Alumni Relations - Homecoming

Don’t miss Homecoming 2007! Celebrate with us on October 20th

Read the full schedule of events

Homecoming Highlights:

 

Friday, October 19

Education and Social Policy Career Day
Sponsored by Penn Career Services

Open to Penn students and alumni interested in Education & Social Policy Research

9:30am-3:30pm
Sheraton University City, 36th & Chestnut Sts.
Benjamin Franklin Ballroom, Sections 4 & 5

To register: Email Kristy Embrack at kristyae@pobox.upenn.edu. If you plan to attend any part of the day.

Schedule of Events
9:30-10:30 Check-in and continental breakfast
10:30-11:30 Employer/Alumni Panel on current issues/projects in Policy Research
11:30-12:30 Employer/Alumni Panel on starting and navigating Policy Research careers
12:30-1:30 Lunch break (on your own)
1:30-3:30  Students and alumni networking with employers
 
Don't miss this chance to hear from and network with representatives from policy research firms, including:
ANALYTICA
Center for Effective Schools Practices
Education Pioneers
ICF International 
Mathematica Policy Research
MDRC
Philadelphia Health Management Corporation
Research for Action

Saturday, October 20

Penn vs. Yale Football Game
Once again, we’ve reserved a block of tickets just for SP2 alumni. The first ten tickets are free, so sign up today. After that, tickets in our section are $15.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
12:00pm
Franklin Field
Get tickets!
Note: you will be asked to login to QuakerNet, the online alumni community before being taken to the registration page. If you are not yet a registered member of the online community, use the “Registration Profile” link on the left side of the login page to create your username and password.

Quakerfest
Tailgate with the best at Quakerfest! Don't miss this opportunity to raise a toast to dear old Penn. Join alumni from Social Policy & Practice and other Penn schools for food and fun. Enjoy kid-friendly activities and Penn entertainers, then continue the celebration at Franklin Field during the football game.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
10:00am – 12:00pm
College Green
FREE!
Click here for more information and Registration.

Celebration on the Green
You're invited to the heart of Penn's beautiful campus for a fabulous and fun-filled celebration to kick off our campaign. Powered by the inimitable energy that is Penn, this one-of-a-kind event will celebrate this University's unique character, its singular potential, and you, the men and women who will make this unprecedented effort a success. Event highlights include:

  • Welcome from Chairman James Riepe and President Amy Gutmann
  • Performances by some of Penn's most popular student groups
  • Delicious food representing Penn's diverse cultures in the tradition of Taste of Penn
  • A special preview of the campaign video featuring students, faculty, and alumni
  • A spectacular laser light show
  • A celebrity guest DJ

Saturday, October 20, 2007
6:00pm
College Green
FREE!
Click here for more information and Registration.

Sunday, October 21

AIDS Walk Philadelphia
Student Council has extended an invitation to all SP2 alumni to join the SP2 group.

Register by Monday, October 15 at: http://www.aidswalkphilly.org
Race begins at 9am

Questions?
Group Leader Kate Walker will email registered participants with information about meeting time, location, etc. Contact Kate at katewalka@gmail.com.