COLLEGE HOUSE EVENTS
Talk on Family Bonding as a College Student
Penn Author Forum
We’re excited to invite you to a special Penn Author Forum with Professor Dustin Brisson, Director of Penn’s Biology Master’s Program and faculty member in the Department of Biology. Penn Author Forum is a KCECH tradition that stretches back decades and an incredible opportunity to engage with Penn faculty. Professor Brisson recently published In Pursuit of the Good Life, a thoughtful and practical guide to building success and well-being in college and beyond. As a former first-generation, low-income student himself, he brings a deeply personal perspective to what it means to find purpose and balance at Penn. Date: November 6th 5:30 to 6:30 Location: 1938 Lounge Please RVSP Come for an inspiring conversation about what it really means to live “the good life” and how we can each define it for ourselves.
Lauder Global Citizenship Forum
Lauder's Global Citizenship Forum is an annual tradition. This year, it is also a part of our celebration of LCH's 10 Year Anniversary. Come connect with Lauder alumni across a range of fields and professions. Hear their stories and share your own. Refreshments and snacks from El Merkury to follow!
Penn Abroad & Global Opportunities Night — Insomnia Cookies Provided!
Join us for a fun and informative evening exploring Penn’s global programs, from PGS, GRIP, and semester abroad opportunities to external scholarships like CLS and Boren. After a short presentation, we’ll host a panel discussion and small-group brainstorming sessions to help you develop ideas for your application essays and personal statements.
News & Announcements
Harrison Fellow brings Italian cinema to the City of Brotherly Love
College House Research Fellows applications open
College Houses and Academic Services (CHAS) announces the opening of applications for the 2026 College House Research Fellowships.
Student Designed Communities applications open
College House Program Communities
Got a passion for a particular subject? Want to live with other Penn students and faculty who share that passion? Check out our Program Communities, an optional but rewarding experience for those who share a curious nature.
CHAS Signature Initiatives
College House Undergraduate Research Program
At Penn, undergraduates learn how to be researchers! CHAS and the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF) coordinate one of the only interdisciplinary research support programs on campus.
Music in the Houses
In partnership with the Department of Music, CHAS offers in-House music lessons and chooses Undergraduate Music Fellows to create musical events in the Houses.
Film & Cinema in the Houses
The College Houses have been a hub of film and filmmaking at Penn for decades. Here's how we support cinema in the Houses.