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Gifts
of Involvement
These
are appropriate for ardent aficionados
and advocates of anthropology/archaelogy,
art, arboreta, and academe.
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. . Anthropology/Archaeology: Those
who treasure the
past will be delighted
with a full year's
membership in
the University
of Pennsylvania
Museum of Archaeology
and Anthropology. They
will enjoy free
admission, Museum
Shop discounts,
invitations to
openings and other
members-only events,
and Expedition
Magazine;
and they will
be kept up-to-date
about the latest
discoveries from
the Museum's worldwide
fieldwork and
research. The
gift membership
will b mailed.
Individual membership
is $45, dual membership
$55, household
$65, sustaining
$100, patron $250,
and fellows $500.
Information: (215)
898-5093 or www.upenn.edu/museum/PublicServices/membership.html.
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. . Art: Members
of the Institute
of Contemporary
Art receive
free admission
to the exhibitions,
lectures and programs,
invitations to
preview opening
receptions and
the annual benefit,
a calendar listing
lectures, programs,
tours, and special
events, 20% discounts
on ICA catalogues,
use of the ICA
library, and discounts
on selected Penn
Presents programs.
Individuals $40;
family $100; contributor
$250, participating
$500, benefactor
$1,000, with additional
membership bonuses
for each. Information:
(215) 573-0217.
Generations
of Tradition,
a lithograph of
the University
campus by Jane
Wooster Scott,
is available at
four different
prices depending
on the edition:
$150, $200, $400,
$1,000. Profits
benefit the Shoemaker
Fund for Women's
Athletics. Information:
(215) 898-6123
or http://pennathletics.ocsn.com/school-bio/penn-development.html.
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. . Books: Library
Friends are
invited to exhibition
openings and other
special events.
Information: (800)-390-1829
or www.upenn.edu/gifts and
select library.
Annual
membership to the Penn Press
Associates is available at
$100 and will receive a copy
of
The London Monster,and at the $500 level will
receive a copy of Pennsylvania Impressionism.
Additionally, members will receive a 50% discount
off Penn Press books, are invited to events to meet
authors and publishing professionals. Information:
(215) 898-6263 or cjack@pobox.upenn.edu.
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. . Readings: Members
of Friends
of the Kelly Writers
House help
sustain the Writers
House's seminars,
readings and webcasts.
Friends will be
acknowledged in
the Writers House
electronic Annual
which is available
at all times on
their web site
and in print annually.
Membership fees:
$40, $100, $250,
$500, and William
Carlos Williams
Circle $1,000
or more. Information:
(215) 573-WRIT,
ask for Kerry
Sherin, director,
or www.english.upenn.edu/~wh/support and
click on supporting
the House.
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Penn
Presents will stage numerous shows
including music, dance and theatre
from now through May. To subscribe:
(215) 898-3900 or www.pennpresents.org. |
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. . Music: WXPN 88.5 FM,
Penn's member-supported radio station
offers several membership choices
for those who enjoy discovering emerging
artists and re-discovering some old
favorites. For $60, the music-lover
gets an XPN card good for discounts
at numerous companies, and a Fall
Music Sampler or CD of the week. For
$75, the recipient gets the card and
a choice of Kids' Corner CD, Live
at the World Cafe Vol. #12 or World
Cafe 10th Anniversary T-Shirt. Information: www.xpn.org. |
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. . Flora: Members
of the Morris Arboretum, Pennsylvania's
official arboretum, receive free admission,
free bonus plant, orientation tour
and reception, 10% course discounts,
the quarterly newsletter, plant sale
benefits, access to the Reciprocal
Admissions Program, gift shop discounts,
and invitations to events and lectures.
Membership fees are: Regular $50,
Beetch $85, Chestnut $125, Holly $250,
Oak $500, and Laurel $1,000. Visit http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/membersanddonors2.html for more information on membership.
For your favorite gardener, the Arboretum
Gift Shop has a full line of "garden-inspired
home items, toys and the latest horticulture
publications for the professional
and amateur. All are available by
calling the Morris Arboretum Gift
Shop at (215) 247-5777. |
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. . Food: Houston
Market gift certificates
in the amount of $10
are available for purchase
at any
Houston
Market cashier station.
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The
Faculty Club offers faculty and
staff in their first yearat the University
a year of membership free;
you could make a
deposit into a declining balance account for the member to enjoy
meals at the
Club's Buffet or
Hourglass a la carte Dining Room. Gift certificates for membership
are $50, a Club mug is $5.70, certificates for dining are also
available. Information: (215) 898-4618 or fsaclub@pobox.upenn.edu. |
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. . Sports and Fitness: The
Class of 1923 Ice Rink offers
a discount book of
10 admission
passes
to any public skating session for $40 with a PENNCard or
$50 for the public.
Why
not stuff a stocking with skating lessons? Six weeks of group
lessons,
beginning
week of January 6, are available for ages 6 through adult
in a variety of skill levels.
The
registration deadline is December 28. Cost $90. Information:
(215) 898-1923.
Levy
Tennis Pavilion memberships
are $15 students
and spouses, $25
faculty, staff
and spouses, $50
alumni, $75 public,
$35 senior citizens,
guest fee $6;
valid through
August 2003. Information:
(215) 898-4741.
The Department
of Recreation offers
gift certificates for
Pottruck Health and
Fitness Center memberships,
Personal Training,
Group Exercise, Climbing
Wall Parties, Golf
Center rentals, the
Penn Running Store,
and Jammin' Juice.
A variety of options
are available. Information
on Gift Certificates
is available by calling
(215) 898-6100 or visit www.upenn.edu/recreation.
Give the gift of recreation--Penn's
way to a healthier
you!
The
Men's Basketball Club offers
various gift levels
from $25 to $1,000
with benefits that
increase with the level.
Benefits include invitation
to Club receptions,
Hoopenings, media guide,
Club memento, and preferred
seating assignments.
Information: (215)
898-4717.
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. . World Culture: International
House members receive
$1 discount on all film
screenings at International
House, $1 discount on Philadelphia
Film Festival tickets and
e-mail announcements for
advance screenings of major
motion pictures program
guide and Mosaic by
mail. Individual Member
$40, Household Member $60,
Sustaining Member $100,
Contributing Member $250,
World Member $500, International
Member $1,000. Call (215)
895-6531. |
Almanac, Vol. 49, No. 14, November 26, 2002
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