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| Event Name | Event Date | Description | Status | |
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| Como Afrontar El Duelo Y La Perdida (En Espanol) | 09/19/2024 | Multiple | Participe en un seminario web especial con la presentadora invitada Cindy Muñoz, LCSW, para hablar sobre los factores que influyen en el duelo y cuándo y dónde encontrar más apoyo, incluyendo consejos para afrontar el duelo. | |
| 10:00 am 11:00 am | Registration Open | |||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Registration Open | |||
| Coping with Grief and Loss | 09/19/2024 | Multiple | Join us for a special webinar with guest presenter Angela Dobrzysnki, LPC, to look at the factors that influence grieving and when/where to find additional support, including tips for coping with acute and ongoing grief. | |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Registration Open | |||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Registration Open | |||
| MetLife Workshop: Getting it Right in Your 20s and 30s | 09/19/2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | You’ve got a lot going on: starting a job, paying taxes, getting married, buying a home, dealing with debt and everything in between. Join the MetLife team to learn about: · Creating a personalized budget that works. · Managing student loans and other debt. · Credit reports and scores: what they are, why they matter and how to improve them. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 09/20/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| Managing Competing Priorities: Part 2 | 09/20/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This second session will provide a brief overview of different ways you can organize your task lists for newcomers. It will then transition into a facilitated discussion about how these strategies can be implemented in daily life. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 09/23/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 09/25/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| Suicidal Ideation and Self-Harm in Adolescence: What to Look Out For | 09/25/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This session will give a brief overview of suicidal ideation, defined as thoughts about death and dying, and self-harm behaviors among adolescents and young adults. It will also provide information about what to look out for and how to thoughtfully help teens who are struggling. | Registration Open |
| Teaching Kids Smart Money Choices with PNC | 09/25/2024 | 1:30pm-2:30pm | Parents of kids can learn how to talk to their young children about spending, budgeting, saving, and credit - and teach them strategies for success. | Registration Open |
| TIAA Live Webinar - Write Your Next Chapter: 5 Steps to Setting Your Retirement Date | 09/25/2024 | 1-2 pm ET | Understand when you can retire by forming a strategy for meeting your retirement expenses. | Registration Open |
| Fall Fatigue: Managing Your Energy at Work, Home, and Beyond | 09/26/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Let's spend time talking about ways to manage energy in the many important domains of our lives. | Registration Open |
| Mindful Movement and Meditation | 09/26/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This workshop is for participants to practice present moment awareness with kindness and compassion. Our practice will include gentle mindful movement and guided meditation focusing on the breath, body awareness, and other practices to cultivate wellbeing. The workshop is appropriate for people new to mindfulness practice as well as more experienced practitioners. No experience necessary. All warmly welcome. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 09/27/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| Penn Friends and Family Day | 09/28/2024 | 11:30 am - 1:00 pm | On Saturday, September 28, Penn Friends and Family Day will return to campus for its 30th year. University staff, faculty, and postdocs are invited to enjoy a day of football, athletics, food, community, and fun and celebrate the Penn community with family and friends, with up to 4 free tickets for the tailgate party and football game. (Additional tickets are $8 each.) Tickets are available for staff, faculty, and postdocs now through September 23. Use this link to order tickets for the event. After you place your order, you'll receive mobile delivery. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 09/30/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Writing a Compelling Models of Excellence Nomination | 10/01/2024 | 12:00 pm -12:30 pm | Attend this workshop and learn about how best to write your nomination and obtain some tips on doing so. | Registration Open |
| VP Live Wellness Workshop: Breast and Prostate Cancer Awareness | 10/02/2024 | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Join a Virgin Pulse Health Coach for a live wellness workshop! This workshop will provide an overview of breast and prostate cancer statistics, symptoms, risk factors and screenings. It will also provide lifestyle recommendations for cancer risk reduction to promote healthier habits for long-term prevention. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 10/04/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 10/07/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Curated Resources for Your Family | 10/09/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join Bright Horizons' webinar to learn about how your benefits can help support your family. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 10/09/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| October Wellness Walk | 10/09/2024 | Meet at 12:00pm | Join our October Wellness Walk - now led by our Campus Recreation partners and supported by the Penn Healthy You team! Today's walk will be a special collaborative event with the Racial Justice Group in honor of October's Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SPECIAL LOCATION ~ FRANKLIN BUILDING: At 12:00pm, meet the walking team and our Racial Justice Group partners in front of the Franklin Building, located at 3451 Walnut Street. From this location, we will enjoy a two-mile walk on/near Penn's beautiful campus. Use this time for a well-deserved wellness break, while increasing your steps and physical activity, building social connections with your colleagues, and having fun! Don't forget to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague or two to join us. Be sure to stop by the RJG's table before the walk for valuable breast cancer awareness information, giveaways, and prize drawings! For October's wellness theme, we encourage you to wear PINK attire or accessories in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. |
