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When Benjamin Franklin founded Penn, America’s first university, he launched a tradition of firsts that has distinguished the University for nearly three centuries and continues to advance higher education around the world.

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Things to See and Do

Resources and facilities open to the public.

A comprehensive list of campus amenities that are open to all, including cultural institutions, athletics facilities, and resources for health care and veterinary care.

Arts & Culture

Penn is home to a host of world-class museums and galleries and offers a rich array of cultural events, including theater, music, and dance performances.

Covering ten city blocks across Penn’s campus are hundreds of retail shops, restaurants, and distinctly West Philly attractions for students and tourists alike. From quick grab-and-go meals to fine dining experiences, retail splurges or just the essentials, SHOP PENN is a great day trip or resource for the Penn community.

Campus Tours

Register yourself, your family, or your group of undergraduate students for a campus tour and information session, or download materials to take a self-guided walking tour of campus.

Undergraduate Classroom Visits

Prospective students are invited to learn more about the intellectual life at Penn by attending a class during the academic year.

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Penn Virtual Tour

From West Philadelphia to the comfort of your own home, we invite you to explore Penn through a virtual tour of our historic campus. Get a glimpse inside our state-of-the-art classrooms, hear from current students and faculty, and catch live performances by members of our community as you stroll down Locust Walk.

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Transportation and parking.

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Detailed directions to our most frequented buildings on campus from the airport, train station, and nearby parking garages.

Campus Maps

Walking, biking, and driving maps for the University’s schools, hospitals and medical centers. The maps are searchable by public art, athletics, construction areas, and more.

Local Accommodations

A list of campus, Center City, and airport hotels that offer special rates for individuals or groups visiting Penn. Some also offer meeting and conference services.

Directions and Parking at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine

The Ruth and Raymond Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine is located adjacent to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Campus Safety & Security

Penn provides a safe environment to live, work, and study, thanks to public safety programs and community partnerships.

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Interested in learning more about Penn's College of Arts and Sciences? 

• Take a tour of this site for an introduction to academic life in the College.
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Led by enthusiastic volunteers, the  College Cognoscenti  give presentations to families in small groups about what it means to be at Penn from an academic and co-curricular perspective. Independent of undergraduate admissions, the Cognoscenti are a great resource for prospective students to learn about the curriculum, student research experiences and other academic details specific to Penn's College of Arts and Sciences.  Register for a virtual presentation here. In-person information sessions can also be registered for through the Undergraduate Admissions website .

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions offers prospective students and their supporters a variety of resources to learn more about Penn and the admissions process, including virtual tours and in-person information sessions.   Visit the Undergraduate Admissions website to learn more.

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Your chance of acceptance, your chancing factors, extracurriculars, can i take a campus tour at upenn.

Hi there. I'm seriously considering UPenn and I'd really like to visit the campus. Can anyone share how I can book a campus tour there? Thanks in advance!

Absolutely, you can certainly visit University of Pennsylvania! Campus tours are a great way to get a feel for the campus, student life, and the overall vibe of the college. You can start by visiting UPenn's admission website. There, you will typically find a "Visits and Tours" section where you can register for a campus tour.

Make sure you check in advance the specific times when tours are being offered, since different institutions have different schedules. Be prepared that some tours do require registration, so it's best to plan your visit well ahead of time. You might also want to check if UPenn has any COVID-19 related restrictions for on-campus visits.Don't forget to bring a notepad or use your phone to jot down any questions that pop into your head during your visit. These can be invaluable for decision-making time, and you can always ask your tour guide or email the admissions office afterwards for clarification on anything.

Enjoy your visit! It can be an important step in deciding if UPenn is the right place for you.

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There’s nothing quite like being on Penn’s campus and experiencing it for yourself. There’s a lot to see here, so we offer set times and schedules for taking a tour.

We also recommend that you take the time to look around Philadelphia. It’s a beautiful city, full of history and culture, parks, sporting events, festivals, and amazing restaurants – with something for every taste.

