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11/26

Biometric Screenings 2024

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The Division of Human Resources invites Penn faculty and staff to participate in free biometric screening for blood pressure, glucose, and lipids. Upon completion, participants can earn $75 in Pulse Cash rewards.

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Various locations

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10/18

Climate Week at Penn 2024

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Faculty, students, and staff are invited to various events in recognition of Climate Week at Penn. The theme of this year's event is “Climate Solutions.”

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10/16

BioBlitz

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Penn Vet hosts a bi-annual BioBlitz, bringing together stewards of the environment at Penn. Participants can discover the diversity of animals on campus.

3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Kaskey Park (Penn BioPond)

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10/18

2024 Flu Clinic

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Wellness at Penn hosts its annual flu clinic, where Penn students, faculty, postdocs, and staff can receive a free flu shot with their Penn Card.

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Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, 3701 Walnut St.

What competitive eating does to the body

David Metz of the Perelman School of Medicine explains some of the effects of speed-eating.

July 3, 2024 ・ From Time