October 27th - 29th
2023
Residential & Hospitality Services
Weingarten Center
Helpful Links for the Weekend
This year's Schedule of Events and Workshops:
Click the drop down next to each event to see locations, individual event registration information, and more information about each event! Check back often as this page will continue to be populated as more information is shared from our campus partners.
Use the registration above for general registration for the weekend. Please note, some sessions or schools may require additional registrations. Any session requiring additional registration or tickets will be noted in the event description.
Thursday, October 26th, 2023
Join us Thursday evening for a Halloween movie viewing with snacks and drinks.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: Amber Decker – acdecker@upenn.edu
Friday, October 27th, 2023
Stop by the Houston Hall Lobby to ask any questions about the weekend.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Browse and shop for crafts and gifts from local artists and vendors. Located on Locust Walk between 36th and 37th streets.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
The Weingarten Center and Wellness at Penn will co-present strategies and resources for managing academic stress, incorporating self-care into students’ busy schedules, and studying more efficiently and effectively to allow for more balanced and sustainable habits and routines. We invite students and their families to attend this interactive session in the beautiful new Gutmann College House.
Location: Gutmann College House, 211 S 40th St, Multipurpose Room
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: weingartenlrc@vpul.upenn.edu
To watch virtually click HERE
Directors Pamela Lampitt and Patrick Killilee invite you to join them for an information session about how Residential Services and Penn Dining support your students during their time at Penn. Presentation will be held at 11am.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: living@upenn.edu
Learn how Penn students enhance their career potential, earn academic credit, and deepen their understanding of the world on short- and long-term programs abroad. Penn Abroad will be joined by past program participants to share information and answer questions regarding semester and academic year programs, the Global Research & Internship Program, and Penn Global Seminars. Presentations will be at 1:00pm and again at 2:00pm.
Location: Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk
Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Contact: goabroad@upenn.edu
Stop by to meet the career and pre-graduate/professional school advisors from Career Services. A presentation beginning at 2:15 will help you learn about the services the office provides, the “First Destinations” for our most recent graduating class, and how you can connect with Penn students if you have internship or post-graduate opportunities available with your employer. There will be plenty of time afterwards to chat with the individual advisors and get your questions answered, as well as light refreshments
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Bodek Lounge
Time: 2:00pm-3:30pm
Contact: Barb Hewitt – hewittb@upenn.edu
Ethan Mollick is an Associate Professor at the Wharton School where he studies and teaches innovation and entrepreneurship and examines the effects of artificial intelligence on work and education. Join us as Dr. Mollick leads a discussion on the rise and importance of Large Language Models, how they are already being used to disrupt work and education, and what they might mean for our future
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3731 Walnut St, G06
Time: 2:30pm – 3:20pm
President Magill will facilitate a fireside chat with four faculty members, one from each of the four undergraduate schools.
Location: Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Contact: DARProudParents@dev.upenn.edu
Join Penn Athletics for a Pre-game reception for parents and students on Shoemaker Green with music, food & drinks (to purchase), and games. The tailgate will be followed by the Penn vs. Brown football game starting at 7pm.
Please note, registration and ticket are required.
Location: Shoemaker Green, South 33rd Street
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Contact: 215-898-6151
Join Penn Hillel at 5:45 for Orthodox Services (OCP), Shira Chadasha (Egalitarian with separate seating); Reform Services. More information on Hillel’s Family Weekend events can be found on the Hillel Website.
Please note, reservation and ticket are required.
Location: Penn Hillel, 215 South 39th Street
Time: 5:45pm – 9:00pm
Contact: 215-898-7391
Embracing the “Resiliency” theme of all performance ensembles this academic year, the Penn Symphony celebrates the resilience of our senior graduating class who began their academic journey at Penn during the height of the Pandemic in isolated conditions. The evening will leave audiences overjoyed with uplifting, jubilant and colorfully complex harmonies that only a symphonic orchestra could provide, touching the very depths of our souls. For more info, click here.
Location: Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Contact: pennmusic@sas.upenn.edu
Saturday, October 28th, 2023
Stop by the Houston Hall Lobby to ask any questions about the weekend.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Browse and shop for crafts and gifts from local artists and vendors. Located on Locust Walk between 36th and 37th streets.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
10:00am | Undergraduate Research Poster Exhibit | The College
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Registration is required.
Join the Dean and staff of the College of Arts & Sciences for an opportunity to chat with students about their research. Light breakfast will be served.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Reading Room
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
11:00am | The College Experience | The College
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Registration is required.
Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, faculty and students will participate in a discussion about college life.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Bodek Lounge
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
12:00pm | The College Luncheon | The College
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Reservation and Tickets are required.
An informal buffet with the Dean, faculty and staff of the College.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Hall of Flags
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
1:30pm | You’re Majoring in What?! | The College
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Registration is required.
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.
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street, Bodek Lounge
Time: 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
2:45pm | Communicating with Confidence | The College
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Registration is required.
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 undergraduate advisors who conduct one-on-one coaching sessions with students and facilitate workshops. During this session, advisors will provide a sample of a CWiC workshop. CWiC is a Weigle Information Commons Program Partner
Location: Claudia Cohen Hall, 249 South 36th Street, Room 402
Time: 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
9:00am | Registration & Continental Breakfast | School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
This event is for current SEAS families.
Join us for light breakfast.
Location: Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street, Lobby
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am
Contact: ras@seas.upenn.edu
10:00am | A Talk with the Deans | School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
This event is for current SEAS families.
