Please note: Some Family Weekend events require tickets. We are not yet able to sell tickets online but you'll receive a print mailing in August which will include order forms.
INFORMATION BOOTH 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Houston Hall Lobby, 3417 Spruce Street
Penn families are invited to visit the Information Booth to find answers to questions and pick up “Proud Penn Parent” buttons and the Family Weekend Update Newsletter that will provide supplemental information about activities for Penn Families.
CLASSES WITH YOUR STUDENTS 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Join your son or daughter in class or visit any other scheduled Friday class. Please be aware that if you wish to join your sons or daughters in class, you must ask them to provide you with their schedules in advance. Students and staff at the Information Booth will be happy to assist you in locating classrooms.
LOCUST WALK ARTS FAIR 10:00 - 6:00 pm
Between 36th & 37th on Locust Walk
Allow some time to stroll down Locust Walk and browse the beautiful hand-made crafts sold by local artisans. Sponsored by SPEC.
CAMPUS TOURS 1:00 pm
Students from the Kite & Key Society will lead tours departing from the Information Booth, located inside Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.
THIRD ANNUAL PENN ABROAD & INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FAIR 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Hosted by Penn Abroad and Career Services
Hall of Flags and Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from study abroad programs and globally-oriented organizations, companies, and schools that provide internship, volunteer, teaching abroad, and other full-time opportunities.
CARING FROM AFAR: HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED
AT PENN 1:00- 2:00 pm
Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 South 36th Street
Staff members from Counseling & Psychological Services will lead a
discussion of the many issues and emotional stresses arising from the changing relationship between a college student and his or her family. This program is intended to help parents and significant others understand and facilitate the transition that both experience when beginning college.
THE WEINGARTEN LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER OPEN HOUSE 1:00 to 3:00 pm
Stouffer Commons, Suite 300
Gather new ideas for academic learning as you tour the four-year-old Weingarten Learning Resources Center. Staff will demonstrate new technologies for learning, share materials on specific learning strategies, and answer questions about the array of services and programs offered by this department. Join the staff for one or both of the following workshops in the Weingarten Center’s Conference Room.
WHARTON SCHOOL 2:00 to 4:00 pm
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ HEALTHY BODY IMAGE 2:00 -3:00 pm
Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall
Please join an interactive discussion with the University's Eating Concerns Team, including staff members from Counseling and Psychological Services and Student Health. The tipping points pushing students toward developing an unhealthy body image or eating disorder will be addressed. Discussion will focus on concrete attitudes and actions parents can take to support students' healthy body image and intervene effectively should problems arise.
LEONARD LAUDER CAREER CENTER OPEN HOUSE 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Ground floor ( Suite 20) of the McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk
In our 82nd year, the Career Services staff cordially invites you to tour and explore our offices in the Leonard Lauder Career Center. This is a good opportunity to learn about the many resources available to help Penn students achieve their career goals. At 3:00 pm, staff will speak briefly on how you can help your student with career issues. Following the talk, staff members will be on hand to answer questions regarding summer and permanent employment, graduate and professional school admission, and today's job market. You will also be able to see how students use the Career Library and our web site to learn about jobs and employers, and conduct other employment-related research.
STUDENT FINANCES AT PENN: WHAT EVERY PARENT SHOULD KNOW 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 South 36th Street
Student Financial Services will present information on topics such as billing, study abroad, summer waiver, PennCard, etc. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. In addition, you may schedule an appointment in advance with an Assistant Director by calling 215-898-1988. Staff are also available in the Student Financial Center, 100 Franklin Building, on a walk-in basis on Friday from 9:00 am - noon and 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
THE PENN READING PROJECT 2:30 - 4:00 pm
17 Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 S. 36th Street
(College of Arts & Sciences students and families only – reservation required using the response card that will arrive with your print mailing)
College faculty will lead a discussion the 2008 Penn Reading Project book, "Your Inner Fish: A Journey Into the 3.5 Billion-Year History of the Human Body" by Neil Shubin. The book will be mailed in advance to participants, while supplies last.
SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILTY 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 South 36th Street
Learn how the Division of Public Safety ensures the safety and enhances the quality of life of the Penn Community. This session will consist of a panel of members from the Leadership Team of the Vice President for Public Safety. Panelists will represent the Penn Police Department, Fire and Emergency Services, and Special Services and they will present an overview of the Public Safety program at Penn.
A CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT GUTMANN 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Though spread out over the globe, the Penn family is linked by Penn’s distinct character. Come hear Amy Gutmann speak about her vision for the future of Penn and what it means to be part of the Penn family today, and tomorrow. All parents and families are invited to attend.
THE COLLEGE DEAN’S RECEPTION 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
(College of Arts & Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required using the response card that will arrive with your print mailing)
The Dean invites all College of Arts & Sciences students and parents to meet faculty and staff. Light refreshments will be served.
VOLLEYBALL 7:00 pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Dartmouth
Free Admission
COMEDY SPORTZ 8:00 pm
Hall of Flags, Houston Hall
The whole family will enjoy this fast-paced comedy competition in which two teams of comedians perform a series of improvisational comedy sketches based on audience suggestions. Good, clean, FREE fun for everyone! Sponsored by SPEC.
THE PENN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA 8:00 pm
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Join Dr. Brad Smith and the Penn Symphony Orchestra in their first concert of the year. The program for the evening will include The Chairman Dances by John Adams; Symphony No. 4 by Ludwig van Beethoven; and Mathis der Maler by Paul Hindemith.
Admission is FREE.
INFORMATION BOOTH 9:00 - 2:00 pm
Houston Hall Lobby, 3417 Spruce Street
Penn families are invited to visit the Information Booth to find answers to questions and pick up “Proud Penn Parent” buttons and the Family Weekend Update Newsletter that will provide supplemental information about activities for Penn Families.
THE COLLEGE LUNCHEON 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Hall of Flags, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
(College of Arts and Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required using the response card that will arrive with your print mailing - limited to 350 people).
An informal buffet with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College.
TOUR OF THE INFORMATION COMMONS 1:00 – 2:30 pm
Entrance Desk, Weigle Information Commons, 1st Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Choose from four 30 minute tours — Open to all students and families.
Capacity: 15 per group.
The David B. Weigle Information Commons, a joint venture of the School of Arts and Sciences, the Office of the Provost and the Penn Library, provides innovative spaces to support collaborative work with the latest technologies. The Commons is a central location where undergraduate students receive support for research, writing, presenting and study strategies. You will explore a videotaping system for helping students practice presentations, high-tech teaching and learning spaces and the Vitale Digital Media Lab where students make movies, digital music and animations. You will view student-created movies and learn about how College of Arts and Sciences courses integrate technology into student learning experiences. More information is at http://wic.library.upenn.edu.
YOU'RE GOING TO MAJOR IN WHAT!? 1:30 – 2:30 pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hal, 3417 Spruce Street
A broad foundation in the arts and sciences prepares students best for the wide-ranging career challenges they'll face after Penn. Come hear successful College alumni discuss the impact of their choice of majors on their diverse career paths. College of Arts and Sciences Academic Advisors and Career Counselors will join in the discussion.
COMMUNICATING WITH CONFIDENCE: Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC) Coaching 1:00 - 2:00 pm and 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Meyerson Room, 2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
(College of Arts & Sciences students and families only – reservation and ticket required using the response card that will arrive with your print mailing – limited to 40 people per session)
Because the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively is essential to success in any field, the College provides its students with an opportunity to work one-on-one with trained speaking advisors. During this session, CWiC's student speaking advisors will provide a mock advising session during which a brief speech will be evaluated. CWiC is a Weigle programming partner. More information is at: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/cwic/
STUDYING LIKE A GENIUS: How Leonardo Da Vinci Would Study at Penn 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Class of 1968 Seminar Room, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 30
This interactive workshop will apply Da Vinci’s seven principles to academic reading, studying, and thinking. Presented by the Weingarten Learning Resources Center (VPUL), a Weigle Programming Partner, this workshop also provides an introduction to resources for learning and academic support at Penn.