Registration Open |
| Domestic Violence Awareness | 10/10/2024 | Multiple | Join us for this webinar to better understand this important issue, how to identify an abusive relationship, and where to find resources to help those affected. |
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| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Registration Open | |||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Registration Open | |||
| Thinking about Retirement - Penn Retiree Benefits and Medicare | 10/10/2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 pm ET | In this webinar, Penn Benefits and Health Advocate will discuss the things you need to know as you plan to become a retiree of Penn. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 10/11/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 10/14/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| 25 Year Club Annual Celebration | 10/15/2024 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Penn celebrates staff and faculty with 25 years of service by inducting them into the 25 Year Club. The 2024 25 Year Club event will be held on Thursday, October 15 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. An invitation will be sent and registration will open in September. This event is for new and current 25 Year Club members and their guests only. |
Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Family Care You Can Trust | 10/15/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Watch the webinar to learn about Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™, including reliable childcare at centers near you and in your own home, and trusted in-home care for adult and elder loved ones. | Registration Open |
| Thinking About Retirement - 5 Steps to Creating Your Retirement Income Plan | 10/15/2024 | 12:00-1:30 pm ET | In this webinar by TIAA, you'll learn how to create a retirement income plan. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Professional Tutoring for All Ages | 10/16/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join the webinar to learn about tutoring for all learners ages 5+, in 3,000+ subjects, available through your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ benefit. | Registration Open |
| Conflict Resolution | 10/16/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. During this course, we will learn the different types of conflict, learn to use several tools to help us address conflict in healthy and productive ways, learn how to reap the benefits of conflict, and finally how to mitigate its risks. We’ll also practice using these tools together so that we can all become more confident in handling disagreements within our team and in our personal lives. |
Registration Open |
| Flourishing Through Uncertainty: How to Stay Sane, Optimistic, and Grounded | 10/16/2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | While you can’t always control what happens or how much work there is to do, you can develop the skills to flourish in uncertain times. Join this interactive session to learn how to set yourself up for fulfillment and success no matter what comes your way or who you’re dealing with. | Registration Open |
| MetLife Financial Wellness Workshop: Estate Planning | 10/16/2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | Many believe estate planning is only for the wealthy, but that’s a common misconception. Everybody can benefit from estate planning. In this workshop, find out why and learn about: |
Registration Open |
| Writing a Compelling Models of Excellence Nomination | 10/16/2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Attend this workshop and learn about how best to write your nomination and obtain some tips on doing so. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Support for Your Elder Caregiving Journey | 10/17/2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | When your parent’s caregiver is unavailable or schedules change at the last minute, you have Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ — reliable in-home care that fills the gaps. Looking for long-term care options and caregiving support? Bright Horizons Elder Care™ is here for your family. Join the webinar to learn more. | Registration Open |
| Take Charge of Your Student Loans: Learn about Public Service Loan Forgiveness | 10/17/2024 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm | *VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. Penn understands that many of you are burdened with student loan repayments, creating strains on your mental and financial health. To help you, Penn has engaged with PeopleJoy, a financial wellness organization that specializes in student loan repayment and forgiveness, to help you reduce or eliminate your student loan debt. Penn offers this free service that will determine your eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, assist you with navigating the application process, and advocate on your behalf with student loan providers. Many Penn employees have taken advantage of this resource and had over $3 Million in student loan debt forgiven. If you have outstanding student loans, please join this workshop to learn more about this program and how you can take advantage of this benefit. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 10/18/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 10/21/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Finding Balance in Busy Lives | 10/22/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | This webinar offers daily tips and long-term strategies to find the work/life balance that works for you, minimizing stress in the process. | Registration Open |
