Welcome to Penn universities. Its greatness lies not in its longevity, but in its culture and achievements. At Penn, you'll find a historic Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciplinary education and scholarship. You'll also find a picturesque campus amidst a dynamic city and a world-class research institution. Penn continues to carry on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin — entrepreneurship, innovation, invention, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the university's development. Ben Franklin, the founder of the Universityy of Pennsyylvania and creator of manyy principles still in use todayy, sits in front of Weightman Hall, a 100year old building that houses the Penn Athletic Department. Penn’s Founding Father BENJAMIN FRANKLIN is well-known for his many inventions, including bifocals, the lightning rod and the Franklin stove. We like to think of Penn as one of Franklin's biggest and best inventions—and one that continues to flourish centuries after its founding. In his "Proposals Relating to the Education of Youth in Pensilvania" (1749), Franklin outlined a progressive college: one that would offer practical as well as classical instruction in order to prepare youth for real-world pursuits. Franklin’s spirit of free inquiry and learning in the service of society continues to guide the University today. Penn traces its origins to 1740, when a group of Philadelphians established a trust for the instruction of children in a charity school. In 1750, Benjamin Franklin combined this trust with his Public Academy of Philadelphia, founded the year before. This institution, chartered in 1755 as the "College, Academy and Charitable School of Philadelphia," became the first university in what is now the United States with the establishment of the country's first medical school in 1765. In 1779, it became the first university in the country to formally bear the name. Today, the Penn campus has 151 buildings on 269 acres of land in West Philadelphia and is the largest institution of higher learning in the city. Today, Penn is home to a diverse undergraduate student body of over 10,000, hailing from every state in the union and all around the globe. Admissions are among the most selective in the country and Penn consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Another 10,000-plus students are Senior Courtneyy Jaworski, who enrolled in Penn's 12 graduate and professional schools, which are transferred to Penn from national leaders in their fields. The Wharton School is consistently one Georgetown as a sophomore, earned All-A America honors at of the nation's top three business schools. The School of Nursing is one the 2 005 NCAA Outdoor Track of the two best in the U.S. The School of Arts and Sciences, Graduate and Field Championships in School of Education, Law School, School of Medicine and School of Sacramento, Calif. in the 800m. Veterinary Medicine all consistantly rank among the top-10 schools in their fields. • Nine Penn alumni, faculty members and trustees signed the Declaration of Independence • • Dr. John Draper took the first photographs of the moon at Penn • THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA is indisputably one of America's finest University of Pennsylvania • John B. Taylor, College 1907 and Veterinary School 1908, was the first black athlete to win an Olympic gold medal for the U.S. (1908) • A New Era Has Begun... Majors and Areas of Study Dr. Amy Gutmann began her tenure as President of the University of Pennsylvania on July 1, 2004 as the eighth president in the history of the school. Gutmann came to Penn from Princeton University where she served as the Provost and Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Politics and Director of the University Center for Human Values. A faculty member at Princeton since 1976, she has taught political philosophy, democratic theory, the history of political thought and practical ethics. Gutmann received her B.A. from Radcliffe College, her M.Sc. from the London School of Economics and her Ph.D. from Harvard University. Admissions Penn is among the nation's most selective and competitive universities. Students who apply for admission typically have outstanding records of academic and extracurricular achievement. Approximately 95 percent of the students in each new class have ranked in the top 10 percent of their secondary school classes. If you would like to receive additional information or an application for admission, please contact our Office of Undergraduate Admissions (215-898-7507 or www.upenn.edu/admissions). Students Undergraduates - 10,248; graduate and professional students - 9,218. Penn received 18,824 applications for admission to the Class of 2009. Of those applicants, 3,916, or 20.8 percent, were offered admission. About 39.2 percent of those accepted for admission to the Class of 2009 are Black, Hispanic, Asian or Native American. Women comprise 50.6 percent of all students currently enrolled. Penn has an aggregate undergraduate graduation rate of 93 percent. Faculty Total - 4,238. Members of the faculty have earned Nobel Prizes, Pulitzer Prizes, and Fulbright Fellowships. Seven current faculty members have received MacArthur Fellowships and 106 have received Guggenheim Fellowships since 1980. Student-Faculty Ratio 6:1. Academics UNDERG R ADUAT The Co E SCHO llege at OLS Penn, S Engine ch Science ering and Ap ool of , Schoo plied The W l of Nursing a harton School. nd GRADUA TE SCHOOLS Ann With 53 undergraduate departments, Penn is regarded Comm enberg Schoo unicati l for as a national leader in programs that cross traditional on, Sch and Sc ool of A iences, rts disciplinary boundaries and combine liberal learning S cho Medicin e, Grad ol of Dental u with practical application, such as Biological Basis of a te Educati S on, Sch chool of Engine ool of Behavior, International Studies and Business and e r in g a Science , Schoo nd Applied Management and Technology. lo f Desig n, L School o f Medic aw School ine, of School of Socia Nursing, l W or Veterin ary Me k, School of Wharto dicine, The n Scho ol School, Flexible Options Undergraduate students at Penn choose from an incredible array of courses. Our online course catalog (www.upenn.edu/registrar/register) makes that clear. What may not be immediately apparent, though, is the academic flexibility our programs permit. For example, double majors, dual-degree programs and joint-degree programs enable students to pursue a second major in their own or another of Penn's four undergraduate schools. Submatriculation, another option, makes it possible for undergraduates to begin graduate programs at Penn while completing their baccalaureate degrees. Other opportunities for individually tailored study include the option of initiating new courses, called preceptorials. Recent student-initiated preceptorials have included such offerings as Astronomy for English Majors, Ways of Etiquette in Japan, Australian and American Landscape Painting, Cyberspace 90210 