Save the Date for the Fall 2026 Saturday Summit
The Saturday Summit is a signature event hosted quarterly by the Center for Inclusive Education and Scholarship, designed to empower you! Whether you’re a first-year student, a senior, or somewhere in between, you can expect to meet peers, learn new skills, hear new perspectives, and connect with resources across campus. This term's event will take place on Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Saturday Summit Topics:
Session 1 (these workshops will run concurrently; choose one to attend)
Your Body, Your Health, Your Campus: Learn to Navigate the System- Facilitator: Dana Ly, Student Health Programs Coordinator, Enrollment Management & Student Success
Coping with Stress: What’s Mindfulness Got to Do with It?- Facilitator Lavanya Devdas, Ph.D. MSW | Counseling Center
Session 2
Mentors, Sponsors, Role Models, and Allies: How Each Can Contribute to Your Success- Facilitator: Leslie Ashburn-Nardo, Vice Provost for Faculty Excellence & Academic Culture and Professor, Psychological & Brain Sciences, Office of the Provost
Hot Topics- Facilitator: Terrance Harris, Assistant Dean | Culture & Community Engagement, Nick Howley College of Engineering & Computing
Contact Us
3250 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
CIES Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Student Resource Center Hours:
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m. (Dragon Card access only)