Schedule of Events

Join University Architect Mark Kocent C82 GCP91 GFA91 for a virtual tour of Penn’s newest buildings.

Join us for a virtual Gallery Hop to see intriguing exhibitions at four of Penn’s galleries! We will start with the Arthur Ross Gallery which will have on view At the Source, A Courbet Landscape Rediscovered. Link Link here.. Then we’ll hear from the Architectural Archives where there is always something fascinating to view. Link here. Third, we’ll move to the Penn Libraries Kislak Center where we will learn about Beautiful Blackbird: The Creative Spirit of Ashley Bryan. Link here. And finally we will end with ICA and learn about two exhibitions, Carolyn Lazard: Long Take and Terence Nance: Swarm . Link here. Featuring: Lynn Marsden-Atlass, University Curator and Executive Director, Arthur Ross Gallery; William Whitaker, Curator, Architectural Archives; Lynne Farrington, Director of Programs and Senior Curator, Special Collections, The Kislak Center, Penn Libraries: and Hallie Ringle, the Daniel and Brett Sundheim Chief Curator, ICA; Moderated by Taja Jones, C’13, Associate Director of Development, ICA.

Please choose between a custom white '68 hat or visor.

Join the Morris Arboretum for a moderated panel discussion exploring the opportunities for – and the impact of – designing, growing, nurturing, and maintaining green spaces within the current and future built environment. From farming plots to the urban tree canopy, there is a rising demand and need for viable green spaces in an increasingly contested landscape. Hear how different academic and professional perspectives approach efforts to increase urban greenery while looking towards tangible and intangible benefits for the community as well as for the greater ecological landscape. This panel is moderated by William Cullina, the F. Otto Haas Executive Director at the Morris Arboretum. Panelists include Nicholas Pevzner, Assistant Professor, Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning, University of Pennsylvania, Weitzman School of Design, and Jason Lubar, Associate Director of Urban Forestry, Morris Arboretum.

It's "All Aboard" for the opportunity to tour the University's expanding campus from the comfort of an air-conditioned shuttle bus. We will have two buses - one with University Architect Mark Kocent, pointing out the new campus buildings, and one with Bill Whitaker, Curator and Collections manager of the Architectural Archives of Penn’s Weitzman School of Design, showing us the historic structures. Hill College House is the departing & returning depot for this overview of both the old & new Penn! Following the tour, enjoy the Hill College House Mixer, where you can mingle with classmates over wine, beer and "Taste of Philly" foods. Think cheese steaks (including veggie ones) and soft pretzels with mustard). Renew acquaintances, then stroll over to Sansom Street to see how it's been transformed into a pedestrian outdoor food/bar experience. Must pre-register by May 5 to participate.

The old Hill Hall has been completely renovated with elevators and A/C, but the memories will flood back! See how the old subterranean study “Pit" space has been transformed to meet the needs of today's undergrads, and trade stories about living in those small rooms. Tours will depart from the Dining Room during the Hill College House Mixer at 4:15 and 5:15 pm.

The Barnes Foundation docents will give tours of this special Philadelphia treasure. The tour is open for the 50th Reunion class and partners only. We have two times available - 10 AM and 11:30 AM. Feel free to stay longer after the tour. Cost is $30. Space is limited. On-site parking is accessible from Pennsylvania Avenue between 20th and 21st Streets. (For GPS directions, use this address: 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130). Cost for parking to visitors is $12 for up to 4 hours; $2 each additional hour / members parking is $10 for up to 4 hours; $2 each additional hour. 

Tour begins at E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House, 3533 Locust Walk

Join Bill Whitaker, Curator of the Architectural Archives, for an in-depth, behind the scenes tour of the Penn’s Quad Dorms (1892-1959). While it took more than 60 years to build, the Quad is one of the most unified buildings on campus in terms of its architecture. We’ll explore the story of the making of this remarkable building, from the inspirations in England’s Gothic architectural heritage to the nitty-gritty of crafting the many sculptural elements and grotesques.

Private guided tours of The Civil War and Women’s Rights exhibit. Connie Bille’s Historic District/Penncentric map will be distributed at the National Constitution Center to all guests. Tours limited to 35 people. Optional self- guided experience.

Includes free valet parking and your reunion party giveaways. Featuring Guest: Peter Conn, retired Professor to discuss Penn Trivia and Not-So-Trivial History.

On View All Alumni Weekend, 12pm-6pm:

ICA is Penn’s home for cutting-edge contemporary art from all around the world. Visit the galleries May 12 - May 14 and immerse yourself in solo exhibitions by artists Terence Nance and Carolyn Lazard (MFA’19). Chat with one of our gallery ambassadors about your questions and explore publications from ICA’s nearly 60-year history on campus. ICA is always Free. For All. 

Visit our website for tips on planning your visit, notes on accessibility, and more information about Terence Nance: Swarm and Carolyn Lazard: Long Take. Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 12-6 pm and closed Monday & Tuesday. 

