Communication Email - July 21, 2009
Hello all,
For those of you who bought tickets, through SASgov, for the Phillies game that was rained out in April … the make-up date is July 23rd! Email sasgov-comm@sas.upenn.edu for more details.
Sincerely,
Suzanne
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
a. Happy Hour, August 6
2. Upcoming GAPSA Events
a. Continental Mid-Town Happy Hour, July 29
b. Distrito Happy Hour, August 6
c. Bourbon Tasting, August 13
d. Duckie Pub Crawl, August 15
e. Cuba Libre Brunch, August 16
a. IRB Summer Educational Series
b. University City Dining Days, July 23-30
4. Graduate Student Center Programs
a. Volunteer for English chats
b. Volunteer for Graduate & Professional New Student Orientation
1. Upcoming SASgov Events
SASgov strives to improve the living, learning, and working experience of graduate students in the School of Arts and Sciences. For more information, please visit http://www.sas.upenn.edu/sasgov/
a. Happy Hour!
SASgov’s last summer happy hour will take place on Thursday, August 6. Mark your calendars in advance!
2. Upcoming GAPSA Events
*Please visit http://www.gapsa.upenn.edu/engage/events for more information on upcoming GAPSA events.
*Please contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com with questions about GAPSA social activities.
Date: Wednesday, July 29th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Continental Mid-Town , 1801 Chestnut St.
Tickets: None required. $5 cover at the door includes three (3) beers and appetizers. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
Date: Thursday, August 6th, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Location: Distrito Restaurant, 3945 Chestnut Street
Tickets: None required. $10 cover at the door includes unlimited selected drink specials. Light appetizers provided. Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
Date: Thursday, August 13th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Jack’s Firehouse, 2130 Fairmount Avenue
Tickets: $26, maximum 2 per Penn graduate ID. Available July 20th on Ticketleap (www.gapsa.ticketleap.com) Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID to be admitted.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
Ever been quacked at by a boat while walking down the streets of Old City? Now it’s your turn!!!
GAPSA invites you to tour the city “Ride the Duck” style.
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 2:30pm - 6:30pm
Schedule:
2:30pm - 3:15pm:
Gigi Restaurant & Lounge
319 Market Street
Includes 2 drinks and light appetizers
3:30pm - 5:30pm:
Ride the Duck tour of Philly.
MUST arrive at 6th and Market street at 3:30pm for boarding.
5:30pm - 7pm:
National Mechanics Bar & Restaurant
22 South 3rd Street (between Market and Chestnut)
Includes 1 hour open bar with light appitzers.
Details: Tickets cost $20. Tickets available starting July 13th exclusively on ticketleap.
Must show Penn graduate ID & 21+ ID for admittance. Limit of 2 tickets per Penn ID.
Date: Sunday, August 16th; 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Cuba Libre - 10 South 2nd Street (between Market and Walnut)
Details: Tickets are $13; limit 2 per Penn graduate ID. Tickets will be on sale exclusively on Ticketleap starting Monday, July 20th. Must present Grad Penn ID for admittance and 21+ ID to receive the alcoholic beverage.
Questions: contact gapsa.sa@gmail.com
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3. Other University Events
This year, the Institutional Review Board will offer a Summer Educational Series featuring workshops on a variety of issues related to the IRB application process. Workshops will be offered that are tailored to biomedical research and social/behavioral research. For more information on these workshops, please visit the training page of the IRB’s website:
University city Dining Days are from July 23rd-30th! For more information, go to http://ucnet.com/ucd/diningdays/
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All events take place at your Graduate Student Center - 3615 Locust Walk - and are free unless otherwise noted.
*Please visit http://www.gsc.upenn.edu/ for more information on upcoming Grad Student Center events.
a. HAVE FUN; EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS!
VOLUNTEER for SUMMER ENGLISH LANGUAGE CHATS
Wednesday, July 8, 15 & 22; Grad Center Common Room
Help new international students practice their English and learn more about American culture through informal chats and activities! We’re looking for any person who is interested in helping out - native and non-native English speakers!
b. VOLUNTEER for GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION
August & September
Remember when you were a new student? There was so much to figure out! If you’re sticking around this summer, help incoming graduate and professional students discover Penn and Philadelphia during the Grad Center’s New Student Orientation! Events start August 7, 2009 and run through the first week of fall term. Select “Volunteer” from the “Penn Status” drop-down menu when you register and we’ll be in touch with more details! You’ll earn our endless gratitude! If you have any questions, please email nso@gsc.upenn.edu.
