Penn Graduate Student Center
Students with Children
About the Students with Children Program
This web page has been developed for all students with children at Penn. The goal is to provide information on resources, policies, and programs of interest.
Ways to Connect:
- Join the Students with Dependents listserv by sending an email to listserv@lists.upenn.edu with the command SUBscribe DEPENDENTS.
- Check out the Students with Dependents message board to chat with student parents, swap clothes and toys, and locate services.
- Contact center@gsc.upenn.edu with other questions or comments.
Students with Children Brunch and Play Date Series
The first Saturday of each month we invite Penn graduate students to bring their kids to the Center for food, crafts, and fun!
Being a parent and managing the demands of graduate school can be difficult for students, partners, and their families. This event will give you a chance to meet other Penn students with children to share experiences, find advice, and make new friends. Partners and children are always welcome.November Students with Kids Homecoming Weekend
Saturday, November 07, 2009 ,
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
In lieu of our monthly brunch and play date, we encourage you to attend any of the following family-friendly events planned for Homecoming Weekend 2009.
December Students with Kids' Brunch and Play Date
Saturday, December 05, 2009 ,
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Graduate Student Center Common Room 3615 Locust Walk
To celebrate the coming of winter and the holiday season, we will be decorating cookies. Be sure to bring your little ones and perhaps a bit of your creative spirit.
Campus Events
The Grad Center has a variety of events happening all the time. Also, a number of campus organizations provide programming for graduate and professional students. We provide a list of their calendars.
Kids & Parents Programs around Campus
New Parents at Penn
Every other Tuesday at 5:00PM at the
Penn Women's Center
Parents and parents-to-be meet for informal discussions on the joys and
challenges of parenthood in a safe and nurturing environment. You can also find
a
New Parents @ Penn Group on Facebook.
Working Moms' Support Group
Every Wednesday at 12 noon at the
Penn Women's Center
Weekly lunchtime gathering to discuss our lives and struggles and joys
as we juggle our roles as workers and moms in and out of the home.
Holistic Moms
Network
Meets the last Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM at the Rotunda, 4014 Walnut Street
Peanut Butter &
Jams Kid Concerts
World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut Street
A concert series for kids and the people who drive them.
Little
Tales for Little Tykes
Tuesdays at 11:00AM at the Walnut Street West Library, Walnut & 40th Streets
A toddler and preschool story time.
Family-Friendly Campus and Philadelphia Attractions
There are lots of fun things to see and do with your family on campus. Here are a few ideas:
- University Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology (free with PennCard)
- PennPresents theater and dance programs (discounts with PennCard)
- Biopond Garden (free)
- Class of 1923 Ice Rink
- Penn Athletics
- All campus attractions, including dining, arts & culture, recreation, religious life, and more
In Philadelphia there are many more activities for you and your family. Here are a few ideas:
- Family-Friendly Philadelphia
- Free Library Branches (find your local branch, then follow the 'community resources' link)
- Please Touch Museum
- Franklin Institute
- Philadelphia Museum of Art (pay as you wish on Sundays)
- National Constitution Center
- Historic District
- Fairmount Park
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Morris Arboretum (free with PennCard)
- Academy of Natural Sciences
- Adventure Aquarium
- All Philadelphia attractions
Common Room Hours
Monday - Thursday:
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 12 Noon - 6:00 PM
Graduate Student Center
3615 Locust Walk
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia PA 19104-6221
215-746-6868
center@gsc.upenn.edu