and A Trip to Fallingwater. THE COLLEGE AT PENN Bachelor of Arts: African Studies Afro-American Studies Anthropology Architecture Asian and Middle Eastern Studies Biochemistry Biological Basis of Behavior Biology Biophysics Chemistry Classical Studies Cognitive Studies Communication Comparative Literature Economics English Environmental Studies Fine Arts French Geology German Language and Literature Health and Societies Hispanic Studies History History and Sociology of Science History of Art Individualized Major International Relations Italian Studies Jewish Studies Latin American Studies Linguistics Mathematics Music Philosophy Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Romance Languages Russian Sociology South Asia Regional Studies Spanish Theater Arts Urban Studies Women’s Studies THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCE Bachelor of Science in Engineering: Bioengineering Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Computer and Telecommunications Engineering Computer Science and Engineering Digital Media Design Electrical Engineering Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics Systems Science and Engineering Bachelor of Applied Science: Biomedical Sciences Cognitive Science Computational Biology Computer Science Environmental Systems THE SCHOOL OF NURSING Bachelor of Science in Nursing THE WHARTON SCHOOL Bachelor of Science in Economics: Accounting Actuarial Science Business and Public Policy Entrepreneurship** Environmental Policy and Management Finance Global Analysis* Health Care Management and Policy Individualized Concentration Insurance and Risk Management Legal Studies** Management Managing Electronic Commerce Marketing Marketing and Communication* Operations and Information Management Real Estate Statistics** Transportation** *Second Concentration **Individualized DUAL-DEGREE AND JOINT-DEGREE PROGRAMS The Wharton School and the School of Engineering and Applied Science Jerome Fisher Program in Management and Technology The School of Arts and Sciences and the Wharton School Huntsman Program in International Studies and Business The School of Nursing and the School of Engineering and Applied Science Nursing and Technology The School of Nursing and the Wharton School Nursing and Health Care Management The School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Dental Medicine Seven-Year Bio-Dental Program The School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering and Applied Science Computer and Cognitive Science: Artificial Intelligence Environment and Technology Liberal Studies and Technology Paying For A Penn Education The men’s basketbball program won its third of the last four, seven of the last nine and nine of the last 13 Ivyy League Championships in 2004-005 and represented the Ivyy League at the NCAA Tournament for the eighth time since 19922-993. Eligibility There is no arbitrary income cut-off for financial aid eligibility. Because each family is different and financial aid is determined by many factors, we encourage you to apply if you are concerned about your ability to pay. How Financial Aid is Determined Financial aid at Penn is awarded based on financial need as determined by Student Financial Services. Financial need is the difference between Penn's costs and the amount your family is expected to contribute (Educational Expense Budget - Family Contribution = Financial Need). Penn reviews all applications individually, and does not rely on the Federal EFC (Expected Family Contribution). What is a Financial Aid Award? A financial aid award, also known as a "package," typically includes a federal work-study job, student loan and in most cases, grant. Penn participates in all federal assistance and state programs to provide students with a comprehensive financial aid program to meet 100 percent of your determined need. Penn offers Annenberg, Trustee and Leadership Scholarships to students with extraordinary academic, leadership and/or extra-curricular experience who also have financial need. Recipients of these scholarships receive aid packages to meet their determined need without a student loan component. There is no separate application for these awards; all financial aid applicants will be considered. How to Apply for Aid Complete the College Board PROFILE application, Penn's Form 6 and a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Copies of your parents' and your tax returns and W-2 forms will also be required. Details are also in the undergraduate admissions application. Students and their families are also encouraged to contact Student Financial Services at: 100 Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6270 Phone - 215-898-1988 Email - SFSMail@sfs.upenn.edu For additional information on topics such as educational tax credits and current interest rates on parent and student loans, please visit www.sfs.upenn.edu. Your need is determined from data you provide on your financial aid application and your parents' and your most recent tax returns.The following are considered in calculating financial need: · Family size · Your income and assets · Your parents' income and assets · The number of family members enrolled in college · Extraordinary or unusual family circumstances Penn does not rely on the federally-calculated family contribution, but rather, carefully reviews all aid applications in order to allocate available aid resources as equitably and effectively as possible. Financial information from both parents, even if they are divorced or separated, is used to determine financial need. “Myy life was been enriched by all the people on this team, including myy coaches. I feel as if I have grown not onlyy as a playyer but as a person from playying. learning and interacting with all the people on myy team. I have loved everyy moment of myy experience as a Penn athlete, the good and the bad.” Former women’s lacrosse playyer Kate Miller, C’05 Wantagh, N.Y. • Bono, lead singer and songwriter for the rock group U2 and a social-justice activist, was the guest speaker at the University of Pennsylvania's 248th Commencement ceremony in 2004 • • Penn's football team was the first in the United States to use numbers on their jerseys • Financial Aid We urge you not to let financial concerns deter you from applying to Penn. We make every effort to help meet students' financial needs, as illustrated by these facts: — Almost 60 percent of Penn undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance. — Nearly 40 percent of Penn undergraduates are awarded need-based grant aid. — Approximately 76 percent of the freshmen who applied for financial aid for the 2005-06 academic year received a needbased award. — The average financial aid for incoming aided freshmen in 2005 was $27,230 (combination of grant, loan and part-time job). — For 2005-06, Penn committed approximately $80 million of its resources for grant aid to undergraduate students. • Wharton created the world's first school of business in 1881, and will be celebrating its 125th anniversary in 