Engineering Tours*

Penn Engineering offers a student-led tour of the engineering facilities for prospective undergraduate students. Tours are offered weekdays only (dates posted below) at 3:30 p.m. and leave from the Office of Academic Services (OAS) at 109 Towne Building. Note: we do not offer weekend engineering tours.

Visitors should enter the engineering quad through the Levine Hall Lobby.  Note: the engineering buildings are only accessible via penn card access however there will be a guard available on tour dates starting at 3pm at the Levine Lobby access only .

Engineering Tours – Spring 2024

Engineering tours will be held on the following dates:

Monday, 2/12

Monday, 2/19

Monday, 2/26

Thurs, 3/14

Thurs, 3/21

Thurs, 3/28

Thurs, 4/18

*Advance registration is required.  Please take a look at the above dates and register through the Office of Admissions using the button below. Walk-in visitors cannot be accommodated.

Additional Information

Faculty visits, engineering class visits.

During the fall and spring terms, many engineering courses are pre-approved for class visits. Check the list of classes open to observation. Please arrive on time and plan to stay for the duration of class to limit any disruption.  Please bring as mask.   Many course instructors require masking.

Helpful Hints

Be sure to check to make sure a tour is offered on your chosen date. Following the online list of available dates for tours is a list of dates when no tours are held.

Tours begin at 3:30 p.m. rain or shine, although severe weather conditions may necessitate cancellation.

Please allow sufficient time to find parking (if needed) and to get to 109 Towne Building. (Please enter via Levine lobby entrance and make your way to Towne.) We ask that you arrive slightly ahead of time to avoid tour delays or interruptions.

Engineering tours last about 45 minutes. (comfortable shoes are recommended). Penn Admissions offers Information Sessions and Campus Tours that give an overview of the entire University. Read more about visiting Penn.

We’re looking forward to your visit and hope you are too. Contact us with questions about admissions or academic programs!

Visit Penn Engineering:

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We invite you to experience Penn’s dynamic community through a selection of in-person and online programs.

In-person programs.

Penn Information Sessions: Admissions staff will lead a discussion of the academic landscape and opportunities available to students. Then current students will lead you on a campus tour while sharing their personal experiences about life at Penn.

Wharton Information Sessions: Join current student Wharton Ambassadors to learn more about the Wharton experience both inside and outside the classroom, including the curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, and campus resources. Presenters will speak from their own experiences and will leave plenty of time for questions.

Wharton Coffee Chats: High school juniors and seniors have the opportunity to have a conversation with a current Wharton student in an informal setting. Learn more about life on campus and gain firsthand insight on what it means to be a Wharton student. Coffee Chats immediately follow Wharton in-person information sessions on select dates.

Registration is required for all in-person programs. You can select the Wharton options when you register for a campus visit . Note that the fall-semester Wharton sessions are typically posted in September and spring sessions in January. No in-person sessions are offered in the summer.

Campus Tours

Student-Led Campus Tours: Current Penn students will give you a first-hand glimpse into life on campus while touring you around Penn’s home in West Philadelphia. Registration is required .

Self-Guided Campus Tour: Download the Adora Experiences app or text  Tour UPenn  to  58052 to explore Penn’s campus at your own pace. You can also follow along through a  printable self-guided tour .

Please note that Wharton does not offer a separate tour.

Virtual Options

Wharton Virtual Information Sessions: Join current students to learn more about the Wharton experience both inside and outside the classroom. This session will give you an overview of the curriculum, co-curricular opportunities, and resources. The students will share their personal stories and allow time to answer your questions. Note that the fall semester sessions are typically posted in September, spring sessions in January, and summer sessions in May. Register for a Wharton virtual information session .

Penn Admissions Virtual Information Sessions: Penn Admissions staff will lead you in a live discussion on the academic landscape at Penn and the numerous opportunities available to students. This session will also provide insight on the application process and how best to prepare. Register for an information session.

