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Category: Learning and Education
Category: Learning and Education
| Event Name | Event Date | Description | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using the Tuition Benefit for Yourself | 04/21/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | The University offers employees and their families tuition assistance. Join this session to learn more about the tuition benefit program and how you can use the benefit to further your education as an undergraduate or graduate student. During this session, you will learn more about coverage, how to request the benefit using the online tuition management system, and tax implications. |
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| Adapting Your Leadership Style | 04/28/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Leadership styles can vary based on working environment, personal background, or industry. Knowing how to effectively channel the right leadership style given a specific audience or setting is key to being an effective leader. In this course, we will uncover the qualities it takes to be a leader, recognize style differences, understand how to conduct one-on-ones, and develop motivation approaches for employees. |
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| Using the Tuition Benefit for Dependents | 04/28/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | The University offers employees and their families tuition assistance. Join this session to learn more about the tuition benefit program and how you can use the benefit for your dependents attending Penn or attending a school other than Penn. During this session, you will learn more about coverage, how to request the benefit using the online tuition management system, and tax implications. |
Registration Open |
| Conducting Performance Appraisals for Supervisors | 05/06/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. 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. |
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| Participating In Performance Appraisals for Staff | 05/07/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Join this workshop to understand the performance appraisal process and learn how you can prepare to have a productive review session. |
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| Cognitive Flexibility | 05/19/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. Cognitive flexibility—the ability to shift perspectives, adapt to change, and approach problems from multiple angles—is a core skill for navigating today’s fast-paced, ever-evolving workplace. This interactive workshop explores how greater mental agility can lead to clearer communication, better decision-making, and more grounded responses to ambiguity and conflict. Drawing on tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and techniques like framestorming, participants will learn strategies to reframe challenges and reduce cognitive overload both in the moment and over time. |
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| Maintaining Your Cognitive Fitness | 05/28/2026 | 10:00am - 11:00am | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. As A.I. tools become a regular part of how we work and consume information, many people are thinking more intentionally about how to stay mentally engaged and focused. In this session, we’ll explore ways to be more mindful about our use of digital tools and content, drawing on ideas from author Cal Newport and others. Participants will leave with practical strategies for supporting critical thinking, attention, and cognitive well-being. |
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| Roll With It: Strategies for Embracing Change | 06/02/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. With the right tools and tactics, every person has the power to reframe and adjust their own thoughts and attitudes when it comes to everyday life, stressful situations, and even in times of change. Participants will learn how to self-assess their own attitudes, deal with their thoughts more effectively, manage their perspectives in negative situations, and learn coping tools for dealing with change. |
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| Radical Resilience | 06/10/2026 | 12:30pm - 1:30pm | *NOW VIRTUAL: dial-in instructions can be accessed through Workday once registered for a course offering. The term “anti-fragility”, coined by NYU professor Nassim Nicholas Taleb takes the concept of resilience to the next level by asserting that there are conditions whereby we are not only able to bounce back, but we become even stronger as a result. This interactive workshop is part of our Ideas for Sustainable Life Balance series that provides tools for increasing your ability to be super-resilient. Based on the work of Harvard educator Dr. Ben-Shahar, author of Happier: Learn the Secrets to Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment. |
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