Sunday, October 11, 2009, 2 to 5 p.m.
(Limited to 44 people)

Explore Pennsylvania’s first city, and find out how Widener University is working with Chester to build community resiliency.

Reception at the Loews Hotel sponsored by Capstone Development Corp.

Sunday, October 11, 2009, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Join us for the opening reception sponsored by Capstone Development Corp. and featuring CUMU’s first academic regalia fashion show by Oak Hall Cap & Gown. Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter will personally welcome you to Philadelphia followed by greetings from CUMU Executive Committee President Steven Diner and Widener University President James T. Harris III.

Reception at the Franklin Institute Science Museum

Monday, October 12, 2009, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us in the Benjamin Franklin Memorial Hall, our nation’s tribute to its greatest citizen. Relax and visit with colleagues in this awe-inspiring marble rotunda encapsulated by sixteen three-story columns.

Philadelphia Speakers Series – The Kimmel Center

Monday, October 12, 2009, 8 to 10 p.m. ($25 per person; limited to 50 people)

Find out why the Philadelphia Speakers Series is one of the hottest tickets in town! Speaker: Jean-Michel Cousteau, explorer, environmentalist, educator and documentary film producer will be the guest speaker.

Walking Tour of Center City Philadelphia (For Student Attendees)

Monday, October 12, 2009, 8 to 10 p.m.

Discover the City of Brotherly Love at night. Tour the hotspots of Center City Philadelphia with those who know – Widener University students.

Philadelphia Mural Arts Tour

Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 1:30 p.m.

Take a walking tour of the world’s largest outdoor art gallery. The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program boasts 3,000 murals spread throughout the city.