Please join Collections Manager, Lynn Smith Dolby of The Penn Art Collection on a virtual tour of highlights of Penn’s outdoor sculpture. The sculpture on campus represents a broad range of styles and periods – from the 19th century to contemporary – this renowned group of sculptures is installed throughout campus. Please wear comfortable shoes. Registration is limited. If this event has reached capacity, please write to Sheila Raman at sraman@upenn.edu to join the waitlist.

Learn about the next evolution of a Perelman School of Medicine education. Integrating multiple systems sciences throughout a student’s education, the three cores of IMPaCT (Integrating Medicine Patient Care Transitions) feature innovations unique to Penn — including the Measey Learning in a Virtual Environment platform (Measey LiVE) and dramatically expanded offerings that support inclusion and equity in every aspect of the medical school experience.

Meet your guide at the Peace Sign (on College Green) and walk the campus. This tour will end at Penn Museum for the 1973 sponsored program.

The number of people worldwide living with some form of disability tops 1 billion, and the number one health need for persons with disabilities is adequate oral care. This has prompted urgent action by dental educators to ensure dental students have adequate training in managing care for persons with disabilities. This year’s Shames Lecture will feature two nationally renowned experts – Mark Ackerman, DMD, MBA, FACD (D’98) and Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCHD (DH’82) – along with DMD students and Dean Mark Wolff who will speak about how this curriculum is being implemented and how alumni can participate in this paradigm shift. For more information, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend or contact alumni@dental.upenn.edu.

Has it been a few years (or more) since you’ve been back to campus? Are you interested in the new buildings and new sculptures that have been added to the campus map? Join us for a class only student-led tour across campus! Highlights include the new Gutmann College House, Simone Leigh’s Brick House, James G. Kaskey Memorial Park, home of the Bio Pond, and more surprises along the way. Explore the new, embrace the nostalgia, and participate in Penn trivia as you are guided through campus from east and west and back again! (Space is limited)

Join University Architect Mark Kocent C82 GCP91 GFA91 for a virtual tour of Penn’s newest buildings, followed by live Q and A. Experience the FRES space where Penn’s architectural dreams become reality! And then join us for a walking tour to see some of Penn’s newest projects. Wear comfortable shoes. If this event has reached capacity, please email Sheila Raman at sraman@upenn.edu to join the waitlist.

The bus will return participants to hotels downtown and to campus. Space is limited. A reservation list is open now by emailing elsiehmiami@gmail.com. Reservations are required by April 1.

Tour begins at E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House, 3533 Locust Walk

Fifty years ago, when the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania was created, the War on Cancer had barely begun. Today, the first patients to receive CAR T cell therapy — developed at Penn — are celebrating 10 years of remission and the FDA has green lit 18 new drugs tied to research from ACC labs. Learn about the “secret” to Penn’s success and how it’s driving the ACC’s leadership in immune and vaccine therapies.

The bus will return to Penn’s campus, departing from the Revolutionary Museum & Historic District. The bus will return participants to center city hotels and to campus. A reservation list is open now by emailing elsiehmiami@gmail.com. Reservations are required by April 1. 

In the last 50 years, we have undergone a sea change in how people think of and interact with museums as sources of authority. Penn Museum Williams Director Christopher Woods discusses the evolution of museums in adjusting to rapidly changing societal and cultural expectations that surround everything they do—from the visitor experience, to research and education, to community engagement.

Join us for the annual Gallery Hop to see intriguing exhibitions at three of Penn’s galleries! We’ll move to the Penn Libraries Kislak Center where we will learn about Beautiful Blackbird: The Creative Spirit of Ashley Bryan. Link here. Then we’ll move to the Architectural Archives to see “Minerva Parker Nichols: The Search for a Forgotten Architect” . Link here. Finally, we will head to the Arthur Ross Gallery which will have on view At the Source, A Courbet Landscape Rediscovered. Link  here. We will end with a delicious reception in the historic Fisher Fine Arts Library Lobby. We will hear from experts at each gallery. Registration is limited and please wear comfortable shoes.

Join us at the Penn Newman Catholic Center for a Happy Hour Friday evening. All alumni and families are welcome! Drinks and light refreshments will be provided. We will be offering tours of our newly renovated facilities as well.

Executive Director and University Curator. The rediscovered Gustave Courbet painting, unseen for nearly 100 years is At the Source: A Courbet Landscape Rediscovered. The painting, Gustave Courbet’s The Source of the Lison, (La Source du Lison), 1864 oil on canvas, is a 1912 bequest of Philadelphia-born Thomas W. Evans and was discovered in 2016 in storage at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine. The exhibition is accompanied with a major catalogue, underwritten by Betsy Scott Kleeblatt, CW 68, available on Amazon. Tour limited to 35 people.

Join fellow Penn Dental classmates and friends for a special reception celebrating Penn Dental Medicine reunion classes. No cost to attend; however, registration is requested at www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend or by contacting the School at alumni@dental.upenn.edu or 215-898-8951.

PennGALA is the LGBTQ Penn Alumni Association. Join us as we reconnect and begin a new chapter.

