Details for the 2025 celebration are still being finalized and will be updated beginning this fall. For more information to help you plan your visit, please contact us at alumni@dental.upenn.edu.
Please select a day below to view scheduled events:
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 12:00 – 1:30 PM | Luminary Society & Dental Hygiene Luncheon Schattner Pavilion & Fonseca CourtyardIn recognition of the distinction and achievement of Penn Dental Medicine alumni celebrating their 50th reunion or more, the School invites alumni from the dental classes of 1975 and earlier as well as dental hygiene alumni to the annual Luminary Society Luncheon. Meet fellow Penn Dental Medicine graduates, share memories of your time at Penn Dental, and hear how your alma mater is shaping the future of care in 2025. |
| 2:00 – 3:00 PM | The Samuel I. & Hilda B. Shames Lecture The Arthur B. Corby Auditorium, Penn Dental Medicine Continuing Education Credits Available (1 CDE) |
| 3:00 – 3:30 PM | Meet & Greet with Penn Dental Medicine Admissions Schattner Pavilion, Penn Dental MedicineStop by to meet Penn Dental Medicine’s Admissions team including Mark Mitchell, Assistant Dean of Admissions; Brian Hahn, Director of Admission; Menty Bayleyen, Associate Director of Admissions; and Kara Fraiman (D’92 GD’94), Assistant Director of Admissions. |
| Beginning at 3:30 PM | Friday Guided Tours Tours depart from the Atrium Tour highlights include the School’s new Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more! |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Alumni Awards Reception Dean’s CourtyardRecipients of this year’s alumni awards will be honored, and awards will be presented prior to the Reunion Celebration. Join us in celebrating the accomplishments and achievements of the following Penn Dental Medicine Alumni: Thomas Evans Achievement Award Alumni Award of Merit Young Alumni Award of Merit Honorary Alumni The 2025 honorees will be announced in early January. To submit a nomination for consideration, please submit here. For a list of all past award recipients, please click here. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Penn Dental Medicine Reunion Celebration Schattner Pavilion & Fonseca CourtyardCome together with classmates and friends at a special reception commemorating all Penn Dental reunion classes. Enjoy a delightful spread of substantial hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and explore the recently renovated spaces of the School during guided tours. |
| Beginning at 6:00 PM | Reunion Class Celebrations
Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Please click here to visit our class reunions page for more information » |
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 – 10:00 AM | Dean’s Council & Alumni Society Executive Committee Combined Meeting This is a closed meeting to current members of the Dean’s Council and Alumni Society Executive Board. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Penn Dental Hospitality Suite Schattner AtriumDoors will be open for alumni to stop in, peruse old yearbooks and memorabilia, and relax with mimosas and light breakfast fare. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 AM | Saturday Guided Tours Tours will depart from the Henry Schein Atrium of the Robert Schattner Center Tour highlights include the School’s new Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more! |
| 11:15 – 11:30 AM | Parade Line-Up Schattner AtriumGrab your class flag before heading down to the parade. We will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the University’s Alumni Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area. |
| 12:00 – 12:30 PM | Alumni Parade Locust WalkDisplay your Penn pride by marching with Dean Mark Wolff and members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society and Dean’s Council. The parade will conclude at the Penn Dental Medicine picnic tent on Hill Square.Please note we will depart the School at 11:30 AM to line up for the Parade on Locust Walk. You are invited to walk with us from the School or meet us on Locust Walk in the designated Professional School line-up area. |
| 12:30 – 3:30 PM | Penn Dental Medicine Alumni Picnic Hill SquareJoin fellow Dental alumni and their families fora picnic lunch with Dean Mark Wolff as well as members of the Penn Dental Alumni Society and Dean’s Council; and Penn Dental student ambassadors. This is a great opportunity for the entire family as activities will be available for kids of all ages including performances by the Glee Club and Penn Band. Vegetarian and Kosher meals will be available. |
| 12:30 – 3:30 PM | Fun Zone
We invite children of all ages to enjoy arts, crafts, and entertainment throughout campus at our various Fun Zone locations! |
| 4:00 – 6:00 PM | Quaker Kids
Bring the whole family to paint the campus Red and Blue! Stop by after the Picnic for great treats, fun activities and a screening of a movie! Most appropriate for children ages ten and under. |
| Beginning at 5:00 PM | Reunion Class Celebrations
Many of this year’s reunion classes are planning special class celebrations on Friday and/or Saturday evening. Please click here to visit our class reunions page for more information » |
Research Day 2025
Wednesday, May 14 | 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
In conjunction with Alumni Weekend, the School is pleased to offer additional opportunities for alumni to experience the breadth of research activities at Penn Dental Medicine. Research Day will highlight basic and clinical research excellence at the School including featured faculty talks, poster presentations by students and postdoctoral fellows, and a poster competition.
For information on the full Research Day program, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/researchday. Schedule and details to come in January 2024.
Advances in Clinical Care & Education Day (ACCE)
Thursday , May 15 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
ACCE Day will celebrate faculty, resident and student scholarship in community service, educational initiatives, and advances in clinical
care.
For information on the full ACCE Day program, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/acceday. Schedule and details to come in January 2024.
University Events
May 16 – 19, 2025
A variety of social, cultural, and educational activities are planned across the University from Friday, May 16, through Monday, May 19, culminating with Commencement. For a schedule of all University events, visit Penn’s Alumni Weekend website at www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend.
Please note, advanced registration is required for most University events. All questions regarding the University Alumni Weekend schedule or registration should be directed to Penn Alumni Relations as 215-898-7811.
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For More Information
Please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement:
215-898-8951
alumni@dental.upenn.edu