Welcome Mat Making Event

Make your room feel like home from the moment you walk through the door! Join Riepe College House for our Welcome Mat Making Event and design a custom welcome mat for your suite or room. Whether you create a masterpiece on your own or team up with your roommates, this is the perfect opportunity to show off your creativity while getting to know the people you'll be living with all year. We'll provide all the supplies—you bring the imagination! Mats are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with one mat provided per room. Come paint, laugh, connect, and leave with a one-of-a-kind welcome mat that makes your space uniquely yours. Because every great home deserves a great welcome. 💙💛

Aug 25

First Day Fuel

Start your semester the Riepe way! Before heading to your first class, stop by our First Day Fuel Pop-Up for complimentary smoothies, fresh bagels, and exclusive Riepe swag. Whether you're rushing to class or taking a moment to meet fellow residents, we're here to help you kick off the semester with great food, positive energy, and the welcoming community that makes Riepe feel like home. Fuel up. Gear up. Riepe Up! 💙💛

Aug 19

Tealight Ceremony

Begin your Penn journey by becoming part of one of Riepe's most meaningful traditions. During the Tealight Ceremony, you'll take a quiet moment to reflect on the exciting year ahead by writing a letter to your future sophomore self. Your letter will be placed inside the Riepe Time Capsule and safely kept until the end of your freshman year, when you'll receive it back at our annual Sophomore Send-Off celebration. Join us for an evening of reflection, community, and new beginnings while meeting your Resident Advisor, House Director, House Fellows, and fellow first-year students. Enjoy complimentary snacks, capture memories and celebrate the start of your Riepe experience. One letter. One year. One unforgettable Riepe tradition.

Aug 17

🌱 Welcome Home @ Riepe

Home starts here! Join the Riepe College House team during Freshman Move-In for complimentary treats, coffee, exclusive Riepe giveaways, and our signature "Plant Your Roots at Riepe" succulent potting station. Whether you're unpacking, meeting new neighbors, or simply taking a break, stop by to grab a snack, create a personalized plant for your room, and experience what Riepe is all about—Good Food, Good Company. We can't wait to welcome you home!

CHAS Faculty Welcome Back Luncheon

Reservation Host: lharris@upenn.edu

Harnwell

Monday, August 17 11:30AM - 3:30PM

Rooftop Lounge

Welcome back luncheon for faculty and the opportunity for staff to meet the new house faculty

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Dec 9

Mix and Mingle

Hey Gutmann! Get ready for the ultimate weekly chill session. Every Wednesday at 8pm, the Gutmann 1st floor living room (and the courtyard when weather permits) will be the place to find activities, snacks, and the kind of conversations that keep you talking way past bedtime. Use the space to catch up with your friends or meet other members of the Gutmann community!

Dec 2

Welcome Mat Making Event

First Day Fuel

Tealight Ceremony

🌱 Welcome Home @ Riepe

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CHAS Faculty Welcome Back Luncheon

Mix and Mingle

Mix and Mingle

Mix and Mingle

Mix and Mingle

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