3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Managing Your Career in 2022
Houston Hall, Class of '49 Auditorium, 3417 Spruce Street
The world of work has changed. We hear a lot about the Great Resignation, but is it actually a good time to look for a new job? Are you seeking advancement, a career change, or looking ahead to engagement post-retirement? Wondering how you can determine the next best step and how to set yourself up for success? Join us for an interactive Q&A session with Penn GSE’s Charles Jacob and Career Services’ Barbara Hewitt to answer these questions and learn about career-related services and resources available for alumni. This event is co-sponsored by the Class of 1997 and Penn Alumni Education and Career Networking.
Co-sponsored by the Class of 1997 and Alumni Education.
7:00 PM - 11 PM
FranklinFest (All-Alumni Party)
College Green
Begin the weekend's festivities at FranklinFest on College Green, featuring food, open bar, music, and a special “1995” tent for exclusive use by our class.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Community Service Project
Sponsored by the Classes of ‘95, ‘96, and ‘97 and the Netter Center
Locust Walk, near College Green
Join the Classes of ‘95, ‘96, and ‘97 in making care packages for West Philadelphia children and families in need supported by the Netter Center for Community Partnerships. All welcome to stop by!
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
State of the University Address
Penn Live Arts Annenberg Center, Zellerbach Theatre, 3680 Walnut Street
Join University of Pennsylvania Interim President Wendell Pritchett as he delivers the annual State of the University report.
Noon
Parade of Classes
Hamilton Village (formerly Superblock)
Don your Red and Blue and get ready to cheer our class as we march down Locust Walk on our way to the Alumni Day Picnic! Parade lineup begins at 11:45 AM.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Alumni Day Picnic
College Green, 25th Reunion Tent
Come enjoy a picnic buffet lunch with soda, wine, and beer.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Penn Women's Center Class of 1995 Garden Opening
Penn Women's Center, 3643 Locust Walk
Join Penn Women's Center and the Class of '95 wine and cheese celebration to commemorate the newly named Class of 1995 Garden. The beautifully renovated garden space is opening thanks to the generous 25th Reunion Class Gift. All are welcome to celebrate the reopening of this community space!
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Assorted On-Campus Programs
Spend time on campus at a variety of different educational and social events.
8:00 PM - Midnight
25th Reunion Party
Penn Live Arts Annenberg Center, Outdoor Plaza, 3680 Walnut Street (enter at Walnut Street)
Join us for a trip down memory lane on Saturday, May 14th at 8pm! We’ll gather in what was then Annenberg and is now the Penn Arts Live. Catch up with classmates in the tented courtyard and lobby to eat, drink and dance the night away. It’s a chance to reconnect with everyone and reminisce about the good old days, as well as the days ahead of us.
Penn has truly been transformed in the years since we graduated in 1995. Our Then & Now theme will take us through our fond memories while giving us the opportunity to witness the Penn of 2022.
9:00 AM - Noon
All-Alumni Champagne Breakfast
Tent on Penn Commons (between College Green and Houston Hall)
Stop by for a hot breakfast. Exchange stories from the weekend, share photos, and make plans to get together again soon. From 10:00-11:00 AM (in Bodek Lounge) there will be a memorial remembrance to honor classmates who have passed away led by University Chaplin Reverend Charles L. Howard, Ph.D., C'00.
10:15 AM
266th Commencement Ceremony
Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce Streets
It is a time-honored tradition at Penn to formally recognize the 25th and 50th Reunion Classes at Commencement to help welcome the newest graduating class into the lifelong Penn alumni family. We would love to have as strong a showing as possible, so if you live in the area, or can stay through Monday, be a part of this ceremony! Register HERE by March 30 to order graduation regalia at no charge from Penn Alumni Relations. You must wear regalia to participate. A light lunch will follow the ceremony outside of Sweeten Alumni House. More information about the event will be sent to those who register.
For the safety and wellbeing of the Penn community, graduates and their guests will be required to complete the PennOpen Campus pre-screening on the day of Commencement to obtain a green PennOpen Pass. Be prepared to show your green PennOpen Pass to gain access to Franklin Field. By registering for and attending University-sponsored events, you attest to being fully vaccinated. Please share this link with your family and friends as this step is mandatory for all campus visitors and must be completed by each individual.
For your reference, we will be operating in accordance with Penn’s current visitor policy, including wearing masks if required, and the City of Philadelphia guidelines, which are subject to change as public health guidance continues to evolve.
25th Reunion All-Inclusive Pass: $140 per person
Includes Friday's 25th Tent at FranklinFest on the Green, 25th Reunion Saturday Party, Alumni Day Picnic, Sunday's Breakfast, and Penn Alumni giveaway.
25th Reunion Saturday Party Only: $110 per person
Alumni Weekend Pass: $40 per person
Includes Friday's 25th Tent at Franklin Fest, Saturday's Alumni Picnic, and Penn Alumni giveaway.
FranklinFest- $25 per person per person
Includes 25th tent at FranklinFest on the Green, Alumni Day Picnic, and Penn Alumni giveaway.
**No refunds will be issued after May 6, 2022