2006 • The Penn Student-Athlete The success of University of Pennsylvania athletic programs weighs largely on the academic progress of each student-athlete. In order to achieve excellence in all areas, Penn's student-athletes are encouraged to utilize services available through its academic services program, which is coordinated by Rosemarie Burnett. The Office of Academic Services works to insure that all student-athletes maintain academic integrity while making satisfactory progress toward a degree. To this end, study sessions, tutoring in groups or on an individual basis and counseling are made available to every student-athlete at the University. A student-athlete who is successful in the classroom is one that is a successful player on the field. The commitment to academic and athletic excellence requires discipline, dedication and motivation. These are the same characteristics needed for a Penn student-athlete to succeed beyond the walls of this University after earning a degree from one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. Grade-T Tracking Program The Grade-Tracking Program is designed to monitor the academic progress of targeted student-athletes during the academic year. Student-athletes selected for this program include those on academic probation and those identified by their school eligibility officer, dean or coach. Information acquired from the faculty and deans is used as the basis of student-athlete referrals to the appropriate academic support service resources. Faculty Mentors The Faculty Mentor program at the University of Pennsylvania provides an additional resource for enhancing the athletic and academic experience of our student-athletes. Faculty Mentors work with student-athletes, teams, coaches and administrators to provide academic advising to current student-athletes, serve as a resource for prospective student-athletes and foster relationships between athletics and the University community. Recognizing the value of intercollegiate athletics within an educational setting, faculty mentors are dedicated to encouraging a balance between the pursuit of both athletic and academic excellence. “Paul Schmidt and Peter Struck provide a valuable link for our student-athletes between the playing field and the classroom. They are always available for counsel and support on an academic and personal level and take an active role in our student-athlete’s Penn experience. Both of them are avid fans of Penn Athletics and, more specifically, the Penn Men’s Soccer team. We are extremely fortunate to have two professors of their quality take such a sincere interest in our program and are thankful to have them as a part of the Penn Soccer family.” ~ Head Men’s Soccer coach Brian “Rudy” Fuller Penn provides assistance with the student-aathlete's academic progress by working with the University's support services to enable the student to excel academically. The Academic Services Office staff can provide valuable assistance with a wide variety of concerns including: • University procedures • Educational and career goals clarification • Time management • Referrals to University resources • General strategies for succeeding at Penn CAAP...Collegiate Academic Achievement Program The Collegiate Academic Achievement Program is designed to provide student-athletes with supplemental study and tutoring opportunities as well as to foster academic interaction with fellow student-athletes. Some of our CAAP tutors are current studentathletes. During the academic year, classrooms are reserved for advising and tutoring sessions. Workshops are conducted in the beginning of the term on strategies for succeeding at Penn. In addition, career and graduate presentations are organized during the academic year. CAAP sessions are held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30-10 p.m. Why Penn? Laptop Computer Program Laptop computers are provided to student-athletes for use while at an away competition or while participating in required practices and competition during vacation periods. The laptop computers (as available) may be used by any in-season varsity student-athlete whose participation in the next scheduled competition has been confirmed by his or her coaching staff. “Coach Bergman is one of the greatest coaches and most honorabble men I’ve ever met, and it was a privilege to row for him. It was an amazing experience, rowing with guyys of this calibber, especiallyy coming from a clubb program. And just dayy to dayy, being with the guyys made it worth it. Theyy were some of myy best friends at school. All of those factors combbined made the sacrifices and commitment prettyy easyy to do, and I feel luckyy to have had the opportunityy.” Former heavyyweight rower John Straus Lake Forest, Ill. The Penn Student-Athlete MEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COACH WOMEN . . . . . . . . .COACH Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . .John Cole Basketball . . . . . . . . . . .Fran Dunphy Cross Country . . . . . . .Charlie Powell Fencing . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Micahnik Football . . . . . . . . . . . .Al Bagnoli Sprint Football . . . . . .Bill Wagner Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rob Powelson Lacrosse . . . . . . . . . . . .Brian Voelker Rowing, Hwt. . . . . . . .Stan Bergman Rowing, Ltwt. . . . . . . .Mike Irwin Soccer . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rudy Fuller Squash . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Thorpe-Clark Swimming . . . . . . . . . .Mike Schnur Tennis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Riley Track & Field . . . . . . . .Charlie Powell Wrestling . . . . . . . . . . .TBA Basketball . . . . . . .Patrick Knapp Cross Country . . .Gwen Harris Fencing . . . . . . . . .Dave Micahnik Field Hockey . . . . .Val Cloud Golf . . . . . . . . . . . .Francis Vaughn Gymnastics . . . . . .Tom Kovic Lacrosse . . . . . . . . .Karin Brower Rowing . . . . . . . . .Barb Kirch Grudt Soccer . . . . . . . . . . .Darren Ambrose Softball . . . . . . . . . .Leslie King Squash . . . . . . . . . .Jack Wyant Swimming . . . . . . .Mike Schnur Tennis . . . . . . . . . . .Michael Dowd Track & Field . . . .Gwen Harris Volleyball . . . . . . .Kerry Carr Track and Field has indoor and outdoor seasons The Ivy League Katyy Cross became Penn’s first ESPN The Magazine Academic All-A America of the Year when she earned the award for women’s soccer in 2004. Cross also won a prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship and left Penn with multiple soccer records, including career points with 125. 