Three Penn Projects Honored by

the Preservation Alliance of Philadelphia

Three Penn construction projects have been awarded 2023 Grand Jury Awards from the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia:

• (1) The Burk-Bergman Boathouse renovation and addition,
• (2) The repairs to the David Goddard Research Laboratories, and
• (3) The renovation of Kelly Writer's House. 

The Preservation Alliance seeks to promote the appreciation, protection, and appropriate use and development of the Philadelphia region's historic buildings, communities, and landscapes. 

Craig's List 

• Congratulations to our 2023 Models of Excellence honorees! For the first time since 2019, the Models of Excellence ceremony will be held in Irvine Auditorium on April 26 at 4 pm. President Liz Magill will share the stage with Interim Provost Beth Winkelstein, Senior Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli, Senior Vice President of Division of Human Resources Jack Heuer, and the Penny Loafers. Online registration is encouraged.

• Welcome Workday Learning! Workday Learning has replaced Knowledge Link at Penn. Workday Learning connects University faculty, postdocs, staff, students and other workers and affiliates with their required job-related training and learning opportunities directly from Workday.

• Gary Williams was appointed as Penn's new Chief of Police in January! He discusses his career journey here and how he’s keeping the Penn community safe.

• Since April 3, staff can access the year-end performance review process to start their self-evaluation in Workday. The performance review, which is required for every Penn staff member, is an ideal opportunity for staff and managers to start or continue conversations about career growth and talent development.

• On February 2, DPS partnered with the African-American Resource Center (AARC) to host an event which asked the question, “How Can University of Pennsylvania’s Division of Public Safety and University of Pennsylvania’s Community Create Partnerships?” You can watch the "MLK Symposium Program: Public Safety & Community Partnerships" here.

• For the fourteenth year in a row, Penn has earned Tree Campus Higher Education recognition. This Arbor Day Foundation program honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation. Visit the FRES Recognition page for more on this achievement.  

• After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Penn’s annual Take Our Children to Work Day will return to campus on April 27. This event is geared towards children ages 9–15 (though any child is welcome to attend), offering age-appropriate academic activities. Advanced registration is required and opened on April 3 at 9 am. 

• Benefits Open Enrollment will take place April 24–May 5; detailed information about the 2023–2024 plan year will be available on Human Resources' Open Enrollment webpages soon. This is your annual opportunity to make changes to your health plans, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Human Resources will host a series of in-person and online Benefits Information sessions in addition to an Open Enrollment Benefits Fair on April 25 (10 am–2 pm) at Gimbel Gym, Pottruck Health and Fitness Center. 

• Registration is now open for the annual Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo! The event will be held on May 31 at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and will bring together University Buyers and local and diverse suppliers and organizations to showcase contributions to practices and programs that highlight diversity and economic inclusion at Penn. Advanced registration is required. Click here to learn more and register.