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Aug 19
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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.
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News & Announcements

CHAS Faculty in the News
Riepe Faculty Director answers questions about the College Houses

Prof. Carol Muller, Riepe College House's Faculty Director, talked to Penn Today about what it's like living in a first-year College House, what the Houses are all about, and the power of cookies.

Prof. Carol Muller, Faculty Director of Riepe College House
Penn News
Quad fully reopens after 3 years

After a three-year, multiphase renovation, Penn’s historic Quadrangle is fully reopening this fall for the first time since spring 2023.

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CHAS Faculty in the News
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.

Dr. Arnold Mathijssen, Stouffer College House Fellow
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Programs at Riepe

Sweet treats at Riepe
Chat & Chew with Dr. Smith

Chat with the House Director Dr. Shalyssa Smith and enjoy a treat at the biweekly Chat & Chew events.

Chat & Chew with Dr. Smith
Chat & Chew with Dr. Smith
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Pet Therapy

Discover the wellness benefits of petting a friendly animal with local shelters and PennVet.

Pet Therapy
Pet Therapy
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Learn More About Riepe

Veritas et Honestas, which translates as "Truth and Honor," is the official Riepe House motto; however, "good food, good company" is how we like to portray the vibe at Riepe College House, and the phrase has become its unofficial motto.

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