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Family | Wharton Reunion Weekend

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As part of the Wharton family, children of Wharton graduates are welcome at most Wharton Reunion Weekend events.  The School has planned a variety of family-friendly activities that will allow your children to participate in the celebration of your milestone.  So if you think reunion weekend is not for you and your family, check out the range of activities we have designed.  Who knows, perhaps seeing where you went to school will inspire your children to consider following your path to Wharton.

FAMILY Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 17, 2008
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

The 30th Annual Alumni Run/Walk
37th Street and Locust Walk (Starting and Finishing Line)

The Run/Walk follows a 5K course through campus and is open to all alumni, students, faculty/staff and their families.  Registration begins at 7:30 AM at the David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center (3701 Walnut Street); post-race festivities and awards ceremony will be held at 9:45 AM.  For brochure or more information, visit the Department of Recreation website, http://www.upenn.edu/recreation or by calling 215.898.6100.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008 
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Continental Breakfast
A continental breakfast will be provided under Lehman Brothers Quad tent.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Family Room with Children’s Activities
MBA Pub, Vance Hall
3733 Spruce Street

Throughout the day, children’s entertainment will be provided, including a magician, balloon artist, face painter and more.  Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.  Room will be stocked with children’s games, coloring books, arts and crafts, entertainment and kid-friendly snacks.

Saturday, May 17, 2008 
10:00 AM (Museum closes at 5:00 PM)

Family Trip to the Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway

The Academy of Natural Sciences is Philadelphia’s Natural History Museum and the oldest continuously operating natural science research institution and museum in the Americas.  Tour includes a private booking of “Dig for Dinos”, a private tour of “Outside In”, and of the “Butterflies” exhibit.

Attendees should meet at the Main Lobby of the Museum to receive their tickets. Admission includes access to Museum until close.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008 
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Family Picnic
Mingle with fellow alumni and their families at this fun-filled picnic luncheon under the tent on Lehman Brothers Quad.

 

Saturday, May 17, 2008 
2:30 PM – 5:00 PM

The Philadelphia Trolley Tour and Taste of Philadelphia
Northeast corner of 38th and Spruce Streets

Enjoy a fun and informational tour of the City of Philadelphia.  You’ll visit all of the historical hot spots, as well as learn all about what makes Philadelphia such a great city, today.  While you ride we will provide you with some of Philly’s finest treats, original soft pretzels and Tastykakes! 

 

Sunday, May 18, 2008 
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

All Alumni Brunch
Under the tent on Lehman Brothers Quad

Come enjoy a delicious brunch and support your classes’ commencement flag bearer as you close out the weekend and bid a fond farewell to your classmates.

Save the Date | May 16-18, 2008