Schedule of Events

Join us for a virtual exploration of Revolution at Penn?, an exhibit examining the formation of the university, the debates that divided the school during the American Revolution, and the compromises that reorganized it as the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. Led by John Pollack and J.M. Duffin of the Penn Libraries, this Alumni Weekend session will offer an insider’s look at rare documents and new insights on Penn's history.

Join us for an engaging virtual armchair conversation on the groundbreaking work of breeding tomorrow’s crops and food plants to thrive in a changing climate. This exciting event features the Morris Arboretum & Gardens' F. Otto Haas Executive Director, William (Bill) Cullina, and Dr. Doris Wagner, DiMaura Professor of Biology and the inaugural director of the Penn Plant Adaptability and Resilience Center, a new initiative for plant-based sustainable solutions to address climate change. With his extensive experience and leadership in public horticulture, Bill will guide a captivating discussion with Dr. Wagner about her team’s pioneering research on cellular precision editing and other approaches for developing climate-resistant plants. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the innovations shaping the future of plants!

Join Penn’s Architect Mark Kocent C82 GCP91 GFA91 for his fascinating tour of Penn’s newest buildings.

Join Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw, Class of 1940 Bicentennial Term Professor and Inaugural Faculty Director of the Arthur Ross Gallery, for a sneak peek at the gallery's upcoming exhibitions and programs; and the launch of an exciting new virtual tour of the Fisher Fine Arts Library Building, a National Historic Landmark and beloved Penn study spot designed by renowned Philadelphia architect Frank Furness.

The Penn Museum offers free admission to alumni and their guests during Alumni Weekend! Please sign up for your free tickets here using offer code 25ALUMNI during check out.

Join us as we explore one of the world’s greatest and most eclectic collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern art. Limited capacity. Additional cost of $30.

Enjoy a walking tour of campus led by a Penn Traditions student leader.

Join us for Free At Noon – WXPN’s free weekly live concert series. Visit https://xpn.org/program/free-at-noon/ for this week’s performer! Past performers have included: Adele, Dr. Dog, Amos Lee, Spoon, Strand of Oaks, Kacey Musgraves, Guster, Brandi Carlile, The National, and many, many more. The web link in full is: https://xpn.org/program/free-at-noon/

Please join Director of the Penn Art Collection, Lynn Smith Dolby on a 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 contact Sheila Raman at sraman@upenn.edu to be placed on the waiting list.

The Perelman School of Medicine's IMPaCT curriculum (Integrating Medicine | Patient Care | Transitions) offers a wealth of opportunities for students to customize their medical education, pursue unique professional experiences, and earn additional designations, certificates, or degrees. Students can also engage in extracurricular activities that both align with their passions and advance our institution’s core missions. In this session, you will hear from some of our students on the inspiring ways they have explored their interests, forged innovative paths, and shaped their medical journeys. 

Enjoy a walking tour of campus led by a Penn Traditions student leader.

*Tour has reached capacity. Please email Charles Marsh, chmars@upenn.edu, to join the waitlist.*

Join us on Friday afternoon for our Campus Shuttle Bus Tour - It’s “All Aboard!” for a tour of the University’s expanding campus from the comfort of an air-conditioned shuttle bus. University architect Mark Kocent and Curator & Director of the Architectural Archives Bill Whitaker will highlight new buildings on campus and share the history of some of our alma mater’s most historic structures. Bus Tour cost is $10.

Who among us couldn’t have used a bit of stress relief when we were students? How about now? Considering the real short and long-term danger of stressors in our lives, especially during turbulent times, come hear about the wrap-around wellness services available for Penn students in 2025 with Penn Student Health and Counseling, Penn Campus Recreation, the Platt Student Performing Arts House, and the Office of the Chaplain. Let's discover how student support has developed since we graduated, and how we can apply what we learn from them to our own lives and families today. Open to all alumni. Sponsored by the Class of 1995.

Join us for a discussion about the work and research happening in the Jaffe Building, home of the Department of Art History, as it celebrates 30 years on campus. Refreshments will be available as we toast the building’s 30th anniversary.

Notable progress has been made in recent years regarding brain-computer interfaces (BCI) — technology that provides a direct communication link between the brain and an external device, primarily by recording electrical activity generated by neurons. Typically, these medical devices are surgically implanted deep within or onto the surface of the brain. From monitoring epilepsy to developing therapies for traumatic brain injury, applications for this growing field are tremendous. In 2021, marking a significant step forward in neuro-technology, BCI device companies received approval from the FDA to conduct human clinical studies. Join Brian Litt, MD, and a panel of esteemed Penn Medicine faculty in discussing the frontier of innovative neuro-devices and the future of this groundbreaking technology. 