| Repaying Your Student Loans with PNC | 10/22/2024 | 12:00PM - 1:00PM | As a recent graduate, you may soon find yourself responsible for multiple expenses in addition to student loans. Learn guidelines for establishing a positive cash flow and explore student loan repayment plans. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 10/23/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| The Gift of Feedback | 10/23/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. Feedback can be an amazing gift that helps improve performance, but many managers feel challenged by giving and receiving feedback. In this session managers will learn how to frame feedback as a gift that creates productive dialog and improved performance. Additionally, we will cover how managers can solicit feedback from staff in order to become a more effective leader. | Registration Open |
| Mindful Movement and Meditation | 10/24/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This workshop is for participants to practice present moment awareness with kindness and compassion. Our practice will include gentle mindful movement and guided meditation focusing on the breath, body awareness, and other practices to cultivate wellbeing. The workshop is appropriate for people new to mindfulness practice as well as more experienced practitioners. No experience necessary. All warmly welcome. | Registration Open |
| VP Live Wellness Workshop: Healthy Screen Time for You and Your Family | 10/24/2024 | 12:00pm-12:30pm | Join a Virgin Pulse Health Coach for a live wellness workshop! Much of our lives take place online. You can make the most of it while also setting healthy screen limits for the adults, kids, and teens in your family. Learn tips for communicating safely and setting boundaries in real life (IRL) and online. Attendees will receive a voucher code to input on Virgin Pulse's "Rewards" page to earn 100 points for the 2024-2025 Be in the Know campaign year. Voucher codes must be applied within one week of the event to earn the points. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 10/25/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 10/28/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Thinking about Retirement - Social Security Benefits Planning | 10/31/2024 | Multiple | TIAA discusses how to claim the most from the social security benefits you’ve earned. | |
| 12:00-1:30 pm ET | Registration Open | |||
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 11/01/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 11/04/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 11/06/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 11/08/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 11/11/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Affordable Camp Your Child Will Love | 11/12/2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Join the webinar to find camp at centers near you, convenient Steve & Kate’s Camp® locations, and Steve & Kate's Virtual Camp in your own home, available through your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ benefit. | Registration Open |
| Coping with Grief and Loss | 11/12/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | This presentation is helpful for people who have lost a loved one and for people who are mourning non-death losses such as of a job, mobility, a home, etc. | Registration Open |
| Writing Emails that Get to the Point | 11/12/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. Because so many of your communications are via email, this is a great chance for you to spend a short time learning how to do it better. Email demands clear and efficient writing, but we’ve all seen how easily misunderstandings in email messages can compromise clear communication. Attend this helpful brown bag to get a fast-paced, hands-on lesson to strengthen your email writing skills. Through examples and exercises, you will learn how to target your audience, get to the point, and develop and maintain a professional email style. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Curated Resources for Your Family | 11/13/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join Bright Horizons' webinar to learn about how your benefits can help support your family. | Registration Open |
| Caregivers: Are You Spread Too Thin? | 11/13/2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | If you’re part of the sandwich generation, caring for your elder loved ones and your child at the same time can be overwhelming. What can you do when you feel pulled in all directions? Get expert tips and learn where to find help. | Registration Open |
| November Wellness Walk | 11/13/2024 | Meet at 12:00pm | Join our November Wellness Walk - now led by our Campus Recreation partners and supported by the Penn Healthy You team! The walking team will meet at 12:00pm in front of the LOVE statue on Locust Walk and begin a two-mile walk on/near Penn's beautiful campus. Use this time for a well-deserved wellness break, while increasing your steps and physical activity, building social connections with your colleagues, and having fun! Don't forget to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague or two to join us. For November's wellness theme, feel free to wear PURPLE attire or accessories in honor of Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. |
Registration Open |
| Holiday Game Plan: Handling Holiday Stress | 11/14/2024 | Multiple | Join this webinar to explore strategies and create your own game plan to reduce and manage stress for a calmer and brighter holiday season. | |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am | Registration Open | |||
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Registration Open | |||
