myHR: September 21, 2011

Get Financially Fit for Retirement

It’s never too early—or too late—to start saving for retirement, and Penn can help you on the road to financial wellness.

In honor of National Save for Retirement Week, which runs from October 16–22, take advantage of a series of events to help you secure your financial future. We’ll kick things off with a retirement fair on Tuesday, October 18 where you can meet with financial planning experts and learn how the University’s retirement plans can help you meet your financial goals.

Then, from Tuesday through Thursday, join us for over a dozen retirement planning workshops covering topics like financial planning for inexperienced investors, staying on track during life changes, and what to think about if you’re planning to retire in a few years.

Get the knowledge you need to invest wisely and build a savings plan that’s right for you. For complete details and a schedule of workshops, click here.

Celebrate a Day of Food, Fun and Football

Enjoy a day of fun and celebration at no charge to you! Join us for Penn Family Day on Saturday, October 22.

The annual event draws thousands of Penn faculty, staff and families together for a day of food, fun and the chance to celebrate everything Penn. Kick back and enjoy a free meal and games at the tailgate party before heading to Franklin Field to see Penn’s football team battle Yale. You can order up to four free tickets for the tailgate party and football game. Additional tickets are $8 each.

And the fun doesn’t stop there. You can also visit the Penn Museum for a scavenger hunt and lesson about Africa, take in a soccer game at Rhodes Field, and go for a skate at Penn’s Ice Rink—at no charge to you or your guests! All you need to bring is your PennCard.

Ready to show your loved ones the excitement at Penn? All activities are hosted by Human Resources in association with Penn Athletics. For complete details on Penn Family Day, click here.

Chart Your Career Course at Penn

When Sylvie Beauvais's grandmother told her Penn would be a great place to develop her career, she wasn't sure she believed her. Now ten years later, Sylvie says her grandmother was right.

"There's no better place than Penn to learn new skills and grow as a professional. I can't believe I found a home with so many unique opportunities," she said.

Sylvie's career at Penn began in July 2002 at the Wharton Health Care Management Department. As an administrative assistant, she had her hands full assisting faculty with research, teaching and event planning. Three years later, she climbed the career ladder and became a project coordinator at the Annenberg School for Communication. Sylvie continued to enhance her event planning skills, but also learned new tricks of the trade like tracking finances and managing budgets.

"This was the perfect transition for me. I like working on interesting projects with smart people. And Penn is rife with both," she said.

Now in her tenth year as a Penn staff member, Sylvie is the Associate Director of Wharton Entrepreneurial Programs and Global Family Alliance, and she attributes much of her success to the opportunities at Penn.

"We have so much at our fingertips here. I got my master's degree in liberal arts with the help of Penn's tuition benefit. And I've enrolled in countless professional development programs and met with Penn's career coach so I could continue to develop new skills and put them into practice," Sylvie said.

Want to take your career at Penn to the next level? Learn about the exciting opportunities that make Penn a great place to work.

Bring Your Future into Focus

Do you have a clear picture of what your future looks like? Meeting your goals is a lot easier when you know what you want—and how to get there. While it may sound hard, we can help you map out a plan and get moving in the right direction.

Join us on Wednesday, October 5 to Focus Your Vision, and turn your goals into reality. You’ll travel the world with Dewitt Jones, a former National Geographic photographer, to see how balance and perspective can help you plan your future and carry out your vision. Get the tools you need to accomplish what you want in your personal and professional life.

Bring your lunch to this free video presentation, and we’ll provide the popcorn! Click here for complete details and to register.

Save Time and Money with Penn’s Pet Care Benefits

Healthcare costs add up quickly, especially when you throw pets into the equation. But we can help you take better care of your furry friend for less money—and with a convenience factor that’s hard to beat.

Human Resources is partnering with Penn Veterinary Medicine to promote two great new benefits for Penn faculty and staff. Beginning October 3, you’ll get a 10% discount on all specialty services at Ryan Veterinary Hospital. That includes a wide range of services like dentistry, oncology, internal medicine or behavioral analysis.

And if you’re struggling to squeeze an appointment into your workday, don’t worry. With Ryan Hospital’s new drop-off service, you can leave your pet at the hospital for the day and pick it up after work. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

Want to learn more? Ryan Hospital is holding an open house on September 27 from 3:30pm-6pm in the Rosenthal Imaging and Treatment Center. Contact Darleen Coles at coles@vet.upenn.edu or 215-746-2421 if you’d like to attend.