Greet, mix & mingle with classmates … dress is Informal for this kickoff gathering! A catered feast of passed small bites, cocktail dinner stations, wine & beer service, and dessert & coffee bar, will center around the Reflecting Pool (weather permitting). The Penn Museum will remain open for the Class of 1973 to tour exhibits during our event. (Ala carte cost is $95 pp)

Join us for our Alumni Weekend Happy Hour on May 12, 2023 at Penn Vet's Hill Pavilion.

Join Penn Nursing for our first G.O.L.D. Alumni event! We welcome our Graduates Of the Last Decade to visit Fagin Hall on Friday, May 12th to kick-off Alumni Weekend with wine and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and meet fellow alumni!

Join friends and classmates for a welcome reception including cocktails and light fare as we arrive on campus for our 60th Reunion weekend.

ALA members from near and far are welcome to gather as we catch up and welcome young alumni!

Join us under the tent at Caster for our annual Alumni Reception.

Join BAS members of all class years as we make more memories at Penn.

UPAAN alumni and ASAM scholars welcome! Join our community gathering and learn about exciting plans for the year ahead.

Made-to-order beef, chicken or veggie Cheesesteaks; open bar; multiple pastas; salad bar; desserts & ice cream. Close-up magic, a Jazz trio and karaoke. Reserved tables for groups. (Please advise number &names of guests attending to elsiehmiami@gmail.com). Outdoor seating available. Included in the Reunion2023 All-Inclusive Pass or ala carte.

The Class of 1978’s 45th reunion weekend begins in the center of campus. While joining friends and classmates, receive a welcome cocktail on the ground floor of Van Pelt at 7 p.m. The main event will take place on the 6th Floor in our Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion and the Moelis Reading Terrace, overlooking College Green, where we will enjoy dinner and music. Entertainment provided by Mask and Wig students and alumni, as well as additional undergraduate performing groups through the evening. 

We hope you will join us under our Class of 1983 tent from 7pm-11pm at Penn Commons between College and Houston Hall. Great food and dancing to all your favorite 80s music by a great band, Locust Rock, will make the first night of our reunion weekend a night to remember! 

Food, cocktails, music, and festive attire.

Stop by FranklinFest on College Green, featuring food, drink, and music. Dance party starts at 9 PM! Cost: $20 for alumni and guests, or included in the Alumni Weekend Pass, and Reunion All-Inclusive Pass.

Join fellow alumni in for Shabbat services and dinner. Services start at 7:50. Dinner will be at 9pm. Please register through the Penn Hillel website or call 215-898-7391.

Reconnect over cocktails and food with a DJ spinning all of your 90s favorites.

Start Alumni Day back on campus with a Continental Breakfast Buffet. This event is included in the All-Alumni Pass (Ala carte cost is $20 pp)

Join us for breakfast 8:00am and the Spring Penn Alumni Board Meeting at 8:45am as we welcome Michael Barrett ENG’89, as our new Penn Alumni President! The agenda includes some important Board business, with updates from Penn Alumni groups. We welcome you to join us after the condensed meeting for A Long Walk: Building a Welcoming Penn Community. *Registration required

Start the day in Pottruck Gym with Class of 1978 classmates with activities for everyone to enjoy. Penn yoga instructor and student athlete recovery-day trainer, will lead classmates in an invigorating, energizing yoga flow. Basketball hoops will also be available for those who’d like to shoot around. Coffee & bagels provided for athletes and spectators.

Sponsored by the Class of 1973. Since the Class of 1973 graduated 50 years ago, societal attitudes have changed toward war, homosexuality, birth control, abortion (there and back), and politics. On a more personal level, have you wondered why people undergo religious conversion, change their political affiliation, suddenly endorse conspiracy theories, or alter their taste in music? What is common to these processes of change, and how does resistance to change play out across these seemingly different contexts? On Saturday morning, Professor Dolores Albarracín , a Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor and the Director of the Penn Social Action Lab, will lead us in a discussion of How People Change. Prof. Albarracín  is a renowned scholar in the fields of attitudes, communication, and behavior.

Shabbat morning services

Take a moment to restore and recharge with The PARK Podcast. Stop by Sweeten Alumni House and listen to pre-recorded conversations with Penn alumni who are working to change some of America’s most intractable social problems. Hear stories of how they care for themselves so that they can sustain their fight on behalf of others. Episode 1: Efrén Olivares, Director, Immigrant Justice Project at the Southern Poverty Law Center.Episode 2: Iván Espinoza-Madrigal, Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil RightsEpisode 3: Jarrett Stein, Staff at The Netter Center and co-founder of Rebel VenturesEpisode 4: Ellen Kamei, former mayor of the city of Mountain View and current city of Mountain View council member. The PARK Podcast is hosted by Penn Alum Lia Howard and produced by The SNF Paideia Program.

