Author: Mayumi Hirtzel

Penn’s Earth Week, taking place April 21–27, will feature cross-disciplinary events designed to educate and inspire action in alignment with this year’s theme: Our Power, Our Planet. Each year, Penn Sustainability and its partners plan a week of events and educational opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in programming that inspires others to use their […]
Penn’s Benefits Open Enrollment for the 2025–2026 plan year will be Monday, April 21 through Friday, May 9. Open Enrollment is your annual opportunity to make changes to your health plans, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Learn more by attending the Open Enrollment Benefits Fair on April 22 from 10am–2 pm at Houston Hall […]
[Penn Museum VIRTUAL COURSE] The Deep Dig: Spells, Spirits, and Sacred Magic Thursdays, May 1–226:30 pm–8:00 pm ETLive Online Humans have long turned to magic to make sense of the unknown, seek protection, and influence the world around them. Through a blend of historical analysis, artifact examination, and cultural storytelling, this four-part virtual course offers […]
With the generous support of a University of Pennsylvania Draw Down the Lightning grant through the Office of the President, faculty and professional staff now have an opportunity to learn about, explore and engage with communities across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in new and meaningful ways over the course of an academic year. The Penn Commonwealth-Engaged Scholars […]
Learn More & Register: https://www.law.upenn.edu/admissions/master-in-law/ml-course-offerings.php#summer Unlock your potential this summer and fall with Penn Carey Law’s Master in Law (ML) Program courses designed for professionals! Penn staff can utilize tuition benefits to explore legal expertise ad hoc, with the option to apply two completed courses towards an ML degree or one completed course to the Certificate […]
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 21 at 10 a.m. General registration opens Thursday, May 1 at 10 a.m. for all staff and faculty. Registration and full details at https://sustainability.upenn.edu/participate/staff-and-faculty/creating-canopy.
Register now for Penn Rec Summer Camps, for ages 6-12 Dates:Session 1: 7/7/25-7/11/25 Session 2: 7/14/25-7/18/25 Session 3: 7/21/25 – 7/25/25 Session 4: 7/28/25-8/1/25 Dropoff: 8-9am @ Pottruck Health & Fitness Center, 3701 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Pick-up: 3pm @ Shoemaker Green, 231 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 ACTIVITIES • Rock Climbing, crafts, […]
The 30×30 Challenge is a month-long wellness event starting on April 1 and ending on April 30. Each day during April, you’ll be challenged to spend at least 30 minutes outside. Achieve the April 30×30 Challenge for 21 out of 30 days to earn 750 points for the 2024–2025 Be in the Know wellness campaign! Use the challenge chat feature to […]
Back by popular demand, the Penn Bookstore’s “Pages & Produce, Sidewalks & Sales” series returns on Wednesday, March 26. Held weekly (weather permitting) alongside the Farmer’s Market at 3601 Walnut Street, the pop-up features a curated selection of books and discounted Penn apparel and merchandise. Follow the Bookstore on Instagram and Facebook for updates. 
Penn is closely monitoring federal policy changes affecting institutions of higher education and academic health systems. These include a broad range of government actions that impact the University’s missions, operations, and community. Penn’s leadership is directly engaged with public officials to advocate vigorously for the essential role of higher education, scientific discovery, our values, and our […]