Author: Mayumi Hirtzel

The Penn Professional Staff Assembly (PPSA) and the Weekly-Paid Professional Staff Assembly (WPPSA), in collaboration with the Offices of the Executive Vice President and Human Resources, are excited to host one of Penn’s signature annual events that brings together staff, campus partners, and community organizations in a spirit of connection and engagement. Date: Thursday, October 1, […]
Wellness at Penn presents Fluchella – Wellness At Penn’s Annual Flu ClinicOctober 7-9, 2026Pottruck Health & Fitness Center Festival Headliners: – Protection From the Flu– VIP Booth– Snacks– Wellness Swag– Good Vibes-Music All Penn students, faculty, postdocs, and staff are welcome to drop in for a free flu shot. Be sure to bring your PennCard. […]
The Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars Program (PCES) will accept applications from faculty and professional staff beginning Monday, August 24, through Friday, September 4. To learn more before applying, register for an informational webinar on Friday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. PCES is a multi-faceted education and engagement initiative to connect Penn with Pennsylvania’s people and communities. Scholars will meet on campus throughout the academic year to learn about Pennsylvania and travel the […]
The University of Pennsylvania invites members of the Penn community to share candid perspectives that will help inform the Position Specification for Penn’s next president. This survey is designed to gather input on what makes Penn distinctive, what opportunities and challenges lie ahead, and what kind of leadership will be needed to guide the University […]
Welcome to Penn Healthy You – Where Wellness Begins. As part of our continued efforts to support the health and well-being of faculty, staff, and postdocs, Penn’s wellness program (formerly known as Be in the Know) has been rebranded as Penn Healthy You as of July 1, 2026. While the name has changed, everything you appreciate […]
The ML Program at Penn Carey Law offers  courses designed specifically for non-lawyers,  with flexible options to fit your schedule. Whether you work on the business, compliance, technology, programmatic, policy, or healthcare side of higher education, legal literacy can enhance decision-making, reduce risk, and expand your impact. Penn staff are welcome to enroll in a course and […]
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.
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