Announcements

Penn Sustainability is excited to launch the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0, the newest iteration of Penn’s roadmap for environmental sustainability across campus. Since the 2009 launch of the University’s first Climate Action Plan, and the 2014 recommitment to environmental sustainability, Penn can look back on a remarkable and steadily deepening array of accomplishments, […]
When work and life present personal challenges, there are many supportive University services available to you and your family. If you’re concerned about your emotional well-being or that of someone you know, we encourage you to reach out to these resources. For EmergenciesIf you need immediate assistance, call the Public Safety Emergency Communications Center at […]
Mindfulness at the Museum is a series of drop-in sessions focused on helping our wider community—inside and outside of the museum—to have access to tools to become more aware. Mindfulness meditation can help us to develop healthier minds and bodies, reduce stress, foster compassion, and increase our memory skills, among many other studied benefits. Participants […]
Penn faculty members, staff members, and students currently enrolled in Penn graduate/professional degree programs are invited to enroll in a selection of online courses from the Master of Health Care Innovation. Complete four of these courses within two years to receive a Certificate in Health Care Innovation. These are online, graduate-level courses that confer academic […]
SEPTA has introduced its first new bus route in a decade, connecting University City to the Philadelphia neighborhoods of Brewerytown, Fairmount, Grays Ferry, and Strawberry Mansion. Bus Route 49 also serves Amtrak 30th Street Station and the Ben Franklin Parkway attractions. Read More.
The Staff & Faculty Eco-Reps Program is a peer education program that provides the tools to improve the environmental sustainability of Penn offices and labs. Staff & Faculty Eco-Reps work with campus stakeholders and within their departments and offices to develop educational events, activities, and campaigns aimed at supporting the University’s environmental goals and Climate Action Plan. Initiatives include energy […]
Have you filed your Tax Year 2018 reimbursement yet? The filing period lasts from Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2019. Program open to full-time benefits-eligible faculty and staff who commute greater than 50% per month. Visit http://www.upenn.edu/biking for more information.
The 2017-2018 Report of the Ombuds is now available now. Click here to read it now.  The purpose of the Office of the Ombuds is to help members of the Penn community who are experiencing problems or conflict related to their work, academic or living experiences at the University. We offer mediation services with the […]
In November, PPSA partnered with Penn HR to present a session on Financial Resources available to employees. We thank all participants for attending this session. The presentation used by the presenters is included here as a resource for you. We look forward to seeing you at PPSA events in the future. Power Point Presentation