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08/06/2026

Join us on Wed., Aug 26th for another round of expert advice on the college admissions process. Three private college counselors, including two Penn alumni and one recent Yale alumnus, will share their expertise and best strategies for nailing those cumbersome applications.

Visit www.penn.nyc/gameplan2026 for further details and registration.

05/30/2026

Check out life at dear old Penn in 1957. This video is chock full of fascinating differences between then and now— young men smoking at meals, young ladies playing bridge in the dorms, and separate school newspapers for men and women! Oh my!

05/12/2026

Studies show that reading and analyzing poetry reduces anxiety and stress, boosts cognitive skills, and enhances empathy. Surely you want to experience all this, don’t you? If “yes,” then join us Sunday, May 17th from 8-9 PM ET as we dive into two poems with Zoë Pollak. Further details & registration at https://www.penn.nyc/opcmay26

05/08/2026

Join us for a dynamic evening with Gabriel Mann, C’95, who, alongside his band The Rescues, composed the music for Broadway’s newest hit inspired by the iconic 1980s film, and Mark Kaufman, C’89, Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer, Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures. Moderated by producer Vivek J. Tiwary, C’96, W’96, the conversation will explore how music, story, and collaboration came together to reimagine a cult classic for the stage. Attendees will also have a chance to win tickets to a future performance of The Lost Boys!

Decoding The Lost Boys on Broadway
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Penn Club of New York
30 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036

5:00 PM | Registration and Refreshments
5:45 PM | Program Begins
6:30 PM | Reception Resumes

To RSVP email Taja Jones at [email protected] by May 11.

04/08/2026

The decisions are in for the class of 2030! Come hear our panel of experts discuss the latest news and insights on college admissions. Get your burning questions answered as well. FREE and on Zoom. Further details and registration at www.penn.nyc/collegeadmissions.

03/26/2026

Hello PennNYC Community!

We have been invited by our friends at the Wharton MBA Media & Entertainment Club to participate in their inaugural Media & Entertainment Conference in New York City this Friday, 3/27! Check out the details below! Registration ends today!!

The Wharton MBA Media & Entertainment Club presents "Breaking Boundaries: Where Culture Meets Capital"

Friday, March 27 | 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
307 West 38th Street, Suite 1505, New York, NY

Get TICKETS here: https://cglink.me/2cz/r123939
Breakfast & Lunch INCLUDED!
Full site & details: https://www.whartonmediaconference.org

Join us for a full day of candid, forward-looking conversations on the biggest forces shaping media and entertainment — from sports rights and streaming to music, journalism, and private equity.

We are honored to welcome our headline keynote speaker, Robert Kyncl, CEO of Warner Music Group and former Chief Business Officer at YouTube, in conversation with Penn alumni and rapper Hoodie Allen. Drawing on his leadership experience at YouTube and Netflix, Robert will share insights on leading a global music company and navigating today’s rapidly evolving media landscape.

Our closing keynote will be with Bill Cohan, co-founder at Puck and NYT best-selling author.

Our programming also features executives and leaders from NBCUniversal, Paramount, The New York Times, NBA, MLS, Morning Brew, Puck, Boston Consulting Group, HarbourView Equity Partners, Raine, Soros Fund Management, and more.

Where Culture Meets Capital | Join the Wharton MBA Media and Entertainment Club on March 27th, 2026 in NYC to hear from leading speakers across sports, media, investment, and new revenue streams.

03/10/2026

The 98th Academy Awards are almost here!

The Oscars are known for some rather stunning surprises. Can you say “Anora”?
Remember when Warren Beatty was given the wrong card to read for Best Picture in 2017? THAT was a doozy.

Watch the Oscars this coming Sunday the 15th, then join us on Zoom Tuesday the 24th from 7-8 PM ET as Professor Peter Decherney and three other film industry experts analyze the results.

Visit www.penn.nyc/oscars2026 for further details and registration link.

Penn Alumni Lifelong Learning
Penn Alumni Club of Philadelphia
Penn Alumni
Penntertainment
The Penn Club of New York

03/08/2026

How do we make sense of the complex (and often disturbing) problems faced in modern life? Environmental crises, social injustice, unchecked power, and most recently a global pandemic are all travesties begging for interpretation.

Penn Professor Steven Weitzman, Director of the Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, joins us at Penn Club of NY this Tuesday to share how his research into the story of the ten plagues might help us better understand the challenges of today.

Wine and cheese reception + networking + some free Penn swag

Visit www.penn.nyc/tenplagues for further details and registration link.

The Penn Club of New York
Penn Alumni Lifelong Learning
Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies

12/17/2025

12/05/2025

Join us to celebrate Penn student performing arts at Carnegie Hall!

Now in its sixth year, Platt House’s signature showcase, A Toast to Dear Old Penn, returns after a one-year hiatus with a new and exciting lineup! This unforgettable evening in New York City features eight dynamic student ensembles, showcasing Penn’s vibrant performing arts community. Join us for a night of incredible performances, warm connections, and lasting memories in the halls of this historic landmark.

Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
881 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019

Tickets: $56*—$259
https://www.penn.nyc/CarnegieHall2025
*Discounted tickets, priced between $56–$76, are available to current students and Penn alumni under 30. To purchase discounted tickets, please contact Joshua Slatko at [email protected].

Featuring performances by:
The Excelano Project
The Mask and Wig Club
The Penn Players
Penn Sargam
Penn Thillana
The Penny Loafers
Stimulus Children’s Theatre
Strictly Funk Dance Company

A Toast to Dear Old Penn is presented by Platt Student Performing Arts House in partnership with Penn Live Arts, the Penn Performing Arts Initiative, and the PennPARC NY Regional Council.