19 National Academic All-A Americans FIRST TEAM Brian Chaput (Track& Field) – 2004 Rich Comizio (Football) – 1986 Katy Cross (Soccer) – 2003, 2004 Michael Germino (Football) – 1999 Doug Glanville (Baseball) – 1991 Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan (Volleyball) – 2003 Carol Kuna (Basketball) – 1980 Robert Morse (Basketball) – 1972 Tom Pereles (Swimming) – 1985 Andrei Rodzianko (Wrestling) – 1999 SECOND TEAM John Bishop (Football) – 1997 Ed Boone (Baseball) – 1974 Brian Chaput (Track & Field) – 2003 James Fangmeyer (Football) – 1986 Tom Gilmore (Football) – 1985 Ed Haughey (Baseball) – 1995 Elisabeth Kwak-Hefferan (Volleyball) - 2002 Bettie Lombardi (Lacrosse) – 1982 Andy Muhlstock(Baseball) – 1973 Sponsoring conference championships in 33 men's and women's sports, and averaging more than 35 varsity teams at each school, the Ivy League provides intercollegiate athletic opportunities for more men and women than any other conference in the country. All eight Ivy schools are among the "top 20" of NCAA Division I schools in number of sports offered for both men and women. By the Numbers 146 - The number of Ivy Leaguers who have combined to win 169 Olympic Gold Medals 37 - NCAA Team Championships won by Ivy League schools since 1956 156 - NCAA Individual Championships won by Ivy League athletes since 1956 This successful competition in NCAA Division I 201 - Ivy League athletes currently playing athletics is achieved by approaching athletics as a professionally, including 24 NFL players key part of the student's 33 - Intercollegiate championships offered in regular the Ivy League, more than any other conferundergradu- ence in the country ate experience: with rigorous academic standards, the nation's highest four-year graduation rates (the same as those for non-athletes), and without athletics scholarships. Ivy athletic programs receive institutional support as part of each institution’s overall academic programs, independent of win-loss or competitive records and together with extensive programs of intramural and recreational athletics. • ENIAC, the first general-purpose computer, was developed in the Penn School of Engineering in 1946 • Intercollegiate Sports at Penn (33) Ben Noll is one of 24 former Ivyy League footbball playyers earning a payycheck from the National Footbball League. A current membber of the Dallas Cowbboyys, Noll was a two-ttime All-IIvyy League honoree and four-yyear letterwinner at Penn • The record of nine gold medals Penn students and alumni won at the 1900 Olympics has never been matched by another school • • The University of Pennsylvania has been honored with nine Nobel Prize winners in the last 30 years • Support at Penn Not only is Penn Athletics committed to providing first-class experiences for its student-athletes on the field, but the Red and Blue prides itself for the firstclass athletic training and medical support it gives off the field. Athletic Training Nineteen different Penn sports have won at least one conference championship in the last 11 years, which includes Penn field hockeyy’s 2004 Ivyy League Championship. Seeing close to 100 student-athletes per day, six full-time and three part-time athletic trainers are housed in two different medical training centers, the Munger Training Room and the Hollenback Training Room. Each staff member utilizes advanced medical techniques to get Penn’s student-athletes back to the courts, fields and pools as quickly as possible. Led by Head Athletic Trainer and Coordinator of Athletic Therapy Mitch Biunno, RPT, ATC, the trainers provide service in the areas of prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and related illnesses for all student-athletes at Penn. Many on his staff are members of professional organizations, and each trainer provides medical services for both home and away contests throughout the school year. Medical Support Working closely with Biunno and his staff is Dr. Brian Sennett, who is entering his sixth year as the head team physician SIXTYfor all 33 of Penn’s intercollegiate programs. Sennett’s TWO NCAA T OURNAMENT main duty at Penn is managing the newly renovatAPPEARANCES HAVE BEEN MADE BY PENN ed Sports Medicine Center, which is conveniently TEAMS AND INDIVIDUALS OVER THE PAST located in Weightman Hall, adjacent to Franklin DECADE , INCLUDING RON BERKOWSKY ’S Field. This state-of-the-art medical care facility, BRONZE -MEDAL PERFORMANCE AS A FRESHMAN which is open to all student-athletes as well as the AT THE 2005 NCAA F ENCING Penn community, provides services in orthopaedic CHAMPIONSHIPS IN HOUSTON, surgery, family practice, podiatry, physiatry, radioloTEXAS. gy and physical therapy. Strength and Conditioning Penn also has an outstanding strength and conditioning program, which includes two full-time and one part-time strength coaches. Strength and conditioning programs are administered and monitored on a team and individualized basis. The Weiss Varsity Weight Room and the Hollenback Weight Room are conveniently located near all of Penn’s practice fields and playing surfaces and both are open up to 12 hours a day to provide student-athletes every "I knew I wanted to go opportunity for a flexible workout schedule. In addition to these somewhere where aca- areas, the new David Pottruck Health and Fitness Center is a state-ofthe-art recreation facility that services the entire Penn community and demics were the focus. provides several thousand square feet of strength training and aerobic I have a lot of things I areas. want to do after college and Penn will enabble me to reach myy goals. Training your mind, as well as your body, is a very important aspect But, I also love gyymfor Penn’s 1,000 student-athletes. Dr. Joel Fish is entering his fifth nastics and wanted to year as a sport psychologist for the Penn Athletic Department. He go where I could be and his staff are available to work with Penn student-athletes, teams, coached and developed and coaches in order to develop their mental skills for peak performinto the best gyymnast I ance. Strategies are designed to help student-athletes and teams improve skills related to relaxation, focus, clutch performance, mental could be." ~ Senior gyymnast preparation, a positive attitude, motivation, leadership and teamLaura Duros work. In addition, Dr. Fish and his staff work individually with stuCarmel, Indiana dent-athletes on stress management, personal relationships, and other off-the-field issues that have an impact upon athletic performance. Why Penn? Sports Psychology • The National Medal of Science has been awarded to six members of Penn’s faculty • Compliance tional control" over its intercollegiate athletics program. Under this concept, the University is held accountable for the acts of each person At Penn, as you'll find a historic, Ivy League school with highly selective admissions and a history of innovation in interdisciidentified an "athletics representative." plinary education and scholarship. You'll also find a picturesque campus amidst a dynamic city and a world-class research By NCAA definition, an "athletics representative" is any individual who is a member of a Penn intercollegiate athletics "Friends" group, has institution. made contributions to a "Friends" group or to the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics (DIA), is involved in any manner in recruiting prospects for participation in intercollegiate athletics or in providing benefits (e.g., summer