Dear Penn Alumni,

At Penn, there's "always something to write home about," and we begin this year with our new identity—Penn Alumni. The change from UPAS (University of Pennsylvania Alumni Society) to Penn Alumni expresses a simple principle, that every graduate of Penn is a member of the alumni commuty.

As a member of Penn Alumni, you can enjoy a vast array of services and opportunities, many of them noted in this guide. One thing is clear—as our lives continue to evolve, there are more and more reasons to benefit from our connection to Penn. Of course, Penn is evolving, too, and Homecoming is an ideal time to celebrate our momentum. This year, you can explore our newest undergraduate learning hub, Weiss Tech House... share in the alumnae presentation of a sculpture honoring 125 Years of Women at Penn... and see for yourself the tremendous changes to campus by attending a host of receptions and celebrations.

We hope you will enjoy this year's special Penn in Print programs. This is a chance to meet Penn authors as they discuss their latest books on subjects ranging from the scholarly to the literary to the culinary. Other Homecoming highlights include the home game on Franklin Field, where the Penn Quakers will take on the Princeton Tigers, and the Alumni Award of Merit Gala, where we pay tribute to the volunteers who make Penn even greater. There are also lectures, tours, demonstrations, receptions, brunches, and reunions... and that's before kickoff!

At Homecoming and throughout the year, we invite you to take advantage of the University as a source of continuing education, friendships, and networking opportunities. Our University is truly a place to write home about... and home means us—Penn Alumni—the foundation of all that is special about Penn.

Sincerely,