Join Platt House on Friday, May 16th for our Annual Student Performing Arts Award Celebration! We will present the student awards and host a reception. See you there! Platt House's main entrance uses a staircase. If you prefer or need the accessible entrance, the Guard on duty at the Stouffer Commons entrance can assist you.

Charlie Steiner C’68 (www.charliesteiner.com) in conversation with Gazette editor John Prendergast C’80 about his career and his ongoing project Highway 67 Revisited.

While at Penn, Charlie Steiner (C’68) was busy taking photographs. They were printed in student publications and outside — one of his photos of Bob Dylan, taken near Penn, was chosen by Dylan for use on one of his album jackets. Steiner went on to a career as a distinguished photojournalist and documentary filmmaker. Recently, while editing his work for a book Highway ’67 Revisited, about the ‘60s and ‘70s, he realized that many of his important photos were taken while he was at Penn (1964-1968).

Charlie will present these photos and share the stories behind them. The subjects range from a Penn civil rights project in Mississippi to Janis Joplin’s first east coast performance, an evening with Allen Ginsberg, a young Andy Warhol as he was shaking up the art world, and photos of the person who was the most famous person in the world at the time, Muhammed Ali, on the quad. Steiner went to a local Be-In during the infamous 1967 summer of love and a few months later was in Washington to document the massive anti-war demonstration that ended with a march across the Potomac “to levitate the Pentagon.” Others who visited Penn include Robert Kennedy, Joan Baez, Diana Ross & the Supremes — all photographed by Charlie at the Palestra.

Co-sponsored by the Class of 1975.

Join the Penn Alumni Ambassador Program and fellow volunteers for an informal reception in appreciation of your service. Your work as ambassadors is what shapes this program, and we want to thank you for your willingness to meet and connect with Penn applicants each year. This event is open to all Penn Alumni Ambassadors. Given space constraints we kindly ask you to limit the number of guests attending.

Location: Philadelphia, PA - University of Pennsylvania.  Specific location will be shared upon registration.

Please join the Department of Fine Arts on May 16th for a panel discussion of the life and work of the beloved Penn educator and artist Becky Young (1939-2024), led by Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts Gabriel Martinez. A cherished teacher, Becky Young, empowered students to express themselves fully and openly. She dedicated her life to her students and artistic practice, creating daring and remarkable works that fostered healing through artmaking. Becky retired from Penn in 2005, receiving the prestigious G. Holmes Perkins Award for Distinguished Teaching in the Undergraduate Programs in the School of Design. Upon retiring, she said, “When I started, I had my darkroom in a closet in the Furness building. We developed a program that started from nothing. It’s fascinating for me to see what happened. We had a chance to expand, building a state-of-the-art photography department. I feel I’m leaving it in good hands.” Retired from teaching, Becky remained an active artist, working in many mediums and a wide range of subjects. Her projects were unconventional, unique, and deeply personal. Our May 16th conversation will be moderated by Gabriel Martinez, Senior Lecturer in Fine Arts, and feature Becky Young’s university colleagues and alums who studied with her.

Participate in an informal, interactive and lively exchange about campus life, dating & dorms on the upper Lobby level of Hill House. Relax (post-tour/pre-party) and bring your stories to share! Dress Casual.

Join us for an informal happy hour at New Deck to kick off the weekend’s festivities! Get a beverage and/or a bite to eat and catch up with old friends and classmates at one of our class’ old favorite hangout spots. (pay-as-you-go)

This event is open to School of Social Policy & Practice alumni and their guests.

The School of Social Policy & Practice hosts the Hall of Fame Induction ceremony for our Class of 2025 awardees.

Please join the Penn Newman Catholic Community and the Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture for a Cocktail Hour on Friday May 16th from 4:00pm-6:00pm. Drinks and snacks will be provided. All are welcome!

As Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at Wharton since 2021, Professor Lori Rosenkopf promotes a “Wharton narrative” of entrepreneurship that reframes the stereotypical media portrayal of entrepreneurs. Her new book Unstoppable Entrepreneurs portrays seven value-creating paths illustrated by a diverse set of Wharton and Penn alumni. Join her for a session that combines myth-busting, research-based evidence, and inspiration for anyone with entrepreneurial aspirations.

You're invited to an open house to kick off Alumni Weekend 2025!  Snacks and refreshments will be served and M&T gear will be available for purchase.

Join us for the annual Gallery Hop! We’ll start at the Jaffe Building where the History of Art is celebrating 30 years in the space with champagne and a cookie! Then we will travel to the Van Pelt Library to see “Revolution at Penn?”; then the Arthur Ross Gallery to see the MFA Student Show, and finally we will end at the Penn Museum for a highlights tour and reception. Wear comfortable shoes.