jobs) to enrolled student-athletes, or is otherwise Penn continues to carry on the principles and spirit of its founder, Benjamin Franklin: entrepreneurship, innovation, inveninvolved in promoting Penn's athletics program. Once an individual is identified as such a representative, the person retains that identity tion, outreach, and a pragmatic love of knowledge. Franklin's practical outlook has remained a driving force in the universiindefinitely. ty's development. Under NCAA legislation, "athletics representatives" are prohibited from Defiiniing Extraa Benefiitss NCA AA Bylaw 16 Summary An extra benefit is any special arrangement by an institutional employee or a booster to provide a student-athlete (or that athlete's friends or relatives) a benefit not authorized by the NCAA. any contact, letters and telephone forof purposes of athletic Penn tracesincluding its origins to 1740, when a calls, group Philadelphians team recruitment with student-athletes, their established a trust forprospective the instruction of children in relatives a charityor legal guardians. Such contacts are to be initiated exclusively by authorized school. In 1750, Benjamin Franklin combined this trust with his University athletics staff members only. Under NCAA definition, a Public Academy of Philadelphia, founded the year before. This prospective student-athlete ('prospect') is a student who has started classinstitution, chartered 1755 the "College, es for the ninth grade. Ifin you are aas Secondary SchoolsAcademy Committeeand memCharitable School of Philadelphia," became the first university ber, you may have contact with high school students, however it is not in permissible forthe youUnited to discuss Penn's athletic programs. what is now States with the establishment of the country's first medical school in 1765. In 1779, it became the Athletics representatives are subject to NCAA legislation that requires the first university in the country to formally bear the name. University to revoke or withhold privileges of an individual who has engaged in conduct that is determined, either by the University, Ivy Examples of extra benefits that student-athletes may not League, or the NCAA, to be a violation of NCAA regulations, regardless of whether such violation results in the imposition of sanctions. The indiaccept from a staff member, alum, or other booster... vidual shall be subject to the revocation or withholding of any athletical* Cash or loans in any amount. ly-related benefit or privilege, received by that individual from the * Special discounts for goods or servUniversity. Such benefit or privilege may include, ices. Receipt of an extra benefit without limitation, ticket privileges which may be withheld by the University for that period of time * The use of an automobile, or acceptby a student-aath hlete can which the University, Ivy League, or NCAA deems ing other forms of transportation. result in th he individual being appropriate. The revocation of ticket privileges may result in an individual being denied admittance to * Friends or relatives of a studentdeclared ineligible to any University hosted athletic event. • athlete being employed by a representative of athletics interest. compete. * Accepting gifts of any kind (e.g., birthday, Christmas, Valentine's Day). * Free or reduced-cost admission to professional athletic contests from professional sports organizations. * Use of a telephone, pager, cell phone or credit card for personal reasons without charge or at a reduced rate. * Rent-free or reduced rate housing during the academic year OR during the summer. * Services (e.g., clothing, airline tickets, laundry, car repair, hair cuts, meals in restaurants) from commercial agencies without charge or at a reduced rate. * A professional service without charge or at a reduced cost (typing of papers for athletes). * Promise of financial aid for post-graduate education. * The promise of employment after college graduation. The Universityy of Pennsyylvania Athletic Department hosts a new student-aathlete picnic each fall to welcome the incoming freshman class. Each sport program, including the men’s tennis team (pictured right), has the opportunityy to meet other freshmen, as well as the Athletic Department administration at the event. • Sites on campus that have made the National Obviously, the perils for overzealous and misguided alumni and friends are many. We request that "athletics representatives" do not make athletic team recruiting contacts with prospective student-athletes at any time. No matter how well-meaning the communication, it has the potential to place our entire program in jeopardy of NCAA and possible Ivy League sanctions. We are grateful for your support and appreciate your attention to NCAA regulations regarding Penn prospective and enrolled student-athletes. No Ivy athletics program boasts a more enthusiastic and loyal following! If you have questions, contact D. Elton Cochran-Fikes, Compliance Coordinator at 215/898-6241 or via email at decfikes@pobox.upenn.edu. • Penn has the only undergraduate school of nursing in the Ivy League • The is indisputably one of America's finest universities. Its greatness lies not in its longevity, but A MUniversity BLUE FANS ESSSAGE of TOPennsylvania ALL RED AND S— in its culture and achievements. As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), the University of Pennsylvania is responsible for exercising "institu- City of Philadelphia • Philadelphia is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the second-largest on the East Coast • THE PHILADELPHIA STORY Made famous as the birthplace of “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness,” Philadelphia offers more than cobblestone streets and historic landmarks. Cultural, culinary, artistic and ethnic treasures abound. Philadelphia was founded in 1682 by William Penn, an English Quaker. King Charles II granted him a parcel of land that included 1,280 acres between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers. For Penn, this was the beginning of a new colony based on religious freedom. Philadelphia’s history from 1774 to 1880 is linked to the American Revolution and the birth of a young nation. As the colonies grew, Philadelphia became the cradle of the nation’s burgeoning quest for freedom. The First Continental Congress met at Carpenter’s Hall in 1774. At the State House, later renamed Independence Hall, patriots declared their independence in 1776. Then in 1787, the Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall. A short time later, Philadelphia served as the fledgling nation’s capital from 1790 to 1800. Of course, the rest is history. The story of our nation’s birth is preserved at Independence National Historical Park and brand new visitor’s center, “America’s most historic square mile,” which attracts thousands of visitors each day. Penn's picturesq que campus is situated near the heart of Philadelphia, a vital and livelyy cityy. Our students and facultyy enjoyy both campus life and the expansive cultural