The Posse Foundation and Bryn Mawr College Posse Scholars Present…
The Retreat: a weekend of connection, resilience, and joy
The PossePlus Retreat was started by the first Posses at Vanderbilt University who felt it was important to do something that would create a positive impact for the campus community. These first Posse Scholars worked closely with Posse staff to create The PossePlus Retreat, a weekend of interactive and challenging workshops designed to tackle important national and campus issues.
Each year, The Posse Foundation and Posse Scholars host an annual off-campus, weekend-long PossePlus Retreat attended by members of the larger student body, faculty and administration about a topic or theme of national importance.
In the last decade, our country has undergone colossal changes that have transformed our daily lives, as well as our collective sense of community and belonging. We’ve survived a pandemic that reshaped our way of life and priorities. We’ve experienced three presidents, each significantly influencing the way we understand American life. Social media and technology have fundamentally changed the way we communicate, creating new ways to build relationships. Debates over affirmative action, international conflict, women’s rights, civil rights, voting rights, climate change, healthcare, and immigration have intensified deep-seated divisions within our society. The weight of these issues is felt in our daily lives, our communities, and around the world.
What we need is a retreat — a weekend to step away from our everyday lives, give ourselves some space, and connect to one another. Through catalytic activities, we will engage in meaningful conversations, build relationships, and have lots of fun along the way! We will explore questions like: How can we build relationships where we can truly see one another and trust each other? How can we as a community face our world together with strength? Why is joy, happiness, and love so critical in this moment and how can we practice it together?
Join us on January 31, 2025 for The Retreat: a weekend of connection, resilience, and joy.
A link to RSVP to the retreat event location and a registration link for hotel accommodations are both listed below. Please be sure to register on both links.
Want to learn more? See a PPR in action here: https://vimeo.com/possefoundation/ppr2025teaser
PPR FAQs:
When? 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME on January 31, 2025 until 8:00 PM EASTERN TIME on February 1, 2025
Where? The Drexelbrook 4700 Drexelbrook Drive
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Where and when is the bus pick up? TBD
Bus pick-up/drop off location: TBD
Bus pick-up time: 3:00 PM EASTERN TIME
What should I bring? TBD
Who should I contact with questions? tjenkins@brynmawr.edu
Will meals be provided? Yes! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.
Registration link for hotel accommodations: https://brynmawr.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eFfhIwrrioFAhEi
Registration link: https://posse.my.site.com/public/s/posseplus-retreat-rsvp?recordId=00vQm00000Coe39IAB