All Weekend String Theory Around Meyerson Hall and various locations on campus
Robert Dimin (MFA'11) stages his site-specific sculpture String Theory, which intercepts and circumvents trees, fences, and other permanent fixtures with over 30,000 feet of red and blue string in complex patterns.
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8:30-9:30 AM
Homecoming Run 34th and Locust Streets www.upenn.edu/recreation
Take it in stride: This traditional, two-mile Homecoming Run takes athletes through campus on beautiful Locust Walk. The race begins and ends on 34th and Locust Streets. Each runner will receive a medal and long sleeve T-shirt. Runners are invited to use the David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center to shower after the race. Pre-Registration: September 9 to November 4. Pre-registration: $10 entry fee (entry forms can be found on www.upenn.edu/recreation. Please make checks payable to Penn Rec). Registration on the day of race: $15 entry fee from 7:30 -8:15 AM at 34th and Locust Streets
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9-10:30 AM
Penn Alumni Board and Council Meeting Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room
249 South 36th Street
This year, the Penn Alumni Board of Directors and Council of Representatives semi-annual joint meeting features a conversation with Daniel K. Garofalo (CGS'08, GAR'87 G'03), Environmental Sustainability Coordinator for the University. All alumni are welcome, and a continental breakfast will be served beginning at 8:30 AM.
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9:45-10:45 AM
Legacy Advising Session College Hall, Room 200
3450 Woodland Walk
See Friday afternoon's listing (date / category) for more info.
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10-11 AM
Tour Penn's Architectural Masterpieces The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street
(meet at 10 AM in the Warden Garden, entrance closest to 33rd and Spruce/South)
Join Professor David Brownlee, Frances Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer Professor of the History of Art, and co-author of Building America's First University: An Historical and Architectural Guide to the University of Pennsylvania, for a tour of the architectural masterworks on Penn's campus. Start with Wilson Eyre's remarkable complex of buildings for the Penn Museum, then on to the Fisher Fine Arts Library, College Hall, and Quadrangle college houses. Advance registration required. Contact (215) 898-7811 or alumni@dev.upenn.edu for more information.
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10 AM-12 PM
Clay Working: Ball Casting and Trophy Throwing 304 Addams Hall
200 South 36th Street
Matthew Courtney from PennDesign will teach this intensive, hands-on introduction to clay casting and throwing. Using pre-made molds, participants will create their own miniature footballs as a basis for larger multi-part sculptures. Artists of all skill levels are welcome — no previous experience is necessary. Advance registration is required — space is limited. Contact (215) 898-7811 or alumni@dev/upenn.edu for more information.
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10 AM-1 PM Kimjongilia
Penn Film Festival Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), G17
249 South 36th Street www.kimjongiliathemovie.com
Kimjongilia is an artistic, experimental film that looks beyond North Korea's nuclear bluster to the human suffering caused by Kim Jong II's regime. Heroic survivors reveal a barren landscape of children in prison camps, public executions, and human trafficking. The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and opened in theaters in August. Join a discussion after the screening with producer and alumnus, David Novack (ENG'86) and panelists below.
Panelists:
Russell Aldrich, L'11, Gr'12, studying the international legal status of North Korean refugees in China
Franklin Shen, ENG ’03, Co-Founder of the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival
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10 AM-4 PM (Gallery Hours)
Who's Coming to Dinner? Cookery Collections of the University of Pennsylvania Libraries Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Rosenwald Gallery, 6th Floor
3420 Walnut Street
(Entrance by the Button on Locust Walk)
For more information about the exhibit, please see Friday's description (date / category).
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10 AM-5 PM
Alumni/Student Exhibit "Precedent: A Contemporary Survey of Fine Arts Through PennDesign" Meyerson Hall, Lower Gallery
210 S. 34th Street
"Precedent" is an exhibition that brings together alums and students from PennDesign's MFA program. The current MFA students selected alums from a range of years, seeking to find someone whose work had a natural dialogue with their own. The result is a fascinating exhibition showcasing the rich tradition of fine arts at PennDesign and the relevance of that history to work of students today.