Welcome Black Alumni Society! Join fellow alumni as we return to campus for a weekend of community, networking, and school spirit. Enjoy an evening of great conversations, delicious food, and joyful reunions as we honor our shared experiences and lifelong connections. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, this is your moment to celebrate our legacy. All alumni are welcome to join, with no exceptions.

Join Penn Spectrum as we come together to celebrate Alumni Weekend and welcome alumni back to campus! Whether you graduated last year or decades ago, this is your chance to reconnect with old friends, meet fellow alumni, and enjoy a memorable reunion. Bring your best stories, raise a glass, and enjoy a lively happy hour filled with great company and cherished memories. All alumni are welcome to join, with no exceptions.

Hosted by: Asian Alumni Network, Association of Latino Alumni, Association of Native Alumni, The James Brister Society, PennGALA, and Penn First Plus Alumni Association

We welcome all our of Penn Nursing Alumni, as well as our Nursing award recipients and their guests, to visit Fagin Hall on Friday, May 16th to kick-off Alumni Weekend with wine and light refreshments. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and meet fellow alumni while celebrating our award recipients!

This event is open to School of Social Policy & Practice alumni and their guests.

Spend the evening with friends and family catching up with fellow alumni while enjoying the live band, food, and drinks. This event is casual dress and don't forget to bring your dancing shoes!

Stay in Casual Dress as we party on the Lower Level of Hill House with Open Bar, catered Appetizers/Small Plates/Stations Buffet, live DJ, Selfie Props & Surprises! Plenty of space for dancing or quiet conversation. (Co-hosted with the Class of ’70 and Class of '65).

Join the LGBT Center staff and students for a dinner to acknowledge the contributions of alumni to our wonderful community. The center will also be presenting Lavender Cords to members of the community who didn't have or were not present for a Lavender Graduation so your legacy can be honored. Please email Eric at eanglero@upenn.edu for more information.

An evening for renewed friendships and nostalgia. We’ll have a live student pianist playing soft jazz and Penn songs. The Glee Club will sing for us.

Old School atmosphere abounds at the very center of Penn’s campus in the Hall of Flags where we will gather for open-bar cocktails and a casual buffet dinner to officially kick off our Reunion Weekend. Come in your favorite casual attire to reenergize long-standing friendships and meet amazing classmates you never had the chance to get to know during our time at Penn. Event cost is included in the 50th Reunion Pass.

Join 1985 classmates for a beer and a toast to dear Old Penn as well as a tour of the new indoor track & field facility. Let's kick off our 40th Reunion together, then walk over to Franklin Fest and join all our fellow alumni!

The Love Shack is a little old place where we can get together and kick off Alumni Weekend with your favorite 90s hits at karaoke! Whether you want to relive your a cappella glory, indulge in a passing whim or just watch and cheer from the audience, come check out the new (to us!) Platt Performing Arts House and the company of 1990s folks before heading off to Franklin Fest.

Hop off your plane, train, or Uber, stop at registration, and then we have one word for you... Kweder! Smoke's own Kenn Kweder and Mark will be performing live just for our class from 8 - 10 PM. Dress code is casual, but late 90's throwback Penn gear is highly recommended. Yes, we want to see those Steve and Barry's buy 1 get 3 free sweatshirts and t-shirts! Plenty of food and drinks, with some Philly classics on the menu. This event is the official kickoff to our 25th Weekend, so please encourage your 2000 friends to attend.

Kick-off the weekend with an All-Alumni celebration. Stop by Franklin Fest, featuring food, drink, and music. Cost: $50 per person for alumni and guests; If you plan to attend other paid events in additions to Franklin Fest, we recommend the Alumni Weekend Pass or Reunion Event Package.

Penn Hillel will host 2 Shabbat Services on Friday night. Orthodox and Egalitarian.

It takes two to make a thing go right, but it takes YOU to make it outta sight! Get ready to step back in time at our Friday night Kickoff Party, where we will celebrate the beginning of our 35th Reunion Weekend with great drinks, delicious food, and 1990’s own DJ Sean Diaz on the 1’s and 2’s. Whether you're looking to bust a move or just have conversations with old friends, we’ve made space for you at The Study!

For those getting in late, stop by our casual late night happy hour! Pop in to say hi to familiar faces, catch up over a drink, and reconnect in Philly! Location is being confirmed and event will be pay-as-you-go.

Class of 2025! Alumni Relations and Penn Traditions welcome you to celebrate the start of your alumni journey along with your new alumni community at Franklin Fest! Join us in kicking off Alumni Weekend in Stoner Courtyard at the Penn Museum for an evening of food, drink, and music.

This event is free of charge for members of the Class of 2025 and pre-registration is required. 

Join us for a traditional Shabbat Dinner. Looking forward to welcoming Seniors, Alumni and families.

