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His 1972 UPenn Dorm Room
It’s about to be the start of another school year and I recently stumbled upon a blog blast from the past article written by Penn alum Jeffrey Slater (C’76) that you’ll be interested in. In Jeff’s nostalgic post, he recounts his time at Penn: from his beginnings, to the friends he made, to the memorable times he […]
450 Pound Stainless Steel Coffer Buried in Quad – To Be Opened in 2040!
Did you know that there was a Time Capsule buried in the Quad in 1940? Who knew?! According to the American Time Capsule Database, the contents of the capsule apparently contain: President Roosevelt’s speech at the University of Pennsylvania’s bicentennial celebration Letters from each administrative officer of the university to his successor of 100 years […]
The Mask and Wig Club Tradition Referenced in Warner Brothers Film & Why This May Be My Favorite Post So Far (VIDEOS)
This could be one of my favorite “Now and Then Thursdays” series posts thus far… There is a 1937 film called Varsity Show which references Penn and The Mask and Wig Club (thanks Anthony Maggio C’09!). As you’ll see in the short somewhat hokey clip above, the group of band players chant Mask and Wig’s […]
He’s Showing Us Penn’s Evolving Dining Halls & An Overwhelming Locust Walk (VIDEO)
Check out Gyro, a clever comedic short film from Kevin Conley (C’12) about a Penn student who wakes up one Saturday morning to search for his favorite food: gyros. No matter when you graduated, one thing that rings true in this video is Kevin’s humorous depiction of Locust Walk! Watch the video above to see […]
Jordan’s Jive: Jobless and Without a Girlfriend
Earlier this month, on campus recruiting was happening at Penn. As you’ll see in the vlog above and below, nothing seemed to come of it for this senior. Was it the tough Financial market or his GPA? What’s a college senior to do? Listen to Jordan’s vlog to listen to his thoughts! This reminds me […]
You’ll Feel Like You’re Back at Penn When You See These Videos
What is this?! From acapella to “a sweaty mess of a great time”, click here to check out 2 videos that will bring you right back to your Penn days! Click here to watch!Check out my Now and Then Thursday posts New to DT? 14 easy suggestions to get started! See which Penn undergrads […]
