COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
Harlem Dance Theatre- Penn 250: America Unfinished
RSVP by January 14th! Names will be pulled at random. This is a program led by HD Amber in collaboration with the America/Penn 250 initiative. Learn about the performance here: https://pennlivearts.org/event/DTH2026
Dinners With Interesting People 1/20/2026
Our featured guest, Dustin Brisson, is Professor of Biology, and Director of the Evolution and Ecology of Disease Systems Laboratory. His research focuses on Disease ecology, molecular evolution, microbial evolution. He is also the author of _In Pursuit of the Good Life: Strategies for Well-Being and Success in College_
Super Bowl Party
Join us in Gutmann 260 for a festive Super Bowl viewing party! We'll have the game on the big screen, plenty of seating, commercial bingo, and your favorite game-day foods. Dinner will be catered from Papa John's and PrimoHoagies. Kick-off is at 6:30pm—don't forget to bring your team spirit!
KCECH goes to Cirque Mechanics
Soar to new heights in the Philadelphia premiere of Tilt!, a behind-the-scenes adventure amidst the roller coaster, Ferris wheel and more favorites at the theme park. Known for "intelligently conceived and expertly executed" (The New York Times) creations, Cirque Mechanics’ new show offers breathtaking acrobatics, high-flying excitement and zany antics by the cast of characters who keep the rides running and the thrills coming. No long lines here, step right up and hold on tight, the fun’s about to begin!
News & Announcements
Rodin Faculty Director brings AI to political science
Nursing students and faculty find community in the College Houses
Harrison Fellow brings Italian cinema to the City of Brotherly Love
College House Program Communities
Got a passion for a particular subject? Want to live with other Penn students and faculty who share that passion? Check out our Program Communities, an optional but rewarding experience for those who share a curious nature.
CHAS Signature Initiatives
College House Undergraduate Research Program
At Penn, undergraduates learn how to be researchers! CHAS and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) coordinate one of the only interdisciplinary research support programs on campus.
Music in the Houses
In partnership with the Department of Music, CHAS offers in-House music lessons and chooses Undergraduate Music Fellows to create musical events in the Houses.
Film & Cinema in the Houses
The College Houses have been a hub of film and filmmaking at Penn for decades. Here's how we support cinema in the Houses.