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alumni weekend 2008, may 16-19: making memories, making history

PICNIC + PARADE OF CLASSES

Penn Fair
11 AM-3 PM

College Green
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Alumni Day Picnic
Noon-4 PM

Hill Square, College Green, and Wynn Commons
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Parade of Classes
2:30 PM

Locust Walk to Hill Field
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Picnic Information
Gather at Hill Square, College Green, and Wynn Commons for this year's Alumni Day Picnic. The Picnic will feature tents for alumni from each decade, plus separate tents for the Old Guard, 25th and 50th Reunion classes, and graduating seniors and their families. Throughout the Picnic, enjoy a range of professional entertainment as well as student performing arts groups.
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Parade
All alumni — from the oldest to the youngest — are invited to celebrate Penn's history by marching with pride through the heart of campus. President Amy Gutmann, along with the Penn Band and Glee Club, will lead the Old Guard, 25th and 50th Reunion classes, and alumni from each reunion through College Green to Hill Square. Whether marching or cheering, all alumni and their families can participate in this proud Penn tradition, culminating in a rousing rendition of The Red and Blue.
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Menu
Buffet-style lunch with kosher meals available in each tent.
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Kids Corner
Set on Hill Square, arts and crafts will keep children amused and entertained during the Picnic.
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FunZone
Families will find additional activities for kids on College Green during the Picnic. Activities for older children will also be available.
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Graduating Seniors and Their Parents
Hill Square
Poised to enter the ranks of Penn alumni, graduating seniors, joined by parents and family, will have their own tent at the Alumni Day Picnic. All guests must register to attend. Seniors should RSVP at www.seniorgiftdrive.com and parents and family members should RSVP at www.pennparents.org or call 215-746-4646.

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- GENERAL INFORMATION -

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CAMPUS MAP +
BUILDING LOCATIONS

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PARKING
Parking is available in lots throughout the campus. ::more ›

E. CRAIG SWEETEN ALUMNI HOUSE
3533 Locust Walk ::more ›

REGISTRATION TENT
College Green ::more ›

INFO TENT I
College Green ::more ›

INFO TENT II
Hill Square, 34th & Walnut Streets ::more ›

HOUSTON HALL
215-898-INFO ::more ›

WHEELCHAIR NEEDS
Wheelchairs are available upon request. ::more ›

CHILDCARE
Babysitting services can be pre-arranged through the Penn Children's Center. ::more ›

HOTEL RESERVATIONS
Alumni Weekend is a busy weekend for city hoteliers. ::more ›

PENN ALUMNI CARD
For information about obtaining a Penn Alumni Card... ::more ›

HEALTH & FITNESS
David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center
The Pottruck Center is available to alumni and their families during Alumni Weekend. ::more ›

UNIVERSITY SQUARE
Shop, dine, or just gather with friends... ::more ›

PENN MERCHANDISE
Order online or shop on campus for Penn-branded merchandise ::more ›

THINKPADS AT
COMPUTER CONNECTION

Take advantage of Penn alumni discounts of up to 30 percent... ::more ›