The rear of Independence Hall, Philadelphia

America250@SJU Events

Films, lectures, exhibits, panel discussions and more as we celebrate America at 250.

America250@SJU Events: Fall 2026

All Fall

Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy Exhibit: “Between Two Rivers: 250 Years of Pharmacy in Philadelphia”

Marvin Samson Museum for the History of Pharmacy | Read more here »

September 2

Greater Philadelphia's Place in the World: Business and Global Connections

Mandeville Teletorium @ 6:00 p.m. | Read more here »

September 14

"The Declaration of Independence in 1776 and 2026": A Lecture by Dr. Sneff, a Leading Expert and Writer on the Declaration of Independence

South Doyle, Campion Student Center @ 1:50 p.m. | Read more here »

September 24

The Annual Francis X. Gerrity Lecture: "American Gunrunner: Samuel Cummings, The Cold War, and The Origins of American Gun Culture

Campion Student Center Presidents Lougue @ 2 p.m. | Read more here »

October 14

Deconstructing Media Narratives on Palestine

Online @ 5:30 p.m. | Read more here »

October 22

Legacy Tree Walk at the Barnes Arboretum

The Barnes Arboretum, 50 Lapsley Lane @ 11 a.m. | Read more here »

Last Semester's Events

February 4

SJU–America250 Film Series: High Noon

Campion, Forum Theater @ 5:00 p.m.

February 11

Panel Discussion on Philadelphia’s President’s House

Campion, President’s Lounge @ 3:30 p.m.

February 19

"Re-Union" Opening Reception & Panel Discussion with Berrisford Boothe, Leslie King-Hammond, Janice Merendino and Daniel Simmons

Maguire Museum @ 5:30 p.m.

February 19-22

SJU's Production of "Alabaster"

Bluett Theater

February 26

Book Talk by Akhil Reed Amar: Born Equal: Remaking America's Constitution, 1840-1920

Cardinal Foley Center @ 5 p.m-6 p.m. | Read more here »

March 18

SJU–America250 Film Series: John Adams

Campion, Forum Theater @ 5:00 p.m.

March 19

Misher Festival Lecture: Visiting Professor Lecture with M. Gessen

Mandeville Hall, Room 128 @ 2:00 pm

March 26

Panel Discussion: 21st Century Eugenics and Misuse of Scientific Data

Campion, Forum Theater @ 3:30 p.m. | Read More Here »

April 8

Film Screening and Panel Discussion: "The Encampments: The Largest Student Protest in the U.S. Since Vietnam

Barbelin Hall, Room 265 @ 5:00 p.m. (pizza will be provided) | Read More Here »

April 15

SJU–America250 Film Series: Minari

Campion, Forum Theater @ 5:00 p.m.

April 15

The Honorable Joseph M. Nardi, Jr. '53 Symposium on Law and Justice: Reflections and Conversations with Heather McGhee | Read More Here »

Cardinal Foley Campus Center @ 5:00 p.m.

April 16

Panel Discussion on the War in Iran | Read More Here »

Campion, President's Lounge @ 3:30 p.m.

April 16

Owning the Truth: Money, Manhood, and the Making of Modern Media - A Talk by Solomon Jones | Read More Here »

Campion, North Lounge @ 5:00 p.m.

April 20

"Endangering the Peace and Safety of the State": Black Personhood and Armed Resistance Under the U.S. Constitution | Read More Here »

Maguire Museum @ 2:00 p.m.

April 23

Exhibition Opening - The Martino Family: Painting Through Philadelphia | Read More Here »

Maguire Museum @ 5:00 p.m. (exhibit runs through 12/13/26)

April 29

250PA: Bells Across PA Celebration - Welcome Our Neighborhood Bell | Read More Here »

Wynne Hall of Fame, Hagen Arena @ 2:00 p.m.

June 10

Summer Book Club Meeting: Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar (Chapters 1-8) | Read More Here »

Virtual Meeting, 1 p.m.

July 15

Summer Book Club Meeting: Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong Dunbar (Chapters 9 - Epilogue) | Read More Here »

Virtual Meeting, 1 p.m.