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Upcoming Events
Mar
14
Bernard's Office Hours
Residents are invited to stop by for snacks and informal office hours with RA Bernard. This program provides an opportunity for residents to ask questions, discuss academic concerns, and learn about the academic support resources available to them at Penn in a relaxed and welcoming environment.
Mar
14
2nd floor goes ice skating!
Join us for an ice skating social on March 14th at 5:15pm! We will meet in the lobby and go to Penn Ice Rink to destress and learn a new skill! This program is limited to the first 7 folks that meet in the House Lobby.
Mar
17
St. Patties Day Drinking Reminders
Drop by the lobby on Tuesday, March 17th, to get some water, gatorade, and drinking tips!
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News & Announcements
Du Bois hosts 33rd Souls of Du Bois Symposium
Du Bois College House hosted the 33rd annual Souls of Du Bois Symposium at the end of February, celebrating the enduring legacy of scholar and activist Dr. W.E.B. Du Bois.
Stouffer Faculty Director to lead Nursing global engagement
Prof. Carmen Alvarez, the Faculty Director in Stouffer College House, has been named by the School of Nursing as the Associate Dean for Global Engagement and as director of the Center for Global Women's Health.
Stouffer Fellow fights swimming bacteria
Dr. Arnold Mathijssen, a College House Fellow in Stouffer College House, leads a team that has discovered ways that bacteria like E. coli can swim through tiny pathways to invade deeply into the body.
Program Communities at Du Bois
Black and Latin in the Americas
A residential community centered on celebrating and critically exploring the experiences, histories, and cultures of Black and LatinX peoples across the Americas.
Black and Latin in the Americas
Zulu in Residence
A space that uplifts African culture and social justice leadership through storytelling, language, community dialogue, and mentorship.
Zulu in Residence
About Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois College House is Penn’s vibrant 4-year residential community that celebrates African and African Diasporic culture, scholarship, and leadership. Founded through student activism in 1972, the House is home to programs that support academic success, wellness, and cultural exploration. Du Bois welcomes students from all backgrounds, fostering a supportive and inclusive space where every voice matters. At Du Bois, you don’t just live—you thrive.