SATURDAY
October 16

8 - 9:30 am
LOCUST WALK HOMECOMING TWO-MILE RUN/WALK
34th Street and Locust Walk

9 am
SHABBAT SERVICES WITH HILLEL
Steinhardt Hall, 215 South 39th Street
Join Hillel for Shabbat Services (Conservative or Orthodox), followed by Shabbat lunch at 11:30 am. Lunch: $13 per person; for more information and to RSVP, contact Joan Bobroff at (215) 898-7391 or e-mail joanb@pobox.upenn.edu

9 - 10:15 am
REMOVING THE IRS AS A BENEFICIARY OF YOUR ESTATE: Family Wealth Transfers and Controlling Your Social Capital
Nevil Classroom, 2nd Floor
University of Pennsylvania Museum, 33rd and Spruce Streets
Learn how to pass more of your assets to family and loved ones while reducing or eliminating gift and estate taxes. Francis J. Mirabello, Esq., head of the Personal Law Practice at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, will discuss strategies to increase the inheritance for your family, including the use of charitable giving techniques that give you control of your social capital.

9 - 10:30 am
HOT OFF THE PRESS: BREAKFAST WITH PENN AUTHORS
Rosenwald Gallery, 6th Floor, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

9 - 10:30 am
REDISCOVER PENN: AN Architectural Walking Tour
Meet at main entrance of the Penn Bookstore, 36th and Walnut Streets
Explore the architecture of Penn's campus, old and new, on this walking tour conducted by William Whitaker, GAR'96, Chief Curator and Collections Manager of the Kroiz Gallery, Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania. This tour will highlight works by renowned architects such as Frank Furness, McKim, Mead & White, Paul Cret, Eero Saarinen, Louis Kahn, and Venturi Scott Brown and Associates. Also offered Saturday from 1:30 - 3 pm.

9 - 11 am
COMBINED MEETING: Penn Alumni Board of Directors and the Council of Representatives
Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
The Board of Directors and the Council of Representatives will come together for a joint meeting to discuss proposed changes to the current Bylaws and to elect the 2005 Alumni Trustees. All alumni are invited. A continental breakfast will be available beginning at 8:30 am.

9:30 am
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION SESSION AND TOUR
Room 200, College Hall
Followed by an Informal Question and Answer Session about Legacy Admissions Also offered Friday at 3 pm.

10 am - Noon
PENN BAND ALUMNI PRE-GAME GATHERING
511 Annenberg Center, 3680 Walnut Street
All band members and band alumni are invited for coffee and donuts before marching into Franklin Field to watch Penn take on Columbia. To sit in the stands and march with the band at halftime, you must buy your tickets through Greer Cheeseman at musicman@pobox.upenn.edu

10 am - Noon
HARRISON COLLEGE HOUSE GUIDED TOUR
3910 Irving Street (formerly High Rise South)
Tour the beautifully renovated high-rise residence that first opened in 1970. Advance registration required. Enjoy free refreshments in the sleek new lobby. Alumni interested in visiting other College Houses (Gregory, Hamilton, Harnwell, Hill, Kings Court/ English, Stouffer) can do so from 10 am - Noon. Please request a pass in advance. To request a pass or to RSVP, contact Sue Smith at (215) 898-1622 or e-mail suesmith@pobox.upenn.edu

10 am - 4:30 pm
QUAD OPEN HOUSE
37th and Spruce Streets
Enter through Fisher Hassenfeld Gate at Memorial Tower Stroll the grounds of Penn's historic Quadrangle, site of the oldest dormitories on campus. Admission granted only during these hours and with photo ID.

10 - 10:30 am
THE ENGINEERING OF MOVIE MAGIC: MOTION PICTURE CAPTURE
LiveActor Studio
Center for Human Modeling and Simulation
Room 109, Moore Building, 33rd and Walnut Streets
Ever wondered how movie studios create those magical effects in films such as Shrek, The Matrix and Finding Nemo? Well, it isn't magic, it's engineering! Join us in the LiveActor Studio to learn how motion capture has been used for animation, game development, and human performance analysis. Attendees will also get a sneak peek at emerging uses for such technology. Reservations are required, and seating is limited to 15 participants. Also offered Saturday at 11 am.