Student-Led Virtual Tours: Current students will share their insider’s take on life at Penn via our virtual campus tour. Even if you’ve already taken a tour of campus, this interactive experience will highlight new aspects of campus life. Register for a student-led virtual tour

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Campus visits and events, you are here, friday virtual chats.

Want to chat face-to-face with an admissions representative? The Office of Admissions & Financial Aid hosts virtual open discussion sessions on select Fridays throughout the Summer semester. An admissions representative will be present to answer questions about programs, application requirements, and financial aid opportunities.  Review the dates and times available and register. 

Campus Tours

Go on a campus tour with a current Penn GSE student. Register to take a 45-minute walking tour of our beautiful campus in West Philadelphia. Tours will run at limited capacity. 

Request a Campus Tour

Watch a Student-Led Virtual Tour

Explore Penn GSE from the comfort and safety of your home. Learn about our University, campus resources available to Penn GSE students, student life in Philadelphia, and so much more.

Admissions Events

The Office of Admissions and Financial Aid hosts many opportunities for prospective students to engage with programs to learn about the programs and the admissions process at Penn GSE. Please view the calendar below to connect with us virtually at an information session, open house, or a graduate fair.

Learning Analytics, M.S.Ed. (Online) Virtual Information Session

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Program Meetings

Do you want to have a conversation about a program of interest? Program Representatives are available to meet virtually one-on-one with prospective students to discuss questions about the program’s curriculum, faculty and research, assistantship positions, as well as alumni experiences. Program meetings are not a requirement for admission.

Request a program meeting

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If you are  traveling to campus  and need overnight accommodations, please see our list of  preferred hotels  near campus, in Center City Philadelphia, and near the airport that offer special rates for individuals or groups visiting Penn.

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Physical Address: University of Idaho Bruce M. Pitman Center 709 Deakin Avenue Moscow, ID 83844

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Visit University of Idaho

Experience the most beautiful school in Idaho (MSN), and learn about life as Vandal with a campus visit!

Choose your own adventure — explore with a campus tour or virtually from the comfort of your home. Select from options that fit into your schedule: a daily visit (offered weekdays and select Saturdays), a specialty event (like Envision ), one of our college or program events or a virtual visit that you can take at your own pace.

High school students, transfer students and their families are invited to come see what U of I has to offer them.

April, October and November

Types of Visits

Daily campus tours.

Schedule a campus visit to experience all University of Idaho has to offer! We’ll give you a campus tour, answer any questions, give you a chance to explore campus life and talk about next steps.

Schedule your campus visit today!

College or Program Visits

Learn about U of I through the lens of an academic college or university program. Join one of these college or program events to get a deep dive into one of your passions.

Explore upcoming college visits today!

Graduate Visit

Connect with U of I's College of Graduate Studies and schedule a personal visit to explore your area of interest.

Schedule a graduate school visit today!

Bring your high school chemistry club, track team or other group for a campus visit. A U of I group visit will show you campus life, academic program options, our Student Recreation Center and more. Consider bringing your group to an event like Envision  to maximize your day.

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Why Schedule a Campus Visit?

You’re making an important decision. You’ve browsed our website, reviewed brochures and done your research. Still, getting a feel for campus can help you make your final choice. Take in the culture and our Moscow location, experience life in the dorms and dining halls and see where you’ll be learning. Begin to see yourself at U of I with a campus visit.

Confirm your initial impression. If research grabs your attention, a campus visit goes beyond. Determine if you feel at home as a Vandal and if a particular program of study is right for you. Use your visit or campus tour to meet professors and other students, narrow down your list of majors and make a definite decision once you receive your acceptance letter in the spring.

