Unmasking the Ivy League

A Conference on Mental Health

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Table of ContentsConference Background 1

Meet the Board 2

Conference Agenda 3

Meet the Speakers 4-5

Penn Campus Map 6

Nearby Eats 7

Talk to Us 8

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Welcome!We’re thrilled that you’ve decided to be a part of the first ever Ivy League-wide

conference on mental health. This conference began with a simple idea:

What if we could bring together some of the best and brightest minds to tackle one of the biggest problems currently facing our campuses, the country, and

the world as a whole? Thanks to you, that idea is now a reality. Over the next few

days, we invite you to open your mind to novel perspectives, open your ears to absorb the ideas of those around you, and open your mouth to express your

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Who are we?We’re a group of Penn students, who

represent different nationalities, cultures, viewpoints, and fields of study, yet are united by our passion for mental health and wellbeing. We believe that,

given recent mental health-related tragedies on Penn’s campus and others throughout the country, action must be

taken. This is that action.

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Conference Agenda

3*=Must pick one workshop. Your choice is on your badge.

Keynote Speakers

Valarie Swain-Cade McCoullum

Dr. McCoullum is the Vice

Provost of University Life

at the University of

Pennsylvania. In this role,

she is charged with

enhancing the ability of

Penn students to reach

their fullest potential

through diverse

academic, personal, and

professional

development

experiences. She has

taught in Penn’s

Graduate School of

Education and the School

of Social Work, and is a

former Master of DuBois

College House.

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Gordon Bermant

Dr. Bermant is a Lecturer

in the Psychology

Department at the

University of

Pennsylvania. In the fall,

he teaches two seminars,

The Embodied Mind and

Psychology & Religion. In

the spring, he teaches one

Penn seminar,

Psychology & Law. He

also hosts an online

seminar in Buddhist

Psychology for graduate

students at the Graduate

Theological Union,

Berkeley. He is interested

in religious metaphors, as

well as the intersection of

morality and legality.

Dan Berstein

Dan Berstein is a

mediator living with

bipolar disorder. A

sought-after trainer in

mental health

communication and

conflict resolution, Dan

has led trainings and

support groups in over a

dozen states through his

company MH Mediate.

He hosted the first

National Dialogue on

Mental Health event and

trained organizers

around the country to

follow his model of

inclusive, impartial

dialogue across various

stakeholders in mental

health.

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Workshops & Facilitators

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Gender and Sexual Identity

Matt LeRoy, CAPS

Rebecca Shept, LGBT

Center

Expectations at an Ivy League

CAPS

Casey McQuade

Anshuman Sethi

Dr. Anne Vernon-Grey

Hanna Victor

Changing Our College Campuses

Active Minds

Consciousness Club

Penn Benjamins

Self-Advocacy

Ryan Miller, Weingarten

Cultural Identity

Dior Vargas

Substance Abuse

DAPA

Medical Perspectives on Mental Health

Dr. Aurora Casta

State of the Ivy League

Chuck Brutsche

Practicing Mental Wellness

Penn Bhakti Yoga Club

Don’t get lost!

Huntsman Hall 3730 Walnut St.

This will be the primary location for the workshops throughout the conference.

It’s a pretty distinctive building: Tall, salmon-colored,

and cylindrical.

Claudia Cohen Hall 249 S 36th St.

This is where the Networking Event will be held, as well as

breakfast on Saturday. A couple of the workshops will

take place here, also. It’s located right next to Houston

Hall and is a light green and grey brick building.

Houston Hall 3417 Spruce St.

Registration will take place here, as will the Speakeasy

and the Closing Ceremony. A grey brick building, Houston

Hall is adjacent to Claudia Cohen Hall.

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Rodin

Harnwell

Harrison

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Looking for a bite to eat?

On Saturday, you will be responsible for getting lunch for yourself. Not sure where to begin? Don’t worry...we’ve put

together a list of some of our favorite spots:

Chipotle 3915 Walnut St.

Casual, quick Mexican food. Price: Under $10

Bobby’s Burger Palace

3925 Walnut St.

Gourmet burgers, fries, and milkshakes.

Price: $10-$15

Sweetgreen

Fresh salads, soups, and greens.

Price: $10-$15

Hummus Grill3931 Walnut St.

Mediterranean food with vegetarian options.

Price: $10-$15

Honey Grow 3731 Walnut St.

Trendy salad and stir fry bar with vegan choices.

Price: Under $10

Greek Lady 222 S 40th St.

Laid-back, Greek-style eatery. They also have chicken

tenders for some reason. Price: $10-$15

Hip City Veg 230 S 40th St.

The place to go for all things vegan. Salads, sandwiches,

even smoothies. Price: $10-$15

Tandoor 106 S 40th St.

Sit-down, Indian restaurant with vegetarian offerings.

Price: $15-$20

Mizu 111 S 40th St.

If you’re in the mood for sushi, try this place out. Vegetarian

options available. Price: $15-$20

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Get Social!

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As cliche as it may sound, we’re committed to making sure that this conference is a dialogue. We believe that your

thoughts, viewpoints, and insights are invaluable in tackling the issue of mental health. So, let’s get talking!

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