The participating alums are Diane Burko (MFA'69), Mimi Oritsky (MFA'79), Pat Badt (MFA'82), Jeffrey Reed (MFA'86), William Cromar (MFA'94), Alex Queral (MFA'99), Sarah Gamble (MFA'01), Marjorie Van Cura (MFA'02), Maya Brym (MFA'03), and Phillip Adams (MFA'06).
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10 AM-5 PM
Self-Guided Tours and Cell Phone Scavenger Hunt of Jacob
Lawrence & The Urban Experience
Free Event at Arthur Ross Gallery 220 South 34th Street (housed in Fisher Fine Arts Building)
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10 AM-9 PM (Gallery Hours)
Werner Pfeiffer (censor, villain, provocateur, experimenter): Book Objects & Artist Books
See Friday's listing (date / category) for more info.
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10:30-11:15 AM
Penn Memorabilia Exhibit and Alumni Award of Merit "Wall of Fame" Celebration Sweeten Alumni House
Join fellow alumni for a presentation by Overseer Susan Molofsky Todres, CW'75, WG'77 about the exhibit of antique Penn memorabilia items currently on display in Sweeten Alumni House.
These distinctive pieces of Penn's history all come directly from the University Archives and are very rare treasures that give us insight into the Penn of yesterday.
In addition, celebrate the installation of the Penn Alumni "Wall of Fame" recognizing all past winners of the Alumni Award of Merit hosted by Penn Alumni President and Trustee Lee Spelman Doty, W'76, Trustee Susan Danilow, CW'74, G'74, and Chair of the Penn Alumni Awards and Resolutions Committee Peter Shoemaker, C'86. Refreshments will be served.
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10:30-11:45 AM
Alumni Challenge Walk Registration begins at 10:30 at Claire M. Fagin Hall
418 Curie Boulevard
Happy feet! Help Penn Alumni and Penn Nursing get a move on. Take part in the Alumni Walk Challenge, a leisurely 1.5-mile walk through campus led by Penn Nursing faculty and alumni to support the Penn Nursing Kresge Challenge. Pre-registration (until Oct. 31): $25. Onsite registration: $30.
Registration fee includes breakfast, T-shirts (including a kids' T-shirt decorating table), pedometers, and entrance to Penn's Tailgate on the Green. Contact Penn Nursing for a reduced family price and more information: (215) 746-8812 or nursalum@pobox.upenn.edu.
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10:30 AM-12 PM
Sport Club Alumni Reception 409 Pottruck Center
3701 Walnut Street
Penn Ice Hockey and Water Polo alumni are invited to meet and greet current members of these their respective teams in a relaxed setting. Department of Recreation staff members will answer questions about the sport club program at Penn. Refreshments will be served. Call (215) 573-5350 to RSVP.
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11 AM (doors open) | 11:30 AM (show)-12:30 PM
Peanut Butter & Jams featuring Erin Lee and Marci World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Peanut Butter & Jams at World Cafe Live is about creating fun, interactive live music experience for kids and parents. Erin Lee and Marci met while doing improvisational children's theater in 1999. As friends, performers, and educators, they perform in New York City for both adults and children. Bring the kids for a treat and come enjoy Peanut Butter and Jams! Tickets: $5 at the door. Call World Cafe at (215) 222-1400 for more information.
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*CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES* 11 AM-12 PM
Shakespeare Reinvented Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Lea Library, 6th Floor
Join Rebecca Bushnell, Dean of Arts and Sciences and Professor of English, in the Rare Book and Manuscript Library in Van Pelt Library for a
hands-on look at how Shakespeare's plays have been altered over time. See the Bard's famous First Folio and other rare editions of his plays — in real and virtual form — and follow the changing shape of Romeo and Juliet from its first performances to recent films. Advance registration required: space is limited. Be sure to bring a photo ID. For more information, contact Carrie Stavrakos at cstavrak@sas.upenn.edu or call (215) 898-5162.
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11 AM-12 PM
Designing Your Estate Plan Houston Hall, Golkin Room
3417 Spruce Street
Lynn Ierardi, J.D., Director of Gift Planning for the University, will review common issues (including special rules for art and collectibles) that arise in the estate planning process and explain the current status of the Federal Estate Tax and basic techniques for minimizing its impact. Register by calling (800) 223-8236 or e-mail giftplanning@dev.upenn.edu.
