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Our staff, students, and alumni are committed to advancing community wherever they are. Find out more about Makuu and its constituents below.

A stack of books on an old wooden table next to a straw hat of a canoe and a bouquet of wild flowers.

The 2020 Summer Reading List

Though time spent reading by the beach may be limited this summer, lounging outdoors with the smell of a book and the feeling of the sun beating down remains a seasonal staple. Mercifully, a joy that even a pandemic can’t ruin.  Below, find book recommendations from Penn faculty and staff,

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Brian Peterson works at the ARCH building, where Makuu is housed along with other cultural resource centers.

The Connector: Brian Peterson

The ground floor of the ARCH building is buzzing. Through one of the glass entranceways, students work with laptops out, while others discuss the relative merits of Drake and the longevity of his career versus Kanye’s (already over, apparently). Above low-slung couches, the white walls are punctuated with African prints

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Strive to Thrive Video

‘Strive to Thrive​’

Oftentimes the word “survive” is tossed around on college campuses, hoping students make it through tough exams and the transition to living on their own. At Makuu we help students develop the capacity to be exceptional in multiple areas. We collectively set high expectations, and we foster a supportive environment

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