SUNDAY, MAY 17
10-11:30 AM
Rare Judaica Book Tour
Herbert D. Katz Center
for Advanced Judaic Studies,
420 Walnut Street
Tour the Katz Center's Rare Book and Manuscript
Collections, which include the oldest Haggadah in the
world, hundreds of medieval Hebrew manuscripts and
beautifully illuminated scrolls, extraordinary selections
of the first generation of printed Hebraica, and much
more. Dr. Arthur Kiron, Curator of the Judaica Collections, will lead
the tour. RSVP to Christine Walsh at chwalsh@ccat.sas.upenn.edu or
215-898-6654.
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11 AM-2 PM
Greenfield Intercultural Center Brunch
for Alumni and Seniors
Greenfield Intercultural Center,
3708 Chestnut Street
All are welcome as GIC celebrates 25 years of building intercultural
communities at Penn. Meet alumni who were trailblazers in
creating the innovative programs and services for students
at the University. Get to know the newest class of alumni and
mingle with families. RSVP to Patricia Soria at psoria@upenn.edu.
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12:30-2 PM
Christian Association Alumni Luncheon
Christian Association, 3701 Sansom Street
Join fellow alumni at the Christian Association, share Green
Lane Camp and CA experiences, learn about the 2009 ministry,
and enjoy good food and good company. Cost: $20. RSVP to
Gary Bronson at 215-746-6350 or Bronson@pobox.upenn.edu.
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12:30-2:30 PM
Penn Gospel Choir Reunion
12:30-1:30 PM, Breakfast Reception
*new location* Piano Lounge, Van Pelt
College House (part of Gregory College House)
3909 Spruce Street
1:30-2:30 PM, Choir Concert
St. Mary's Church, Hamilton Village, 3916 Locust Walk
Celebrate your reunion and your Penn days in song. Alumni of the Penn Gospel Choir are invited to return to mingle with old friends. All alumni are welcome to the performance featuring Bryan Keys, C'90. Additional information, including song information, will be available through this site. Co-sponsored by The Christian Union, Impact, Gregory College College House and the Class of 1989 Outreach/Planning Committee.
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1:30 PM or 3 PM
Baccalaureate Ceremony
Irvine Auditorium, 3401 Spruce Street
A 50-minute interfaith program that includes music, readings,
prayers, and a guest speaker. Students whose last names begin
with A through K should attend the 1:30 PM ceremony or students
whose last names begin with L through Z should attend the
3 PM ceremony. Tickets and academic regalia are not required.
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