10:30 - 11:30 am
ENIAC: FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIRTUAL TOUR
Moore Building, 33rd and Walnut Streets
Explore the history of the first all-electronic digital programmable computer with ENIAC Museum Curator, Paul W. Shaffer, ENG'97. Reservations for this informational tour are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Reserve your spot soon - seating is limited to 40. Also offered Saturday at 11:30 am.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
OLD GUARD BRUNCH
Upper Egyptian Gallery
University of Pennsylvania Museum, 3260 South Street
Enter through the Trescher Gateway on Spruce Street
Members of the Old Guard (Class of 1954 and older) are invited to a free buffet brunch, sponsored by Penn Alumni. The event will feature an appearance by the Penn Band, and Museum docents will be available to answer questions about the Egyptian Gallery's collections.

10:30 - 11:45 am
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION ALUMNI PRE-GAME TAILGATE
Student Lounge, Penn GSE, 3700 Walnut Street
Join us as we "tailgate" - GSE style. Meet and network with members of the Graduate School of Education Alumni Association Board and fellow graduate alumni. Learn about the latest programs and activities going on at the School while reconnecting with your classmates. Continental breakfast served. RSVP by October 8 to (215) 898-9792 or e-mail alumni@gse.upenn.edu

10:30 - 11:45 am
PREPARING DEMOCRATIC CITIZENS: HIGHER EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLING, AND CIVIC EDUCATION
Penn GSE, 3700 Walnut Street
Graduate School of Education Associate Professor John Puckett and Ira Harkavy, C'70, GR'79, Associate Vice President and Director of Penn's Center for Community Partnerships, discuss how our schools are preparing our young citizens from K through higher education, expectations within our communities, and the necessity for productive civic education outcomes.

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE PRE-GAME ALUMNI BRUNCH
Arthur Ross Gallery, Fisher Fine Arts Library, 220 South 34th Street
Tickets to the Homecoming football game will be available for purchase. For further information, please contact PENN Medicine Alumni Development and Alumni Relations at (215) 898-5164.

11 - 11:30 am
THE ENGINEERING OF MOVIE MAGIC: MOTION PICTURE CAPTURE
LiveActor Studio
Center for Human Modeling and Simulation
Room 109, Moore Building, 33rd and Walnut Streets
Reservations are required, and seating is limited to 15 participants. Also offered Saturday at 10 am.

11 - 11:30 am
WORLD CAFE LIVE TOUR
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street
Don't miss this tour of Philadelphia's newest live music venue, World Cafe Live (www.worldcafelive.com). This 40,000 square-foot, three-tiered music facility was designed to optimize the live performance experience. World Cafe Live features two unique music venues - Upstairs Live and Downstairs Live. Both rooms include state-of-the-art sound systems and are decorated to reflect the diverse, eclectic spirit of WXPN and World Cafe. World Cafe Live will feature music seven days a week and frequent live WXPN radio broadcasts. Space is limited so register early. Also offered Saturday at 4 pm.

11 am - Noon
THINKING CRITICALLY ABOUT FILM: THE CINEMA STUDIES PROGRAM AT PENN
Film Studies Classroom, 4th Floor West, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

11 am - 12:30 pm
PENN Nursing Alumni BRUNCH: A "TOAST" BEFORE THE GAME
Nursing Education Building, 420 Guardian Drive
Share brunch with Penn Nursing classmates and pick up some toast to toss at the game. RSVP by October 8 to (215) 898-4841.

11 am - 12:30 pm
A SPECIAL THANK YOU BRUNCH FOR BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SOCIETY MEMBERS
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags, 3417 Spruce Street
The Benjamin Franklin Society recognizes donors who make annual unrestricted leadership gifts to Penn. Watch your mail for a separate invitation to this Homecoming event. For more information, contact Susan Smith in The Penn Fund at (800) 237-2655 or e-mail susmith@ben.dev.upenn.edu

11 am - 1 pm
PENN ALUMNI DIVERSITY ALLIANCE* BRUNCH MEETINGS
*formerly called Diversity Affinity & Interest Groups
Alumni and current students are invited for brunch and networking before the game. All meetings will be held in Jon M. Huntsman Hall (JMHH), 3730 Walnut Street. For more information about any of these events, contact Ronald Ramsey in the Office of Alumni Relations at (215) 573-3710 or e-mail ronaldr@ben.dev.upenn.edu

- Association of Latino Alumni (ALA) Welcome Brunch
JMHH F50

- Black Alumni Society (BAS) / Black Student League (BSL) Brunch
JMHH F55

- University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN) Brunch
JMHH F45

