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🌱 Sprouting Connections – Move-In Meet & Greet
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Welcome home to the W.E.B. Du Bois College House! As you settle into your new space, join us for Sprouting Connections — a warm housewarming event designed to help you meet your RAs, connect with neighbors, and start growing your community roots.

Stop by one of our Move-In Tabling locations to:

Say hello to your Resident Advisors

Learn about the exciting programs and traditions we have planned for the year

Take home your very own succulent to brighten up your space

📅 When: Saturday, August 23rd & Sunday, August 24th
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Where:

Harold Haskins Multipurpose Room – 1st Floor

2nd Floor Lounge

3rd Floor Lounge

Let’s celebrate your arrival, get to know each other, and start the year with a little green — both in your room and in our growing Du Bois community.

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Aug 23
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🌱 Sprouting Connections – Move-In Meet & Greet

Welcome home to the W.E.B. Du Bois College House! As you settle into your new space, join us for Sprouting Connections — a warm housewarming event designed to help you meet your RAs, connect with neighbors, and start growing your community roots. Stop by one of our Move-In Tabling locations to: Say hello to your Resident Advisors Learn about the exciting programs and traditions we have planned for the year Take home your very own succulent to brighten up your space 📅 When: Saturday, August 23rd & Sunday, August 24th 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 Where: Harold Haskins Multipurpose Room – 1st Floor 2nd Floor Lounge 3rd Floor Lounge Let’s celebrate your arrival, get to know each other, and start the year with a little green — both in your room and in our growing Du Bois community.
Aug 18
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🍨 Early Arrival Ice Cream Social – A Sweet Start to the Year!

Welcome (back) to the W.E.B. Du Bois College House! Before official move-in even begins, we’re inviting our early arrivals to a special evening just for you. Join us for a Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae Bar where you can pile on your favorite toppings, meet your RAs, and connect with both new and returning neighbors. This is our way of saying we’re so happy you’re here — and because you’re part of this special group, you’ll get an exclusive sneak peek at the amazing programming Du Bois has planned for the year ahead. 📅 When: Monday, August 18th, 2025 🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Where: Du Bois College House Lobby Don’t miss this chance to connect with the community, get a head start on friendships, and taste what Du Bois has to offer — both literally and figuratively!

Aug 25
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📣 First-Year Convocation – Welcome to the Penn Community!

Join us for one of Penn’s most memorable traditions — First-Year Convocation, a formal ceremony that officially welcomes you into the Penn community. This special event includes a procession down Locust Walk, inspiring remarks from University leaders, and the chance to celebrate with your classmates at Franklin Field. Event Details for Du Bois Residents: Dress Code: Business casual to semi-formal 4:30 PM – Dinner at 1920 Commons We recommend Du Bois residents grab dinner together before the ceremony. After Dinner – Meet Your RA Outside Du Bois at 5:50 PM Receive your W.E.B. Du Bois College House lapel pin and take a quick group photo before heading to meet the rest of the Class of 2029. 6:05–6:10 PM – Line Up at Locust Walk Covenant (Red structure at 39th & Locust) Please arrive on time so Du Bois residents can line up together. 6:20 PM – Procession Steps Off Walk in two lines with your classmates, led by the Penn Band and Ceremony Marshals. The procession will travel across the 38th Street Bridge, down Locust Walk, through College Green, and into Franklin Field. Ceremony at Franklin Field Marshals will scan your PennCard before directing you to your seats on the field. Dessert Reception Immediately following the ceremony, enjoy a dessert reception inside Franklin Field behind the main stage. 🌧 Inclement Weather: If rain or storms are expected, the ceremony will be relocated to the Palestra. You’ll receive updated instructions earlier in the day if the rain plan is activated. This is your moment to officially join the Penn community — let’s show up as Du Bois, looking sharp, on time, and ready to represent!
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