You must pre-register and pay for Shabbat Dinner:  https://fs19.formsite.com/pennhillel/AW2025/index

The Rocky Run is back! Join us as we run/walk from a location near City Hall to the steps that Rocky Balboa made famous at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. We’ll gather at the top of the for a celebratory photo!

All alumni are welcome to join the bi-annual meeting of the Penn Alumni Board of Directors. The agenda includes some Board business as well as remarks from Sara S. Bachman, PhD, Dean of the School of Social Policy & Practice. Continental breakfast begins at 8:30 AM. *Advance registration requested.

We will begin the day with a special champagne continental breakfast at Kelly Writers House (3805 Locust Walk), including a ribbon cutting and tour of our 50th Class project – Seminar Room 202. Event cost is included in the 50th Reunion Package or Alumni Weekend Pass.

Join Penn Arts & Sciences’ Interim Dean and renowned Chopin scholar Jeffrey Kallberg for the inside story behind the recent identification of a lost Chopin waltz, a find that has captivated scholars and music lovers alike. Kallberg will perform the piece, discuss its significance, and take audience questions. Coffee and light breakfast will be served from 9–9:30 a.m. and the lecture will follow.

Join our Orthodox community for Shabbat morning Services

Join the Netter Center and fellow alum in making care packages, including designing handmade cards, for West Philadelphia families served by the Baring House, and Youth Service, Inc., as well as area shelters for the unhoused. All welcome to stop by!

Join Penn Nursing as we celebrate the exciting work of our programs, centers, faculty and students! The Penn Nursing Showcase will be an opportunity for alumni and their families to connect with the School and each other. Enjoy breakfast and coffee as you learn about new and ongoing programs at the School of Nursing.

Come join us for a delightful morning of catching up with old friends or making new ones, reminiscing about your college or grad school days, and sharing in the special community that is the CA. This in-person event is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow CA alumni (and alumni to be), and to also celebrate this year's graduating students. Don't miss out on this chance to share stories (we hope to record some on camera this year too), enjoy delicious food, and celebrate the bonds that tie us together. See you there!

Please register at https://caalumnibrunch2025.eventbrite.com. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at upennca@gmail.com.

Learn more about what's new and how to get involved at Penn Arts & Sciences. Snap some fun photos at our lively photobooth, grab exclusive Penn Arts & Sciences swag and majors buttons, and discover exciting ways to get involved.

Bring your littlest Quakers to campus for a young families meetup and storytime with celebrated Penn alumna author Hollis Kurman,C’85! Hollis will read her book Counting in Green: 10 Little Ways to Help Our Big Planet, followed by an activity and book signing. Kid-friendly snacks and drinks will be served! Admission is free for alumni families. *Open to all alumni. Co-sponsored by Penn Libraries Young Alumni Board, Penn Alumni Family Programs, the Association of Alumnae, and the Class of 1985.

Your chance to greet, introduce & reconnect with classmates and catch up on their interesting lives!

A lot has happened in 20 years! Bring your partner, your spouse, your kids (alas, sorry no pets!), and/or other family members for an all-inclusive, family-friendly brunch. There’s something for everyone including a mimosa bar, activities for the kiddos, and of course, great food!

Join Bill Whitaker, Director 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 century-and-a-half in West Philadelphia, starting in the 1870’s including the Penn Museum, the Fisher Fine Arts Library, and College Hall and on into the 21st Century. Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for extensive walking. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. If this event has reached capacity, please reach out to sraman@upenn.edu to join the waitlist.

The Sphinx Senior Society welcomes our alumni members, graduating senior members, and their families to join us for our annual Alumni Graduation Weekend Brunch. Please join your fellow Sphinges past and present for coffee, mimosas, breakfast fare, and camaraderie as we kick off a great weekend at Penn!

Please contact David Scollan '17 with the Sphinx Board of Governors with any questions at sphinx.alumni@gmail.com.

Join us for the International Alumni Reunion Brunch, a special event where ISSS, GAPSA, and AIS come together to honor your lasting impact on the Penn community. This festive gathering is an ideal way to celebrate the vibrant global diversity of Penn alumni while enjoying a delicious brunch. Whether you’re reconnecting with old friends or expanding your network with new connections, this event is a chance to reignite the Penn spirit and celebrate shared memories. With limited space available, be sure to pre-register and secure your spot early. Don’t miss this opportunity to reminisce about the past and create new memories for the future. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Socialize, enjoy some light fare, and take home a screenprint from Common Press of the original drawings of the stunning Fisher Fine Arts Library Building designed by Frank Furness. Take a building tour to admire some of the building's cherished details and learn about the five organizations housed within the building: the Fisher Fine Arts Library, the Architectural Archives, the Arthur Ross Gallery, the Common Press, and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. Join us at 1 pm for a tour of the most recent work by the MFA students from Penn Fine Arts at the Arthur Ross Gallery.

