Dean Sally Bachman speaks into a microphone. Several people sitted at tables are facing her. All are in a large white tent.

ALUMNI EVENTS

At SP2, we offer our alumni a slate of events that provide opportunities for networking, personal development, and professional enrichment.

These events allow SP2 graduates to interact with each other but also to get to know current students, faculty, and staff. We hope these events will create spaces for alumni to feel connected with SP2’s present and invested in the School’s future.

Some of our regular programming includes: 

SP2 Fridays

A chance for alumni to return to Caster for relaxed evening of food and refreshments with current students and faculty. Held throughout the semester.

SP2 Minute

This event allows SP2 graduates to share their expertise with the rest of the School’s community and engage in thought provoking discussions on a wide range of relevant topics. Held throughout the semester.

SP2 Speaker Series

The Speaker Series features leading scholars and activists from within the SP2 community and beyond in conversation with renowned social justice leader Ben Jealous. Held throughout the semester. 

Alumni Weekend

Alumni Reception, May 12th; 6-8pm

SP2 Commencement Pre-Reception, May 13th; 2-3:30pm

Jazz Brunch, May 14th: 12-2pm

All alumni are welcomed back to campus to celebrate the completion of another academic year with food, drink, and live music. 

In addition, each semester, special one-off events are held to highlight alumni from each program, events to create networking opportunities for alumni, and events that feature current faculty discussing their work. 

Please make sure to check your email for details on all upcoming events as well as the SP2 Calendar.

Upcoming Alumni Events

SP2 Book Fair!

Join us for a special Scholastic Book Fair themed event, featuring publications from SP2 Alums, students and faculty! Stop by for all the nostalgic book fair swag!

SP2 Career Trek to Washington, DC

Student trip for alumni networking, career panels, and workplace visits. Hosted by Alumni Relations. For more information email Donkey Dover, Jr. at ddover@upenn.edu

SP2 Career Trek to New York City

Student trip for alumni networking, career panels, and workplace visits. Hosted by Alumni Relations. For more information email Donkey Dover, Jr. at ddover@upenn.edu

SP2 Fridays

Come out and network with current students and alumni. Refreshments will be served. SP2 Fridays is presented by the Offices of Institutional Advancement & Student Affairs.

SP2 Speaker Series

Conversations about race, equity, and justice with experts on social policy and social work.

Events

12/04

SP2 Wellness Week

Join the Office of Student Affairs for a week of workshops, good eats, giveaways, and much more!

Events

12/06

SP2 Book Fair!

Join us for a special Scholastic Book Fair themed event, featuring publications from SP2 Alums, students and faculty! Stop by for all the nostalgic book fair swag!

News

Headshot of Kerry Doyle on blue backdrop

ALUMNI Q&A | Kerry Doyle, DSW ’22

SP2 alumna Kerry Doyle, DSW, MSSW, is an associate professor of practicum education at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She is a licensed independent clinical social worker interested in trauma sensitive mindfulness interventions in the school setting, compassion fatigue among educators, and trauma responsive interventions.