offerings of the cityy. Penn makes a subbstantial investment in its surrounding neighbborhood and offers wayys for students and facultyy to make communityy service part of their educational experience. OPPORTUNITIESS ABOUND The fifth-largest city in the United States and the second-largest city on the East Coast, Philadelphia is at the crossroads of the Northeast and the mid-Atlantic states. With 1.5 million residents and another four million in the surrounding region, Philadelphia is a welcoming place, the hometown of comedian Bill Cosby, celebrated contralto Marian Anderson, actor and musician Kevin Bacon, Princess Grace of Monaco (first known as the silver screen’s Grace Kelly) and superstar Will Smith. Philadelphian’s enjoy the opportunities of the city — including international commerce, national touring theatre, over 27 accredited colleges and universities and eight professional sports teams — but take pride in the manageable nature of their hometown. There’s no better way to explore Philadelphia than on foot. Easily navigatable streets and a host of eclectic neighborhoods make Philadelphia one of the greatest walking cities in the world. A true residential city, Philadelphia is home to fascinating architecture, history and culture. From cobblestoned alleys of colonial-era homes to grand boulevards lined with monumental landmarks, Philadelphia’s streets tell countless stories and provide character for this very diverse city. A CULTURAL DESSTINATION No street emits as much energy and flair as South Street, Philadelphia’s hip and trendy melting pot. Between Front and Sixth Streets, a party atmosphere prevails and the people-watching is as fun as the window shopping. All walks of the fashionably unfashionable come together in a variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs. Far-from-conservative specialty stores, antiques and boutiques fill block after block with a smattering of name-brand retailers in the mix. Dining ranges from authentic Philadelphia cheesesteaks to sidewalk cafes and international cuisine. Philadelphia’s Avenue of the Arts is the region’s premier performing arts district, extending more than three miles along North and South Broad Street in the heart of Center City. Visitors from around the world are drawn to the vibrant strip by the impressive blend of opera, dance, jazz, symphonic music, classic drama and musical theatre. Between Broad and 19th Streets on Walnut Street, you’ll find fashionable and upscale retail shops and some of the finest cuisine Philadelphia has to offer along Rittenhouse Row, the most prestigious address in the city. Alfresco dining is the way to go, especially when you have a view of Rittenhouse Square, a beautiful public park designed as part of William Penn’s original city plan. Windowshopping is at its peak among the scores of galleries and shops, including high-end retailers and stores you’ll only find in Philadelphia. Philadelphia’s location along the East Coast also makes it easily accessible to New York, Boston, Baltimore and Washington, DC, whether by train using Amtrak, or by air via the newly remodeled Philadelphia International Airport. Destinations within the city are also convenient from any dorm, apartment or house via SEPTA’s network of buses, subways and elevated trains. In recent years, Philadelphia has been named the "number one restaurant city," "America's friendliest city," and "the safest large city." In Philadelphia, you are at the crossroads of big city excitement and hometown hospitality where the promise of the future meets old world charm. The Philadelphia experience — don’t miss it! Information provided by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau — www.pcvb.org The Universityy of Pennsyylvania, the Philadelphia Sports Congress and the Philadelphia Eagles served as hosts for the NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships at Lincoln Financial Field that set a NCAA lacrosse record for attendance at Mondayy’s Division I championship - 44,9220. The games were carried nationallyy on ESPN, ESPN22 and CSTV. • Nearly ten percent of Penn's first-year class are international students • Penn Traditions THE RED AND BLUE BY HARRY E. WESTERVELT 1898 MUSIC BY WILLIAM J. GOECHEL 1896 COME ALL YE LOYAL CLASSMEN NOW, IN HALL AND CAMPUS THROUGH , LIFT UP YOUR HEARTS AND VOICES FOR THE ROYAL RED AND BLUE . FAIR HARVARD HAS HER CRIMSON, OLD YALE HER COLORS TOO BUT FOR DEAR PENNSYLVANIA WE WEAR THE RED AND BLUE. CHORUS: HURRAH! HURRAH! PENNSYLVAN-II-AH! HURRAH FOR THE RED AND BLUE! HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH! HURRAH FOR THE RED AND BLUE! Ivy Daay One of the oldest traditions at Penn is Ivy Day, when the graduating class plants Ivy by a building and an “Ivy Stone” is placed on a building to commemorate the occasion. In 1981, the day was officially moved to the Saturday preceeding Commencement. Also on this Saturday, the prestigious Spoon, Bowl, Spade and Cane awards are given, honoring four senior men, while the Harnwell, Goddard, Brownlee and Hottel awards are presented to four senior women. During this celebration, an address is given by a prominent speaker chosen by the class. Recent Ivy Day addresses have been presented by Penn parent Joan Rivers and basketball great Julius Erving. Toaast Throwiing Toast throwing is one of the most unique sporting traditions at Penn which crowds of Quakers fans perform as a sign of school pride. After the third quarter of Penn football games at historic Franklin Field, the spirited fans unite in the singing of “Drink a Highball.” As the last line is sung, “Here’s a toast to dear old Penn,” the fans send toast hurling through the air to the sidelines. Legend has it that this tradition began back in the mid-1970s, and after a couple of games where thousands of pieces of toast covered the track, a group of engineering students modified Penn’s motorized turf cleaner so it would be able to pick up larger pieces of trash. These days, it is belovedly called the “Toast Zamboni” and is a permanent fixture at Penn football games. The Penn Baand The Penn Band, which proudly deems itself as the most dedicated and school spirited group on the Penn campus, has been a bastion of music and mirth at the University of Pennsylvania for the past 105 years. Win or lose, the members of the group are diehard fans of the athletic teams they support through performance. The organization is an extremely active one, performing several dozen times from late August through late May during each academic year. Unlike many collegiate band programs, the Penn Band is a volunteer organization — no scholarships, stipends or academic credits are offered to its 100+ members. The organization has a rich performance history. The Band was the last organization to be conducted by the great John Philip Sousa. The Penn Band was the first collegiate marching band to ever march in the Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade. Past performances during the group’s storied past also include the Rose Bowl, the 1954 