Join Penn Nursing as we celebrate the exciting work of our programs, centers, faculty and students! The Penn Nursing Fair will be an opportunity for alumni and their families to connect with the School and each other. Enjoy breakfast food and coffee as you learn about new and ongoing programs at the School of Nursing. Featured tables will include: Amplify Nursing Podcast (Innovation), Eidos LGBTQ+ Health Initiative, Simulation Lab and more!

Penn is committed to promoting social justice and centering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all facets of campus life - the hallmark of a Penn education. Join us for a panel discussion that will highlight some of the actions the University is taking to create community and solidarity. Learn how one program has changed the conversation at Penn and across the country, and how you can be a part of it. This program will be moderated by Renita Miller, Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer at Wharton and feature Elise Betz, Executive Director of Alumni Relations, Rudy Fuller, Senior Associate Athletic Director, Intercollegiate Programs, a student athlete, and Kamal Carter, President of A Long Talk About the Uncomfortable Truth. 

Nationally renowned message maven Dr. Frank Luntz, C'84, and leading Democratic pollster Jefrey Pollock, C'93, lead a discussion about the state of American public opinion today. In a nation, as divided as ever, watch these two as they poke, prod, and plead with America that we can do better.

If you’re looking for a fun way to add movement to your Alumni Weekend plans, look no further! On Saturday, May 13 at 9:30 AM, join NASM Certified Personal Trainer Taja Jones (C’13) for a full body sweat session! This 45-minute class - complete with a 2013 themed playlist - will include strength and conditioning circuits that will work every major muscle group and a challenging finisher to ensure that you end your workout feeling energized and ready to conquer the day and the rest of Alumni Weekend! Come prepared to use dumbbells and your body weight to move through a challenging workout that will get your heart rate up while building functional strength. Be sure to bring a water bottle and a sweat towel.

Join us for an hour-long roundup of our famous 60-Second Lectures. This Alumni Weekend favorite will comprise of live lectures, given by Penn Arts and Sciences’ foremost faculty, students, and alumni. Enjoy some refreshments and listen as these speakers prove that a world of knowledge can be condensed into just one minute. Vote for your favorite lecture and see who walks away with the grand prize. Email events@sas.upenn.edu for more information.

Enjoy a full breakfast and mimosas and ‘bloodies’. Participate with fans and players in active, competitive games of skill. Show us you still can throw! Cornhole, football and baseball toss, basket-pong, air hockey and more Join the class of 1968 to celebrate Penn sports and athletes with memories both from the stands and on the field of play … memories of Franklin Field, the river fields, the baseball diamond, the palestra, the courts - and of course the Schuylkill, and the 46th Street ice rink. Included in the Reunion2023 All-Inclusive Pass or ala carte: $25

Enjoy a continental breakfast and tour of the Holman Biotech Commons (3610 Hamilton Walk). The redesigned library features a multipurpose event space with modular furniture to accommodate active learning, lecture-style events, and open-space gatherings; an expanded Digital Fabrication Lab that houses 3D printing and poster printing services; a Design-Thinking Room furnished with wall-mounted whiteboards, supplies, and movable, writable tables; and an Anatomage Table, the first of its kind at Penn, allows for the virtual dissection and review of life-size virtual cadavers outside of clinical lab coursework. Sponsored by Penn Library and the Class of 1968.

Join us for an alumni weekend admissions information session led by Whitney Soule, Vice Provost and Dean of Admissions.

Everyone loves a BYOB event with a 15th Reunion upgrade! Bring your little one and join classmates at a family friendly brunch to start the day. Park your stroller in the "Stroller Lot" and catch up with classmates as little ones have fun with a crayon "color in a Quaker" activity. (Class only event. Light fare brunch featuring mimosas. Cost of event included in 15th Reunion All-Inclusive Package.)

Drop by and join the Netter Center, Penn Arts & Sciences, and the Class of '88 in making care packages for local homeless shelters. All welcome!

Join Bill Whitaker, Curator of the Architectural Archives, as he leads us on a tour of the architectural masterworks on Penn's campus. This tour will focus on the buildings created for Penn during its first half century in West Philadelphia, starting in the 1870’s including the Penn Museum, the Furness Building and College Hall, Louis Kahn’s world-famous Richards Medical Research Building, several projects by Venturi Scott Brown, and Skirkanich Hall, designed by Williams and Tsien, the architects of the new Barnes Foundation. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for extensive walking. Pre-registration is required and space on each tour is limited to 35. If this event has reached capacity, please contact Sheila Raman, sraman@upenn.edu to join the waitlist.

Makuu proudly honors the accomplishments of our students in an annual ceremony that takes place on the Saturday preceding Commencement, The Makuu Senior Celebration. Our award recipients are nominated by members of the Penn community and voted on by a committee of staff members. A tradition for twenty years, the awards showcase the spectrum of talent, passion, and aptitude on display in our student community. We welcome all Black graduates and their families to attend the ceremony in Irvine Auditorium, followed by our reception at the ARCH Building, 3601 Locust Walk. Asé!

The Transformation of South Philadelphia – new immigrants and upscaling: A Visit to Bok and Mural Tour of Southeast by Southeast, a project of Philadelphia Mural Arts. Sign up here.

