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Academic Support
Learning consultations, tutoring, and interactive programs support students as they develop learning strategies and content knowledge to further their academic and professional goals.
We provide comprehensive, professional services and programs for students who self-identify with disabilities to ensure equal academic opportunities and participation in University-sponsored programs.
What does it take to craft an inspiring commencement speech? Practical advice, inspirational words, and a dash of humor sometimes result in a standing ovation or could cause bored attendees to scroll through their social media. I applaud commencement speakers who have found a way to deliver a message that might instill confidence and optimism for graduates to embrace the next steps in their personal and professional careers. Inside Higher Education highlighted several commencement speakers and their messages. The theme of prizing and using one’s education stood out among the sampled speeches, and Felipe Hinojosa proclaimed to Goshen College graduates: “The world needs you more than ever. Do not succumb to this idea that your emotions should be kept at bay, that your knowledge does not matter. Remember your education is the only thing that cannot ever be taken from you, but it is something you can give away.” Reflect upon your time at Penn and consider what you put into your academic work, internships, independent studies, extracurricular activities. These collective experiences contributed to your way of looking at the world, to your intended career choice, to your network of friends. You earned your degree through diligence and persistence, and you richly deserve to celebrate your accomplishments; however, you are now at the crossroads of using your didactic and experiential learning to look ahead and see how you can continue to make a difference in your own life as well as in the lives of others. Celebratory events are behind you, and now is the time to go forth and use your education and contribute to the greater good.
During the fall and spring semesters, our staff offers weekly Weingarten Center drop-in hours at key campus locations where you can learn more about accessing academic support and disability services. We also offer drop-in tutoring for undergraduates, drop-in learning consultations for all students, and drop-in hours with Disability Services.
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Shleifer Family Penn First Plus Center
Weingarten Center Events Calendar
Learn about upcoming Weingarten Center programs and register for workshops.
The Weingarten Center works closely with Penn faculty, student organizations, and our many campus partners to offer programs and workshops throughout the academic year. We are currently accepting requests for virtual and in-person programs that address Learning Strategies, Tutoring, and/or Disability Services.