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Building Penn Medicine’s Pavilion helped launch his career. Now, William Griffin is going places
Vice President, Kamala Harris stands at a ceremony with William Griffin and his wife, who is holding their son.

Vice President Kamala Harris, left, with William Griffin and his wife and son. (Image: Penn Medicine News)

Building Penn Medicine’s Pavilion helped launch his career. Now, William Griffin is going places

Griffin participated in PennAssist, a program to help graduates of Philadelphia’s career and technical high schools and city residents enter the building trades, and made an impression on the construction management team for the Pavilion.

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2022 Models of Excellence awards salute notable Penn staff
Penn LOVE statue

Cover of Model of Excellence 2022 keepsake e-book. (Image: Human Resources) 

2022 Models of Excellence awards salute notable Penn staff

Since 1999, Penn’s Models of Excellence Awards program has recognized the remarkable staff contributions to the University’s mission as a global leader in education, research, and public service.

Dee Patel

Earth Week offers immersive opportunities to connect with nature
Two people with farming tools work in a field in an urban environment

Multiple opportunities during Earth Week will give members of the Penn community a chance to get their hands dirty in nature, including an orchard work day and a volunteer day at Penn Park Farm. (Image: Kylie Cooper)

Earth Week offers immersive opportunities to connect with nature

Organized by Penn Sustainability, Earth Week, with nearly 50 events running April 17-24, offers a diverse slate of both in-person and online chances to learn about and engage with the environment.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community
Rocks stacked in water.

Virtual workshops offer resilience training to Penn community

Penn’s Division of Human Resources, in collaboration with the Positive Psychology Center, is hosting virtual workshops as a part of a six-part series presenting core resilience during COVID.

Dee Patel

Making time off a time for side gigs for good
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Making time off a time for side gigs for good

Penn Today profiles four faculty and staff members who use their time and talents to help others.

Michele W. Berger , Katherine Unger Baillie

The new director of La Casa Latina creates ‘a sense of belonging'
Woman stands and points outside the ARCH building

After earning a Ph.D. in Education, Krista Cortes returns to Locust Walk as the new director of La Casa Latina. 

The new director of La Casa Latina creates ‘a sense of belonging'

As the new director of La Casa Latina, Krista Cortes brings a sense of inclusivity to welcome different people, cultures, races, and languages to the cultural resources center.

Kristina García

Models of Excellence program accepting nominations
The LOVE statue on Penn campus

Image: Human Resources

Models of Excellence program accepting nominations

Models of Excellence program accepting nominations. In addition to the traditional award categories, a special award category—Supporting Penn Through COVID-19 and Return to Campus Work—has been added.

Dee Patel

Learn, reflect, and act during Climate Week
Three people speak at a lecturn outside

Part of the Climate Week events, faculty and students will present their perspectives on the climate crisis during the 1.5* Minute Climate Lectures. Above, Simon Richter (center), a member of the week’s planning team, gave a lecture in concert with undergrads Kimberlie Dupiton and Brea Watkins in 2019. (Image: Brooke Sietinsons)

Learn, reflect, and act during Climate Week

Climate Week at Penn, sponsored by the Provost’s Office, offers a variety of events—both in-person and online—that invite the whole University community to learn about, reflect on, and address the climate crisis.

Katherine Unger Baillie