Make the Most of Your Campus Visit

You’ve heard this advice before — don’t just look at buildings. Instead, keep the following in mind whether you’re attending an event, campus tour or a virtual session:

• When to schedule your visit: Check out our Moscow campus as students attend class, engage in research and go about their day-to-day lives as Vandals. Ideally, attend a tour before submitting your application, preferably in the spring of your junior year or early fall of your senior year.
• Be ready to ask questions: Make a list ahead of time to ask your tour guide, admissions counselor and students you see around campus.
• Consider multiple campus visits: Start virtually to get a feel for our campus. Then, to get a more personal perspective, consider attending an on-campus visit. Here, opt for a student-guided campus tour, and schedule in visits with schools or departments for programs you’re curious about.
• Take notes: What makes U of I unique? How does being a Vandal resonate with you? Document your visit with notes and photos to reference later.
• Prepare ahead of time: Avoid attending a campus visit on a whim. Instead, schedule your visit in advance, make plans for a college or program visit, explore our virtual resources, review a map to understand the layout of our campus and make travel arrangements. Additionally, continue your research to ask questions during your visit.

Have Questions About Visiting University of Idaho?

Bring them to our Campus Visits Office! Reach out by email or by phone at 208-885-6163 today to learn more.

December 12, 2017 Volume 64 Issue 16

Mitchell and margo blutt: endowing professorships at three penn schools, new interdisciplinary center to promote the study of human intelligence and behavior, providing students with isbns and price information for books, penn bookstore: major construction project, summary annual report for the university of pennsylvania health & welfare program, fred leonard, rowing, statement from the faculty senate executive committee, december council coverage, charles bradley and elizabeth grice: 2017 one health award, deep jariwala: forbes 30 under 30, insup lee: acm fellow, mary naylor: geriatric society award, eric tse, penn senior: third-annual schwarzman scholarship, campus recognized as bike phriendly, business services: edwin r. golden award for inclusive excellence, clean air commute employer of the year award 2017, law enforcement k9s: penn vet working dog center canine graduates, front page flashback, moscow ballet's great russian nutcracker, december workshop from phos: december 19, ppsa holiday open house and clothing drive, update: december at penn, weekly crime report, walk back program reading days and finals, special property checks during winter break, paperless w-2s, call for 2018 summer camps.

• December 12, 2017
• vol 64 issue 16

Mitchell J. Blutt, C'78, M'82, WG'87, and Margo Krody Blutt have made a gift of $4.5 million, including matching funds, to endow three Presidential Professorships across the University of Pennsylvania. The Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Professorships will be held by faculty members in the School of Arts and Sciences, the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School.

Presidential Professorships are awarded to exceptional scholars, at any rank, who contribute to faculty eminence through diversity. 

“Mitchell and Margo’s commitment to faculty is inspiring and will have a major impact across the University,” said Penn President Amy Gutmann. “Faculty excellence is at the heart of everything we do, and the Blutt Presidential Professorships will allow us to recruit innovative teachers and researchers. It is especially fitting that this gift will benefit the three Penn schools from which Mitchell graduated.  We are grateful for Mitchell and Margo’s engagement and generosity.” 

“Margo and I are delighted to make this gift in support of Penn’s outstanding faculty and commitment to diversity,” said Dr. Blutt. “Faculty at each of my three Penn schools provided me with guidance and unique insights on complex ideas that have shaped my career. It is our hope that holders of the Blutt Presidential Professorships will do the same for future generations of Penn students.”

Dr. Blutt is the chief executive officer of Consonance Capital, an investment firm focused on the healthcare industry. He was formerly the executive partner of J.P. Morgan Partners, the private equity investment fund of J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. and one of the largest private equity and venture capital activities in the world. He is also an adjunct professor of medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College.

At Penn, Dr. Blutt is a member of the Board of Overseers of the School of Arts and Sciences and a former member of the Penn Medicine Board, where he served on its Executive and Finance Committees. He previously served as a University Trustee, Chairman of the University Trustees’ Committee for Strategic Initiatives, and Vice Chairman of both the Trustees’ Diversity Committee and the University Committee for Undergraduate Financial Aid.

The Blutt’s past Penn giving has benefitted undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, internships, and professorships in the School of Arts and Sciences, the Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School. The Blutts also support music at Penn through a popular live music competition held each year at Homecoming, a music program and a songwriting symposium.