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11 AM-1 PM
Undergraduate Admissions Session and Tour Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 1 College Hall
3450 Woodland Walk www.admissions.upenn.edu
For more information about the session and tour, please see Friday's description (date / category).
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11 AM-2 PM
Does Your Kid Have Talent? Platt Student Performing Arts House
3702 Spruce Street www.vpul.upenn.edu/platthouse/events.php
Your young, aspiring performers and artists are invited to the Platt Student Performing Arts House, where talented Penn students will lead activities in music, dance, theatre and visual arts. Activities are recommended for ages 6-14, but there will be something for every age group. Light refreshments available and reservations required. RSVP to Laurie McCall at (215) 898-7038 or platthouse@pobox.upenn.edu. VIEW COMPLETE SCHEDULE »
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11 AM-2 PM
Red & Blue Calling Open House Call Center
3910 Chestnut Street
Calling all former members of The Penn Fund's Red & Blue Calling Program! Join your fellow Red & Blue Calling alumni for an open house, celebrating the successes of The Penn Fund and touring our newest call center. Meet the current staff and reunite with your former co-workers. Refreshments provided. RSVP to Jean Findlay at findlay@upenn.edu or (215) 898-3647 or Jen Levine (215) 573-3513.
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11 AM-3 PM
Homecoming Alumni Arts Fair Locust Walk between 36th and 37th Streets
Don't miss the first-ever Penn Alumni Arts Fair. Our own talented alumni will exhibit original artwork, jewelry, and artisan crafts for purchase along Locust Walk. Browse each distinctive display on your way to the game, and you're sure to find a unique handmade treasure crafted by a fellow Quaker. View sample work of artists who will be at the Arts Fair » View information about how to participate as a vendor »
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11 AM-5 PM (Gallery Hours)
Self-Guided Tours of All ICA exhibitions
See Friday's listing (date / category)
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11 AM-6 PM
Quad Open House 37th and Spruce Streets
Enter at 37th and Spruce Streets
The historic Quad welcomes alumni to visit its lovely interior grounds and courtyards. Advance registration is not necessary, but a photo ID is required for admittance. Contact Sue Smith at suesmith@upenn.edu or (215) 898-1622.
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11 AM-6 PM
Welcome Back Home - College House Tours Various Campus Locations
Where did you live on campus? Why not stop by Du Bois, Gregory, Harnwell, Harrison, Hill, Kings Court English, Rodin, or Stouffer College House and reminisce? Contact Sue Smith at suesmith@upenn.edu or (215) 898-1622 to arrange admission.
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11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Young Children as Literary Critics: How Great Picturebooks Encourage Great Thinking Graduate School of Education, Rooms 400 & 427
3700 Walnut Street
All parents want their children to read — but what should they be reading? How can parents ensure that their children are learning while they're enjoying a picturebook and what can children learn from picturebooks? What makes a great children's book? Join Penn GSE Professor Larry Sipe to find out — and be sure to bring your children for a kids-only activity with our current GSE students! Come away with a better understanding of what to look for when you're selecting books for your kids, what to look for in your child's responses to the books they read, and a copy of a book for your family to enjoy. As space is limited, reservations are required. Please contact alumni@gse.upenn.edu or (215) 898-9794 to RSVP.
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11:30 AM-1 PM
5th Annual Penn Hockey Alumni Game Class of 1923 Ice Arena
3130 Walnut Street
Take this opportunity to return to the Class of 1923 Ice Rink and catch up with former teammates and friends at the annual alumni ice hockey game. For more information, contact the Department of Recreation at 215-573-5350.
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11:30 AM-1 PM
Old Guard and Wharton Emeritus Society and Penn Law Senior Partners Brunch Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
3417 Spruce Street
Come all ye loyal classmates! Penn Alumni invites our venerable Old Guard, Wharton Emeritus Society, and Penn Law Senior Partners alumni (Class of 1959 and earlier) to a free buffet brunch. Reminisce about the Woodland Avenue Trolley, Green Lane Camp, Horn & Hardart's, and the Mungermen. The Penn Band will stop by to lead "Drink a Highball," so don't miss it.
