The Philadelphia Center

Alumnus David C**n from reflected on his time with TPC:

“My liberal arts education, which included an off campus internship at TPC, was instrumental in developing the fundamental skills and confidence to be successful in
my career.”

🏙️ O-Week was a fantastic start to the semester! Our students embraced their new city with open arms, exploring diverse neighborhoods, engaging the vibrant arts scene, and connecting with the community.

From Reading Terminal to exploring Philly’s public art with Mural Arts Philadelphia they’ve begun to uncover the layers that make Philadelphia unique. As we wrap up Orientation Week, we’re excited to see how they’ll continue to grow and their mark on this dynamic city throughout the semester.

🌆 Our students have hit the ground running in Philadelphia, diving into city life during O-Week over the last few days. From learning about city smarts with Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia Executive Director Chris Gale and taking in the flavors Reading Terminal Market to listing to the vibrant stories told through the Mural Arts Philadelphia Tour, our students are just beginning their Philly adventure!

🚨Applications for our spring 2025 internship program are now open! Apply early using the link in our bio and save $50–fee waived through September 15, 2024.

Happy National Internship Day! The Philadelphia Center is a dedicated internship provider, preparing students for lives of action through opportunities of personal and professional development. Our interns have helped extend the capacity of hundreds of organizations and thousands of lives and communities in Philadelphia. Today, we proudly celebrate them!

To learn more about our internship program or to host an intern visit tpc.albion.edu.

“This experience has allowed me to broaden my exposure. Living in the city has helped me realize how I can contribute to eliminate urban issues.” -Aadhya Mohan, Spring 2024

Student Spotlight: Aadhya Mohan - The Philadelphia Center Aadhya Mohan is a student from Albion College majoring in computer science. She attended the Philadelphia Center in the Spring of 2024. During her time in Philadelphia she had the opportunity to intern at the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia. The Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia ac...

Alumna Clare DeVeau from reflected on her time with TPC:

When I think about college, my semester in Philly was my favorite part of college. I loved living in and exploring the city. I lived in South Philly and going to the Italian market to grocery shop was easily my favorite part of the week.

Two more weeks to apply for our fall internship program!

"As the new director, Instructor Greg Goldman, MS, has taken on an expanded role and now oversees external relations, internship and employer relations, and program operations. Greg’s background in organizational leadership, commitment to our students, and deep experience in Philadelphia allow him to advance The Philadelphia Center’s commitment to providing undergraduate students the opportunity to gain practical experiences through internships and develop a critical consciousness to change the world."

Greg Goldman Appointed Director of The Philadelphia Center - The Philadelphia Center As the new director, Instructor Greg Goldman, MS, has taken on an expanded role and now oversees external relations, internship and employer relations, and program operations. Greg’s background in organizational leadership, commitment to our students, and deep experience in Philadelphia allow him ...

We capped off the spring semester with most of our students at our wrap-up session. We were honored to have Krail Brooks as our special guest, whose late husband, Steve Brooks, served 39 years as executive director. Students voiced their appreciation for the Cultures and Communities seminar, with many envisioning Philadelphia as their future home, finding the city more familiar and approachable.

Last week, students visited the headquarters of the 6th and 9th Police Districts. This provided them with invaluable opportunity to gain insight into police operations and to explore the dynamic and evolving relationships between law enforcement and the diverse communities of Philadelphia. Thank you Officers Ian Nance, Ray Heim, and Inspector Jarreau Thomas for the in-depth tour.

Last week at TPC, students participated in mock interviews, gaining real-world and professional experience in the interviewing process. The interviews were led by Will Clements, Chief of Staff of Athena Global Advisors; Patrick McNeil, Soar Director of the Homeless Advocacy Project; Susan Butterweck, Director of Human Resources at The Arden Group; Stephanie Freedman, Director of Organizational Development at Moving Traditions; and TPC Alumni Connor Robertson FA’20, Consultant at EY, along with John Haynes, FA’76.

Last week, Students visited the Community Grocer to learn about TCG commitment to making sure people have healthy meal kits, fresh ingredients, and stable items. TCG are also reinvesting into the community by reducing food waste, providing workforce development, hosting community roundtables, and ensuring access to fresh, culturally relevant and delicious meal solutions.

Last week at TPC: Students explored the rich history of the Pelham neighborhood and Mt. Airy with Patrick Hauck, formerly of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Afterwards students listened to an insightful panel discussion on racial integration, community evolution, and future prospects led by Liz Hersh, Kathryn McKenzie, Lowanda Hebert, and Morrie Zimmerman.

One more week to apply to our summer 2024 internship program!

Thanks to everyone who joined us at our Open House this week!
We’re so glad to be back in Philly and glad we got to connect with many internship partners, alumni, and other community members.

Last week at TPC students presented their public square projects for their Cultures and Communities seminar. They explored the diverse neighborhoods of Philadelphia with keen observation and curiosity.

Please join our teams in Philadelphia and Chicago in welcoming our new Communications and Community Engagement Intern, Niaomi Coombs! Niaomi is a current student at the Community College of Philadelphia studying art and design. We are thrilled to have her join our team and to see everything she accomplishes during her time with our programs.

Students have been reading “The Philadelphia Negro” by W.E.B. Du Bois in the Directed Study seminar. This book sheds light on the rich history and struggles of the Black community in Philadelphia and was the first sociological case study of a Black community in the United States.

“The Philadelphia Negro” provides our students with an important foundation and has sparked powerful conversations all semester along, including around the celebration of Black History Month.

Our students had the opportunity to visit , the inspiration for the movie Concrete Cowboy (available on Netflix). They were tasked with watching the movie for their Cultures and Communities seminar and experienced the scene in person!

Located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Strawberry Mansion, The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club provides the equestrian experience to the community and urban youth while helping them build important life skills with an emphasis on academic excellence.

Our spring students visited Rittenhouse Square for firsthand experience in a public square as they prepare for their upcoming projects in our Cultures and Communities seminar. Here they’re posing with “Billy,” a sculpture gifted to City of Philadelphia in 1919 by Eli Kirke Price.

We’re so glad to be back! Welcome to the spring term and the best semester of your college career, students!

The Chicago Center announces the appointment of Christian A. Burgos Williams, MS, as the deputy director of The Philadelphia Center and director of Experiential Learning and Career Initiatives. Williams brings a dynamic perspective to The Philadelphia Center's leadership team, aligning seamlessly with the Center's mission of providing unique and enriching experiences for students.

Christian Williams Appointed Deputy Director of The Philadelphia Center - The Philadelphia Center The Chicago Center announces the appointment of Christian A. Burgos Williams, MS, as the deputy director of The Philadelphia Center and director of Experiential Learning and Career Initiatives. Williams brings a dynamic perspective to The Philadelphia Center’s leadership team, aligning seamlessly ...

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Isabella Scalise, SP'21, is a testament to the power of opportunity. "The relationships I made through this program and at my internship have deeply impacted my life and my career. My contacts with the Philly Center and my internship at Northwestern Mutual have created for me the opportunity to return to this area which I love, and to have the opportunity to test my career interests."

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Isabella Scalise, SP'21, is a testament to the power of opportunity. "The relationships I made through this program and at my internship have deeply impacted my life and my career. My contacts with the Philly Center and my internship at Northwestern Mutual have created for me the opportunity to return to this area which I love, and to have the opportunity to test my career interests."

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Join us on Sunday for the TPC Alumni & Friends Virtual Town Hall!

Register to hear from new Executive Director Tyler L. Hough, MS, alumni, and learn about the expanded partnership with the Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture, the next chapter of The Philadelphia Center, and how you can get involved.

Register at link in bio.