World’s Fair, and the Miss America Pageant Parade. The Band has also performed for former Presidents Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan, as well as former Vice President Al Gore. Recent Penn Band tours have included performances at Disney World’s 20th Anniversary, Universal Studios Florida and the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament, not to mention the countless football halftime shows it has put on for the past 105 years. • The University Museum has conducted more than 350 archaeological and anthropological expeditions in the world • • The Heisman Trophy is named after Penn football coach and Law School graduate John Heisman • SCHOOL COLORSS There are several stories concerning the origin of Penn’s colors. One tale explains that George Washington, having been invited to a Pennsylvania Commencement to receive the first presidential honorary degree, donned his best uniform — blue tunic trimmed in red. Mention of his attire was the first official recording of colors at a Penn function, and the use of red and blue continues as a mark of deference to our Founding Father. Another legend, perhaps more plausible, concerns an early track meet at Saratoga, N.Y., between Penn, Harvard and Yale. When asked by the meet’s officials what colors would be representing the Penn faction, the Pennsylvania captain replied, “We’re going to be wearing the colors of the teams we beat,” ie. Harvard Crimson and Yale Blue. We shall assume that Penn was victorious and thus loyalty to the red and blue was sworn. In all seriousness, the University of Pennsylvania has used different shades of red and blue at different times over the past century. Yet, the University has been faithful to a resolution adopted by the Trustees on 17 May 1910: "The colors shall be red and blue,...The colors shall conform to the present standards used by the United States Government in its flags." These are the colors used today. Penn Administration AMY GUTMANN, PH.D., PRESSIDENT Dr. Amy Gutmann comes to the University of Pennsylvania from • Penn student-athletes and alumni have won 43 Olympic medals, including 20 gold medals, since 1900 • Princeton University, where she served as Provost and was also the Laurance S. Rockefeller University Professor of Politics and the University Center for Human Penn’s eighth president, Values. She is President of the Dr. Amyy Gutmann, took American Society of Political and office on Julyy 1, 2004. Legal Philosophy, a Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the W. E. B. Du Bois Fellow of the American Academy of Political and Social Science and a Fellow of the National Academy of Education. In 2003, Gutmann was awarded the Centennial Medal by Harvard University for "graduate alumni who have made exceptional contributions to society.” In 2000, she was award- President Gutmann was on hand for the official dedication of the new Franklin Field scorebboard at her first Homecoming on Nov. 16, 2004. She is seen here presenting a framed photo to Robbert Wolf, W’84 and familyy, as well as membbers of Wolf’s 19822 and 19833 Ivyy Championship footbball teams at halftime of the Penn-C Columbbia game. ed the President's Distinguished Teaching Award by Princeton University. Gutmann has also received the Bertram Mott Award "in recognition of outstanding achievement towards advancing the goals of higher education,” the Ralph J. Bunche Award "for the best scholarly work in political science that explores the phe- “What drew me to Penn — and makes me so pleased to be the nomenon of ethnic and cultural plu- University’s president — is its great energy and spirit, qualities I associate with ralism," the North American Society for Social Philosophy Book Award its founder, Benjamin Franklin. Penn’s excellence is electric.” and the Gustavus Myers Human ~ Dr. Amy Guttmann Rights Award for the "outstanding book on the subject of human rights in North America." Gutmann served as Princeton's Dean of the Faculty in 1995-97 and as Academic Advisor to the President in 1997-98. She was the founding Director of the University Center for Human Values, a multi-disciplinary center that supports teaching, scholarship and public discussion of ethics and human values. She serves on many editorial boards, on the Board of the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and as Chair of the Executive Committee of the Princeton University Press. Gutmann has published more than 100 articles and essays and edited books in political philosophy, practical ethics and education that have been translated into many languages. Her most recent books include “Identity in Democracy” (2003), “Democratic Education” (revised edition, 1999), “Democracy and Disagreement” (1996, with Dennis Thompson) and “Color Conscious” (1996, with K. Anthony Appiah). Her reviews have appeared in the New York Times Book Review, the Times Literary Supplement, the Washington Post and other general publications. She is married to Michael W. Doyle, Harold Brown Professor of Law and International Affairs at Columbia University. Their daughter, Abigail, is a Ph.D. student in chemistry at Harvard University. President Gutmann (left), Head Field Hockeyy Coach Val Cloud (center) and Athletic Director Steve Bilskyy, W’711 celebbrate the Penn field hockeyy team’s 2004 Ivyy League Championship. Penn Administration STEVE BILSSKY, W’71, ATHLETIC DIRECTOR Prior to the Penn-S San Diego footbball game in 2004 in California, Bilskyy (left) thanked Bill, W’422 and Louise Meiklejohn for their generous support of Penn Athletics. • Fourteen boathouses line Philadelphia’s famous Boathouse Row, but Penn is the only university in the city that can call one of those boathouses home. • • Established in 1881, Wharton is the world's first collegiate business school • The last decade has certainly been a time for change throughout the world of intercollegiate athletics. For the University of Pennsylvania, Steve Bilsky, W'71, has successfully navigated those rough waters by bringing the quality of athletics at Penn to the forefront of the Ivy League, and the nation, during the 11 years he has served as the director of the division of recreation and intercollegiate athletics at his Steve Bilskyy, W’711 alma mater. begins his 12th year as The impact that he continues to make the director of the on a daily and annual basis for the stuDivision of Recreation dent-athletes and the Penn community is and Intercollegiate significant. Since 1994, his accomplishAthletics in 2005-006. ments stem from his pride for Penn and his drive to build a program featuring quality facilities, excellent coaches, talented student-athletes and an environment of athletic success and academic achievement. During his term, Bilsky has generated tremendous enthusiasm among alumni, coaches and student-athletes that extends to all facets of Penn athletics. Bilsky oversees a program that is one of the most comprehensive in the country. Penn sponsors 33 intercollegiate sports, featuring over 1,000 student-athletes and a vast number of