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11:45 AM-12:30 PM
Class of 1969 Plaque Dedication Platt Performing Arts House
160 Stouffer Commons
For more information, please see www.alumni.upenn.edu/class/1969.html.
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12-2 PM
Penn Back Then College Green (Blanche Levy Park) and around campus www.sas.upenn.edu/pennbackthen
Alumni from all generations are encouraged to contribute their favorite Penn anecdotes and lively memories to Penn Back Then, an ongoing oral-history project begun in May 2005 by the School of Arts and Sciences. Look for roving Penn Back Then recorders and tell your tale for this online audio scrapbook.
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12-3 PM
Proud Penn Voices College Green (Blanche Levy Park) www.alumni.upenn.edu/pennfund/proudpennvoices
The Penn Fund will be on College Green ready to record your memories about your time at Penn.
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12-3 PM
Quakerfest College Green (Blanche Levy Park)
Tailgate with the best at Quakerfest! Don't miss this opportunity to raise a toast to dear old Penn. Join fellow alumni for food and fun while enjoying kid-friendly activities and entertainment at one of Penn's greatest traditions.
The new Penn Alumni Card and a souvenir KidsCard will be available during Quakerfest. PennCard staff will be on hand to take photos and make cards during Quakerfest in the E. Craig Sweeten Alumni House at 3533 Locust Walk. The PennCard has added a whole host of new benefits. Take advantage of special discounts across campus at the Penn bookstore, the Morris Arboretum, the ICA, Penne restaurant, athletic events, and much, much more.
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12-3 PM
Community School Student Partnerships Alumni Homecoming Social Amado Room, Irvine Auditorium
The event will not only be an opportunity for our members and alum to reconnect, but also an opportunity for current mentors to have access to information on different career paths in education. Your presence as a part of the Lenore Annenberg Teaching Fellows would allow our members an opportunity to ask questions about the Fellowship and education in general.
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12-3 PM Rear Window Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 201
3340 Walnut Street
A bag of popcorn, a great movie, and smart, fun people to discuss it! Join Valerie Ross, Director of the Critical Writing Program at the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing, for a screening of Hitchcock's "most cinematic" film, Rear Window, and a conversation about his reputation as one of the world's greatest filmmakers. Advance registration required — space is limited. Lunch will be provided. Location will be confirmed following registration. Contact (215) 898-7811 or alumni@dev.upenn.edu for more information.
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12:30-2:30 PM
Benjamin Franklin Society Lunch
Members of the Benjamin Franklin Society are invited to attend a pre-game brunch in honor of their leadership unrestricted giving to Penn. For more information, contact Susan Smith, Director of the Benjamin Franklin Society, at (800) 237-2655 or susmith@upenn.edu.
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1-2:30 PM
Author Discussion and Signing Penn Bookstore, 2nd Level
3601 Walnut Street www.upenn.bncollege.com
Alumnus Grant Ginder's (C'05) debut novel, This is How it Starts, gives readers an insider's view of the Beltway. Ginder was an editor at 34th Street, the weekly magazine of The Daily Pennsylvanian, while at Penn. This book is loosely based on his experiences living and working in Washington, D.C. For questions or additional information contact Risa Levitt, Events/Marketing Manager (215) 898-5965 or rkredo@exchange.upenn.edu.
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1-3 PM
Homecoming with the Common Press: Reuniting with Print! Morgan Building
205 South 34th Street www.design.upenn.edu/commonpress
Embark on an interactive tour of the Common Press, the letterpress printing studio at the University of Pennsylvania. Instructor Matt Neff will lead the class through letterpress and silk-screening techniques, as the group collaborates to create unique print keepsakes for all. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Advance registration required. Contact (215) 898-7811 or alumni@dev.upenn.edu for more information.
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1-3 PM
The Figure: Structure and Motion 201C Addams Hall
200 South 36th Street
Take a figure-drawing lesson from instructor Ivanco Talevski, and discover the nuances of structure, weight, and proportion. Participants will work on one drawing for the duration of the session, documenting movement and its relationship to the human form. All skill levels are welcome — no previous experience is necessary. Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Advance registration required. Contact (215) 898-7811 or alumni@dev.upenn.edu for more information.