A new center at Penn Arts and Sciences has been established to unite researchers, programs and initiatives involving human intelligence and behavior across the University. Known as MindCORE (Center for Outreach, Research, and Education), the center will promote multidisciplinary research aimed at fundamental questions of human cognition, intelligence and behavior. It will also seek to engage broad audiences with the latest research findings and provide a home for several undergraduate and graduate programs. 

Penn Arts and Sciences Dean Steven J. Fluharty, who directed the School’s undergraduate Biological Basis of Behavior major for more than 10 years, noted, “Penn has a long history of excellence in research and education on the brain and behavior, with extensive cross-School collaborations already in place. MindCORE will build on these strengths and ensure that Penn remains at the cutting edge in this new era, where researchers are making game-changing discoveries into phenomena including brain abnormalities, decision-making and the fundamental nature of human intelligence.” MindCORE is one of the School’s key endeavors under the “Mapping the Mind” initiative identified in the School’s strategic plan, Foundations and Frontiers . 

The Center’s inaugural faculty director, Sharon Thompson-Schill, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor and Chair of Psychology, notes that Penn has an array of mind-brain-related centers, institutes and programs that have grown organically over the years. “MindCORE will help to consolidate these activities within one umbrella organization and will support them strategically with resources such as seed funds, technology, staffing and programming to make them more efficient, visible and impactful,” she commented. 

A main focus of the center will be to catalyze new research on the mind and foster innovative collaborations between different departments and centers within Penn Arts and Sciences, as well as with other Penn schools including the Perelman School of Medicine, Wharton, Engineering, and the Annenberg School for Communication. 

A variety of MindCORE programs, including lectures, partnerships with local museums and schools, and community science initiatives, will engage the academic community and the public. MindCORE will also facilitate more interaction among a number of brain- and behavior-related undergraduate programs including psychology, biology, linguistics, and Biological Basis of Behavior, and will become the home of the Cognitive Science major. In addition, there will be new opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to conduct research and disseminate the results.

Serving as MindCORE’s executive director is Heather Calvert. Ms. Calvert was the managing director of the  Botswana-UPenn Partnership, the Perelman School of Medicine’s global health program in Botswana focused on education, clinical treatment, and research from 2008 to 2017, a time when the program grew from four to more than 250 employees. Previously she was the associate director for the S.S. Huebner Foundation for Insurance Education housed within the Wharton School. 

MindCORE is led by an Executive Committee comprising Ms. Calvert and Dr. Thompson-Schill, along with David Brainard, professor of psychology; Joseph Kable, associate professor of psychology; Nicole Rust, associate professor of psychology and Michael Weisberg, professor of philosophy, and advised by an 18-member multi-school Faculty Advisory Board. MindCORE will officially launch in January 2018 under the motto: Penn’s hub for the integrative study of the mind, connecting researchers across our campus and with our community.

The Higher Education Opportunity Act requires universities to make available to students, for each course, the International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs) and price information for required/recommended books and supplemental materials.

To comply with this requirement, the University of Pennsylvania has worked closely with Barnes & Noble, managers of the Penn Bookstore, to maintain a simple and cost-effective process to provide ISBNs to our students. Through the Bookstore’s online system, students will have access to a complete list of materials for all their courses, along with the ISBNs for each listed text.

As in the past, textbook information can be provided to other vendors, and students are in no way required to purchase their books at the Penn Bookstore. 

Faculty are key to the success of the University’s efforts to act in accordance with this regulation. To that end, the efforts by Penn faculty members to work with the Bookstore to provide this important information for our students is both encouraged and appreciated. 

—Wendell Pritchett, Provost

—Beth Winkelstein, Vice Provost for Education

The Penn Bookstore is planning a major construction project which will entail the complete disassembly, removal and replacement of its current two escalators. The work will be done in non-contiguous phases starting in December 2017 with an anticipated completion date of February 2019. (See timeline below) 

The planned work is essential to improve the reliability and serviceability of the escalators—the original equipment manufacturer that was used in the 1999 installation has ceased operation and, as such, replacement parts are difficult to obtain and maintenance workers are less familiar with the mechanics of the particular model. 