STUDENT VIDEO EXPLORATION 2 – 2:30 pm
Class of 1968 Seminar Room, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 30
Join us for a showing of student created "mashup" films and a discussion of how video creation is becoming the assignment of choice for many undergraduate courses. We will show clips from winning entries of annual mashup contests of 2007 and 2008.
VIDEOCONFERENCING AND PHOTO EDITING 2:30 – 3 pm
Class of 1968 Seminar Room, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 30
Explore technology available to students for videoconferencing via the Internet and playful exploration of photographs. Hands-on demos will provide a glimpse into new media technologies.
SEAS CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST 9:00 - 10:00 am
First Floor Lobby, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Faculty and students from each department will be available for questions and conversation in the Levine Hall Lobby.
A DISCUSSION WITH THE DEAN 10:00 – 10:30 am
Wu & Chen Auditorium, Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Dean Eduardo Glandt will give an overview of current events in Penn Engineering and engage the audience in a Q&A period.
TOUR OF FACILITIES 10:45 – 12:00 pm
Meet at Levine Hall Lobby, 3330 Walnut Street
Join a Penn Engineering student for a tour of the School of Engineering and Applied Science's teaching and research facilities. The tour will include a stop to the Moore 100 Computing Suite, a state-of-the-art lounge and computer lab and the new home of the world's first computer, ENIAC.
PENN ENGINEERING GEAR
Penn Engineering logo items will be available for sale in the Levine Hall Lobby.
GREETINGS & PRESENTATION 10:00 - 11:30 am
Claire M. Fagin Hall, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Dr. Kathy McCauley, PhD, FAAN, RN, CS, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, will greet students and their families. Her greeting will be followed by a faculty presentation.
BRUNCH 11:30 - 12:30 pm
Claire M. Fagin Hall, Carol Ware Gates Lobby
Students and families are invited to join members of the School of Nursing faculty and staff for a light brunch.
WELCOME AND INFORMATION FOR WHARTON FAMILIES
9:30 –10:15 am (Last names A-L)
10:30 –11:15 am (Last names M-Z)
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, G06 Auditorium, 3730 Walnut Street
The Vice Dean and members of the Wharton Undergraduate Division staff will give a presentation on the undergraduate business program, along with valuable information on the various academic options available to Wharton students. A question and answer period will follow the presentation.
VICE DEAN'S RECEPTION 10:15 - 12:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Baker Forum, 3730 Walnut Street
The Wharton Undergraduate Division welcomes all students and their families to join us for a light continental breakfast in the Baker Forum.
HOUSING 101 FOR PARENTS 1:00 -2:00 pm
Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 S. 36th Street
Wondering about housing options for your Penn student for next year? Have questions about living on campus? Come to Housing 101 for Parents and learn all about living on campus from the Department of Housing Services and Office of College Houses and Academic Services in conjunction with the Office of Off Campus Services. Light refreshments will be provided.
CAMPUS TOURS 1:00 pm
Students from the Kite & Key Society will lead tours departing from the Information Booth, located inside Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street.
GREEK LIFE 101: AN INFORMATION SESSION 1:00 pm
Terrace Room, Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), 249 S. 36th Street
Come to an informal presentation with representatives of the Inter Fraternity Council (IFC), the Panhellenic Council, the Multicultural Greek Council (MGC), and the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs (OFSA). Find out why the Greek system at Penn is unique, why it produces outstanding campus leaders, and how Penn Greeks still manage to maintain GPAs that are on par and higher than the campus average.
HUNTSMAN PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES & BUSINESS FAMILY WEEKEND RECEPTION 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Huntsman Program, 3732 Locust Walk
Join fellow Huntsman Program students and their families for a reception. Please RSVP to inge@wharton.upenn.edu.
VOLLEYBALL 4:00 pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Harvard
Free Admission.
The College Houses will be hosting receptions for residents and their families. Details as to the time and location of each reception will be available from the individual College House offices and at the Family Weekend Information Booth in Houston Hall.
STUDENT PERFORMING ARTS NIGHT 8:00 pm
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
An annual family favorite. Members of Penn's student theatrical,
vocal, instrumental, dance and comedy groups will perform excerpts from their fall shows. Admission is $6 for students, $10 for adults. Tickets can be purchased through Annenberg Center Box Office, 215-898-3900. If tickets remain, they may be purchased at the door one hour prior to the performance (cash sales only).