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1:15-2 PM
Legacy Advising Session College Hall, Room 200
3450 Woodland Walk
See Friday afternoon's listing (date / category) for more info.
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1:30-2:30 PM
China: Blue Lions and Stone Horses University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Rainey Auditorium
3260 South Street
The Chinese Rotunda is the majestic setting of the Penn Museum's Chinese collection. Ninety feet in diameter and soaring 90-feet high, the rotunda is one of the largest unsupported masonry domes in the United States, housing one of the finest collections of monumental Chinese art in the country. The Chinese collection, in large part, comprises donated and purchased art, rather than pieces acquired through Museum expeditions. Statuary of various materials, murals, paintings on silk, jades, bronzes, and ceramics are showcased.
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*CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES* 1:30-3 PM
Does a Great Poem Do Any Good? Kelly Writers House, Arts Café
3805 Locust Walk writing.upenn.edu/wh
Join Al Filreis, the Faculty Director of the Kelly Writers House, Kelly Professor of English and Director of the Center for Programs in Contemporary Writing, for a stimulating, wide-open discussion of one brilliant, compelling modern poem. Does a great poem do any good? Does it have practical value? In the course of this free-wheeling discussion, learn about the Kelly Writers House and meet some of Penn's most talented young writers. No prior reading or preparation is necessary. Advance registration is not required, but seating is limited. RSVP to whhomecoming@writing.upenn.edu or call (215) 746-POEM.
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1:30-3 PM
Friars and Sphinx Pre-Game Reception Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall)
249 South 36th Street
Socialize with fellow Friars and Sphinx along with current Society seniors to celebrate before the game. Friars should contact Sally Katz (C'82) at pennfriars@aol.com and Sphinx members should contact Lex Ruby Howe (C'07) at alexisrh@upenn.edu. Reservations not necessary but appreciated. Admission: $10 at the door.
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1:30-3:30 PM
UPAAN Mentoring Exchange Fisher Fine Arts Library (Furness Bldg)
Arthur Ross Gallery
220 South 34th Street
The University of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network invites you to the 5th annual Mentoring Exchange. Share career-related experiences and advice with current students, recent graduates, and alumni career-changers. Additional resources will be available on a wide-range of topics, including resume review, networking tips, and mock interviewing. Explore numerous career interests and goals while networking with Asian/Asian American alumni, students, and friends. For more information, contact mentoring@upaan.org.
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1:45-4:15 PM
Intrepid Explorers at the Penn Museum The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
3260 South Street
Meet at Kress Entrance
Children aged 6-12 are invited to take a journey through time and across continents with hands-on opportunities to explore the wonders of the Penn Museum through games, crafts and a scavenger hunt as their parents enjoy the many other activities that Homecoming has to offer! Advance registration required — $25 per child includes drink, snack and a souvenir to take away.
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2-3 PM
UPennalizers, Penn's Robocup Team Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby
Wu and Chen Auditorium
Humanoid robotic soccer: How does one get a team of humanoid robots to play soccer? Recently, a group of Penn Engineering students participated in the International Robocup Competition, where university teams from around the world competed in friendly matches of autonomous robot soccer. Learn how these students programmed their robots to see, walk, kick, and play the game of soccer.
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*CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES* 2-3 PM
The Future of Newspapers Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 244
3340 Walnut Street
With many major newspapers now in bankruptcy, it's clear that print journalism is becoming seriously imperiled. Some Americans mourn this trend, while others are rejoicing. Either way, the demise of newspapers would have profound implications for a democracy that functions best when monitored by an informed citizenry. How should newspapers change, in order to survive? And if they die, can the Internet become a financially viable home for quality reporting — as opposed to simply a home for bloggers with opinions? Join Dick Polman, Maury Povich "Writer in Residence" and political columnist and daily blogger for The Philadelphia Inquirer, for a lively discussion about this and much more. Advance registration required.
