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.
FRIDAY, October 23, 2009
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.
PRESENTATIONS & ACTIVITIES
CARING FROM AFAR: HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED
AT PENN 1:00- 2:00 pm
Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce 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 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.
- 1:30-2:00 pm Our Ten Best Study Strategies
The Office of Learning Resources will present this workshop from its popular Mastering the Ivy League workshop series. Take away bright ideas for academic reading, time and course management, and note taking from texts and lectures. The college-level learning and study strategies addressed in this session are life skills applicable to your college student as well as other family members.
- 2:00-2:30 pm Equal Access for Students with Disabilities
Staff members from the Office of Student Disabilities Services (SDS) will be available to discuss reasonable academic accommodations and the rights and responsibilities of Penn students with disabilities. This program will provide information to families about how students with disabilities can access the same exceptional opportunities available to all Penn students.
WHARTON SCHOOL FACULTY PRESENTATIONS
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Ambani Auditorium (Room G06)
G. Richard Shell, Thomas Gerrity Professor; Professor of Legal Studies and Business Ethics and Management
Courses and books on negotiation generally assume that anyone, regardless of personality, can follow the advice they give. Win-win books assume that people can be taught to be cooperative and swim-with-the-sharks books assume that people can be taught to be aggressive. But is this realistic? Professor Shell will discuss how he teaches negotiation from an assumption people often bring personal styles to the table that cannot – and should not – be changed.
“Statistical Models for Evaluating Fielding in Major League Baseball” 3:00 - 3:45pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Ambani Auditorium (Room G06)
Shane Jensen, Assistant Professor of Statistics
The use of statistical modeling in baseball has received substantial attention recently in both the media and academic community. Professor Jensen focuses on a relatively under-explored topic: the use of statistical models for the analysis of fielding based on high- resolution data for location of batted balls. Professor Jensen uses spatial probability models to evaluate the performance of individual fielders while sharing information between fielders at each position. He will present results across four seasons of MLB data along with discussion of the correspondence with anecdotal beliefs of fielding ability.
THE VITAL ROLE OF FAMILIES IN SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ HEALTHY BODY IMAGE 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Golkin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
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.
Ground floor ( Suite 20) of the McNeil Building, 3718 Locust Walk
In our 83rd 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. Before and after 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
Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce 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.
SAFETY AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILTY 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce 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) The Dean invites all College of Arts & Sciences students and parents to meet faculty and staff. Light refreshments will be served.
PENN ATHLETICS
VOLLEYBALL 7:00 pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Cornell
Free Admission
SPRINT FOOTBALL 7:00 pm
Franklin Field, 33rd and South Streets
Penn vs. Navy
Free Admission
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
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.
SATURDAY, October 24, 2009
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.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH POSTER EXHIBIT 9:30 – 11:00 am
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Join the Dean and staff of the College of Arts & Sciences for an opportunity to chat with students about their research. Refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to all families.
THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE 11:00 - 12:00 pm
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Dr. Dennis DeTurck, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshmen and Director of Academic Advising, faculty and students will participate in a discussion about college life. This event is free and open to all 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.
WEIGLE INFORMATION COMMONS: GUIDED TOURS 1:00, 1:30, 2:00 or 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 Hall, 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 pm or 2:00 pm
Class of 1955 Room, 2nd floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Because the ability to express oneself clearly and effectively is essential to success in any field and is a hallmark of civic engagement, the College provides CWiC speaking advisors. Advisors conduct one-on-one coaching sessions and facilitate workshops. During this session, speaking advisors will provide a sample of a CWiC workshop. CWiC is a Weigle programming partner. More information is at:
http://www.sas.upenn.edu/cwic/. (Each session is one hour in length.
Limit 40 guests per session, first-come, first serve.)
STUDYING LIKE A GENIUS: How Leonardo Da Vinci Would Study at Penn 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Meyerson Room, 2nd 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 CREATED VIDEOS 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Class of 1968 Seminar Room, Weigle Information Commons, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 30 (open to all students and families)
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 from the past three years.
IMAGE AND GRAPHIC EDITING 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Goldstein Electronic Classroom, 1st floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
Capacity: 20 (open to all students and families)
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.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE
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
Penn Engineering student-hosted tours of the School of Engineering and Applied Science's teaching and research facilities. The tour will include stops 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, as well as department-specific tours.
PENN ENGINEERING GEAR
Penn Engineering logo items will be available for sale in the Levine Hall Lobby.
