The Re-Opening Celebration
On December 11, 1997, Writers House celebrated its completed renovation.
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find out more about the renovation and all those involved.
Marathon Reading
Musical Performances
Artistic pieces throughout the
House by Penn students and affiliates; organized by House Curators
Jessica Chiu and Jean Won
The Ceremony
- Al Filreis, English Professor and Director of the Kelly Writers
House.
- Stanley Chodorow, Vice Provost of the University of Pennsylvania
- Harris Steinberg of the architecture firm Steinberg & Steinberg --
designers of the newly renovated Writers House.
- Kerry Sherin, Resident Coordinator of the
Writers House.
- Judith Rodin, President of the University of Pennsylvania.
- Paul Kelly, Penn alumnus and benefactor of the newly renovated
Writers House.
- Kerry Sherin and Shawn Walker, '97-'98 and '96-'97 Resident
Coordinators, present the dedication plaque to Paul Kelly.
- Heather Starr presents the Paul Kelly chair.
- Regina Christian, performs an orginal song for the rededication
of the House, "(Hold That Thought) I'm
Coming Home"
Other remarks in honor of the House:
Photo Album
Behind the Scenes: Check out all the people who made the behind the scenes schedule of work possible.