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*CLASSES WITHOUT QUIZZES* 2-3 PM
Tea Time Bubble House
3404 Sansom Street
From the delicate beauty of a Japanese tea ceremony to the near riot of the Boston Tea Party, tea has inspired artists, deepened religious experience, played a key role in the emergence of world trade and ignited major wars. Taste a variety of teas while listening to Victor Mair, professor of Chinese languages and literature, recount surprising stories and quirky facts about this world-and-culture spanning beverage. His most recent book is The True History of Tea. Advance registration required — space is limited. For more information, contact Carrie Stavrakos at cstavrak@sas.upenn.edu or (215) 898-5162.
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2-3:30 PM
"The Trojan War - Myth or Fact: Recent Excavations at Troy" University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Rainey Auditorium
3260 South Street
"The Trojan War - Myth or Fact: Recent Excavations at Troy" lecture will be presented by Dr. C. Brian Rose, James B. Pritchard Professor of Mediterranean Archaeology in the Department of Classical Studies, Curator-in-Charge of the Mediterranean Section, Deputy Director, and Chief Curator of Penn Museum. Following a one-hour lecture and question and answer session, Dr. Rose will lead attendees on a tour of the Museum's Mediterranean and Mesopotamian Galleries, including 4,500-year-old gold jewelry from Troy. A wine and cheese reception follows in the Museum's Pepper Hall. For more information, contact Tena Thomason at (215) 898-2680 or tenat@dev.upenn.edu.
Registration: $10 per person.
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2-5 PM Surrogates
Penn Film Festival Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), G17
249 South 36th Street www.chooseyoursurrogate.com
In this gripping action thriller, people are living their lives remotely from the safety of their own homes via robotic surrogates — sexy, physically perfect mechanical representations of themselves. It's an ideal world where crime, pain, fear and consequences don't exist. When the first murder in years jolts this utopia, FBI agent Greer (starring Bruce Willis) discovers a vast conspiracy behind the surrogate phenomenon and must abandon his own surrogate, risking his life to unravel the mystery. Directed by Jonathan Mostow (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, Breakdown), Surrogates also stars Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell, and Ving Rhames.
Based on a graphic novel, the film sets itself in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact with one another through surrogate robots. After years of isolation, a cop is forced to leave his home in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates. The film was produced by Penn alumni Todd Lieberman (C'95), Elizabeth Banks (C'96), and Max Handelman (C'95). Learn more about the film by joining us for a panel discussion with Todd and Max after the movie.
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3-4:30 PM
Open House Kelly Writers House
3805 Locust Walk
Renew your acquaintance or get to know this lively and innovative home for writers of all ages and genres as you join members of the Writers House community and its staff for informal conversation and coffee. RSVP to whhomecoming@writing.upenn.edu.
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3:30 PM
Penn Football vs. Princeton Franklin Field
235 South 33rd Street
(Will be broadcast on The Comcast Network) www.pennathletics.com
Penn Quakers take on the Princeton Tigers on Franklin Field. Old Guard (Class of 1960 and earlier): Chairback tickets are available for $25. Tickets may be purchased online or at the door.
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4:00-5:30 PM
PennGALA Highlight! LGBT Center
3907 Spruce Street
While you're on campus, please stop by the LGBT Center at the Carriage House for a tour of the space, a conversation with PennGALA board members, and to catch up with old friends. If you have any questions or would like to know more, please contact PennGALA Co-Chairs Lex Ruby Howe, C'07 (alexisrh@upenn.edu) or Ira Hillman C'92, W'92 (iramail@starpower.net). Light refreshments will be served.
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4-6 PM
ANA: Art and Story - All Our Relations Houston Hall, Golkin Room
3417 Spruce Street
Art and story are central to native life. Whether through painting, sculpture, pottery, or jewelry, art and artists are central to the daily lives of American Indians. Every Native event, whether powwow or academic conference, is encircled by these representations of our culture. The Association of Native Alumni invites you to enjoy a variety of examples of Indian art and the stories surrounding the art, which will be presented by our native alumni in person and in audio-video format. The presentation will include art from nationally and internationally recognized Indian artists.
