The Netter Center for Community Partnerships is very excited for Alumni Weekend 2014! Join us for several fun events on Saturday, May 17!
Our Annual Alumni Panel will take place 4:30-6:00 PM in Skirkanich Hall (210 S. 33rd Street). Hear from Associate Vice President and Founding Director of the Netter Center, Ira Harkavy (C’70, G’79), as well as from a graduating senior from the Class of 2014, and alumni representing the Classes of 79, 89, 94, 99, and 09! Learn more about the many aspects of Penn’s engagement with West Philadelphia schools and other community organizations. CLICK HERE to Register (Free – registration encouraged but not required). A light reception will follow the program.
Early that day — Anthony Price, Captain of the Penn 1979 Final Four basketball team and founder of “Paying the Price Foundation” partners with Penn Alumni families and the Netter Center to host the first annual Skills and Drills Basketball Clinic for children of Penn alumni ages 8 – 18. Join us 9:00-11:00 AM at Pottruck Gym. CLICK HERE to Register for this event. Cost is $15 per participant, and all proceeds from this event support West Philadelphia youth after school sports clubs.
The Class of ’89 and the Netter Center are hosting a Community Service Project. From 9:30 – 11 AM at Sweeten, members of the Class of 1989 and their families will record audio books for children at local schools and CHOP.
For more info on any of these activities, contact Rita Hodges (C’05), ritaa@sas.upenn.edu