RARE JUDAICA BOOK TOUR 10:00 – 11:00 am
CAJS Library, 420 Walnut Street
Tour the rare Judaica Book Collection, which includes the oldest Haggadah in the world, medieval Hebrew manuscripts and beautifully illuminated scrolls, extraordinary selections of the first generation of printed Hebraica, and much more. Dr. Arthur Kiron, Curator of the Judaica Collections, will lead the tour. RSVP: 215-898-6654 or jsp-info@ccat.sas.upenn.edu.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES BRUNCH 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street
(Reservation and ticket required using the response card that will arrive with your print mailing)
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invites all Penn students and families to join College faculty and staff for brunch. Please visit the College Family Weekend website for a menu.
NEWMAN CATHOLIC CENTER PANCAKE BREAKFAST 11:00 am
3720 Chestnut Street
In the Newman Center immediately following the 10:00 am Mass at St. Agatha-St. James Church, 38th & Chestnut Streets.
HILLEL SUNDAY BRUNCH 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Steinhardt Hall, Falk Dining Commons, 215 S. 39th Street
Join Hillel for a delicious Sunday Brunch Buffet and hear from parents, students and Hillel staff about the wonderful Jewish community at Penn.
For further information or to make an advanced Meal Reservation contact Joan Bobroff at 215-898-7391 or joanb@pobox.upenn.edu.
Christian Association, 3700 Chestnut Street
We’ll explore various hot social issues that divide Christians and discuss the biblical and theological foundations for a progressive Christian viewpoint that is so underreported in the media and ufortunately often considered so “unchristian” by others. If you have ever wanted to be more prepared to explain your position, then this is the class for you.
Contact Rev. Dr. Beverly Dale for more details.
#1 Architectural Walking Tour of the Campus
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Tours within the University Museum
#2 Native American Southwest
#3 Etruscan Roman
#4 Ancient Egypt
JEWISH SERVICES
Hillel at Penn, Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street
Friday, October 24, 2008
Saturday, October 25, 2008
For further information or to make an advanced Meal Reservation contact Joan Bobroff at 215-898-7391 or joanb@pobox.upenn.edu.
ROMAN CATHOLIC SERVICES
St. Agatha-St. James Church, 38th & Chestnut
Saturday 5:30 pm
Sunday 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 5:00 pm, 10:00 pm
PROTESTANT SERVICES
Will be posted at the Information Booth.
MUSLIM SERVICES
Will be posted at the Information Booth.
THE PENN BOOK STORE
36th and Walnut Streets
215-898-7595
http://upenn.bkstore.com
http://shopatpenn.com
Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 10:30 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Sunday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
33rd and Spruce Streets
Friday and Saturday 10:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 1:00 – 5:00 pm
Admission donation: $8.00 adults, $5.00 children, students, senior citizens
Free to PennCard holders and children under 6
INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY ART
36th and Sansom Streets
Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free admission.
ARTHUR ROSS GALLERY
In the Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 South 34th Street
Friday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday 12:00 – 5:00 pm
Free admission.
COLLEGE HOUSE and SANSOM PLACE ACCESS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS: Passes Available at Campus Express
In order to simplify access to your student's College House or Sansom Place, Housing and Conference Services offers special Family Weekend passes. These are available online through Campus Express. Your student can easily log into Campus Express at http://campusexpress.upenn.edu/, choose the link to "My Housing", and then the link to "Family Weekend Passes."
Your student may create as many as needed through the website. The passes will also be available from the Information Center of their college house or on-campus residence in the week prior to and on the weekend of Family Weekend. The passes are good from 9:00 am Friday until 5:00 pm Sunday.
These access passes allow relatives to enter the College Houses without having to sign in at every visit. The resident host, however, must still accompany their guests upon entering the residence. Please encourage your student to get your passes via Campus Express—this will eliminate waiting in lines at the Information Center during Family Weekend.
Mark your calendar:
Family Weekend next year will be
October 23-25, 2009.