In addition to the escalator replacement, the project also includes refurbishments to the flooring, restrooms, and fixtures and the transformation of the café to a fully-licensed Starbucks offering the complete range of coffees, to-go meal options, the ability to use the Starbucks Mobile App, and increased seating capacity. 

Recognizing the important role that the Bookstore plays in campus life, the project has been strategically planned to minimize the impact on the Penn Community. The work has been divided into four separate periods so as not to impede major University events such as Commencement and Move-In. Given the magnitude of the required work, however, there will be impacts during other activities such as Homecoming and Family Weekend. 

The Bookstore will retain its regular operating schedule for the entirety of the project. Construction barriers will allow the project to move forward while easing any disruption to the shopping experience, merchandise will be relocated from impacted areas and Bookstore staff will be ready to assist customers in finding repositioned items. The events space at the Bookstore will continue to be available. The current elevator will also remain in operation throughout the project. 

The project will necessitate some street closures which will occur during low traffic periods and work will be scheduled to limit noise to certain hours. 

The timeline is as follows:

• December 19, 2017 to early January 2018 —Construction of a temporary staircase to supplement the existing passenger elevator and facilitate access to the second floor of the Bookstore while the escalators are being replaced.
• February and March 2018 —Café renovation
• Mid-September 2018 to Mid-January 2019 —Escalator removal and replacement
• February 2019 —Removal of temporary stairs

Questions regarding this project may be directed to   [email protected]

This is a summary of the annual report of The University of Pennsylvania Health & Welfare Program, Plan No. 503, sponsored by The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, EIN 23-1352685, for the period that began on July 1, 2016 and ended on June 30, 2017. This annual report has been filed with the Employee Benefits Security Administration, as required under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”). Please note that not all employees are eligible to participate in all of the benefits available under the Plan. Please consult your Plan materials for specific eligibility information.

Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Long Term Disability Benefits

The University of Pennsylvania has committed itself to pay certain medical and prescription drug claims, dental benefits and long-term disability benefits incurred under the terms of the Plan on a self-insured basis. In addition, the Plan has a contract with CIGNA Health and Life Insurance Company to pay certain medical claims incurred under the terms of the contract. The total premiums paid for the plan year ending June 30, 2017 to CIGNA were $115,805.  The Plan also has a contract with Standard Insurance Company to pay certain long-term disability benefits incurred under the terms of the contract. The total premiums paid to Standard Insurance Company for the plan year ending June 30, 2017 were $1,241,912.

Vision Benefits

The Plan has contracts with Davis Vision Plan and Vision Service Plan to pay vision claims incurred under the terms of the contract.  The total premiums paid under these contracts for the plan year ending June 30, 2017 to Davis Vision Plan were $680,771 and to Vision Service Plan were $447,935.  

Life Insurance Benefits

The Plan has a contract with Aetna Life Insurance Company to pay life insurance, dependent life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance claims incurred under the terms of the contract. The total premiums paid under this contract for the plan year ending June 30, 2017 were $6,747,023.  

Long Term Care Benefits

The Plan has contracts with John Hancock Life Insurance Company and Genworth Life Insurance Company to pay long term care claims incurred under the terms of the contracts. The total premiums paid under these contracts for the plan year ending June 30, 2017 to John Hancock Life Insurance Co. were $1,229,575 and to Genworth Life Insurance Co. were $775,838.

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You have the right to receive a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, on request. Insurance information is included in this annual report. The items listed below are included in that report:

• financial information and information on payments to service providers; and
• insurance information including sales commissions paid by insurance carriers.

To obtain a copy of the full annual report, or any part thereof, write or call the office of the Plan Administrator, c/o Joanne M. Blythe, Retirement Manager, University of Pennsylvania, 3401 Walnut Street, Suite 527A, Philadelphia, PA  19104-6228, (215) 898-9947.  The charge to cover copying costs will be $5 for the full annual report or 25 cents per page for any part thereof.

