Sep
7
Hiking with Sophia and Kaovya
Residents will go on a hike to Wissahickon. We will take the Septa and then go on a 2-3 hour hike.
Upcoming Events
Sep
8
Riepe Run Club
Good Company. Great Miles. Lace up your running shoes and join House Director Dr. Smith for the inaugural Riepe Run Club! Whether you're an experienced runner, just getting started, or simply looking for a fun way to stay active, everyone is welcome. Together we'll explore different running routes around campus while building community, supporting one another, and enjoying the outdoors. After each run, stick around for light refreshments including water, granola bars, fruit, hydration packs, and more. The club will meet approximately once a month or every other week based on student interest. Come for the run. Stay for the community. All fitness levels are welcome!
Sep
11
Camp the Quad
What's better than a camp experience at college? Come join Riepe, Ware, and Fisher Hassenfeld for an outdoor movie, food, games, and fun on the lawn. Please bring something to sit on, like a blanket. No tents. Rain location: McClelland-Ware
Sep
19
Crafternoons
Join the House Fellows for crafting, sweet treats, free academic advising, and time with Pearl the Wonderdog!
News & Announcements
The Quad, then and now
Penn's iconic Quadrangle, built in the 1890s, was the first student residence built on the West Philadelphia campus. This fall it opens fully for the first time in three years.
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.
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.
Programs at Riepe
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Chat & Chew with Dr. Smith
Chat with the House Director Dr. Shalyssa Smith and enjoy a treat at the biweekly Chat & Chew events.
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Pet Therapy
Discover the wellness benefits of petting a friendly animal with local shelters and PennVet.
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.