Join University of Pennsylvania's new President, Liz Magill, as she leads a panel discussion with some of Penn’s stellar faculty about what’s happening around the University today.

Be sure to stop by the Penn Arts & Sciences Tent for an opportunity to reconnect with other College alumni, pick up some unique Penn swag, and find out about opportunities to get involved. Follow Penn Arts and Sciences on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook @PennSAS.

Lawyers have great control over what is presented to courts – the applicable law, the relevant facts, and compelling arguments for their desired outcomes. But once the arguments are concluded, judges make decisions, and a range of factors outside of the purview of attorneys can ultimately impact the decision itself – from the judge’s life experience and perspective, to the litigants’ behavior, input from political and other institutions, biases, media, and academia. Some judges are influenced by commentators who argue for natural law, others are influenced by originalism, and others consider recent advances in our understanding of mental health and psychology. Join a roundtable of judges who will discuss the various factors that can affect complex decision-making, the philosophies behind certain decision-making paradigms, and how they balance these competing interests to arrive at the best decision possible.

CLE credit available.

Featuring:

- Honorable Stella Tsai L’88, Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas
- Honorable Wendy Beetlestone L’93, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Honorable Maria Santovenia L’88, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Florida

This program has been approved for 1.0 CLE substantive credit for Pennsylvania lawyers. CLE credit may be available in other jurisdictions as well. Penn Carey Law Alumni receive CLE credits free through The W.P. Carey Foundation’s generous commitment to Lifelong Learning.

Explore one of the newest and most vibrant student spaces on campus, the Shleifer Family Penn First Plus Center, which serves as our home to support students from first generation and/or modest income backgrounds. Meet the dedicated team and learn more about how Penn ensures that all students can experience the full breadth of a Penn education.

Stop by and enjoy some snacks following services.

Join Penn Baseball as they take on the Columbia Lions this weekend! The Quakers, who have already secured their berth to the Ivy League Tournament later in May, are tied for first place with Harvard. No tickets are required; games are free and family friendly. Doubleheader begins Saturday at 11:30AM; Sunday single game begins at noon. Please check the schedule as weather may change start times. Tommy Lasorda Field at Meiklejohn Stadium is located on River Fields Drive. Metered parking is available.

The Parade starts promptly at noon and will lead alumni to their picnic location. Pick up Penn swag to cheer on your class! Lineup begins at 11:45 AM.

Parade of Classes Line-up Locations: (Line-up is at 11:45 AM on Saturday, May 13, 2023) 

Parade Lineup Locations:

1946 - 1972 - 37th Street toward Spruce Street

1973 - Caster Plaza on Locust Walk

1974-1980 - Huntsman Hall & Locust Walk (East end of the bridge)

1981-1985 - Locust Walk by Kelly Writers House/Perry World House

1986-1992 - Patio between 1920 Commons & Harnwell College (West end of the bridge)

1993-2012 - Hamilton Village (formerly Superblock)

2013-2022 - Locust Walk by Steinberg-Dietrich Hall

Graduate Schools - Steinberg Conference Center

Estate planning is crucial to ensure that your assets are protected and handled appropriately. Hear an overview of common issues that arise in the estate planning process, along with an explanation of the current status of the Federal Estate Tax and basic techniques for minimizing its impact.

Display your Penn Dental pride by marching with Dean Mark Wolff, Alumni Society President Dr. Scott Chanin (D’83), and fellow alumni to the Penn Dental Medicine picnic on Hill Square. For more information, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend or contact alumni@dental.upenn.edu.

All nursing alumni are invited to march, dance, sing or whatever expresses your Penn Nursing pride, as we parade with Dean Villarruel, members of the Alumni Board, and fellow alumni. Family, friends, and children are welcome!

The DP is hosting an open house at The Pink Palace on Saturday May 13th from 12pm - 2pm. Come visit the DP offices and newsroom, reconnect with old friends and see the work of today's students. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! 

Join fellow Penn Dental alumni for a celebratory picnic lunch on Hill Square! This is a great opportunity to bring your entire family as activities will be available for kids of all ages as well as entertainment including a DJ and performances by the Glee Club and Penn Band. Vegetarian and Kosher meals will be available.*Cost: $40 per person pre-registration/$45 after May 1; $15 children ages 6-16; no charge for children 5 and under. For more information, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/alumniweekend or contact alumni@dental.upenn.edu.

All Penn Engineering alumni and their families are invited by the Development and Alumni Relations Office to enjoy a picnic lunch with Dean Vijay Kumar, members of the Engineering Alumni Society, faculty, and graduating students in the Engineering tent. The tent will be located on Hill Field near the Lauder College House. Please direct questions to Brad Richards at rbrad@seas.upenn.edu.

Leisurely enjoy a full bar, latte & tea service, along with a catered picnic lunch. Entertainment will be provided by the Penn Glee Club and Penn Band. Vegetarian and kosher meals available upon request. The Alumni Day Picnic is a paid event. All-inclusive Reunion Pass or Alumni Weekend Pass is required to participate.

