USF Silk Speaker Series Presents: Kal Penn

Submitted by the Event Organizer

The Silk Speaker Series at the University of San Francisco welcomes Kal Penn, actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement under President Barack Obama, at the Sobrato Center on Friday, April 14, at 6:30 pm.

Free general admission ticket with the use of code SFfuncheap

Penn is known for his starring roles in Designated Survivor, House, and the Harold & Kumar franchise. From 2009 to 2011, Kal took a sabbatical from acting to serve in the Obama/Biden administration, where he was the President’s Liaison to Young Americans, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, and the Arts community. In these roles, he worked on a range of issues, including the repeal of Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, the Affordable Care Act, and the DREAM Act.

Event details:

6:30 pm Kal Penn conversation, USF Sobrato Center

7:30 pm VIP reception, Sobrato Club at the USF Sobrato Center (additional ticket required)

The Silk Speaker Series at the University of San Francisco invites thought leaders in business, culture, and global affairs to share their wisdom and ideas with students, alumni, faculty, and friends of the university.

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