Benjamin Franklin Society at the University of Pennsylvania

Happiness is attending a BFS event
Ann Belle Rosenberg
Proud Penn Parent and Grandparent

The Kicker and listening to the Penn Band twice- at the BFS luncheon and the football game.
Everyone ❤️The Quakers!
Proud Penn Parent and Grandparent
Ann Belle Rosenberg

Thank you for your leadership annual giving, Allison Dawn Powell, C’93! Read all about Allison and love of dance at bit.ly/BFS_AllisonP or tap the link in our bio. ❤️💙

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Once again our nation mourns. The tragic and senseless death of George Floyd is a vivid reminder of the inequalities and unacceptable indignities that so many of our citizens constantly endure. The events in Minneapolis this week should lead everyone to recognize how much more work our society must do to realize liberty and justice for all. As a nation we have much work to do.

While the entire Penn community weeps, and our hearts are filled with sadness for this senseless loss of life, we should remember the importance of Penn’s commitment to doing our part to create a more inclusive and mutually respectful environment and society free from discrimination and deprivation.

I especially want Penn’s African American students, faculty, and staff to know how much they and their contributions to our community are treasured. It is particularly important at this difficult time that Penn’s students of color know their University supports them, which we unequivocally do. While we may be apart physically at this point in time, we are truly together in spirit.

We all long for the day when we never again bear witness to such a needless death. Our prayers are for the Floyd family, and for a healing of our nation’s soul. Let all of us in the Penn community use this moment to recommit, from the deepest corners of our hearts, to creating a living and learning environment that is truly safe and welcoming for all.

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Join us for a Virtual this Saturday, May 16. Our in-person Alumni Weekend may be postponed, but we are looking forward to hosting engaging virtual events throughout the day.

Angela Duckworth, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, will discuss grit and resilience in the time of and answer questions from alumni.

Ira Harkavy, C’70, GR’79, Associate Vice President and Founding Director of the Netter Center for Community Partnerships, and Rita Axelroth Hodges, C'05, GED'15, Assistant Director of the Netter Center, will discuss the work of Penn and the , civic and community engagement, and the role of universities in the current global crisis and beyond.

Events will also include a virtual parade, a 'Toast to Dear Old Penn' sing-a-long, and much more! During the virtual, parade share your favorite parade memories using , and don't forget to tag for a chance to appear on our Facebook and Instagram pages and in The ’s July/August issue! We hope you'll join us!

Click the link in bio for programming updates, event details, and registration!

THANK YOU to all of our BFS members who were able to join us tonight for our BFS Reception in NYC! As President Gutmann started in her remarks tonight, thank you for providing opportunity and inspiration to students at Penn ❤️💙🦁 @ The Morgan Library & Museum

We’re only one day away from our BFS NY Reception! We look forward to celebrating our leadership donors in New York City tomorrow and sharing exciting moments from the event with you. Follow along 🔵🔴🎉

Some more great shots of all the fun at the BFS Homecoming Brunch this morning in Houston Hall. Thanks to everyone who could join! @ Houston Hall (University of Pennsylvania)

Another successful BFS Brunch in the books! Thanks to all of our members, as well as their families and friends, who were able to join us this morning. GO QUAKERS! BEAT CORNELL! ❤️💙🏈 @ Houston Hall (University of Pennsylvania)

Tomorrow, Penn takes on Cornell Big Red at the Homecoming Football game! BFS members and their families will get to join us the BFS Brunch prior to kickoff. Follow to check out all the action! ❤️💙🏈🥐