Join Professor and Nemirovsky Family Dean – Vijay Kumar for a conversation about the present and future of the School.
Location: Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street, Wu & Chen Auditorium
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am
Contact: ras@seas.upenn.edu
11:00am | Career Services Student Panel | School of Engineering & Applied Sciences
This event is for current SEAS families.
Internship Q&A – Representatives from student organizations will sit on the panel, moderated by Jamie Grant, Senior Associate Director, Engineering in the Career Services Office
Location: Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Contact: ras@seas.upenn.edu
These events are for current School of Nursing families. Registration is required. One registration will suffice for all nursing events.
Questions or Concerns? Contact Grace Riley at: griley1@nursing.upenn.edu
9:45am | Nursing Family Check-In | School of Nursing
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 9:45am – 10:00am
10:00am | Dean’s Welcome | School of Nursing
Antonia M. Villarruel, PhD, RN, FAAN – Margaret Bond Simon Dean on Nursing and Julie Sochalski, PhD, RN, FAAN – Associate Dean of Academic Programs will welcome parents and families for the day.
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 10:00am – 10:15am
10:15am | Faculty Research Spotlight | School of Nursing
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 10:15am – 11:00am
11:00am | Interactive Breakout Sessions | School of Nursing
During our interactive breakout sessions, hear from faculty and staff about opportunities across campus and how to make the most out of the Penn experience!
Breakout Session 1 – Sub-matriculation – 11:00am – 11:25am
Breakout Session 2 – Global Engagement in Nursing – 11:35am – 12:00pm
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Ann L. Roy Auditorium
Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
12:00pm | Nursing Family Weekend Lunch | School of Nursing
Indulge in a delicious luncheon, and connect with fellow families and engage in the vibrant nursing community. Lunch is provided. Please complete the registration form to indicate any dietary preferences.
Location: Claire M. Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Carol Elizabeth Ware Lobby and Claire M. Fagin Hall Mezzanine
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm
12:00pm | Student Club & Nursing Program Tabling | School of Nursing
During the lunch hour, family and friends are encouraged to explore the various student clubs, programs, and opportunities available to Nursing students. Additionally, the Student Nurses at Penn (SNAP) will be selling Penn Nursing clothing.
Location: Claire M Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd, Cafe
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm
9:40am | Wharton Undergraduate Division Overview | The Wharton School
Learn about various Wharton undergraduate services and experiences, including academic and research opportunities; student life; career services; diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; and more.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St, G06
Time: 9:40am – 10:30am
10:40am | Academic Advising Overview | The Wharton School
Members of the advising team will discuss Wharton’s approach to advising, the academic opportunities and richness of a Wharton education, and how families can support their students’ academics.
Location: Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 3730 Walnut St
Time: 10:40am – 11:30am
Join friends from Penn Alumni for pumpkin decorating outside Sweeten Alumni House.
Location: Sweeten Alumni House, 3533 Locust Walk
Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm
Bring the Family to the Institute of Contemporary Art at Penn and experience two wonderful, vibrant exhibitions of world-class contemporary art right on campus. ICA will offer a guided tour of our current exhibitions at 1pm on Saturday, October 28, led by Denise Ryner, Andrea B. Laporte, Curator. Free, space limited. Or, come visit anytime during Family Weekend! ICA is open Wednesday thru Sunday 12pm – 6pm. Admission is Free.
Location: Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th Street
Time: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Hosted by Penn’s Performing Arts Council (PAC), Family Performing Arts Night (or FamPAN) serves up a sampling of performances from some of Penn’s 60+ student-run performing arts clubs. Join us to watch family and friends take the stage for this favorite annual showcase of music and dance, spoken word and theatre, bands and comedy – all in one
Please note, reservation and ticket are required
Location: Irivne Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Contact: pac-exec@googlegroups.com
Penn’s Black Student League, OFSL’s Fraternity & Sorority Intercultural Greek Council, Department of Alumni Relations and University Life Division invite families to join us for our annual Black Family Reunion during Penn’s Family Weekend. There will be great food, music, dancing, and games, including a Battle of the Generations Family Feud pitting students against parents. Penn’s Black Family Reunion event is also a time to celebrate and honor our Divine Nine organizations, Latino/Latina organizations, so we invite affiliated students and family members to proudly wear your letters and join us for an afternoon of fun!
Location: Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce St, Hall of Flags
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Contact: vpul-ofsl@pobox.upenn.edu
Sunday, October 29th, 2023
Browse and shop for crafts and gifts from local artists and vendors. Located on Locust Walk between 36th and 37th streets.
Time: 10:00am – 5:00pm
This event is for current College of Arts & Sciences families. Reservation and Tickets are required.
The Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences invites all Penn students and families to join College faculty and staff for brunch.
Location: The Inn at Penn, 3600 Sansom Street
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Contact: college@sas.upenn.edu
Get to know other Penn families, while hearing from student leaders and Rabbi Gabe Greenberg about Jewish life on campus.
Please note, reservation and ticket are required
Location: Penn Hillel, 215 South 39th Street
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm
Contact: 215-898-7391
“A fiery and creative drummer,” (DownBeat) Grammy® Award-winning jazz trailblazer Ulysses Owens Jr. returns to our stage with his high-octane big band, voted 2022 Rising Star Large Ensemble by DownBeat. Performing a mix of originals and classics, get ready for some big band fireworks!
Please note, tickets are required.
Location: Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street, Zellerbach Theatre
Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Contact: 215-898-3900