Family Webcast

The Family Webcast is held in late June/early July. It is a live stream event where the Dean, staff, and faculty from the College will answer questions about transitioning to Penn and academic opportunities in the College.

The Family Webcast for the incoming Class of 2029 was held on June 26, 2025 from 1:30pm-2:30pm via Zoom.

 

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View a Replay of the Incoming Class of 2029 Family Webcast that occurred June 26, 2025

Panelists included:

  • Dr. Peter Struck, Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College and Professor of Classical Studies 
  • Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Associate Dean and Director of Academic Advising 
  • Dr. Wally Pansing, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
  • Dr. Alain Plante, Professor in Department of Earth & Environmental Science

 

2024
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Paul D. Sniegowski, Stephen A. Levin Family Dean of the College & Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Ayelet Ruscio, Professor of Psychology & Director of Clinical Psychology Training Program
Dr. Ricardo Howell, Associate Director and Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs

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2023
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Tanya Jung, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Coren Apicella, Associate Professor, Psychology

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2022
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Carolyn Ureña, Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Tanya Jung, Associate Director of Academic Advising and Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Sarah L. H. Gronningsater, Assistant Professor of History
Dr. Marcus Wright, Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies, Sociology

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2019
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of First-Year Students and Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Peter Holquist, Associate Chair, Ronald S. Lauder Endowed Term Associate Professor of History

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2018
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Paul Sniegowski, Dean of the College, Professor of Biology
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of First-Year Students and Director of Academic Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean for Advising
Dr. Nadine Gabbadon, Assistant Dean for Advising

view 2018 webcast

2016
 

Webcast panelists included:

Dr. Dennis DeTurck, Dean, College of Arts and Science and Professor of Mathematics
Dr. Janet Tighe, Dean of Freshmen and Director for Advising
Dr. Rebecca Poyourow, Assistant Dean of Advising
Dr. Massao Sako, Professor of Physics

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