The Penn Museum offers free admission to alumni and their guests during Alumni Weekend! Please sign up for your free tickets here using offer code 25ALUMNI during check out.

Join classmates across all reunion years as we hear from University of Pennsylvania leadership about the work of the University and life on Penn’s campus today.

Please note: a printed name badge is required for entry to the University Update. To avoid lines on the day of, we recommend stopping by Main Registration behind Sweeten Alumni House beforehand to get your badge. 

Worlds of wonder await your discovery at the Penn Museum! Join us for a fascinating tour of art and artifacts spanning the entire history of human civilization—from Mesopotamia to Egypt to Greece. Come and learn why you should be proud the Penn Museum—and tell all your friends, too! If this event has reached capacity, please contact Rhoda O’Donnell at rhodal@upenn.edu. Meet at the main entrance inside Japanese Gate, 33rd & South Streets

Join us for Penn Athletics Toast & Tours, an opportunity for former student-athletes to reconnect while getting a closer look at the exciting updates to our athletics facilities. Enjoy a guided tour of our updated facilities and see how modern enhancements are shaping the student-athlete experience. From upgraded training spaces to new community areas, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how Penn continues to invest in its athletic programs. Come share memories, hear about what’s next for Penn Athletics, and raise a glass with fellow alumni as we celebrate the past, present, and future of our programs.

Each spring, we are excited to welcome alumni back to campus in May! Join us for events on the Philadelphia campus to celebrate and reconnect. All alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend but each year we acknowledge milestone reunion years. Particularly noteworthy reunions include the 10th, 25th, 40th and 50th! Come celebrate your milestone reunion with your classmates, catch up, and reminisce about your time in veterinary school. Philadelphia Campus Tours (11:00am - 12:00pm) Reacquaint yourself with the Philadelphia campus with a tour of Ryan Hospital and the Vet School buildings. Penn Vet Alumni Picnic - Old Vet Quad (12:00pm - 2:00pm) Reconnect with classmates and meet your fellow VMDs at our afternoon alumni picnic. Enjoy food and refreshments, grab some Penn Vet swag, and celebrate Alumni & Reunion Weekend 2025.

Join us for open house and Shabbat snacks.

Post Kiddush Torah Study with Rabbi Josh Klein

Lineup begins at 11:45 AM. Gather with classmates and stroll down Locust Walk behind your Reunion banner! If you have not picked up your Alumni Weekend Name Badge at this point, head to the Registration Tent before go to your picnic location! You will not be able to access the picnic area without your Alumni Weekend Name Badge! Only available at Main Registration Tent.

Parade Lineup Locations:

1944 -1974 – 37th & Locust Walk (Golf carts on Locust Walk) Post 50th will line up by Ben on the Bench.

1975 – 37th & Locust Walk (NOTE that 50th is now lining up toward Walnut Street)

1976 - 1985 – Locust Walk by Huntsman Hall

1986 - 1990 – 1920’s Commons

1991 - 2014 - Hamilton Village (formerly Superblock)

2015 - 2024 – Locust Walk by Steinberg-Dietrich Hall

Graduate Schools - Steinberg Conference Center

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!

Following the parade, join your class year at the below location to enjoy drinks and a catered picnic lunch and at your leisure. Event cost is included in the Reunion Packages or Alumni Weekend Pass. (Kosher meals available upon request if pre-ordered).

PICNIC LOCATIONS

80th, 75th, 70th & 65th Reunions (classes 1945-1960) - Houston Hall, Hall of Flags

60th & 55th Reunions (classes 1961 - 1974) - Houston Hall, Hall of Flags

50th Reunion (1975) - College Green

45th Reunion (classes 1976 - 1980) - College Green

40th Reunion (classes 1981 - 1985) - College Green

35th Reunion (classes 1986 - 1990) - College Green

30th Reunion (classes 1991 - 1999) – College Green

25th Reunion (2000) - Penn Museum, Stoner Courtyard

15th & 20th Reunion (classes 2001 - 2014) - Penn Commons

5th & 10th Reunion (classes 2015 - 2024) - Penn Park

Schools: Medicine: Hill College House, Dental & Nursing: Lauder College House

Join your fellow Penn Engineering alumni for our Alumni Weekend reception in its new location in Levine Hall Lobby! Don't miss this opportunity to meet the Dean and pick up your Penn Engineering hat. Complimentary lunch will be provided, so come out an reconnect with your friends and classmates!

Follow the Parade to the steps of Van Pelt Library for our Penn ’75 50th Reunion Photo.

*New Location for 2025 - Lauder House! All nursing alumni and community members are invited to enjoy a picnic lunch and network with fellow alumni, students, parents, faculty, and Dean Villarruel at the Penn Nursing picnic. Registration for the picnic is required.

