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From the President
Penn Park - The Centerpiece of the Penn Connects Master Development Plan
This afternoon, I had the distinct privilege of joining with Penn Trustees, community leaders, and members of our campus community in breaking ground on Penn Park, the centerpiece of the University's Penn Connects master development plan.... More
Academic Events & Announcements
Penn Will Celebrate The Year of Water
The Office of the Provost welcomes ideas from the Penn community for Year of Water programs and future academic theme years. Please contact David Fox, Director of Academic Initiatives, at dfox@upenn.edu with your suggestions. ... More
Penn Launches New Market and Social Systems Engineering Program
The interdisciplinary program, made possible by a gift from Rajendra and Neera Singh, will bring together SEAS, SAS, and Wharton to study the technologies that underpin critical new internet and social media technologies.... More
Employee Services & Programs
Maintain, Don't Gain This Holiday Season
It's easy to put on weight every now and then, especially during the holiday season. But we have a program that can help you avoid those extra pounds. Register to participate in the Maintain, Don't Gain Holiday Weight Maintenance Program.... More
2009 H1N1 Flu Shots
The H1N1 influenza virus is making an already tough flu season that much more difficult. To help you stay illness-free this season, we're announcing a plan for H1N1 vaccinations for eligible faculty and staff.... More
Almanac
Penn and OU-Tulsa Collaborate in Community Schools Effort
The University of Pennsylvania Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships selected the University of Oklahoma-Tulsa as its first regional training center on university-assisted community schools back in February.... More
Endowed Chair in Nursing: Terri Weaver
Dr. Terri Weaver, professor of nursing and chair of the biobehavioral and health sciences division at the University of Pennsylvania, has been appointed as the Ellen and Robert Kapito Professor in Nursing Science, effective September 1. ... More
Recreation
PennFit Bonus Session: Muscle of the Month
Wednesday November 18 from 5:30pm-6:30pm This 1-hour Pennfit bonus session will provide you with useful information focusing on the highlighted muscle of the month- Chest & Back. Learn about the muscles and surrounding joints, new exercises to ... More
YOGA CLASSES
New Yoga Classes are starting! A variety of yoga class formats are available for all fitness levels. For class times, prices and more information about the classes, check out the website at www.upenn.edu/recreation or call 215-898-6100. ... More
Faculty Profile
Q&A with Joel Waldfogel
Wharton Professor Joel Waldfogel isn't opposed to gift giving as a rule. He just objects to "sloppy spending that destroys value."... More
Staff Profile
Staff Q&A/Christina Bach
Social worker Christina Bach helps pet owners deal with the loss or sickness of their beloved animal companions.... More
Deals@Penn
New Vintage Style Penn Apparel from the Original Retro Brand
Get your 100% Cotton ideal "vintage feel" t-shirt everyone is wearing - Short Sleeve Tees (W&M)- Long Sleeve Thermals (W&M) - plus - Raw Edge Fleece Zip Hoodies (W) - Zip Hoodies (M)... More
Penn Home Ownership hosts Educational Series - FREE to Penn and UPHS employees
Monday-Friday, Nov. 2-6, noon to 1pm or 1pm to 2pm. A variety of seminars on specific topics will be held each day. Register online! Door prizes & refreshments at each session! Something to offer everyone. ... More
Computing
Penn Becomes First U.S. University to Deploy DNS Security
Penn's Information Systems & Computing division has announced its successful implementation institution-wide of Domain Name Security Extensions technology. Penn is the first U.S. university to accomplish this.... More
Computerworld Ranks Penn's Information Systems & Computing #4 Best Place To Work In U.S.
Computerworld Magazine ranked Penn's Information Systems & Computing organization #4 in its 100 Best Places to Work in IT survey, and the #1 place to work in the Mid Atlantic Region.... More
