Social Activities
The BPC believes in not only the scientific interaction amongst postdocs but in social interactions as well. We will be posting below activities that we will be organizing as they become available. If you have any questions or have ideas of your own, please contact us at:BPC Social Committee
bpc-social@mail.med.upenn.edu
Postdocs are free with Penn card to enter the Hutchinson gym located on 32nd Street facing the tennis courts. Inside the gym, there are free courts for basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis and squash, including a swimming pool and fitness center.
HUTCHINSON Open time:
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 10:00pm Fitness Center closes @ 9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 6:00pm Fitness Center closes @ 5:00pm
HUTCHINSON POOL
Monday - Friday 7:00am - 9:00am 11:00am - 2:00pm 4:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 12:00pm - 5:00pm
But check the website for updated schedule since it will change during holidays and term break.
Currently there are several sports in active weekly:
Badminton: Every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night 7-10pm at Huch gym, basically UPenn club members only. To join the club, check .
Volleyball: ISSVC (international student and scholar volleyball club) is playing volleyball every Thursday night at Huch gym, to know more about the club, check .
Squash: Free reserve at night, reservation phone: 215-898-5373.
For more details, check www.upenn.edu/recreation.
And for persons interested in playing games, there are intramural games going on like volleyball, tennis and basketball. Everyone is welcome to join it. Check http://www.upenn.edu/recreation/intramural/calendar.htm for details.
Shorinji Kempo, Japanese martial art classes :
We are offering Shorinji Kempo classes at the Ethical Society Building
1906 Rittenhouse Square
Training times: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7-9pm
Shorinji Kempo is a Japanese martial art that consists of a unique is the blend
of techniques. The self-defence techniques are broken down into Goho or 'hard'
techniques (i.e. punches, kicks and blocks) and Juho or 'soft' techniques (i.e.
eludes, throws and pins). In addition, seated meditation (zazen), philosophy
(Kongo Zen) and therapeutic massage
(seiho) are exercised. Training in Shorinji Kempo produces three main benefits;
healthy body, healthy mind and the ability to defend yourself.
If you're looking to keep fit, become more coordinated and flexible in a
friendly environment - come and join our class! Everyone is welcome, so come
along and try it out! For more information see www.nyshorinji.org or contact
Soni Basra at philly@nyshorinji.org
Intramural Sports
The postdoctoral Council organizes teams to play in intramural sports that are organized by the University of Pennsylvania Department of Recreation (PennRec). We have even won the Intramural Soccer championship in 2001! Below you will find a schedule of intramural sports that will be available from PennRec. This section will be updated soon.