penn homecoming 2002
penn homecoming 2002

Fellowship, Fun, and a Bit of Business

Bring your appetites, your notebooks, and your smiles for a medley of meals, meetings, and mixers.


Friday, November 1
3 - 4 pm

Legacy Admissions Seminar
E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House
3533 Locust Walk

The Alumni Council on Admissions will host a Legacy Admissions information session for alumni families with children or grandchildren who are interested in attending the University of Pennsylvania.


Saturday, November 2
9 - 10:15 am

University of Pennsylvania Alumni Society Board of Directors Meeting (Members only)
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
Members of the Board of Directors will convene for their first meeting of 2002-03 immediately before the Annual Council of Representatives Meeting. Continental breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 am.


Saturday, November 2
10:15 - 11 am

University of Pennsylvania Alumni Society Council of Representatives Meeting
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall
All alumni are invited. The Council will elect alumni trustees, receive campus updates, and hear from Steve Bilsky, W'71, Director of the Department of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics. Continental breakfast will be available beginning at 9:30 am.


Saturday, November 2
10 am - Noon

Penn Band Alumni Pre-Game Gathering
Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street
All band members are invited for coffee and doughnuts before marching into Franklin Field. To sit and march with the band, you must purchase tickets. Email musicman@pobox.upenn.edu.


Saturday, November 2
old guard10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Old Guard Luncheon
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
Lower Egyptian Gallery
3260 South Street

Free to all Old Guard members (Class of 1952 and older). Museum docents will be on hand. Cocktails (cash bar) and buffet luncheon. Note: You must enter through the new Trescher Gateway on Spruce Street.


Saturday, November 2
11 am - 12:30 pm

Global Alumni Networking Exchange and Brunch
Irvine Auditorium
Room G-7, Ground Floor

For members of Regional Alumni Club Boards. To RSVP email tjordan@ben.dev.upenn.edu.


Saturday, November 2
carriage house11 am - 1 pm

PennGALA Brunch
Carriage House
3907 Spruce Street

Celebrate the opening of the Carriage House, the new home of the LGBT Center, with PennGALA members, friends, and supporters. To RSVP email jeannw@ben.dev.upenn.edu.


Saturday, November 2
11 am

Newman Center Homecoming Brunch
3720 Chestnut Street
All members of the Newman Center and friends are welcome.


Saturday, November 2
11 am - 12:30 pm

Nursing Alumni Brunch: A "Toast" Before The Game
Nursing Education Building
420 Guardian Drive

Pick up toast to toss at the Game. Free parking at the School. RSVP by October 25th to (215) 898-4841.


Saturday, November 2
11 am - 1 pm

Tailgate on the Green
Locust Walk, between 34th and 36th Streets
Fun for all ages - arts and crafts for kids, music, food and plenty of Penn spirit!


Saturday, November 2
1 pm

THE GAME!
Penn vs. Brown

Franklin Field
Reserved seats in the chairback section for Old Guard: $25 Reserved seats with your class: $20 Use the Homecoming reply card to order tickets, which will be mailed by Alumni Relations the week of October 14. For unreserved seats ($10) call the Athletics ticket office at (215) 898-6151. Can't make it back to Penn for the Game? Penn's Homecoming game will be broadcast via satellite. Contact Michael Cronin of the Global Alumni Network at (215) 898-9604 for satellite coordinates.


Saturday, November 2
sweeten houseCelebrate After the Game!

University of Pennsylvania Alumni Society 50th Homecoming Anniversary Post-Game Reception
E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House
3533 Locust Walk

Stop by after the game to celebrate 50 years of Penn Homecoming.


Saturday, November 2
Celebrate After the Game!

SEAS Alumni Post-Game Reception
Main Hall
Towne Building



Saturday, November 2
Celebrate After the Game!

DP Alumni Post-Game Reception
DP offices, 4015 Walnut Street
More info: DP Alumni website at http://dailypennsylvanian.com/dpaa or email dpaa@dailypennsylvanian.com.


Saturday, November 2
Celebrate After the Game!

PennQuest Reunion
Bishop White Room
Houston Hall

Contact Laurie Reed McCall for more info.


Saturday, November 2
Celebrate After the Game!

Friars-Sphinx Homecoming Reception
The Gold Standard, 36th and Locust Walk
Contact kreilly@ben.dev.upenn.edu or visit the Friars website at dolphin.upenn.edu/~friars and watch for details in the fall issue of The Scroll.


Saturday, November 2
4 - 6 pm

Alumni Diversity, Affinity, and Interest Groups Membership Meetings and Receptions
Join fellow alumni to learn about the Penn of today. Meetings will be followed by the "Taste of Penn" celebration. To RSVP, email jeannw@ben.dev.upenn.edu.
* Association of Latino Alumni (ALA) : Ben Franklin Room, Houston Hall
* University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN) : Golkin Room, Houston Hall
* Black Alumni Society and DuBois College House - "Celebrations of Continuity" : W.E.B. DuBois College House, 3900 Walnut Street



Saturday, November 2
taste of penn6 - 8 pm

"Taste of Penn" Diversity Celebration
Carriage House, 3907 Spruce Street
Join the University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network, the Association of Latino Alumni, the Black Alumni Society, and PennGALA in the newly renovated Carriage House for the "Taste of Penn" celebration. Come visit with friends from your days at Penn while enjoying food and music that celebrate our diversity. For more information and to RSVP, email jeannw@ben.dev.upenn.edu.


Saturday, November 2
9 pm - 12:30 am

4th Annual Red and Blue Rendezvous (Young Alumni Social)
Reading Terminal Market
12th and Arch Streets

Join the Classes of 1993 - 2002 at Philadelphia's landmark Reading Terminal. Party includes beer/wine bar, light fare from around the world, and dancing. For questions, email alumni@ben.dev.upenn.edu.

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