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4-6 PM
BAS Presents Art and Culture: The Impact of the Obama White House Du Bois College House, Multi-Purpose Room
3900 Walnut Street
The Black Alumni Society will host a conversation with internationally celebrated artist, James E. Dupree (GFA'77), about the significance of the first African-American president to occupy the White House and the impact of this change on the arts and culture community. Dupree will discuss his new exhibition entitled If Not Now, When? This new mixed media project was inspired by the election of Barack Obama. Prints of Dupree's works will be available for purchase and signing.
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4-6 PM
Latin Dance Party: Come and Celebrate La Casa's and ALA's 10th Anniversaries The ARCH, The Arch Auditorium, 2nd floor
3601 Locust Walk
The Association of Latino Alumni (ALA) and the Center for Hispanic Excellence: La Casa Latina invite all alumni and students to celebrate our 10th anniversaries with music and dance. It's a party for all, with a live band that will play salsa, tejano, cumbia, and more. Get dance lessons from Onda Latina students or participate in a contest for the daring. Visit La
Casa to view the 10th Anniversary exhibit of the Center.
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4:30-6 PM
The Next Page in Book Publishing? Kelly Writers House, Arts Café
3805 Locust Walk writing.upenn.edu/wh
Readings will be held by top alumni non-fiction writers and followed by a provocative panel discussion about the future of the book business and ambitious writing. Featuring:
Buzz Bissinger ('77), Vanity Fair contributing editor and best-selling author of Friday Night Lights, Three Days in August, and his collaboration with LeBron James, Shooting Stars
Dennis Drabelle (G'66, L'69), a contributing editor, editor of The Washington Post Book World (where he won the National Book Critics Circle award), and author of the new book, Mile-High Fever: Silver Mines, Boom Towns, and High Living on the Comstock Lode
Matthew Algeo, ('88), award-winning public radio reporter and author of Last Team Standing and Harry Truman's Excellent Adventure
David Borgenicht ('90), publisher, editor, and evil mastermind behind the controversial bestseller Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
Moderator Stephen Fried ('79), author of five books including the upcoming An Appetite for America: How Visionary Businessman Fred Harvey Created a Hospitality Empire that Tamed the Wild West
Presented by Kelly Writers House and The Nora Magid Mentorship Prize. Advance registration is not required, but seating is limited. RSVP to whhomecoming@writing.upenn.edu or call (215) 746-POEM.
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5 PM
Women's Soccer Rhodes Field
River Fields Drive www.pennathletics.com
Penn vs. Princeton at 5 PM on Rhodes Field. Admission is free.
(Need directions? See campus
map and search for "Rhodes Field.")
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5:30 PM
Penn Engineering Post-Game Reception Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby
(Reception begins immediately following the game)
Join your fellow Penn Engineers and their families and friends at this annual post-game celebration hosted by the Engineering Alumni Society.
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6-10 PM
Taste of Penn: A Celebration of Diversity Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
3417 Spruce Street
Spend an evening surrounded by friends, food, and music that celebrate Penn's cultural diversity. 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.
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6:30-8:30 PM
Homecoming Reception at Penn Newman Catholic Center Penn Newman Catholic Center
3720 Chestnut Street
The Penn Newman Catholic Center welcomes alumni and their family and friends to join us for a wine and cheese reception. Please RSVP to mjmahon@newman.upenn.edu.
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7:30 PM
Men's Soccer Rhodes Field
River Fields Drive www.pennathletics.com
Penn vs. Princeton at 7:30 PM on Rhodes Field. Admission is free.
(Need directions? See campus
map and search for "Rhodes Field.")
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8 PM
The Godmother: A Bloomers Show You Can't Refuse Harold Prince Theater in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
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8 PM
Fall Show, Pennsylvania Six-5000 Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
3680 Walnut Street
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8 PM
Wet Hot Funk Summer, Strictly Funk Iron Gate Theatre
37th and Chestnut Streets
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10 PM-2 AM
Blue & a 1/2 Highball Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge
3417 Spruce Street
Young alumni five years out are invited to an all-out party hosted by the Class of 2007. This inaugural event will feature dancing, desserts, open bar of specialty drinks, beer, and wine, and fantastic opportunities to reconnect with friends and classmates.
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