IT safety and well-being As part of a series on wellness resources for the Penn community, Penn Today speaks with Nick Falcone from Information Systems & Computing to better understand how they partner with campus information technology teams and others to secure and maintain the community’s cyber presence.(Image: iStock / Tero Vesalainen) IT safety and well-being Nick Falcone from Information Systems & Computing discusses resources the Penn community can use to secure data and privacy.
Bridging cultures and building connections at the Lauder Institute Kenric Tsethlikai began working at the Lauder Institute in 2008 as the director of Language and Culture Programs. He was appointed managing director in 2012.(Image: Lauren Treutler) Bridging cultures and building connections at the Lauder Institute How the Institute’s managing director Kenric Tsethlikai’s native roots laid the seeds for international success.
Faculty-led Task Force charged with reviewing the Guidelines on Open Expression nocred Faculty-led Task Force charged with reviewing the Guidelines on Open Expression Chaired by Senior Vice Dean Lisa Bellini of Penn Medicine and Faculty director Sigal Ben-Porath of the SNF Paideia Program, the Task Force includes faculty, students, and staff members.
Building community, one meal and conversation at a time Image: iStock/Rawpixel Ltd. Building community, one meal and conversation at a time The Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences programs, launched last fall, foster spaces conducive for difficult conversations while recognizing shared humanity.
This HR leader hears, heeds, and helps those who heal others Kenya Pitt is the chief human resources officer for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine News) This HR leader hears, heeds, and helps those who heal others Kenya Pitt, chief human resources officer for Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, devotes her time to workforce strategies from compensation to talent acquisition to employee retention for the nearly 4,000 employees at PPMC.
An ambassador for accessibility Image: Courtesy of Penn Libraries An ambassador for accessibility How Leslie Vallhonrat is helping to make the Penn Libraries web presence more useable for everyone.
Adding (or subtracting) a spouse or partner? Changes can be made during Penn’s Open Enrollment nocred Adding (or subtracting) a spouse or partner? Changes can be made during Penn’s Open Enrollment This year’s Open Enrollment period for reviewing and updating benefits is April 29 through May 10, with several new options offered for families and individuals.
Models of Excellence celebrates 25 years Image: Courtesy of Penn Human Resources Models of Excellence celebrates 25 years At the 25th Models of Excellence ceremony, 52 Penn staff members will be recognized in three categories.
37th annual Women of Color Day at Penn Valerie Dorsey-Allen (left) poses with Colleen Winn (right), who won the Joann Mitchell Outstanding Legacy award. nocred 37th annual Women of Color Day at Penn The annual Women of Color at Penn awards honored students, staff, faculty and community members for their research, leadership, and service.
Michael Scales named vice president, Business Services Division Image: Devon Carson Michael Scales named vice president, Business Services Division The associate vice president for Business Services at Temple University will succeed Marie Witt on June 1.