PRE-REGISTRATION NOW CLOSED.
Please register on-site for each event.
Call Coreen Haggerty, Director of Alumni Relations with questions at 215.898.1481 or haggertc@vet.upenn.edu
FRIDAY, May 15, 2009
in the country...
Penn Vet, New Bolton Center Campus
382 West Street Road - Kennett Square, PA
FRIDAY EVENING EVENTS
4:00 – 5:30 PM
Tours of New Bolton Center
Widener Hospital and NBC Grounds
Meet at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals, lobby. Pre-registration is required. Guided foot-tour of selected locations on New Bolton Center’s campus. Some areas restricted for biosecurity. Please wear close-toed shoes.
5:30 – 7:30 PM
Reunion Reception with the Dean
Allam House
Join Dr. Joan C. Hendricks, V’79, Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine, for a casual reception at the beautiful Allam House. No collective reunion dinner is planned, but all reunion classes wishing to gather their classmates for dinner may contact their class agent (listed below).
Beginning 7:30 PM
Class Reunion Dinners for ’4 & ’9 milestone classes
Local Restaurants
Please contact your class agent (below) if you wish to gather with your class for off-site dinners/events. All are welcome to call Coreen Haggerty in the Office of Alumni Relations at 215.898.1481 for help with planning and for restaurant and venue suggestions.
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Class of 1954
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55th
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David Meirs, V.M.D.
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walnridgefarm@aol.com
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Class of 1959
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50th
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Michael P. Ratner, V.M.D.
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lratner@aol.com
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Class of 1964
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45th
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Willi K. E. Weichelt, V.M.D.
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williweichelt@cs.com
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Class of 1969
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40th
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D. Ray Hostetter, V.M.D.
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amwellray@hotmail.com
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Class of 1974
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35th
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Peter S. Conserva, V.M.D.
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psconserva@cox.net
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Class of 1979
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30th
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Joan Regan, V.M.D.
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jregan@mspca.org
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Class of 1984
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25th
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Alice S. Weiss, V.M.D.
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alisaraweiss@gmail.com
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Class of 1989
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20th
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Jonathan S. Bramson, V.M.D.
Dave Sweet, V.M.D.
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jbspkmeow@embarqmail.com
dcsweet@pol.net
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Class of 1994
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15th
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Steve Cudia, V.M.D.
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vetsurg1@comcast.net
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Class of 1999
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10th
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Jennifer Morris, V.M.D.
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jamnj_2@msn.com
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Class of 2004
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5th
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Karen O'Connor, V.M.D.
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karen.a.oconnor@us.army.mil
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FRIDAY EVENING PARKING
for TOURS:
Enter NBC grounds, bear to RIGHT. Park in lot directly across from Widener Hospital.
for RECEPTION ONLY:
Enter NBC grounds, bear to LEFT. Park in Alumni Hall Lot and walk to Allam House.
SATURDAY, May 16, 2009
in the city...
SATURDAY EVENTS
(below is a list Penn Vet school activities, and highlights of the University of Pennsylvania Alumni Weekend events)
Beginning 8:30 AM
General Seminars & Events Across Penn’s Campus
Pre-register through the University’s Web site to enjoy all of PENN ALUMNI WEEKEND events across campus. www.alumni.upenn.edu/alumniweekend2009. Separate fees may apply to University of Pennsylvania Alumni Weekend events.
10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Conversation with Penn President Amy Gutmann
Jon M. Huntsman Hall - G06 Dhirubhai Ambani Auditorium
Join President Amy Gutmann for her annual State of the University report. There will be an opportunity for questions. Seating is limited; a simulcast will be available for the overflow crowd.
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Penn Vet Alumni Gathering, Picnic Foods and Tours of Philadelphia Campus
Vernon & Shirley Hill Pavilion, Lobby
3900 Spruce Street & University/Baltimore Avenues, Philadelphia, PA
Please visit the Hill Pavilion and stop by for picnic foods at your leisure in the beautiful Hill Pavilion, and tours with current students. Join us for part of your day, then venture to other Penn Alumni Weekend 2009 activities on Penn’s larger campus! The 125th Anniversary Alumni Art Exhibit will be unveiled!
11:15 AM to 3:30 PM
Parade of Colleges & Schools
College Green and various locations
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Quakerkids 2009
Houston Hall, Bodek Lounge - Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA
Bring your children aged 10 & under and watch Penn Vet students and faculty save the lives of injured stuffed animals at the popular M*A*S*H Tent. Join the “stitching” fun if you wish!
SATURDAY EVENT PARKING
Enter Penn Vet grounds from BALTIMORE AVENUE behind the Hill Pavilion or via the front of RYAN HOSPITAL off of Spruce Street. The security guard will direct you to parking in the Courtyard lot.
AREA HOTELS
(Between Philadelphia & Kennett Square)
Brandywine River Hotel Chadds Ford, PA | 484.731.2494
Comfort Inn & Suites Brandywine Valley | 610.399.4600
Concordville Hotel Concordville, PA | 610.358.9400
Days Inn Wilmington, DE | 302.571.8136
Doubletree Hotel Wilmington, DE | 302.478.6000
*Hampton Inn & Suites Chadds Ford, PA | 800.274.9644
Hilton Garden Inn Kennett Square, PA | 610.444.9100
*Holiday Inn Express Hotel Concordville/Brandywine | 610.358.1700
*Denotes reserved room-block; mention "Penn Vet" when calling for group discount.