recreational programs. In the past 11 years, Bilsky has seen 62 teams earn conference championships including 19 different sports that have won at least one title in that time, as well as several teams winning their first Ivy League championships in school history. Penn has crowned three individuals and one team as national champions, while also being honored with over 300 Academic All-Ivy honorees, 20 Ivy League Players of the Year, 10 Ivy Rookies of the Year, 65 All-Americans and six NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients. Penn's eighth athletic director is the chairman of the Ivy League Committee on Administration and serves as its' representative to the Ivy Policy Committee. He will also serves as the executive director of the 2006 NCAA Men's Lacrosse Championships for the secondstraight year, which Penn will host at Lincoln Financial Field in conjunction with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Philadelphia Sports Congress and the Philadelphia Lacrosse Association. This marks the fourth NCAA National Championship that Penn has hosted during Bilsky's tenure. He is also a current member of the NCAA Basketball Issues Committee. Bilsky's tireless As an underfundraising graduate, Bilskyy efforts have guided Penn to a directly impacted No. 3 national the student-athranking after letes, coaches and taking his team intercollegiate to the Eastern and recreational Regional finals programs at Penn. of the NCAA Over the past 11 Tournament years, Bilsky and and claiming its his staff have second-sstraight tripled the undefeated Ivyy Athletic League and Big Department's 5 championships annual giving in 1970-771. campaign, the Weightman Fund, which serves to support the operational costs of running a $24 million department. Overall, Bilsky has led an effort to raise over $77 million, which includes 10 individual gifts of $1 million or more. In 1995, Bilsky and University officials successfully negotiated the settlement of a gender equity complaint against Penn made prior to his arrival that has been hailed as an important accomplishment for Penn women athletes, coaches of women's sports and the University as a whole. In 1996, Bilsky formed the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame which inducted 46 former athletes and coaches into its inaugural class. Since then three more classes have been inducted, including the latest in spring 2003. Bilsky also oversees the Penn Relays, the oldest and largest relay carnival in the world, which continuously breaks attendance records as over 110,000 fans pack Franklin Field to watch athletes from ages 3-100 compete in over 300 events on an annual basis. Another longterm goal was met in 2003 as Penn dedicated the new $24 million David S. Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art recreation facility that serves the recreational and sport club needs of the entire campus community. Before returning to Penn in 1994, Bilsky served as the executive director of the Department of Athletics and Recreation at The George Washington University. Prior to that, he was assistant director of athletics at Penn (1979-83). His educational background includes a Master's degree in counseling psychology from the University of Oregon in 1975 and a bachelor of science in economics from Penn's Wharton School in 1971. As an undergraduate student-athlete at Penn, Bilsky was a threetime All-Ivy League guard and captained the nationally-ranked Quakers' basketball team, considered one of the all-time greatest basketball teams in program history, to a 28-1 record in 1970-71. Bilsky guided Penn to a No. 3 national ranking after taking his team to the Eastern Regional finals of the NCAA Tournament and claiming its second-straight undefeated Ivy League and Big 5 championships along the way. Bilsky is a member of the Philadelphia Big 5 Hall of Fame (1988), the University of Pennsylvania Athletic Hall of Fame (1998) and the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame (2002). Bilsky and his wife, Sue, reside in St. Davids, Pa. Sue is a 1975 graduate of Penn's College of Arts and Sciences and the Graduate School of Education, and holds a Master's degree from Wharton. Their son Jeff is a senior at Penn, while daughter Katie is a junior at Radnor High School. Athletic Advisory Board ALAN L. AUFZIEN, W'52 HELEN FRAME PETERS, CW’70, G’74, GR’79 President The Norall Organization Fairfield, N.J. Professor of Finance and Former Dean Boston College Chestnut Hill, Mass. BEVERLY C. CHELL, CW'64 DAVID S. POTTRUCK, C'70, WG'72 Co-Founder & Vice Chairman PRIMEDIA Inc. New York, N.Y. Managing Director The Pottruck Group San Francisco, Calif. • The Penn Relays, first run in 1895, is the world's oldest and largest relay meet • L. JOHN CLARK, W'63, WG'68 JOHN P. SHOEMAKER, C'87 Partner Milestone Partners Rosemont, Pa. STEPHEN G. SMITH, C'71 Washington Bureau Chief The Houston Chronicle Washington, DC MYLES H. TANENBAUM, W'52, L'57 Founding Partner Compass Advisers London, England Chairman Arbor Enterprises West Conshohocken, Pa. GEORGE W. CONNELL, W'58 Chairman & CEO The Haverford Trust Company Radnor, Pa. PAUL THOMPSON III, W'72 WILLIAM J. CONSTANTINE, C’66, WG’68 MARTIN V. VAUGHN, W'75, WG'81 Kelso & Company New York, N.Y. Vice President Blaylock & Partners LP Baltimore, Md. Managing Director Legg Mason Investment Counsel New York, N.Y. GEORGE A. WEISS, W'65 JAMES D. DUNNING, JR., W'70 Chairman The Dunning Group New York, N.Y. President George A. Weiss Associates, Inc. New York, N.Y. Hartford, Conn. ROBERT A. FOX, C'52 MARK B. WERNER, C'80 President & Chairman RAF Industries Jenkintown, Pa. Managing Director Head of Global Markets Banc of America Securities New York, N.Y. Member Kohlberg, Kravis, Roberts & Co. Menlo Park, Calif. (l to r): H. Elliott Rogers, C’72, WG’75 and Mark Werner, C’80 are just two of the hard working members of the Athletic Advisory Board that meets twice per year, once in the fall and again in the spring, to discuss issues concerning the business of Penn Athletics. Clay Hamlin III, W’67, WG’72 JEFFREY J. RHODES, C’69, WG’71 Chief Executive Officer Corporate Office Properties Trust Bryn Mawr, Pa. President The Rhodes Company Wynnewood, Pa. JAMES H. GREENE, JR., W'72 ROBERT P. LEVY, C'52 JOHN R. ROCKWELL, W’64, WG’66 Chairman & President DRT Industries, Inc. Ardmore, Pa. Managing Director T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. Baltimore, Md. CAROLINE C. MORRILL, C'86 H. ELLIOTT ROGERS JR., C’72, WG’75 Managing Director HSBC Securities (USA), Inc. New York, N.Y. Managing Director - Retired Credit Suisse First Boston, LLC Southport, Conn. LESLIE SIMON MYERS, C’88 ALVIN V. SHOEMAKER, W'60, HON'95 Vice President, Marketing Citigroup New York, N.Y. Former Chairman, The First Boston Corp. Sun Valley, Idaho Indian Wells, Calif. ROBERT WOLF, W'84 Chief Operating Officer UBS Investment Bank President UBS Securities LLC Stamford, Conn. • There are more than 5,000,000 objects-not all of them books-in the collections of the University of Pennsylvania Library •