Author: Mayumi Hirtzel

Next exhibit opening! Made (by Hand) in the Midwest: The Contre Coup Press 1979–2019  Opens August 18 and runs through December 12; Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center.  Focusing on the work of the Midwestern Contre Coup Press, founded as the passion project of psychologist and self-taught printer Timothy Hawley, this exhibit reveals the craftsmanship and creativity […]
Generative AI tools will revolutionize both the educational and administrative branches of Penn. Presented collaboratively by the Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Innovation; Information Systems & Computing, and the Penn Libraries, this event series is designed specifically for Penn faculty and staff, focusing on the tools and resources available within the Penn ecosystem. Participants will engage in […]
Penn Professional Staff Assembly 2025-2026 We wish to express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Penn Professional Staff Assembly (PPSA) Executive Board and Committee Representatives for their commitment and dedication to providing an extensive range of valuable resources to full-time staff and the community at large at the university. The PPSA has consistently met […]
What’s Changing: As of July 1, 2025, the deadline to submit expense reports in Concur has reduced from 182 days to 60 days to comply with IRS guidelines. For travel reports, the 60-day clock starts from the trip’s end date. For non-travel reports, the clock starts from the transaction date. Tax Implications: Reports submitted more than 60 […]
Create lasting health and well-being with Penn’s Be in the Know annual wellness campaign, now powered by WebMD. Find programs and resources to design a step-by-step blueprint for sustainable healthy habits, stronger connections, and feeling your best. Take advantage of free tools that help you get active, eat healthy, manage stress, and focus on what […]
Change is coming to UPennAlert, the emergency notification system. Starting August 5, 2025, faculty, retired faculty, staff, postdocs, and temporary workers will maintain their UPennAlert contact information in their Workday profile. Learn more from the Division of Public Safety on the mass notification system provider change, part of the University’s systems improvement effort.
As a Penn employee, you bring valuable expertise to your role—Master in Law (ML) courses can help you complement that expertise with a practical understanding of the law. Whether you are dealing with contracts, compliance, healthcare regulations, or policy decisions, gaining legal knowledge can strengthen your work across the University and beyond. This fall, explore […]
Indego Bike Share Membership Discount Now Available Full-time, benefits-eligible faculty and staff can purchase an annual Indego365 Bike Share membership at a 20% discount. With six Indego bike stations on Penn’s campus, participants have easy access to a sustainable mode of transportation without the expense and upkeep bicycle ownership entails. Click here for details.
Bookstore Café Summer Break Due to a light renovation project, the Bookstore Café is taking a quick summer break starting Monday, June 16, but will be back in just a few short weeks. Follow @PennBookstore on Instagram or Facebook for updates.
Do You Use LUCY? Penn community members who ride the LUCY (Loop through University City) bus are invited to complete a short survey, sponsored by University City District and SEPTA to learn more about opinions and experiences of the service. Participants who complete the survey can enter a raffle to win a gift card to […]