Penn First Plus Events
Through office-generated programs and close collaboration with the undergraduate Schools and campus partners, Penn First Plus endeavors to offer timely events that address the questions and needs of first-generation and lower-income undergraduates. Below, please find a list of our upcoming programs, which is regularly updated.
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Friday Study Break: Art & Arepas
Friday, February 6, 12-2pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
Channel your inner Picasso at our first study break of the year! Enjoy authentic arepas, get creative, and reconnect with friends in a cozy, stress-free atmosphere.
First-Gen Alumni Open Hours
Friday, February 6, 3-4:30pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center Conference Room, College Hall G09F
Penn First Plus and Penn First Plus Alumni Relations are excited to launch First Gen Alumni Open Hours. Join us every Friday in February for a casual pop-in where you can ask your candid questions about life after college and what it means to find success! For our premiere session, we’re excited to host Ashish Rughwani, W’95, E’95, co-chair of the P1P Alumni Association!
Ashish is a Class of ‘95 graduate from the Management and Technology joint degree program with a B.S. degree Summa Cum Laude in Economics with a concentration in Finance from The Wharton School and a B.S. degree Summa Cum Laude in Electrical Engineering from Penn Engineering. He is also a Class of ‘01 graduate of Harvard Business School with an MBA. Ashish is the Founding Partner of Dominus Capital, a private investment firm that he helped start in 2008. Prior to this, he was with Quad-C and Bain Capital Partners’ Boston and London offices.
Crafting a Powerful Personal Statement Workshop
Friday, February 6, 2:30pm-4pm
LGBT Center, Goodhand Room
Co-Sponsored by: Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships
Whether you are starting from scratch or bringing a draft, join us for an informative & interactive session in crafting a personal statement for graduate school or other professional pursuits.
Small Town & Rural (STAR) Community Dinner
Tuesday, February 10, 5pm-7pm
Wharton Academic Research Building, RM 140 (265 37th St Walk)
Co-Sponsored by: Wharton STEP
Are you from a small town or rural area? Come eat, connect, and build community with peers from similar backgrounds. We’ll talk about your college transition, life at Penn and in Philly, and put your city knowledge to the test with Philadelphia Jeopardy!
Bouquets & Boba
Friday, February 13, 12-2pm
Shleifer Family P1P Center, College Hall G01
Co-Sponsored by: Penn Violence Prevention
Spread the love with P1P and Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) this Valentine’s Day! Create a custom bouquet, enjoy boba, and learn about healthy relationships while exploring the support and resources available through PVP.