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myHR: September 3, 2014

Recognizing Excellence

You recognize excellence when you see it. Showing appreciation for a job well done encourages others to keep going. It just feels right. When people do good work, you let them know. When people perform far beyond expectations, let everyone know. Nominate your outstanding coworkers for the Penn’s Models of Excellence award program. Nominations for 2015 will be accepted until November 3, 2014.

Since 1999, Models of Excellence has recognized notable full- and part-time staff member accomplishments in schools and centers across the University. Each year, the rotating Models of Excellence Selection Committee choses staff members to receive the following honors:

The Models of Excellence Award recognizing staff member accomplishments that reflect initiative, leadership, increased efficiency, and a deep commitment to service.
The Model Supervisor Award honoring supervisors who contribute to Penn's success.
The Pillars of Excellence Award recognizing the important support that weekly-paid staff members provide to promote Penn’s success.

All staff and faculty are welcome to submit nominations. Both individuals and teams can be nominated.

All nominees will receive a certificate of appreciation for their service. Nominees chosen as Models of Excellence, Pillars of Excellence, and Model Supervisor recognition will each receive $500 and a symbolic award. Nominees who selected for honorable mention will receive $250 and a symbolic award. These awards will be presented at the Models of Excellence ceremony on March 24, 2015 in Irvine Auditorium.

For detailed nomination instructions, visit the Models of Excellence Program website or contact Human Resources at models@hr.upenn.edu or 215-898-1012.

Get Your Free Tickets to Penn Family Day 2014

Saturday, October 18 is Penn Family Day 2014—eight hours of fun in and around Franklin Field. Now in its 22nd year, Family Day is one of many ways Penn says “hurrah” for its great faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars. Join fellow Penn people for food, games, science and cultural activities, and all around entertainment!

Order your tickets online now. Or pick them up at the Penn Athletic Ticket Office in Weightman Hall, located at 235 S. 33rd Street. Faculty, staff, and postdocs can order up to 4 tickets per person for the Tailgate Party and football game in historic Franklin Field, so you can treat your family and friends—and yourself. Tickets are required for the Tailgate Party and football game. Additional tickets can be purchased for $8. Tickets are only available until October 14, so don’t miss out.

11:30am-1pm: Enjoy lunch, face-painting, and carnival games at the Tailgate Party.
1pm: Root for the Quakers as they tame the Columbia University Lions both on the football field and in a women’s field hockey match at Ellen Vagelos Field.
1pm-4pm: Celebrate International Archeology Day at the Penn Museum with crafts for kids, gallery talks for grown-ups, and fascinating exhibits for everyone.
5:30pm-7pm: Chill out with half-priced admission at the Penn Ice Rink.

Free Family Day parking will be available with your PennCard at the Walnut 38 and Chestnut 34 lots.

Visit www.hr.upenn.edu/familyday for a detailed schedule of activities. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at QOWL@hr.upenn.edu or 215-898-1012.

The Well-Equipped Administrative Professional

The well-equipped administrative professional possesses Desk Top Tools more than cool office supplies. Being a valued administrative professional requires serious skills. At Penn, successful administrative assistants and coordinators manage complex projects, keep up with changing technology, and support many coworkers and clients with various tasks. The Penn Certificate Program in Administrative Excellence can help you truly shine as you meet these challenges.

This five-session program covers office organization, communications style and skills, time and stress management, handling interruptions, business writing, managing multiple projects, negotiating, and working more effectively with your manager. You must attend all five sessions to earn the certificate.

Register for the Penn Certificate Program in Administrative Excellence online at KnowledgeLink. Limited space is available. Your department will be charged a nominal fee of $100 for the program when you register.

For more development opportunities, visit the Learning and Development website.

Did You Know?

weight romm Through a partnership with GlobalFit—a provider of healthy-living benefits—eligible Penn faculty and staff can enjoy discounted rates at hundreds of fitness clubs in the Philadelphia area.