Author Archives: Mayumi Hirtzel

Get ready for your next team challenge!Bon appétit! You’re about to begin a global journey in search of the perfect (and healthy) dish. As you add up steps, try recipes that’ll give you the stamina to finish well. At each … Continue reading →

As a member of the Penn Professional Staff Assembly, you already know that Penn Engineering offers outstanding programs in computer science. But did you know that our longstanding Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) degree is also available online? … Continue reading →

Penn Campus Recreation is excited to announce the reopening of the Fox Fitness Center on Tuesday, September 7th! The facility has been redesigned to create more space for individual, small group, and educational programming options, while still offering cardio and … Continue reading →

To support faculty and staff exploring what commuting and parking options are available, Penn Transportation and Parking has implemented a new commuting information resource portal.  This website, www.upenn.edu/commuting/updates, connects you to important information about discounted public transit and bike commuter options, how … Continue reading →

Repost of information at https://coronavirus.upenn.edu/announcement/message-faculty-staff-and-postdocs-vaccination-status-and-return-campus As we look ahead to a vibrant fall semester, with a full resumption of in-person teaching, research, and University operations, maintaining a safe and healthy environment for the entire Penn community remains our highest priority. … Continue reading →

Penn Transportation and Parking has introduced a new option for faculty and staff who require occasional parking as part of their commutes. Read more …

The Penn COVID-19 Childcare Grant helps Penn faculty, staff, and postdoctoral trainees who incur childcare expenses for care in their homes or in a childcare center, during the academic year from September 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. If you … Continue reading →

The Penn Sustainability Office has just released the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0 Annual Report FY20, based on data and metrics from fiscal year 2020 gathered from across many academic and administrative units at the University. The Climate and … Continue reading →

We invite you to explore our newly redesigned eCard website, featuring a clean and modern look, new functionality that allows users to conveniently send to multiple contacts at one time, over ten new cards, and a brand new “Zoom Background” … Continue reading →

Please register your interest in joining an upcoming Chats with Jack session to be held quarterly. Vice President for Human Resources, Jack Heuer, Ed.D., will join a select group of monthly-paid employees to discuss any and all Human Resources questions brought forward.   For … Continue reading →