Youngsters dream big during visit to Penn

Kids joined their parents at work on Thursday for ‘Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.’ They even received their very own commemorative Penn KidsCards.

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For “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day,” Annabelle, 8, and Giuliano, 6, joined their moms Gina Piermatteo and Natalie Amalfitano, respectively, both of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Here, they enjoy a snack after story hour.

On Thursday, April 26, the Division of Human Resources at Penn hosted “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.” More than 400 family groups participated in the fun.

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Lyla McCart, 7, has her picture taken at the Penn Bookstore, and received her very own Penn KidsCard.

Each year, the event hopes to encourage and inspire youngsters, and introduce them to the workplace.

A variety of activities were offered on campus throughout the day, including opportunities for kids to “try their first case” with Penn Law or “be a dentist for a day” with Penn Dental.

They received souvenir Penn KidsCards at the Penn Bookstore, took tours of WXPN’s studio, and learned about robots with researchers in the GRASP Lab.

There were activities for the foodies, animal lovers, money conscious, athletes, artists, and much, much more.

Photos provided by Peter Tobia.

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Six-year-old Shane Flinn helps Penn Vet employee Bridget Stewart train C. Riley at a working dog demonstration at Cohen Hall.