Alumni Day Picnic Locations:

Picnic Locations:

1st, 5th & 10th Reunion (classes 2013-2022) - Penn Park 

15th & 20th Reunion (classes 2008 & 2003) - Upper Quad 

25th Reunion (1998) - College Green, 25th Reunion Tent

30th, 35th & 40th Reunions (classes 1993, 1988, & 1983) - Lower Quad, 1980s Tent

45th Reunion (1978) - College Green (tent across from LOVE statue)

50th Reunion (1973) - College Green  

55th & 60th Reunions (classes 1968 & 1963) - College Green  

65th, 70th & 75th Reunions (classes 1958, 1953, & 1948) - McHarque Garden (next to The Castle), College Green

Schools (Medicine, Dental, Nursing and Engineering) - Hill Square

Follow the parade to the steps of Furness for the official 50th Reunion photo.

All nursing alumni are invited to enjoy a picnic lunch and network with fellow alumni, students, parents, faculty, and Dean Villarruel at the Penn Nursing tent. Registration for the picnic is required.

Ribbon cutting and dedication of a newly planted tree. Dedication of the 1968 Memorial bench. Memorial recitation of the names of deceased classmates.

Reception at Penn Women’s Center to acknowledge the ‘73 Class Gift. A portion of our class gift will be directed to support the Penn Women's Center, founded in 1973 and with its roots in the protests during our time on campus. Tour the Women’s Center, meet the staff and visit the Penn Environmental Education Kitchen (PEEK). Come celebrate with us! Light refreshments will be served. 

Join us in the Kelly Writers House Class of 1942 Garden for our annual Alumni Weekend Open House, where you can renew your acquaintance with the KWH community or get to know this lively and innovative home for writers of all ages and genres. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Please register to let us know you plan to attend. We'd love to hear from you by email to whalumniweekend@writing.upenn.edu .

Join us for our Student Performing Arts Award Celebration and Reception! Saturday, May 13th @ 2pm Platt House Lobby Dear Graduates and Alumni: You are invited to help us celebrate our incredible performing arts students! At this event, we will honor the winners of the Goff Award, Wallace Award, Whinnery Award, Fresnel Award, Francis Johnson Baton, & Platt House Senior Spotlights. It will be a great time to honor the contributions and triumphs of our students and to gather together in community. Refreshments will be provided.

Celebrating 50+ Years of Black Presence at Penn: Young, Gifted, Black, and Fired Up! Stepping onto Penn’s campus during the Fall of 1969, the Class of 1973 experienced a very tumultuous time in the nation's history that impacted what the world would become. During this panel with Class of 1973 alumni, we will hear how their challenges influenced our current choices. Moderated by University Chaplain and VP, Office of Social Equity and Community, Charles ‘Chaz’ Howard, C’00, the panelists will ask us to look back to inform how we should look forward. A WE ARE FAMILY event, Co-sponsored by AARC, Africana Studies, DuBois College House, & Makuu Black Cultural Center

Join Arthur Ross Gallery’s Executive Director / Curator Lynn Marsden-Atlass and learn about An exhibition sparked by the discovery of a Gustave Courbet painting of the source of the French river Lison in the University of Pennsylvania’s collection, showcases the infamous painter’s modern landscape practice. Focusing on the motifs of grottos and waterfalls in his art of the 1850s and 1860s, the exhibition highlights the newly re-discovered Courbet painting, not shown in public for close to 100 years, emphasizing the process of authenticating and conserving this historic work. In 1847 Thomas W. Evans established a dental practice in Paris, France and became surgeon dentist to Napoléon III and Empress Eugénie. In 1867 he introduced nitrous oxide as an anesthetic to the European medical and dental communities, Evans was renowned for his gold-foil fillings, vulcanite dentures, and orthodontic treatments, serving royalty from Britain to Turkey. Evans also played important roles in French and American politics. Upon his death in 1897, Evans bequeathed most of his wealth to create The Thomas W. Evans Museum and Institute Society in Philadelphia. In 1912 the Society and the University of Pennsylvania signed an agreement to establish the Thomas W. Evans Museum and Dental Institute at the corner of 40th and Spruce Street which was dedicated in February 1915. In 2015 Penn Dental Medicine celebrated its 100th Anniversary of the founding of the dental school.

The Classes of 1968 and 1978 and the James Brister Society are excited to introduce the Heritage West Project to the Penn Alumni community. Penn archaeologists will share the stage with community members, all of whom are engaged in the groundbreaking archaeology project planned to take place in West Philadelphia beginning in summer. The excavation is expected to unearth historical, material objects that will tell the remarkable stories of a vibrant and historic community, respecting the heritage, culture, legacy and origins of the West Philadelphia community. Be a part of an extraordinary launch! Admission to the Museum is complimentary for all those who attend.

The Class of 1968 welcomes Penn veterans of all classes to join them to exchange experiences and learning from their time in the military. All veterans are welcome: enlisted, officers, reserve, National Guard, ROTC/NROTC, etc. Light snacks will be served.

