University Barge Club

10/08/2023

Visit this limited time Schuylkill-themed Art Show “Take Me to the River” at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center

"Take Me to the River" is a multimedia art show set to open on Saturday, October 28 at the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center. October 28 is also the opening day for the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta hosted by the University Barge Club.

PARTICIPATING ARTISTS: Corinne M. Dieterle, artist and curator
Michael W Murphy, videographer
Peter Kinney, painting
Joseph Sweeney, painting
Lauren Travers, photography
Roman Tybinko, painting
Ruth Wolf, painting

WHERE: Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center
640 Water Works Drive

HOURS: Wednesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Special tours are available upon request.

ADMISSION: FREE

ABOUT: Corinne M. Dieterle, artist and curator offers: “The Schuylkill River has been a source of inspiration for artists, visitors and residents since Philadelphia was founded. On any given day, hundreds of people flock along its banks to walk, run, bike, push a stroller, empty one’s mind, consider important decisions, take in the changing seasons, enjoy fellowship, raise money for important causes, row in boats, kayaks, and dragon boats. Given such adoration it was with pleasure to assemble a group of 7 area artists who have in varying ways made work that celebrates this great resource. Many tributaries feed into the Schuylkill like our nearby Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill then meets the larger Delaware that meets the Atlantic. It goes on and on, all of our waterways, all around our world, are in fact connected.”

10/03/2023

This 'story' demonstrates the growth of rowing in sister cities - Philadelphia and Boston. Many thanks to Bill Miller, Union Boat Club, and Claudia Siegel and John Basinski, University Barge Club, presented the Clubs' parallel histories and the camaraderie they've been sharing since 1946.

This is our fifth in our 2023 series of Story Hours dedicated to recording the history of our sport in Philadelphia and around the world, and finding a means to institutionalize a collective archive of rowing documents and materials. Be sure to check out recordings of prior Story Hours on the 50 Stories webpage!

View the recording here.

Join the HOSR Committee 50 in 2023 as we focus our Story Hours on the historic events that allowed for the origins and shaping of Boathouse Row.This 'story' ...

03/30/2023

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02/18/2023

Join the Schuylkill Navy for a Virtual Book Discussion on February 22 at 7pm.

Questions can be directed to [email protected]

11/02/2022

10/02/2022

Join the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta volunteers! Meet new people, spend time with friends, take in a beautiful fall weekend, give back to sport, take part in a Philly tradition and welcome thousands to the iconic Schuylkill River. Read on for more info.

If you would like to engage teams, colleagues, organizational members in volunteering - we can set you up to work together! If you know any students who need volunteer hours, send them our way. [email protected]

After meeting the challenges of the past two years, we anticipate a full HOSR race schedule, fully staffed areas, and on-land amenities for competitors and spectators alike.  We will continue to  adapt as necessary to maintain the health of all and conduct a fair and safe (and fun!) race .  Tha...

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06/08/2022

Join fellow WOTR on June 22nd in celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX for a casual cocktail social featuring YOU and ME and US. Reunite, learn more about how Title IX has affected our journeys and how we can further, and protect, its intentions for generations to come.

RSVP by June 17 - https://forms.gle/isgst75sQXQfydxm9

Many thanks to Pennsylvania Barge Club for hosting!

06/04/2022

Are you a high schooler passionate about inclusivity and accessibility in rowing? We’ve got just the thing –

Introducing the STEM to Stern ambassador program!

What we’re looking for:

* High schoolers who are passionate about making their sport more inclusive
* Rowers with a network who are motivated to contribute to STEM to Stern
* Applicants who have experience working in underserved communities

What you’ll do:

* Play an active role in the STEM to Stern Community
* Connect with STS staff to learn about the program (impact, vision, mission) and needs
* Learn to use Classy, STS’s fundraising platform
* Execute in-person or virtual fundraising campaigns

What you'll get:

* Volunteer hours
* Official STEM to Stern gear
* A letter of recommendation from the STEM to Stern/USRowing Team
* Opportunities for professional development on community calls
* And more!

Sound like you or someone you know? Apply here: https://www.stemtosternrowing.org/ambassadors

➡️ Applications due June 24, 2022.

More about STEM to Stern:

STEM to Stern, a program of USRowing, is at the forefront of change in rowing, helping rowing clubs become more accessible, diverse and competitive. Ambassadors help support these efforts by raising money and building awareness for STEM to Stern and USRowing.

The vision for the Ambassador Program is to create a strong community of people who are committed to supporting diversity, equitable and inclusion in rowing, as well as to provide opportunities for young people to get involved in supporting the efforts.