The Phoenix Fund is a New College House initiative that helps residents make their great ideas happen in the house! Residents can submit proposals to receive funding for house events and activities that are not already sponsored by RAGAs, House Council, Faculty, or other house groups. The Phoenix Fund Advisory Board is a group of residents who review proposals and help determine if requests for funds should be granted. Sign up to be a part of this influential group by Monday, October 1 here: https://goo.gl/forms/B5cJJGWm9XRNwKjY2​

Named for our house mascot, The Phoenix Fund is an initiative to support your ideas for house-wide activities. If you have ever wanted to plan an event to meet new people in the house, but didn’t know how to get started, Phoenix Fund is for you!

Video game tournament? Apply for Phoenix Fund!

Painting Night? Apply for Phoenix Fund!

Philly cultural excursions? Apply for Phoenix Fund!

The Phoenix Fund Advisory Board is a group of NCH residents who reviews proposals for approval.  You receive a response by email within two business days of the board’s review. 

Apply using this link: https://www.tinyurl.com/NCHPhoenixFund

The first section of the form includes a list of guidelines for the process—please attend to these guidelines when drafting your proposal.

We look forward to seeing your ideas come to life!

This year, Penn launches the Second Year Experience Program, providing opportunities for engagement tailored to the needs of sophomores! Check this website for information about upcoming events like Sophomore Day and Halfway There, and other initiatives. https://www.nso.upenn.edu/theme-year/second-year-experience

One way to maximize your New College House experience is to utilize the fantastic community spaces. Follow our reservation policies to effectively to be able to secure space when you want it.
 

NCH residents can use the Group Study Rooms, Music Practice Rooms, and 7th Floor Community Room (including kitchen) at any time, without reservation. These spaces are available by reservation as well. 

Seminar Rooms 103 and 110, the Media Room, and the 3rd Floor Community Kitchen are available by reservation only. 
 

Reservations must be submitted by 4pm at least one business day prior to your desired date. Weekend requests should be submitted by 4pm on Friday. To place your reservation, log onto the house website, click "calendar" and click the "room reservations" tab. Complete the form, including a description of your intended use for the space, and submit. Full-time staff in the house office will review requests. 
 

To gain access to Seminar Rooms, Media Room, and 3rd Floor Community Kitchen, visit the Information Center (at the main entrance to NCH) to have your Penncard programmed to access the space during your alloted time. You will only be granted access with a confirmed reservation.
 

Help to keep NCH beautiful by cleaning up at the end your reservation, and turning off all kitchen appliances.

Please contact the NCH Office if you have any questions.

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Healthy Campus Week is part of the Partnership for a Healthier America’s Healthier Campus Initiative and highlights wellness programming and initiatives across Penn’s campus. “Like” the Healthy Penn Facebook page to keep up to date on the full schedule of events, and please consider joining Campus Recreation for Yoga on Franklin Field Friday 9/28 12-1pm (BYOmat) and join many University community members at the Philadelphia Undergraduate Health Summit on September 29th.