House Managers
KCECH House Managers are a group of students passionate about community building and creating connections among house residents. House Managers support KCECH programmatically, overseeing many of the house weekly programs and traditions.
Manager positions at KCECH include:
- Perspectives in Humanities (PiH) Program Manager
- Women in Computer Science (WiCS) Program Manager
- Special Events / Programs Managers
- STWing System Administrator
- Biosphere Program Manager
- Cultural Programs Manager
For more details and information about specific positions, contact the House Office at kce@collegehouses.upenn.edu or visit the house office (EH112A).
House Council
KCECH House Council is an advocacy and programming board for the residents of KCECH. Members represent the needs of residents of KCECH through conversation, liaising with KCECH senior staff (House Director, House Coordinator, Faculty) and programming.
As House Council forms and solidifies its mission and goals, additional interests and initiatives may be taken up, such as service, community dialogue and partnership with other student organizations.
House Council is an essential leadership organization in KCECH; members will also have the opportunity to explore their leadership style and develop skills related to collaboration, facilitation and communication, among other topics.
Talk to your RA about joining.
Language Leaders
Language Leaders are student volunteers passionate about immersive language and cultural exchange. They take an active role in both learning and teaching by engaging fellow students. Beyond the Language Tables, Language Leaders innovate additional learning avenues, fostering growth and interaction, and initiating other methods for learning, growth, and interaction.
Responsibilities:
- Promote table hours and advantages
- Dedicate one hour weekly in the dining hall
- Facilitate and guide conversations
- Explore creative methods to extend learning beyond the table
Qualifications:
- Eagerness for continuous learning
- Commitment to community involvement
- Dependability
If you are interested in being a Language Leader, email the House Office.
House Traditions & Spotlights
House traditions allow our community to showcase who we are. They remind us of what we stand for, and why we do what we do. Not only do they provide students with exciting events to look forward to, but they also help maintain our collective identity.
KCECH Day
Let the games begin! KCECH Day is our annual kick-off to bringing the KCECH community together through friendly competition. The weekend after NSO, students come together with their floors in full force to compete against one another in simple games like charades, musical chairs, tug-o-war, tower building, and more. At the end of the games, our house managers crown the winners. Throughout the year, we continue to host opportunities for residents to join together in fun spirited contests such as pumpkin carving, gingerbread house making, and trivia games.
Program Community Spotlight Programs
Every year, each of KCECH’s program communities host spotlight programs for the community to partake and learn from.
- Biosphere Summit - a panel discussion to spread awareness about environmental issues as well as to encourage pro-environmental practices.
- STWing & WiCS Robotics Fair - a series of talks from Robotics groups around Penn followed by a Robot building competition.
- PiH Penn Authors Forum - a discussion on the works of Penn Authors. See our collection here.
- Daily Language Tables - hosted by the Huntsman program, students can practice speaking different languages and meet new people over dinner.
Annually Recurring Fun and Activities
- Hiking and Canoe Trips
- Faculty Chats and Dinner Discussions
- Washington DC Cherry Blossom Trip
- Holiday Carnivals
- House BBQs
- House Brunches and Cultural Dinners
- Pumpkin Carving and Gingerbread House Contests
- End of Year Formal
Students are highly encouraged to communicate program ideas and activities that will make KCECH feel like home and to engage their personal interests as well. So please feel free to stop by the house office and help us get to know you!