SCHOOL OF NURSING
GREETINGS & PRESENTATION 10:00 - 11:30 am
Claire M. Fagin Hall, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Kathleen M. McCauley, PhD, FAAN, RN, ACNS-BC, FAAN, FAHA, 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.
WHARTON SCHOOL
WELCOME AND INFORMATION FOR WHARTON FAMILIES
9:00 –10:15 am (Last names A-L)
10:30 –11:45 am (Last names M-Z)
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Ambani Auditorium (Room G06), 3730 Walnut Street
The Vice Dean and members of the Wharton Undergraduate Division staff will give a presentation on the undergraduate business program. Then join bestselling author and national speaker Neil Howe for a special presentation titled “Millennials Go To College: What Makes Today’s New Youth Generation So Special.” Mr. Howe will take a close look at this new generation of college students---how they compare with their parents and grandparents and what history may be asking from them in the years to come.
VICE DEAN'S RECEPTION 10:15 - 12:30 pm
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, Baker Forum, 3730 Walnut Street
The Wharton Undergraduate Division welcomes all Wharton students and their families to join us for a light continental breakfast in the Baker Forum.
MORE CAMPUS EVENTS
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
Room G17 Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan), 219 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 and the perfect compliment to a student’s academic experience, why it produces outstanding campus leaders, the major role that fraternities and sororities play in Penn student culture and in West Philadelphia, and how Penn Greeks still manage to maintain GPAs that are on par and higher than the campus average.
PENN BOOKSTORE FACULTY AUTHOR DISCUSSION 2:00 pm
Penn Bookstore, 2nd floor, 3601 Walnut Street
Dr. Vivian C. Seltzer, Professor of Human Development and Behavior at Penn, will be discussing her book “Peer-Impact Diagnosis and Therapy: A Handbook for Successful Practice with Adolescents.”
Adolescents are infamous for their rebellious behavior, with much of the focus of therapy and clinical intervention on their presumed need to rebel against their parents as they define their own identity. Dr. Seltzer, a certified family therapist and social worker, offers tips and guidance on how to approach and aid teens on their road to adulthood.
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.
PENN ATHLETICS
FOOTBALL 3:30 pm
Franklin Field, 33rd and South Streets
Penn vs. Yale
Visit Penn Athletics beginning August 25 to purchase tickets.
VOLLEYBALL 4:00 pm
The Palestra, 220 S. 32nd Street
Penn vs. Columbia
Free Admission.
WOMEN'S SOCCER 5:00 pm
Rhodes Field, University Avenue at the Schuylkill
Penn vs. Yale
Free Admission
MEN'S SOCCER 7:30 pm
Rhodes Field, University Avenue at the Schuylkill
Penn vs. Yale
Free Admission
COLLEGE HOUSE RECEPTIONS
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.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
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).
SUNDAY, October 25, 2009
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, next door at 38th & Chestnut Streets. All students and families are welcome!
HILLEL SUNDAY BRUNCH BUFFET 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.
FIELD HOCKEY 7:30 pm
Franklin Field, 33rd and South Streets
Penn vs. Yale
Free Admission
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
JEWISH SERVICES
Hillel at Penn, Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street
Friday, October 23, 2009
- Shabbat Services – 5:50 pm, Steinhardt Hall, 2nd and 3rd floors (Conservative, Orthodox, Reform and Sephardic)
- Shabbat Dinner – 7:00 pm, Steinhardt Hall, Falk Dining Commons
Saturday, October 24, 2009
- Shabbat Services – 9:00 am, Steinhardt Hall, 2nd and 3rd floors
(Orthodox and Conservative) - Shabbat Lunch – 11:30 am, Steinhardt Hall, Falk Dining Commons
- Tours of Steinhardt Hall – 1:00 pm
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.
OTHER CAMPUS ATTRACTIONS & INFORMATION
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.
BON APPETIT AT PENN DINING
There are exciting new changes at Penn Dining this year. The University has partnered with Bon Appétit Management Company to bring your son or daughter great-tasting, nutritious, sustainable food on campus. We not only believe in providing flavorful, locally produced and seasonal, made-from-scratch meals, but also in purchasing our ingredients in a socially responsible manner.
Bon Appétit at Penn Dining invites you and your son or daughter to experience the fresh new flavors at our dining cafés during Family Weekend. Join us for a complimentary lunch for a family of four at Hill House or 1920 Commons. Invitations are available at registration table or you can download and print the PDF invitation here to redeem at the dining cashiers.
Mark your calendar:
Family Weekend next year will be
October 15-17, 2010.