Penn Back Then is a continuing oral history project begun in May 2005 by Penn Arts & Sciences. At campus celebrations each year, alumni from all decades can contribute their notable anecdotes and remembrances to this audio scrapbook. Though the Arts & Sciences experience varies from one generation to the next, every graduate is linked by the history and traditions of a common campus. Penn Back Then is a chance to learn about University life across several decades, as told by the people who know it best.
Recent
Heidi Howard Tandy, C’92
Profound perspectives on culture and politics
Recent
Vinay Rao, C’12
A Penn Proposal
Ruby Wiles, C’78
The fastest three hours of my life
In the Classroom
Margaret Doyle, C’89 (2024)
The Best Art History Class I Ever Had
IN THE CLASSROOM
Margaret Doyle, C’89 (2024)
The Best Art History Class I Ever Had
Sydney Mbachu, C’13 (2023)
Language Studies
Campus Life
Tonya Johnson Beteet, C’97 (2024)
Serving the community with Sparks Dance Company
Campus Life
Tonya Johnson Beteet, C’97 (2024)
Serving the community with Sparks Dance Company
Jeff Morrison, C’92 (2016)
Biking on Locust Walk
Times are Changing
Harold Weisman, C’53 (2013)
No Hanky Panky
Times are Changing
Harold Weisman, C’53 (2013)
No Hanky Panky
Monte Marshall, C’83 (2013)
First Time Back
Athletics
John Joseph, C ’83, and John Feder, C’83 (2013)
The Fieldgoal
Athletics
John Joseph, C ’83, and John Feder, C’83 (2013)
The Fieldgoal
Walt Lawson, C’61 (2010)
The Sports Aficionado
I met my…Â
Nina Kleaveland, C’04, WG’11, and Kenny Bacow, C’04, W’04 (2024)
An (Almost) French Connection
I met my…
Nina Kleaveland, C’04, WG’11, and Kenny Bacow, C’04, W’04 (2024)
An (Almost) French Connection
