From https://almanac.upenn.edu/articles/from-the-provost-an-update-on-open-expression To the Penn Community: Penn’s commitment to open expression is a bedrock principle of our campus community and central to our institutional mission. In August 2024, as many of you know, President Jameson and I charged a faculty-led Task Force to review the Guidelines on Open Expression and the Temporary Standards and Procedures for Campus […]
Join student groups, campus partners, and the LGBT Center in celebrating QPENN! QPENN is a week-long series of social and educational community-oriented programming. QPENN aims to honor, explore, and center the vastness of queer and trans identities. QPENN events are open to all UPenn community members including students (undergraduate, graduate, and postdocs) and staff/faculty. Registration […]
Earth Week at Penn will take place on April 18 – 24, guided by the theme of Inspire Informed Action. Join students, faculty, and staff in cross-disciplinary events designed to honor Earth Day, educate participants, and spark thoughtful change. Visit Penn Sustainability’s Earth Day website to view around 40 events and for more information.
Interested in getting a free tree through Penn’s annual program Creating Canopy? If you are a Penn or UPHS staff or faculty member who lives in Philadelphia, registration opens Monday, April 20 at 10 a.m. General registration opens Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. for all staff and faculty. Registration is first come, first served—early […]
Looking to strengthen your professional skillset with legal knowledge? The Master in Law (ML) Program at Penn Carey Law offers summer courses designed specifically for non-lawyers, with flexible options to fit your schedule. Penn staff are welcome to enroll in a course and may be eligible to use Penn’s tuition benefits. Up to two courses can also count toward the ML […]
It’s time to join the “Ben to the Shore” Charity Bike Ride, as a member of Team “Penn Public Safety, Are We There Yet?”! The 39th Annual Ben to the Shore charity bike ride will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 7am to 1:30pm. This popular ride stretches 65 miles from the Ben […]
Penn’s Staff and Labor Relations Division is seeking volunteers to serve as panelists for the University’s Staff Grievance Process. Interested in playing a role in Penn’s commitment to fairness? Volunteer as a panelist for the University’s Staff Grievance Process. We welcome volunteers who are eager to: This volunteer opportunity is open to regular University staff […]
Explore how Penn is driving change and how Penn departments and staff have helped, in the University’s Climate & Sustainability Action Plan (CSAP) 4.0 FY25 Progress Report. Read more
firstServices is a student-run business under Penn Student Agencies in the Division of University Life. We offer convenient, on-campus dry-cleaning for Penn staff and faculty, with a reliable 72-hour turnaround. Items can be dropped off at our Williams Hall location. To place an order, please visit our website here.
The annual Penn Bookstore Catalog is now available, featuring a curated selection of merchandise, apparel, and distinctive collectibles that celebrate the enduring Penn spirit. Explore the digital catalog and visit the Penn Bookstore website for an even broader range of options, including new arrivals and timeless favorites in a variety of prices, styles, and sizes.