- PennGALA Mentoring and Networking Brunch
Come learn about career transitions and assist students as they explore career options. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender workplace issues will also be discussed.
JMHH F60

11:15 am - 12:30 pm
GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORKING EXCHANGE
Meyerson Room, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Members of the Regional Alumni Club Boards are invited to attend a pre-game networking session. RSVP to Carol Romani in Alumni Relations by October 8 at (215) 573-3711 or e-mail cromani@ben.dev.upenn.edu

11:30 am
CLASS OF 2004 CAFÉ GARDEN COURTYARD PLAQUE UNVEILING
Courtyard outside of Mark's Café, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Last year, the Class of 2004 broke all Senior Class Gift Drive records. Join us in the Class of 2004 Café Garden Courtyard for coffee and bagels as we celebrate their success and unveil the 2004 commemorative plaque.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
ENIAC: FAMILY-FRIENDLY VIRTUAL TOUR
Moore Building, 33rd and Walnut Streets
Also offered on Saturday at 10:30 am.

11:30 am - 1 pm
HOMECOMING PRE-GAME FOOD AND FUN AT THE WEISS TECH HOUSE
Levine Hall, 3330 Walnut Street
Enter on Walnut Street between 33rd and 34th Streets.
Since opening its doors last fall, the Weiss Tech House has supported undergraduates in the development and/or commercialization of innovative technologies. Join us for lunch, a tour, and a look at some of the exciting student projects emerging from this popular student hub. For additional information visit www.tech-house.upenn.edu or e-mail info@tech-house.upenn.edu

11:30 am - 1 pm
TAILGATE ON THE GREEN: FUN, FOOD, CRAFTS, GAMES AND MORE!
Locust Walk, between 34th and 36th Streets
Don't miss this pre-game party with something for everyone - students, alumni, family, and friends. Enjoy entertainment by the Penn Band and student performing arts groups, while the kids keep busy with crafts and games. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Sponsored by the Junior Class Boards, Peers Helping Incoming New Students (PHINS), Penn Traditions, and Alumni Relations.

1 pm
THE FOOTBALL GAME: Penn vs. Columbia
Franklin Field
Reserved seats in the chairback sections for Old Guard: $25; Reserved seats with your class: $20. Tickets will be mailed by the Office of Alumni Relations during the week of September 27. For unreserved seats ($10), call the Athletics ticket office at (215) 898-6151.

1 - 3 pm
PENN IN PRINT OPEN HOUSE
Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

1:30 - 2:30 pm
GUIDED GALLERY TOUR AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA MUSEUM OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND ANTHROPOLOGY
The Spread of Buddhism
University of Pennsylvania Museum, 3260 South Street

1:30 - 2:30 pm
FROM PRIDE AND PREJUDICE TO BRIDGET JONES
Film Studies Classroom, 4th Floor West
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center

1:30 - 3 pm
REDISCOVER PENN: An Architectural Walking Tour
36th and Walnut Streets
Meet at main entrance of the Penn Bookstor
e Explore the architecture of Penn's campus, old and new, on this walking tour conducted by Dr. George Thomas, Gr'75. Tour will highlight works by renowned architects such as Frank Furness, McKim, Mead & White, Paul Cret, Eero Saarinen, Louis Kahn and Venturi Scott Brown and Associates. George Thomas, the author of Campus Guide: The University of Pennsylvania and Building America's First University, is an instructor at Penn and founding principal of George E. Thomas Associates, an architectural and preservation consulting firm. Also offered Saturday from 9 - 10:30 am.

2 pm
PENN PRESENTS
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
The Playboy of the Western World
Also: Friday, October 15, 8 pm and Sunday, October 17, 2 pm
Detailed listing of program

Post Game
SEAS ALUMNI POST-GAME RECEPTION
Levine Hall Lobby
Walnut Street, between 33rd and 34th Streets
Join fellow Engineering alumni and their families and friends at the annual post-game celebration hosted by the Engineering Alumni Society. Reception begins immediately following the game.

3:30 - 6 pm
6th ANNUAL RED & BLUE RENDEZVOUS YOUNG ALUMNI EVENT
The Palestra, 22 South 32nd Street
Whether you listened to Ace of Base or Outkast at your graduation party, drink a toast to Dear Old Penn with young alumni from the classes of 1994 - 2004. Join us in the historic Palestra to catch up with friends and enjoy a drink, light fare, and some great music from the past decade. Register online and let your friends know you're coming. Pre-registration cost, $8/person; on-site registration $10/person.

