Author Archives: Mayumi Hirtzel

We’re excited to share our latest faculty and staff promotion that offers two 25% scholarships to put towards our upcoming programs. You can apply both scholarships toward your own program fees in two separate upcoming programs, you can use one and gift … Continue reading →

We are excited to announce our Campus Recreation Adventure Summer Camp weeks for 2022! We wanted to provide these dates to you in advance to assist with your planning for summer recreation opportunities. Planned activities include rock climbing, outdoor games, … Continue reading →

YouDecide, the University’s portal that offers access to hundreds of discounts from local and national providers on goods and services, now features even more deals for faculty and staff.  Check out the site to explore these offerings. You can review all the … Continue reading →

Looking to start off the new year with a new laptop? Save over $200 on the Apple MacBook Air. The system is highly portable (weighing under 3 pounds) yet outfitted with extra memory and extended warranty. The laptops are immediately available, but … Continue reading →

Attention Lab Staff at Penn! Show off your best practices in cold storage management by participating in the Penn Labs Freezer Challenge. The Freezer Challenge covers all forms of cold storage, including refrigerators, freezers, and cold rooms. Labs participating in … Continue reading →

In 2019, City Council of Philadelphia passed legislation creating an Environmental Justice Commission. This Commission will provide recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and City agencies to study, report on and address environmental justice issues in Philadelphia. This legislation (bill … Continue reading →

Q-INE Call for Submissions Q-INE (“queen”) is currently accepting submissions for our 2022 issue! Q-INE is dedicated to providing an outlet for members of Penn’s LGBTQ+ community to express their views and to share their experiences. We seek to increase … Continue reading →

Your chance to talk directly with Jack Heuer, VP for Human Resources Inviting all monthly-paid staff: Please register your interest in joining an upcoming Chats with Jack session (to be held virtually) during 2021-2022. Vice President for Human Resources, Jack … Continue reading →

Sent to the PPSA listserv on September 15, 2021, this message calls attention to a non-exhaustive selection of return-to-campus resources that are available to Penn Staff. Return to Campus Support Circles for Penn EmployeesRestorative Practices @ Penn (RP@P), with partners … Continue reading →

Recording available here Recorded Wednesday, Sept. 22, 1:00pm ET All PPSA members were encouraged to participate in this special meeting.  Our featured guest was Stacey Lopez, the staff representative to the Consultative Committee for the Selection of a President.  Dr. … Continue reading →