Alumni Events
PENN GSE LECTURES AND EVENTS
Keep up with the latest news and research in the education field – and network with Penn GSE alumni, faculty, and students – by attending GSE-sponsored lectures, presentations, and symposia. Visit the Penn GSE Calendar for more information.
HOMECOMING
Each Fall, Penn GSE welcomes its alumni back to campus for Penn GSE and University-wide Homecoming events. For more details on Homecoming, visit Penn Alumni Relations – and be sure to let us know if you’ll be on campus for Homecoming!
ALUMNI WEEKEND
Penn GSE alumni are invited to join Penn GSE as we celebrate the graduation of a new class of alumni and to participate in GSE and University-wide Alumni Weekend programs. For Alumni Weekend event information, visit Penn Alumni Relations; details on Penn GSE’s commencement may be found on the GSE website. Please be sure to let us know if you’ll be joining us for Alumni Weekend and Graduation!
ETHNOGRAPHY IN EDUCATION RESEARCH FORUM
The Ethnography Forum is the largest annual meeting of qualitative researchers in education and takes place annually at Penn GSE. For more information, visit the Forum website.
AMERICAN EDUCATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (AERA)
AERA is the most prominent international professional organization for educational researchers. Each year, Penn GSE invites alumni to join faculty and students for the Penn GSE reception at the AERA general meeting. For details on the next AERA conference, visit their website – and watch your mail for an invitation to the Penn GSE reception!
BODEK LECTURE
The annual Gordon S. Bodek Lecture of Distinguished Educators provides a forum for leaders of the educational community to discuss significant issues affecting the profession. The Bodek Lecture was established in 1993 and made possible through the generosity of Gordon S. Bodek, C'42, an active alumnus, Trustee (Emeritus), and former member of the Penn GSE Board of Overseers. Watch your inbox for details on this year’s Bodek Lecture.
CAREER SERVICES EVENTS
Penn GSE alumni are eligible to participate in all Career Services programs, workshops, and events. Visit their website for a Calendar of Events, as well as program notes, Power Point presentations, and recordings of previously-held programs.
PENN ALUMNI EVENTS
Penn GSE alumni are eligible to participate in all University-wide Alumni events. Please visit the Penn Alumni Relations website for a Calendar of Events.




