Quizzo Night
Caster Building - Lobby 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PAKick off event for all SP2 Community Building orientation activities. Join us for a night of fellowship, fun, and food.
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SP2 One Book Discussion – Virtual
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. He shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s, and how it […]
NSO Activities & Lunch
Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PAInteractive activities designed to build community, help new students acclimate to Penn, and connect with SP2 staff. Lunch to follow.
SP2 One Book Discussion – Virtual
The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. He shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s, and how it […]
Incoming Master’s Student Ice Cream Social
Caster Building CourtyardOptional for all incoming MSW, MSSP, and NPL (on-campus and online) students. Join us for an Ice Cream Social event and get to know your fellow cohort-mates!
Welcome Back Summer Social
Irie Entrée 4001 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PAWe invite you to join us at Irie Entree for the annual Welcome Back event to celebrate the start of the 2025 Academic Year! Along with welcoming new and returning students and SP2 Alumni, we’ll have food, drinks, a photo booth and a Live DJ! This event is free and is a part of the […]
NSO Activities & Lunch
Houston Hall 3417 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PAInteractive activities designed to build community, help new students acclimate to Penn, and connect with SP2 staff. Lunch to follow.
SP2 Convocation
The Inn at Penn 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PAMonday, August 25, 2025, 9:00am – 9:45am Inn at Penn, Woodland Conference Room, 3600 Sansom Street Required for all incoming on-campus students.
Convocation & Program Orientations
The Inn at Penn 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PACelebrate the start of your academic journey at Penn during Convocation, followed by program specific orientations to provide further insight on curriculum and expectations.
SP2 One Book Discussion – In Person
Caster Building - Room 309 3701 Locust Walk, Philadelphia, PANote: For PhD, DSW, Alums, Faculty, Staff only The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. Dr. Haidt investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. He shows how the “play-based childhood” began […]