National Association of Communication Centers
8th Annual Mini-Conference
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA
Submission DEADLINE: February 13, 2009
Conference Dates: March 27-28, 2009
“The Center of Attention: Communication Centers and the Communities We Serve”
At the University of Pennsylvania we show great pride in the history and tradition of both our university and the surrounding Philadelphia area. We consider ourselves to be a cohesive part of the greater Philadelphia community and strive to have many resources available to our students and faculty to reach out to the people around us. Below are some of the community projects we have on campus as well as some interesting facts about the University of Pennsylvania and the wonderful city in which it is located, Philadelphia.
Community Activism @ Penn
- Netter Center for Community Partnerships - Penn's central administrative office for community partnership projects
- Academically Based Community Service Courses - Courses, internships and other academic programs that incorporate community service into the curriculum
- Community Service Directory - A comprehensive guide to community service activities, courses and programs offered at Penn
- Other community outreach programs can be found at Penn through individual student groups and through larger University policies as well.
- Penn’s Heritage
- Founded in 1740
- Benjamin Franklin later transformed Penn into what would become the nation’s first modern liberal arts school
- First university in the nation, 4th oldest institution of higher education
- Houston Hall - First student union in the country - 1896
- Franklin Field - The oldest collegiate football field still in use and the first double-decked stadium, which holds the renowned event, Penn Relays, every spring
- Unique Penn traditions such as Hey Day and toast-throwing are a staple of student life
- Founded in 1740
- Must-See's on Campus
- College Hall - One of the oldest and most architecturally interesting buildings on campus
- Locust Walk - The main artery through Penn's campus
- The Button - A famous sculpture designed specifically for Penn’s campus
- Benjamin Franklin Statue in front of College Hall
- Fisher Fine Arts Library
- Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
- Seen in the movie, Philadelphia, starring Tom Hanks
- University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
- Institute of Contemporary Art at the University of Pennsylvania
- On Campus Activities
- Penn Presents (Music & Theater) - www.pennpresents.org
- A list of world-renowned shows and performances that are performed right on campus.
- Smokey Joe’s, The Blarney Stone and New Deck – Local bar hangouts for Penn students
- Strikes Bowling - http://www.strikesbowlinglounge.com
- Movies - The Bridge
- Penn Presents (Music & Theater) - www.pennpresents.org
- Interesting Facts
- Founded in the 17th century and laid out by William Penn
- Benjamin Franklin an integral contributor or founder to many city organizations
- Site of the 1st and 2nd Continental Congresses
- After the revolution it was chosen as the temporary capital of the United States until Washington, D.C. was ready
- Famous for tourist sites such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall
- Also known as the City of Brotherly Love
- Sixth most populous city in the US
- Historical Firsts
- 1682 – First brick house built in the country
- 1698 – First public school in the American colonies
- 1729 – The first treatise against slavery published in the world
- 1731 – The first public library founded by Benjamin Franklin and others
- 1752 – The theory of lightning and electricity was conceived through the famous kite experiment in Philadelphia by Benjamin Franklin and his son
- 1775 – Continental Congress elects Benjamin Franklin first Postmaster General of the United Colonies (Pony Express was established)
- July 4, 1776 – The Declaration of Independence adopted in America
- 1777 – The US flag was made here by Elizabeth Ross
- 1780 – The first public bank in the US was founded here by Robert Morris
- 1789 – First Congress of the US met here at Congress Hall
- 1790 – The Law School of the University of Pennsylvania was established – oldest law school in the country
- 1790 – The first Stock Exchange opened here
- 1792 – The first Federal mint was established here