PENN QUEST REUNION
Houston Hall
For information, contact Laurie Reed McCall at (215) 573-6104 or e-mail lmccall@pobox.upenn.edu

4 - 6 pm
PENN BAND ALUMNI POST-GAME GATHERING
Enjoy food, drink, and frivolity with the band and band alumni. Contact Greer Cheeseman at musicman@pobox.upenn.edu for details.

4 pm
FRIARS HOMECOMING RECEPTION
Terrace Room, Logan Hall, 249 South 36th Street
For more information, please see the next issue of The Scroll or visit the Friars website at dolphin.upenn.edu/~friars

4 - 6 pm
HAPPY HOUR WITH THE SPHINX SENIOR SOCIETY
The bar at Penne in the Inn at Penn (tentative location)
36th and Walnut Streets
Open to Sphinx alumni and current members. For more information, contact Kiera Reilly, Sphinx '93, at (310) 442-7800 or e-mail kreilly@ben.dev.upenn.edu

4 - 6 pm
THE DAILY PENNSYLVANIAN ALUMNI POST-GAME RECEPTION
DP Office
4015 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor
Alumni of The Daily Pennsylvanian are invited to visit with fellow alums and current staff members at this casual reception with light snacks and drinks. For additional information, contact DP General Manager Eric Jacobs at (215) 898-6581, e-mail dpaa@dailypennsylvanian.com, or visit the DP Alumni web site at dailypennsylvanian.com/dpaa

4 - 6 pm
A CELEBRATION OF ALUMNI WRITERS
Kelly Writers House, 3805 Locust Walk

4 - 4:30 pm
WORLD CAFE LIVE TOUR
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street
Also offered Saturday at 11 am.

4 - 6 pm
BACK TO DU BOIS: BLACK AUTHORS SHOWCASE AND AMISTAD GALLERY OPENING
W.E.B. Du Bois College House, 3900 Walnut Street
Co-sponsored by Black Alumni Society (BAS) and W.E.B. Du Bois College House

5 - 6 pm
CHAMPAGNE TOAST WITH PennGALA
Library, Carriage House, 3907 Spruce Street
Celebrate 20 years since the founding of PennGALA and begin a year-long celebration as we enter our third decade. Contact Ronald Ramsey at 215-573-3710 or ronaldr@ben.dev.upenn.edu for more information.

5:30 pm
NEWMAN CENTER MASS AND ANNUAL HOMECOMING DINNER
St. Agatha-St. James Church, 38th and Chestnut Streets
Alumni and friends are invited to join the Newman Club for mass, followed by dinner Italian style at 6:30pm next door in the Newman Center.

6 pm
PENN ALUMNI FILM SCREENING AND BOOK SIGNING WITH THE AUTHOR
The Bridge: Cinema De Lux, 40th and Walnut Streets
Friday Night Lights, based on the book by Buzz Bissinger, C'76
6 pm Book signing with Buzz Bissinger
7 pm Film screening

6 - 8:30 pm
TASTE OF PENN
Carriage House, 3907 Spruce Street
Join the University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network, Association of Latino Alumni, Black Alumni Society, James Brister Society, and the Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Alumni Association for the Taste of Penn. Come visit with old friends and make new ones while enjoying food and music that celebrate the rich diversity of our communities. For more information, contact Ronald Ramsey in the Office of Alumni Relations at (215) 573-3710 or e-mail ronaldr@ben.dev.upenn.edu

8 pm
PENN PRESENTS
Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
The Playboy of the Western World
Also: Friday, October 15, 8 pm and Sunday, October 17, 2 pm
Detailed listing of program

9 pm
PENN ALUMNI DIVERSITY ALLIANCE ALUMNI MIXERS
After the Taste of Penn, reconnect with fellow alumni as Homecoming '04 comes to a close. Unwind and have a cocktail with friends as the party continues at some of Philadelphia's local haunts.

- Association of Latino Alumni (ALA) Mixer
Pod
3636 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA

- Wind Down at Warmdaddy's
Sponsored by The Black Alumni Society (BAS)
Warmdaddy's, 4 South Front Street, Philadelphia, PA

- University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network (UPAAN) Mixer
Cibucan
2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA
10pm - 1am

- PennGALA Young Alumni Cocktail Party
For more information, including locations, contact Ronald Ramsey at (215) 573-3710 or e-mail ronaldr@ben.dev.upenn.edu

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