Penn’s 263rd Commencement Penn’s 263rd Commencement The Class of 2019 took to Franklin Field on Monday, May 20, for Penn’s 263rd Commencement ceremony, where President Amy Gutmann urged graduates to “weave together a world better, freer, and more inclusive.”
Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees From left to right: Anea Moore, Calvary Rogers, Savi Joshi, Ryan Leone, Julia Pan, Michael B. Krone, Candida Alfaro, and Aren Raisinghani, recipients of the 2019 Senior Honor Awards. Class of 2019 Ivy Day Ceremony and awardees On Saturday, May 18, the Class of 2019 celebrated its Ivy Day Ceremony during Alumni Weekend, continuing the 146-year tradition by honoring students for their achievements and contributions to the Penn community.
Student Spotlight with Connor Sendel Student Spotlight with Connor Sendel The senior looks back on his time on campus, discussing what it’s like to pursue a dual degree, how a startup grew out of his team’s senior design project, and his plans after graduation.
Senior pictures Penn senior and photographer Isabel Zapata created Torch Magazine to feature her portraits of fellow graduating seniors, along with their reflections. Senior pictures Graduating senior and photographer Isabel Zapata captured 57 of her classmates in places of significance to create Torch Magazine. The publication features their reflections as well as her portraits.
Hate to see you go: Move-Out 2019 Hate to see you go: Move-Out 2019 A by-the-numbers guide to facts and services for the end-of-semester exodus.
The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The 104th Hey Day for a future iconic class The Class of 2020 officially entered their senior year on Thursday, May 2, with a blend of old and new traditions and styles, from boater hats and canes to jean shorts and selfies.
Looking beyond the disease to the person living with it A new course taught by PIK Professor Jay Gottfried (standing) has students leading discussions on cognitive neuroscience topics during one session, like the class shown here, then at the next, brings them face to face with people who have those or similar conditions. Looking beyond the disease to the person living with it In a new course taught by PIK Professor Jay Gottfried, students lead discussions on cognitive neuroscience topics and then meet patients who have relevant neurologic conditions.
‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition ‘Two more years!’: Sophomores turn lights on for new Penn tradition The University and the Class of 2021 inaugurated U-Night, a new second-year event that brings sophomores together and recognizes the midway point to graduation.
Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Penn President Amy Gutmann with the winners of the 2019 Presidential Engagement Prize and Presidential Innovation Prize Cohort of PIP/PEP winners celebrate at luncheon Nine students received handcrafted certificates at the annual luncheon, held May 3, that recognizes the work of graduating seniors awarded the President’s Engagement and Innovation prizes.
A financial literacy class with a twist A financial literacy class with a twist NFL player and alumnus Brandon Copeland co-taught a course at Penn this semester alongside longtime University lecturer Brian Peterson.