Join John L. Jackson, Jr., the Walter H. Annenberg Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, Richard Perry University Professor, and incoming Provost of the University of Pennsylvania, and Netter Center founding director Ira Harkavy (C’70, GR’79) for an animated conversation about the past, present, and future of university-community engagement. They will discuss Penn’s relationship with West Philadelphia as it has evolved in the last 50+ years, particularly the development and work of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships. They will also discuss the Netter Center’s leadership in supporting a democratic civic and community engagement movement that has spread across higher education in the U.S. and around the world. Netter Center alumni, including a graduating senior, will then respond and provide critical reflections on the personal impacts of civic and community engagement on their Penn experience and beyond. Light reception to follow in the Terrace Room celebrating the Netter Center’s 30th anniversary.

Developing a highly effective vaccine to counter a worldwide pandemic in record time was an extraordinary achievement. We’ve heard a lot about what happened but far less about how it happened. How did a company rally 80,000 colleagues scattered around the world to a single, audacious goal of developing, testing, and deploying a vaccine in record time? And why was that company Pfizer? Dr. Rothenberg will highlight critical actions, decisions, and the leadership principles they applied in making this possible. In the second half of his talk, Dr. Rothenberg will describe how he is applying these lessons on a new endeavor: creating a Museum of Medicine and Biomedical Discovery.

What do a punk rocker, TV producer, YA novelist, and food critic have in common? They are all former students of Anthony DeCurtis, who has taught his famous seminars on writing about popular culture at Penn for twenty years. In honor of Anthony’s two decades of teaching, join us for presentations by an extraordinary line-up of Anthony’s former students, including harm reductionist Grace Ambrose C’11, YA novelist Jessica Goodman C’12, journalist and editor Alex Koppelman C’05, Philadelphia-based writer and yoga instructor Gwen Lewis C’14, Philly Improv founder Greg Maugham C’05, reporter Joe Pinsker C’13, and Vox editorial director of culture and features Julia Rubin C’10.”The event will be emceed by Ali Jaffe Ramis C’14, a segment producer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Hillary Reinsberg C’11, editor of The Infatuation and Zagat. A delicious reception will follow. The event is open to everyone! Let us know you lan to attend by email to whalumniweekend@writing.upenn.edu.

The Penn First Plus Alumni Association invites you to celebrate and acknowledge your FGLI journey at Penn with fellow alumni at its Alumni Weekend Mixer. We hope you will join this community-oriented event where all Penn alums who share any aspect of the FGLI experience are welcome. Refreshments and drink tickets will be provided. If you would like to attend please email Lisette at pennfirstplusalumni@gmail.com.

Join us for our Alumni Weekend Reception under the tent at the Allam House at New Bolton Center on May 13, 2023.

After a whirlwind day of activities, gather with classmates as we take over both Mendelson & Directors’ Rooms of Dunning Coaches Center for a final “laid back” hurrah. Enjoy light fare, a full bar, and sweet summer treats from Philadelphia’s favorite “Lil Pop Shop” to end the evening!

5 PM: Take your photos with your friends on the Red Carpet in the Atrium, and join classmates for Popcorn, Pigs in the Blankets, Perrier & Prosecco

5:30 PM: CURTAIN UP...LIGHT THE LIGHTS: COME ALL YE LOYAL CLASSMATES - RIGHT NOW! Join 1968 for the exclusive Gala Film Premiere of the exceptional Class of 1968 Film: Not Done Yet, starring our classmates, at a lavish party filled with fun food and friendship, with a top shelf open bar. Reserved tables available. Film Edited & Directed by Alan Feinberg and produced by Karen Carr.

7 – 9 PM: Dessert will be served. 1968 50th Reunion Video will be screened.

Welcome back, Quakers! Alumni Weekend is a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make new ones. Join our diverse cultural communities for food, fun, and good times. Dancing optional, but encouraged.

Gather for cocktails, dinner and entertainment as we celebrate the Class of 1963’s 60th Reunion on the beautiful 6th floor of the library overlooking College Green. You will not want to miss this memorable event. 

Our Reunion centerpiece social event at premier Philly event space, with artisan dining, a first-class open bar, and ‘70s-era music. We’re assured of a fabulous menu with something for everyone. Photo Booth and a photographer will be on stand-by for instant shots of classmates and friends. Complimentary valet parking available in front of venue. (Ala carte cost is $180 pp.)

Grab your Passport to Penn and travel back to campus for a fantastic evening in the most contemporary artistic space on campus – the ICA! Join the Class of 2008 for a night out on the town, dress to impress, and celebr(08) all night! Enjoy a full bar with showcasing specialty cocktails and mocktails. Featured food themes from around the globe including a dessert display. Hit the dance floor, peek at art on display, and snap a pic in the photo booth with a printable keepsake! 

Mix and mingle with your classmates and friends at our Saturday night 30th Reunion party! Celebrating in a nostalgic location (Penn Commons – between College Hall & Houston Hall) signature cocktails, delicious food and dancing to the old-school hits! Don't miss the opportunity to relive and renew your Penn experience at this fantastic 30th reunion event.