Join us for an interactive workshop about honorary art in Ancient Egyptian culture. Discover the cultural significance of figurines called shabtis that were placed in tombs to help protect deceased loved ones on the journey to the afterlife. Design your own shabti as a keepsake to take home. This workshop is recommended for children ages 6-12. If this event has reached capacity, please contact Rhoda O’Donnell at rhodal@upenn.edu.

The DP is hosting an open house at The Pink Palace on Saturday May 17th from 2pm - 4pm. Come visit the DP offices and newsroom, learn about our new home project, reconnect with old friends and see the work of today's students. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

Renew your acquaintance with the Kelly Writers House or get to know this lively and innovative home for writers of all ages and genres. Visit our Open House to join members of the KWH community for informal conversation, coffee, and light refreshments. Advanced registration is not required, but we'd love to hear from you!

A reception to honor Penn Alumni who have served or are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. An opportunity to connect with Classmates and other Alumni with military experience. Please join us to tell war and sea stories and renew acquaintances or make new friends among your fellow Penn Veterans. We will also have representatives from the UPenn NROTC department. If you have something, i.e. a hat or pin to signify which branch of service you represent, please feel free to wear it. Sponsored by the Classes of 1960, 1965 and 1970. This is open to Penn Veterans from all Reunion Classes. Spouses and other family members are welcome! Casual dress.

Join the Penn Jewish Alumni Network and Penn Hillel for networking and special guest speakers Rabbi Gabe Greenberg and Rabbi Mike Uram, with light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!

Bus Pick up location in front of Hill College House, 3333 Walnut Street Hop on the 1980 bus and see what’s changed on campus! Our class will have a special campus tour led by Bill Whitaker, curator of the Penn Architectural Archives.

Who could forget the 1982 football game where the Quakers trailed Harvard, 21-20, towards the end of the game, despite dominating the game through the first three quarters. A field goal was our last chance at a victory. With no time on the clock, the field goal sailed left, but a penalty was called allowing Penn to try again, this time successfully. Penn's players rejoiced, the fans stormed the field and daring students began the arduous process of tearing down the goal posts. With the conversation led by DP alum and classmate Roy Tomizawa, we’ll hear from quarterback Gary Vura, wide receiver Rick Syrek, kicker David Shulman, and color commentator Neil Kaplan to take us through the memorable plays of that day.

Following opening remarks from Rev. Charles (Chaz) Howard (C00, PAR26, PAR28), University Chaplain and Vice President for Social Equity and Community, the founder and Barbara and Edward Netter director of the Netter Center, Ira Harkavy (C70, GR79, PAR01, PAR06), will be in discussion with Netter associate director Rita A. Hodges (C05, GED15, GRD24) about the Netter Center’s roots from the 1960s to present and thoughts on the future of higher education’s civic mission.

Other alumni speakers include Ken Shillingford (C90), who has spent his career in the public service and nonprofit sector and currently serves as Director of Finance for Building for the Arts NY, Inc.; Andrew Zitcer (C00 GCP04 CGS07 WEV07 WEV08) who serves as director of the Urban Strategy graduate program and associate professor at Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and whose engaged scholarship in Harkavy’s seminar led to founding of the Rotunda on 40th and Walnut Street; and Joyce Kim (C15, PhD candidate in Sociology and Higher Education), who will share her experience on how Penn and Netter have shaped her trajectory, including as a Provost’s Graduate Academic Engagement Fellow at the Netter Center.

Pre-release copies of a new book, Community-Engaged Scholarship: Reflections from Netter Center Alumni (Penn Press, 2025), will be distributed to attendees at the program. Community-Engaged Scholarship, edited by Hodges and professor emeritus Mike Zuckerman (C61), is a collection of stories told by Penn alumni—including Zitcer—whose lives were profoundly shaped by engaging with the West Philadelphia community as students. Their reflections trace the linear relationship between their involvement in democratic community partnerships through Penn’s Netter Center and their current professional activities, primarily in academia, where they remain actively engaged in the struggle to build a more democratic and equitable society. The stories are testimony to the Netter Center’s and Ira Harkavy’s enduring influence on the next generation of community-engaged scholars and practitioners.

Light reception to follow program.

Divisive times present challenges to open and constructive classroom conversations and may cause stress for students and teachers. How can we facilitate discussions through tense tensions and use these moments to prepare students for success in a democratic society? Join Penn GSE Dean Katharine Strunk, MRMJJ Professor and faculty director of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program Sigal Ben-Porath, and Associate Professor Abby Reisman for this important and timely conversation.

