects in the Drexel Founding Collection exhibit (2/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/14/2026	Start Time:	9:00 AM
End Date:	2/14/2026	End Time:	4:00 PM

This exhibit is hosted by Drexel University Libraries, Collections & Archives, with Joseph H. Larnerd, PhD, Department of Art & Art History (Westphal College of Media Arts & Design), and the Drexel Founding Collection.

“Drawing an object with detail can help us see artifacts in a new light. When we sketch, we are tempted to squint our eyes, slow down, and look closer.” – Trinity H.

Public Viewing Hours:

This exhibit is free and open to the public Monday through Friday, 9am to 4pm. Read our Visitors page for additional information before visiting the Library.

Members of the public are also encouraged you check the Libraries' hours page before visiting. Note that the Library may be closed for some holidays and is closed to the public during final exam periods.

Mantua Theater Project (2/14/2026)

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/14/2026	Start Time:	2:00 PM
End Date:	2/14/2026	End Time:	3:00 PM

Featuring plays written by the young playwrights of the Mantua Theater Project

Directed by Nick Anselmo

Join us for these insightful, whimsical, and touching stories featuring characters based on animals, inanimate objects, and forces of nature. You will love the creativity of these talented youth brought to life by our Theatre Program artists. The Mantua Theatre Theater Project addresses the needs of Mantua/Powelton youth with self-affirming activities where they can realize their self-worth and the diversity of their imagination, using theater arts to foster positive experiences of success.

All tickets are free for this event, register here

Mantua Theater Project (2/14/2026)

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Start Date:	2/14/2026	Start Time:	7:00 PM
End Date:	2/14/2026	End Time:	8:00 PM

Featuring plays written by the young playwrights of the Mantua Theater Project

Directed by Nick Anselmo

All tickets are free for this event, register here