| VP Live Wellness Workshop: Getting to Know Yourself and Finding Your Purpose | 11/14/2024 | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Join a Virgin Pulse Health Coach for a live wellness workshop! Want more inspiration in your life? Learn how to make the most out of each day and manage priorities better through discovering your passions, strengths, and purpose. Attendees will receive a voucher code to input on Virgin Pulse's "Rewards" page to earn 100 points for the 2024-2025 Be in the Know campaign year. Voucher codes must be applied within one week of the event to earn the points. |
Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 11/15/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 11/18/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Assertiveness Skills | 11/19/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. You may experience situations when you need to utilize assertiveness to complete a task, goal or project. In this class, we will identify personal blocks to assertiveness, identify both assertive and non-assertive language and behaviors, and learn ways to use assertiveness in everyday situations. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Family Care You Can Trust | 11/19/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Watch the webinar to learn about Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™, including reliable childcare at centers near you and in your own home, and trusted in-home care for adult and elder loved ones. | Registration Open |
| Get Retirement Ready with MetLife | 11/19/2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Retirement comes with a high price tag
and getting retirement ready is no easy feat. Fortunately, there are ways
to help get you there. In this workshop, you will learn about: · Identifying sources of retirement income · Reviewing insurance needs and healthcare expenses · The “in’s and out’s” of Social Security and Medicare |
Registration Open |
| Mindful Communication Workshop | 11/19/2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Mindfulness is “paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” - Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD Mindful communication shines awareness on our intentions in communication. We learn how to be intentional, stay present, observe our thoughts, and manage our feelings while listening and being heard - true communication. In this experiential workshop, you'll enjoy how mindful communication can help us be more at home in our own skin, as well as be curious and communicate with intention both at home and in the workplace. No prior meditation or mindfulness experience necessary. |
Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Professional Tutoring for All Ages | 11/20/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join the webinar to learn about tutoring for all learners ages 5+, in 3,000+ subjects, available through your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ benefit. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 11/20/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| Creating and Maintaining Your LinkedIn Profile | 11/20/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. This session will review tips on creating a great LinkedIn profile that will get you noticed by recruiters and industry professionals. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Support for Your Elder Caregiving Journey | 11/21/2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | When your parent’s caregiver is unavailable or schedules change at the last minute, you have Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ — reliable in-home care that fills the gaps. Looking for long-term care options and caregiving support? Bright Horizons Elder Care™ is here for your family. Join the webinar to learn more. | Registration Open |
| Identity Theft: A PNC Financial Wellness Webinar | 11/21/2024 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Learn how identity thieves can steal your personal information, what’s at risk when they do, and how to recognize common scams. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 11/22/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 12/04/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 12/06/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 12/09/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Ted Talk: How to Multiply Your Time | 12/10/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. In this challenging and counter-intuitive video, Self-Discipline Strategist and New York Times bestselling author of Rory Vaden, shows you why you can't solve today's time-management challenges with yesterday's time-management strategies. More importantly he explains why procrastinating on purpose is the key to being able to multiply your time. |
Registration Open |
| VP Live Wellness Webinar: How to Bounce Back from Stress | 12/10/2024 | 1:00pm-1:30pm | Join a Virgin Pulse Health Coach for a live wellness workshop! Everyone experiences stress from time to time. In this workshop, participants will learn types of stress (physical, cognitive, and emotional), discuss the stress cycle, and learn strategies to develop and build resilience when experiencing stress. Attendees will receive a voucher code to input on Virgin Pulse's "Rewards" page to earn 100 points for the 2024-2025 Be in the Know campaign year. Voucher codes must be applied within one week of the event to earn the points. |
Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Curated Resources for Your Family | 12/11/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join Bright Horizons' webinar to learn about how your benefits can help support your family. | Registration Open |
| Chair Yoga | 12/11/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm | Chair yoga is a more moderate form of yoga that’s done while sitting in a chair or using a chair for support; it can teach you how to relax your mind, improve your well-being, and be modified for all levels. | Registration Open |
