Details for the 2024 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 1973 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 2024. |
| 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)Details to come. |
| 3:00 – 4:00 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 | Student Curated Tours Tours depart from the AtriumTour highlights include the School’s new Personalized Care Suite and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Saito Pediatric Care Center, Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Library, and more! |
| 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Alumni Awards Reception Fonseca CourtyardThe 2024 honorees will be announced in early January and honored during the Alumni Awards reception. For a list of past award recipients, please click here. |
| 5:00 – 7:00 PM | Penn Dental Medicine Reunion Celebration Schattner Pavilion & Fonseca CourtyardJoin fellow classmates and friends for a special reception celebrating all Penn Dental reunion classes. The reception will include heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and tours of the School’s newly renovated spaces. |
| 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 Shils Board RoomThis 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 | Student Curated Tours Tours will depart from the Henry Schein Atrium of the Robert Schattner CenterThis year’s tours will feature the School’s new Care Center for Persons with Disabilities and Digital Design Center as well as stops in the Saito Pediatric Care Center, the Schattner Clinic (formerly Main Clinic), Shils 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, Alumni Society President Dr. Scott Chanin (D’83), and fellow alumni to the Penn Dental Medicine picnic on Hill Square. Family, friends and children are welcome!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 alumni for a celebratory picnic lunch at the Penn Dental Medicine tent on Hill Square! This is a great opportunity to bring your entire family as activities will be available for kids of all ages as well as entertainment including a DJ and performances by the Glee Club and Penn Band. Vegetarian and Kosher meals will be available.*Cost: $40 per person pre-registration/$45 after May 1; $15 children ages 6-16; no charge for children 5 and under |
| 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 2024
Wednesday, May 15 | 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 16 | 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. In addition to a keynote speaker, the day’s program will include faculty, resident, and student presentations and will highlight Penn Dental Medicine’s Personalized Care Suite within its Care Center for Persons with Disabilities.
For information on the full Research Day program, please visit www.dental.upenn.edu/acceday. Schedule and details to come in January 2024.
University Events
May 17 – 20, 2024
A variety of social, cultural, and educational activities are planned across the University from Friday, May 17, through Monday, May 20, 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