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5.27

Human Milk and Breastfeeding

A federal law, part of the Fair Labor Standards Act, requires that employers offer “reasonable break time” and a place that’s not the bathroom for expressing human milk. But there are many limitations that mean many women aren't covered.

Diane Spatz of Penn Nursing leads this webinar about the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on breastfeeding. In part, the talk also celebrates 2020 as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife, recognized by the World Health Organization.

4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m.

Online

5.28

Managing Stress

Stress ball with a smiley face, clenched by a hand

Care@Work by Care.com presents this webinar that covers stress management during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included are tips to balance work and life while working at home.

2:00p.m. - 2:30p.m.

Online

5.29

Future of Cities Conference

Philadelphia skyline with view of the Schuylkill River

Industry and academic experts, including former University of Pennsylvania President Judith Rodin, discuss the future of urban areas after COVID-19, hitting on topics like real estate and transportation. Registration is required.

1:00p.m. - 3:30p.m.

Online

6.3

Aftermaths of Chernobyl

Penn Museum Photo

Professor of Anthropology Adriana Petryna teases out the unknown effects of the Chernobyl disaster and what we can learn from the incident.

6:00p.m. - 7:00p.m.

Online

Quarterback Eddie Jenkins runs onto the field with his teammates at Franklin Field.

Jenkins unanimously selected CSFL Player of the Year

The senior quarterback led the Collegiate Sprint Football League in touchdowns, total offense, and yards per game.

Greg Johnson ・ November 26, 2019

Jerry McConnell, longtime offensive coordinator and now head coach of sprint football, patrols the sidelines during a game.

McConnell named William R. Wagner Head Coach of Sprint Football

The longtime offensive coordinator takes over for Bill Wagner, who recently retired after a half-century coaching the Quakers.

Penn Today Staff ・ November 12, 2019

Versus Alderson Broaddus at Franklin Field, Eddie Jenkins makes a move with the ball in his hand.

Seven-touchdown outing scores Jenkins Player of the Week

Senior captain Eddie Jenkins’ second seven-touchdown game of the season has warranted Player of the Week distinction from the Collegiate Sprint Football League (CSFL).

Greg Johnson ・ October 30, 2019

Senior quarterback Eddie Jenkins, captain of the sprint football team, holds a football on Franklin Field near the goal post.

Fast Eddie

Sprint football captain Eddie Jenkins chats about his football origins, maintaining weight, interning for the Steelers, and lessons learned from Coach Bill Wagner.

Greg Johnson ・ October 24, 2019

Running back Laquan McKever carries the ball down the field.

McKever’s big day earns CSFL honors

The sophomore running back has been named CSFL Offensive Player of the Week.

Greg Johnson ・ October 9, 2019

The Penn Quaker shows off his new drip against Dartmouth at Franklin Field.

The Quaker’s new groove

At Friday night’s football game celebrating 125 years of Franklin Field, Penn Athletics unveiled a new Quaker mascot.

Greg Johnson ・ October 6, 2019

Members of the Sprint football team run onto the field before a game.

Sprint football team puts up 60 on Cornell

In their 100th meeting, the Quakers defeated the Big Red 61-7 in New York.

Greg Johnson ・ September 23, 2019

Penn Sprint Football

Sprint football flies past Mansfield 54-21

Junior quarterback Eddie Jenkins led the Quakers with six total touchdowns.

Greg Johnson ・ September 17, 2018