Adults Only

Gone are the days of fraternity parties, 50 Cents Drinks, and Smoke’s to end the night. The Class of 2013 is living up their 30’s while elevating the whole scene with a return to the Quad! Rock out to nostalgic sounds of Kenn Kweeder and snap a photo at the photobooth, then grab a cocktail or mocktail from the open bar, and hit the dance floor! Partying like you’re 22 all night with classmates and friends! 

30th Reunion Bash After Party. Cash bar. 

University Chaplain Charles Howard will lead an uplifting memorial tribute to deceased classmates. The Penn Glee Club will perform. There will be an opportunity for anyone wishing to add a personal remark or recollection about a classmate. Following the memorial, enjoy a hot breakfast and mimosa bar. (Ala carte cost is $20 pp.)

Stop by for a hot breakfast. Exchange stories from the weekend, share photos, and make plans to get together again soon. University Chaplain Charles L. Howard, Ph.D, C'00 will lead an uplifting memorial tribute to classmates who have passed away at 10:15 AM in the Class of 1970 Bistro. The Penn Glee Club will perform. Cost for the breakfast: $20 for alumni and guests, or included in the Alumni Weekend Pass, and Reunion All-Inclusive Pass.

Leaving Penn’s campus at 9 am, enjoy complimentary transportation to New Bolton Center, Penn Vet’s equine and large animal veterinary campus, on a party bus. At 10 am: enjoy a champagne brunch at the historic Allam House and learn about New Bolton Center’s clinical and research missions from Penn Vet’s esteemed faculty. Brunch will be followed by a private, guided tour of New Bolton Center’s clinical facilities and feature a cutting edge robotic CT system for equine care. Returning to Penn’s campus @ approximately 2 pm. Parking is available for those who prefer to drive to NBC on their own. A once in a lifetime opportunity! 

All students, alumni, friends, and families are welcomed to attend this free brunch event co-sponsored by Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture and the Penn Newman Center. Join us this Mother’s Day during Penn Alumni Weekend for a casual buffet brunch, fellowship, and a discussion on “Motherhood, the University, and the Future of the Nation.” Our featured guest is Penn alumna Catherine R. Pakaluk (Hardy), C’98, the Director of Social Research and Associate Professor at the Catholic University of America’s Busch School of Business in Washington, D.C. An economist trained at Penn and Harvard, Dr. Pakaluk is a highly sought after speaker whose research examines the economics of education and religion, family studies and demography, Catholic social thought and political economy. After her brief introductory remarks and discussion, participants will have an opportunity to engage the conversation and hear the latest updates from Penn Newman and Collegium Institute – and to continue brunching. All are welcome. For more information about Collegium Institute, visit https://www.collegiuminstitute.org/ For more information about Penn Newman Center, visit https://newman.upenn.edu/

Morris Arboretum, Penn's beloved natural oasis, historic public garden, and educational institution in the Chestnut Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia, invites alumni and their families to enjoy a complimentary visit during regular admission hours - 10:00am-4:00pm - on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Guests of Penn alumni must fit in a single visiting car to accommodate the Arboretum’s parking lot capacity. Please be sure to register names of all guests that will be joining you. Be our guest this Alumni Weekend and experience the natural wonders of spring blooming all around the Arboretum's grounds and Gardens. Learn more about your upcoming visit at www.morrisarboretum.org

Sunday May 14, 2023 from 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on the GIC Patio, GIC Green and in our Lenape Native Garden. This is an opportunity to celebrate with us in between all the wonderful alumni events and graduation activities. It is also a unique opportunity for parents and significant others to meet students' friends and mentors. Additionally, it is a great way for graduates to be introduced to Penn robust alumni community as well. Association of Native Alumni (ANA) members and guests are welcome!

Join Sean Quimby, Associate University Librarian & Director of the Jay I. Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, and Jim Duffin, Acting University Archivist/Senior Archivist, for a presentation and viewing of new and notable acquisitions and University of Pennsylvania founding documents from the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Book and Manuscripts and the University of Pennsylvania Archives.

Join Sean Quimby, Associate University Librarian & Director of the Jay I. Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, and Jim Duffin, Acting University Archivist/Senior Archivist, for a presentation and viewing of new and notable acquisitions and University of Pennsylvania founding documents from the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Book and Manuscripts and the University of Pennsylvania Archives.

Jazz Brunch for alumni, friends, and family under the tent in the Caster Courtyard

It is a time-honored tradition at Penn to formally recognize the 25th and 50th Reunion Classes at Commencement to help welcome the newest graduating class into the lifelong Penn alumni family. We would love to have as strong a showing as possible, so if you live in the area, or can stay through Monday, be a part of this ceremony! Click here. to register by March 30 to order graduation regalia at no charge from Penn Alumni Relations. You must wear regalia to participate. A light lunch will follow the ceremony outside of Sweeten Alumni House. More information about the event will be sent to those who register.