Please join us for a panel discussion about food writing in its many forms — recipes, journalism, cultural history, memoir, reviews, and more. What can food writing tell us about culture? Are we what we eat? Moderated by Hannah Filreis Albertine, senior editor at The Infatuation, the panel will feature Betsy Andrews, a poet, journalist, editor, and co-author of Coastal: 130 Recipes from a California Road Trip, Lolis Elie co-founder of the Southern Foodways Alliance and co-author of Rodney Scott’s World of Barbecue and Smokestack Lightning; Sanaë Lemoine, a novelist, cookbook author, and ghost writer; Louisa Shafia, author of The New Persian Kitchen and Lucid Food: Cooking for an Eco-Conscious Life; and Pete Wells, a food and culture writer at the New York Times. The event will conclude with a delicious reception.

Join your classmates from the Class of 2024 after the Picnic and before the evening festivities for a quick sip to connect as a class. More details to come from your Class Board!

After the bus tour, join classmates at a reception on the 6th floor of Van Pelt. See the campus from a rarely available vantage point while closing the day with classmates from near and far. Open bar and appetizers will be served.

Spend an evening with your dearest friends and Penn pals as we conclude Alumni Weekend. Join Penn Spectrum Programs, our alumni, students, staff, and friends for a gathering on the Green.

Join us for a memorable evening as we celebrate our 60th Reunion. The dinner celebration will take place in the Ben Franklin Room of Houston Hall. This venue provides the perfect setting with its historic charm, warm ambience, and timeless elegance. This iconic space is ideal for reconnecting with classmates, sharing memories, and creating new ones in the heart of our campus. We are proud to announce that our Saturday evening dinner celebration guest speaker will be Kelly Writers House Director, Al Filreis. You don't want to miss this!

The catered Appetizer/Small Plates Buffet, with a music playlist from our years and round table seating, will be the perfect end to Alumni Day…don’t leave campus without joining the fun! Casual Dress in the Class of ’49 Auditorium.

6:00 - 6:45 PM: Our evening begins with our special class speaker. Join us in the Harrison Auditorium to hear from our classmate, Pastor Joseph Watkins, C’75, podcaster and cable news contributor. His insights are always inspirational as well as informative. There will be time for Q&A.

6:45-8 PM: "Drinks with the Sphinx" in the Sphinx Gallery. The renowned Penn Glee Club will perform for us before we gather for dinner.

8 - 11 PM: Dinner in the Asia Rotunda. Followed by dessert and dancing to our favorite songs from our special years at Penn (as well as hits of today) in the Upper Baugh Gallery (our version of Studio 54). Feel free to also explore the galleries throughout the party.

Festive cocktail attire. Jackets for men are encouraged. Event cost is included in the 50th Reunion Pass or $230 per person a la carte.

This beautiful setting will be the location of our 40th reunion party, with food, drinks and dancing galore. Come dressed to impress OR come as you are! But come prepared to dance the night away to the rocking tunes from the 80s…

Dress to impress or come as you are! Enjoy a delicious spread of light bites and lovely libations as the Class of 1990 raises a glass to our years of friendship and connection to each other. Penn may have changed since we graduated, but our bond with each other is as strong as ever.

Here Comes the Hotstepper to the class party you've been waiting for! Join us at the new (to us!) Lauder House on what was once Hill Field for evocatively-named cocktails, nostalgia-invoking food stations, dancing and friends! Smart casual attire (the hotstepper expects no less).

The is our main event - make our gala celebration your dinner and drinks plan for Saturday night! Can you believe it has been 25 years?!? If your schedule allows you to only attend one event over the course of the weekend, this should be it! We have a stunning venue at the W Hotel in Center City. Please plan to come early and stay late. There will be decadent food stations and full open bars. Dress is cocktail chic. Valet parking available.

The highlight of the weekend will be our 20th Reunion celebration in the heart of campus! DJ, decadent food stations, open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic options for all! More information to be posted shortly.

It’s time to Fling It Back to 2015! Join us at World Cafe Live for an all-out, nostalgia-filled bash big enough for two reunions! In true Fling spirit, there will be food, games, live entertainment, and no shortage of alcohol at the open bar. This is your chance to live it up with your classmates and escape back to simpler times.

Let’s continue the 45th Reunion at the Old City Marriott and celebrate with old and new friends! Food, drinks, and dancing will be provided. Cost is $115 per person.

Celebrate the Class of 2010: Then & Now with a trip back to campus for our 15th Reunion Party! We are bringing campus favorites to Hall of Flags with a menu that pays homage to Greek Lady, New Deck, and Mad 4 (featuring our signature Big Azz Margaritas – also available as a non-alcoholic version). Come celebrate with classmates in one of the most memorable locations on campus, Houston Hall. Hit the dance floor as throw back hits play or find a cozy seat on the mezzanine to catch up with friends as you look over the Hall of Flags balcony. We can’t believe we missed our 10th but are so excited to revel in our 15th!

Join your fellow Class of 2020 classmates for your official Alumni Weekend party - it's all about the 5th Reunion!

