Without the GIC, I wouldn’t have been able to successfully navigate the many pressures of Penn as well as the hardships I’ve encountered. In this intercultural center, I’ve found a family, a support system that takes my success and failures-personally.
Support the Greenfield Intercultural Center
Since the founding of the Greenfield Intercultural Center (GIC) in 1984 (read history here), the GIC has been a home away from home for students from all backgrounds interested in intercultural programming and dialogue.
The GIC promotes institution-wide dialogues that raise awareness of the rich traditions and diversity within the Penn community while encouraging students to understand the importance of building a strong intercultural community at Penn.
The GIC supports numerous student groups, including program funding and implementation, offers courses and workshops that develop cultural competency skills to the Penn community, and leadership opportunities that bring together domestic and international students.
The GIC Fund for Programs and Services is intended to assure that the GIC can continue to provide the broadest range and highest quality of intercultural education to prepare Penn students for the 21st-century workplace.
Give to the First-Generation, Lower-Income Program Fund
You can also make a gift directly to our First-Generation Community Programs. This program provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment for students who are the first in their families to attend college. Funds raised support Penn Flash, our learning communities, our community library and other programs and network opportunities with alumni.