When 3 years of training came down to 2 minutes of running, Nia Akins was ready. Now the Rancho Bernardo High graduate is headed to the Olympics | Penn Today

Through

11/26

Biometric Screenings 2024

Person getting their blood pressure checked.

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

Through

10/18

Climate Week at Penn 2024

A person planting a shoot in the soil at Penn Farm.

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.”

All Day

10/16

BioBlitz

A person sits reading in Penn's Biopond

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)

Through

10/18

2024 Flu Clinic

An exterior view of the Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, with the parking garage to the left.

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.

All Day

Pottruck Health and Fitness Center, 3701 Walnut St.

When 3 years of training came down to 2 minutes of running, Nia Akins was ready. Now the Rancho Bernardo High graduate is headed to the Olympics

School of Nursing graduate Nia Akins has become America’s top hope for an Olympic gold medal in the 800-meter run.

July 4, 2024 ・ From San Diego Union Tribune