Ware is a House that constantly seeks new ways to enlighten and engage its residents — roughly 89 percent of whom are freshmen. The House is buzzing with programs, groups and committees that heighten the experience of being at Penn. The House sponsors trips to concerts, museums, performing arts events, amusement parks, shopping excursions and more. Members of the House Council plan semi-formals, dances, gourmet coffee nights, and other get-togethers. From guest lectures to dinners to open mic nights and more, the House always feels alive and active. One of the House favorites is Sunday Brunch in McClelland Hall, held every week, in which 200 or so residents amble downstairs to enjoy hot and cold entrees and good company along with the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The size and configuration of rooms and suites in Ware College House vary greatly, though everyone enjoys being in the very heart of the Quad. The House contains a library, music practice rooms, computer lab, study rooms, and a rooftop multi-purpose video and gaming lounge, also known as The Tower, with a kitchen, pool and ping-pong tables, piano, large screen plasma television, karaoke machine, Playstation 3, Wii, and a Blu-ray DVD player. Spacious McClelland Hall is the site of many campus activities as well as a convenience shop for quick meals.
Five Unique Things About Ware
- We’re
in the exact middle of the Quad with many opportunities to
connect to Riepe and Fisher Hassenfeld
- Our
program floors vary widely and we have the only programs geared
toward women
- We
have a welcoming social environment like no one else
- We
have McClelland Hall, the largest Quad meeting space where
you can
also pick up packages and express meals
- We’re Ware it’s
at!
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Entrepreneurs’ Residential
Program
This program invites students from all academic backgrounds to explore
the challenges and issues involved in starting a business, from business
planning and legal issues to raising capital and generating ideas.
Successful entrepreneurs, many of whom are Penn graduates, are brought
in to speak to participants about their career paths and advise them
concerning their goals.
[Comprises 4% of House population.]
Penn Women in Leadership
The goals of this program are two-fold: to increase understanding
of gender dynamics in academic and professional environments,
and to provide information in the form of real-life examples
of how women have become distinguished Penn alumnae.
[Comprises 3% of House population.]
Readers’ Corner
Avowed booklovers read works written by a wide variety of authors
including Penn President Amy Gutmann, Professor Lorene Carey,
and local journalist Tanya Barrientos, and afterwards meet with
authors themselves to discuss the creative and publishing processes.
[Comprises 4% of House population.]
Study of Infectious Diseases
Under the leadership of Dr. Helen Davies, students participate
in a variety of activities, including a monthly research forum,
faculty lectures and dinners and site visits to labs. Residents
have access to a wealth of science resources at Penn, and are
invited to take Dr. Davies’ course on emerging infectious
diseases.
[Comprises 3% of House population.]
Women in Science
This program focuses on increasing the participation and success
of women in all fields of science. Activities include mentoring
young girls who are interested in pursuing a career in science
and faculty dinners with women scientists in the greater Philadelphia
area.
[Comprises 3% of House population.]
Number
of Residents 546 (excluding RAs and GAs)
Number of Freshmen 486
Number of GAs 10
Number of RAs 15
Room Types
singles; doubles; limited number of multi-person suites; traditional
dormitory style with shared bathrooms; seasonal air conditioning
House Amenities
5 floors, Class of 2002 Parents Lobby,
library, Class of 2001 Parents
Computer Lab, Class of 1971 Seminar
Room, Williams Music Practice Room,
music practice room; Memorial Tower
Lounge with kitchen, Class of 1941
Lounge with kitchen, Rosenman
Lounge with kitchen, Dickey Study
Lounge, Said Study Lounge, Class of
2002 Study Lounge, Friedman Fitness
Center, TV and VCR, The Square,
Lower Quad Terrace, Kane Terrace,
Silverstein Terrace, Maher Family
Terraces in Chesnut and Coxe
Dining
Location:
1920 Commons, Lower Level “Greenhouse”
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