FRIDAY, MAY 15
CONCURRENT ALUMNI PANELS
3:00-4:30 PM
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
3620 Locust Walk
- The Relationship of Politics and the Economy
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Room 350
As voters went to the polls this past November, the economy was one of the major issues that influenced people. How real is the influence of politics on the economy? Do politics and the economy go hand in hand, even when some experts say that there's no connection? Join moderator David B. Thornburgh, Executive Director of the Fels Institute of Government, as he surveys a panel of Penn alumni in the fields of politics and economics including political media expert Bob Gardner, C'64, WG'67; political consultant and pollster Frank Luntz, C'84; and the Mayor of Philadelphia, The Honorable Michael Nutter, W'79.
- What is Reality? From News to Reality
TV
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Room 351
From the inception of newscasts, reality has been a form of entertainment. From MTV's premiere of The
Real World in 1992 to sensational news reporting, from live sports coverage to reality TV finales, these programs captivate us, leaving us to blur the defining line between what is real and what is scripted. Join in the discussion about this phenomenon with alumni panelists in the field as Michael X. Delli Carpini, Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, moderates the discussion.
10TH REUNION GATHERING
7:00 PM onward
Loews Hotel, Sole Food Lounge
1200 Market Street
Start off Alumni Weekend by catching up with classmates and enjoying cocktails in a Philadelphia landmark. Cash bar.
Sponsored by the Class of 1999 Planning/Outreach Committee.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT AMY GUTMANN
10:30 AM-11:15 AM
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, G06, Dhirubhai Ambani Auditorium
3730 Walnut Street
Join President Amy Gutmann for her annual State of the University report. There will be an opportunity for questions. Seating is limited; a simulcast will be available for the overflow crowd.
PARADE KICK-OFF
11:15 AM
Class of 1989 meeting location:
Hamilton Village, near 39th Street and Locust Walk
Display your Penn pride by marching with your class or cheering the parade on. Join up with classmates and get your Penn paraphernalia for parading your way to the Picnic.
PARADE OF CLASSES
Noon
All alumni — from the oldest to the youngest — are invited to march in the Parade of Classes, each with their class flag to lead them. Those alumni who are not marching are encouraged to show your spirit and join the Class of 2009 along Locust Walk to root for Penn Alumni as they pass by.
PICNIC
12:30-3:30 PM
Hill Square, Young Alumni Tent
After the Parade of Classes, enjoy a buffet-style lunch with kosher meals available on Hill Square with classmates and old friends from your time at Penn. Kids Corner is also on Hill Square with arts and crafts to amuse and entertain your children during the Picnic.
PENN SONG FEST
3:30 PM
College Green
Round out the Picnic with a rousing chorus of Drink
a Highball. Join the Penn Band and Glee Club as all alumni sing Penn favorites with gusto, with a grand finale of The
Red and Blue.
TASTE OF PENN: A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY
6:00-10:00 PM
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
3417 Spruce Street
Enjoy the company of friends from your days at Penn as you celebrate Penn's cultural diversity with an excellent selection of music and food! Hosted
by The Penn Alumni Diversity Alliance: The Association of Latino Alumni, The
Association of Native Alumni, The Black Alumni Society, The James Brister Society,
PennGALA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Association), and The University
of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network. All alumni are invited to attend.
10TH REUNION PARTY
8:00 PM-Midnight
The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania
118 S. 36th Street
Return to Penn and celebrate on campus. Join classmates for our 10th reunion party and enjoy good food, open bar, music, and great friends. Share your memories with classmates, and make this party the highlight of our Alumni Weekend!
AFTER PARTY
Blarney Stone
3929 Sansom Street
After celebrating at our official reunion party, end the night reminiscing about your college days.
Please note this is a cash bar. Sponsored by the Class of 1999 Outreach Committee.
REGISTRATION
The Reunion Registration Package includes access to many general events: the Alumni Weekend seminars and social events, as well as your class reunion events and the Alumni Day Picnic. Pre-registration closes at 5:00 PM Friday, May 8, 2009. After May 8, you must register in person at the Alumni Weekend Registration Tent on College Green on May 15 and 16.
All attendees will receive their Alumni Weekend pass and information about the Weekend at the Tent. No refunds will be issued after Monday, May 11, 2009.
Reunion Registration Package: $85 per person ($95 after
May 8)
Alumni Day (Saturday events + Picnic; no Reunion Party): $40
($45 after May 8)
Reunion Party only: $70
($80 after May 8)
Child (Ages 6-16): $15
