The Intersection of Community, Academia, and Grantmaking – Mar 21

Posted by Penn Community Scholars Program on March 19, 2024

9^th Annual Symposium of the Penn Community Scholars Program will be held on March 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM.

After two semesters of preparation, the graduates of the Penn Community Scholars Program will present their innovative ideas to potential collaborators and funders. The event will include networking opportunities, a pitch presentation from each Community Scholar, and a keynote presentation from Dr. Rafael Pérez-Figueroa, Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Community Engagement and Public Health Service at Rutgers University School of Public Health.

An esteemed judges panel of funders and academics will choose who gets the “top pitch” awards, and the funder Q&A session is a chance to learn about the funding process and maximize your grant-seeking efforts.

 Location: Quorum at the University City Science Center, 3675 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Breakfast will be served at 8:30 and the program will begin promptly at 9:00.

Join us for a morning of connection, collaboration, and celebration with some of the best community and academic leaders in Philadelphia.

Click here to learn more and RSVP (required).

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After the symposium, the REACH Accelerator will take place 12:30-2:00 PM – a networking event to connect you with potential community or academic partners, and a time to meet the REACH team who can help you meet your personal and organizational goals.