COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
BLS Certification Event
Taste of West Africa
Join faculty fellow, David Amponsah, and sample some popular West African cuisines.
Thanksgiving Dinner
Join us for an evening of gratitude, good food, and community as we gather to celebrate Thanksgiving together. This dinner is a chance to pause, reflect, and share a delicious meal surrounded by familiar faces and new friends. Enjoy comforting dishes, meaningful conversation, and a cozy atmosphere that reminds us of the power of connection and care. Whether you’re near or far from home, you’ll have a place at our table.
Dear Future Me: Letter Writing & Goal-Setting Workshop
"Join us for an exciting 'Dear Future Me: Letter Writing & Goal-Setting Workshop', where we’ll reflect on 2025 and set our intentions for 2026 by writing a letter to our future selves and creating a bullet journal vision board! 🌟 We'll plan for an amazing 2026, set goals, and enjoy delicious food. Every attendee will receive a 2026 planner/bullet journal to kickstart their new year and help them stay organized! Together, we’ll dive into powerful questions like: Where do you see yourself in 2026? What are the big goals you want to achieve? Who do you want to become in the next few years? What kind of life do you want to build? All materials provided. Bring your creativity, positive energy, and an open mind! ✨"
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.