| December Wellness Walk | 12/11/2024 | Meet at 12:00pm | Join our December Wellness Walk - now led by our Campus Recreation partners and supported by the Penn Healthy You team! The walking team will meet at 12:00pm in front of the LOVE statue on Locust Walk and begin a two-mile walk on/near Penn's beautiful campus. Use this time for a well-deserved wellness break, while increasing your steps and physical activity, building social connections with your colleagues, and having fun! Don't forget to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague or two to join us. For December's wellness theme, feel free to wear YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY attire or accessories in honor of the upcoming holiday season. |
Registration Open |
| Effectively Communicating in the Workplace | 12/11/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. With successful communication organizations have increase in morale, productivity and staff commitment. This brown back will help participants understand the importance of workplace communication, identify proper communication channels, identify barriers to communicating effectively, and how to overcome communication challenges. | Registration Open |
| Social-Emotional Development Workshop For Parents | 12/12/2024 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Making sure your child feels safe, loved, and well cared for is the foundation for healthy development, and it can help your child build social skills and emotional intelligence. Find out how you can support this area of human development. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Guided Meditation | 12/13/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | This meditation is guided to encourage spaciousness and stability in your life, as well as the ability to maintain focus and develop emotional intelligence and fitness. | Registration Open |
| 30-Minute Chair Yoga plus Core | 12/16/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Chair Yoga for the core helps you learn to engage your abdominals correctly. In just 30 minutes, beginners and those who regularly exercise can learn what to do without leaving their desks. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Family Care You Can Trust | 12/17/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Watch the webinar to learn about Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™, including reliable childcare at centers near you and in your own home, and trusted in-home care for adult and elder loved ones. | Registration Open |
| Planning for College with MetLife | 12/17/2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | To help pay for college tuition and
related expenses, most of us need to know all the available savings
options. In this workshop, hosted by MetLife, you will learn about: · 529 College Savings Plan · Coverdell Education Savings and IRA Accounts and Uniform Gift/Transfers to Minors Act · Different types of financial aid |
Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Professional Tutoring for All Ages | 12/18/2024 | 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm | Join the webinar to learn about tutoring for all learners ages 5+, in 3,000+ subjects, available through your Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ benefit. | Registration Open |
| Leveraging Your Financial Foundation with PNC | 12/18/2024 | 12:00pm-1:00pm | If you're starting to think about retirement, this workshop is for you. Learn about our four-step checklist for planning retirement income, and how to protect your retirement assets by safeguarding personal data. | Registration Open |
| Participating In Performance Appraisals for Staff | 12/18/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. Join this workshop to understand the performance appraisal process and learn how you can prepare to have a productive review session. | Registration Open |
| Bright Horizons: Support for Your Elder Caregiving Journey | 12/19/2024 | 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm | When your parent’s caregiver is unavailable or schedules change at the last minute, you have Bright Horizons Back-Up Care™ — reliable in-home care that fills the gaps. Looking for long-term care options and caregiving support? Bright Horizons Elder Care™ is here for your family. Join the webinar to learn more. | Registration Open |
| Conducting Performance Appraisals for Supervisors | 12/19/2024 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions will be posted soon and emailed to participants prior to the class. You are supervising or managing other employees and feel the need to learn more about how to prepare for and conduct performance appraisals. This is the course you've been looking for! Join us to find out best practices for this important annual procedure. | Registration Open |
| How to Master Difficult Conversations and Experience Relationship Transformation | 02/05/2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | Join this webinar with best-selling author and positive psychology expert, Stella Grizont, to learn how to:
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| The Science of Happiness: 5 Drivers of Flourishing | 03/12/2025 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm | In this workshop, author, positive psychology expert, and executive coach, Stella Grizont, will share the latest research in the science of happiness and how it applies to the workplace, so that you can be most engaged, energized, and on purpose at work. | Registration Open |
| Models of Excellence Awards Ceremony | 04/07/2025 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Reception to follow | On April 7, 2025, Penn will recognize outstanding staff members who play key roles in the University’s successes. Interim President J. Larry Jameson, Provost John Jackson, Senior Executive Vice President Craig R. Carnaroli, and Senior Vice President for Human Resources Felicia Washington will present the awards to staff members. The awards are presented in three categories: Models of Excellence, Pillars of Excellence, and Model Supervisors. Special guests include a musical group and the 2025 Models of Excellence staff honorees. | Registration Open |