Join classmates for a hot breakfast to relive your favorite moments of the weekend.

At 9:15 AM University Chaplain Chaz Howard will lead an uplifting memorial tribute to classmates who are no longer with us. The Penn Glee Club will perform. Classmates will be able to contribute personal remarks or recollections about departed friends. 50th Reunion Celebration Champagne Brunch will begin following the memorial. Enjoy a hot breakfast and mimosa bar. Included in the 50th Event Package, Alumni Weekend Pass.

All students, alumni, friends, and families are welcome to attend this free continental brunch event co-sponsored by Collegium Institute for Catholic Thought & Culture and the Penn Newman Center. The brunch will take place in the Church Hall immediately after the 9am Mass in St. Agatha-St. James Church. Our event will feature a brief, informal program with a distinguished alum: “Penn Newman, Collegium Institute, and the Future of the Catholic Literary Imagination.” Bernardo Aparicio-Garcia, C’05, publisher, will reflect on his experience co-founding with other Penn Alumni the premier Catholic literary magazine in America, Dappled Things. He will consider how the intellectual ferment in the Penn Newman community 20 years ago relates to the new challenges and opportunities in the present moment and how literature endures as a vital source of enchantment in modernity. After brief 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/

The Penn Museum offers free admission to alumni and their guests during Alumni Weekend! Please sign up for your free tickets here using offer code 25ALUMNI during check out.

During the all-alumni breakfast there will be an all alumni memorial remembrance to honor classmates who have passed away. The service is led by University Chaplain Reverend Charles L. Howard, Ph.D., C’00.

Take the 05 shuttle from Houston Hall (spaces limited) to the Morris Arboretum and Gardens or drive over to join us with free parking on-site. We’ll have access to the beautiful grounds and even a return shuttle back to campus. More information to be shared shortly.

Sunday, May 18, 2025, between 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Eastern Location: Greenfield Intercultural Center Lenape Garden Join GIC Alumni, Class of 2024 graduates, families, and significant others for our Annual Brunch on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. EST on our Patio and in our Lenape Native Garden.

See the exhibition that discusses the formation of the university, the debates that divided the school during the American Revolution, and the compromises that reorganized it as the University of Pennsylvania in 1791. This is the first in the a series of Library's and University exhibitions around the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.

This event is open to School of Social Policy & Practice alumni and their guests.

A crowd favorite, the SP2 Jazz Brunch is a great way to close out an exciting weekend with great food, drinks, and a relaxing jazz quartet. This event is casual dress.

Reach new heights of trash talk and competitive fury at the Spades Tournament. Grab a partner and form a team, or let us know and we’ll help you find a partner so you can play for bragging rights and fabulous Penn swag. No cash prizes, no crybabies, no prisoners - say the organizers. We will contact registrants to confirm your team and rules will be provided. Come to play or just spectate. Co-sponsored by the Classes of ’90, ‘95 and ‘00. $25 entrance fee covers casual lunch, adult beverages and souvenir card decks for both participants and spectators.

Optional Tour: 50th Reunion trip to Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

Campus departure Location: Meet the Penn Transit bus in front of Houston Hall on Spruce Street

Cost: $15 per person (to cover the cost of transportation and entry).

Tour is limited to 45 people, so if you are interested, sign up when you register.

Bus will leave Penn’s campus after the Champagne Brunch (promptly at 12:30 PM) to travel to Morris Arboretum & Gardens (100 E Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA). Parking is available for those who prefer to drive on their own. The walking tour will convene at 1:15pm in front of the Welcome Center (#1 on the Morris map) and the tour will begin at 1:30pm and last approximately one hour. Tour may be on paved, turf, and/or gravel paths.

Morris Arboretum opened to the public in 1933 today is referred to as a “garden of gardens,” with beautiful plantings and majestic trees complimented by historic fountains and other garden architecture. For visitors looking for some adventure, wander Out on a Limb, a modern tree canopy walk and find yourself 50-feet above the forest floor. In addition to its spectacular beauty, Morris is renowned for its science aimed at understanding and conserving plants and ecosystems.

Brindis celebrates our graduating Latine students and their families in community with Penn alumni, faculty, and staff. This year's celebration is especially meaningful as we mark La Casa Latina's 25th Anniversary of fostering Latine excellence at Penn. Join us as we welcome our newest graduates into the Penn Latine alumni community with a special toast alongside family, friends, and mentors.

The University of Pennsylvania's 268th Commencement ceremony will take place on Monday, May 20, 2024, in Franklin Field at 10:15 a.m., and will be preceded by student and academic processions through campus. The ceremony will end at approximately 12:15 p.m. and will feature the conferral of degrees, the awarding of honorary degrees, greetings by University officials, and remarks by the Commencement speaker, who will be announced in the spring.

Please visit the Commencement website to learn more.