You also have the legally protected right under ERISA to examine the annual report in the offices of the Employer at the address for the Plan Administrator, above, and at the U.S. Department of Labor in Washington, D.C., or to obtain a copy from the U.S. Department of Labor upon payment of copying costs.  Requests to the Department should be addressed to: Public Disclosure Room, Room N-1513, Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210.

Fred William Leonard, a longtime rowing coach for the University of Pennsylvania and former national champion rower, died on August 29. He was 88 years old.

Mr. Leonard earned a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 1952. He spent two years serving in the U.S. Army, including a year in Korea in a M*A*S*H unit in the DMZ as a sergeant. He then began a career in the insurance business which lasted for more than 50 years. Leonard Insurance Group became the world’s largest provider of shell insurance for rowers in the United States.

Mr. Leonard coached rowing at the Haverford School before joining Penn, where he served as lightweight rowing coach from 1964-1991. During his time with the Quakers, he accumulated a 109-81 overall record in cup races, including undefeated finishes in four straight seasons from 1975-1978. Additionally, the Penn Lightweight Rowing Varsity Eight won the EARC Sprints Championship in 1976 and the Varsity Four won the IRA Regatta national championships in 1982.

In 2016, the Fred W. Leonard Men’s Lightweight Rowing Head Coach Endowment Fund was created, with more than 50 former oarsmen raising more than $1 million for the position in honor of Mr. Leonard.

Mr. Leonard was a member of the Undine Barge Club for more than 70 years and held many offices there.

He is survived by his wife, Vivian; sons, John F. (Anne) and Paul G.; a sister, Ruth Leslie; sister-in-law, Ramona Leonard and four grandchildren, Jessica Kramer, Daniel, Timothy and Thomas Leonard.

“On behalf of the Standing Faculty of the University of Pennsylvania, the Faculty Senate Executive Committee strongly opposes aspects of the proposed federal tax legislation that will, among other provisions, prove inimical towards higher education by taxing graduate tuition waivers as earned income. The proposed tax code overhaul will make graduate education unaffordable for many of our students. The Faculty Senate encourages Penn community members to contact their legislative officials to oppose this aspect of the proposed legislation which will impose a significant financial burden on many of our graduate students and erode the university’s research and training mission.”

On December 6, at the University Council’s last meeting of the semester there was a presentation on athletics and extracurricular activities. Grace Calhoun, director of the Division of Recreation and Intercollegiate Athletics (DRIA), began the presentation with brief video, Champion Your Life , and then she highlighted the division’s core values: character first, aiming big, humility, enjoyment and community matters. She listed three strategic priorities: competitive excellence, innovative student-athlete experience and engagement. Campus Recreation aims to engage students, faculty and staff and the broader campus community. Their goal is to have 70 percent of the undergraduates use one of Penn’s recreational centers (Pottruck Fitness Center or Fox Fitness Center). Last year those facilities were used by about 55 percent of undergraduates; last week usage was at 85 percent based on swipes. Graduate student usage has also increased since last year, up from 35 percent to 55 percent. Recreation has had joint initiatives with Human Resources, including Be in the Know for faculty and staff.

The DRIA facilities equal some 24 acres which include Franklin Field, Pottruck and Fox Fitness Centers, the racquet centers and tennis courts which are often in use nearly around the clock by over 30 varsity teams and others. They have programs, in conjunction with the Netter Center, that involve community service such as the Young Quakers.

Brian Sennett, the head team physician, spoke about the various aspects of Penn sports performance which include mental health and wellness, sports psychology, sports medicine, athletic training, strength & conditioning and nutrition. He also spoke about the concussion detection and prevention efforts that Penn has been involved in spearheading. Penn is one of 30 schools involved in a longitudinal study funded by a $30 million grant to decrease injury rates and prevent concussions. Penn is not only making strides through research but also by football rule changes designed to make players less prone to concussions.

President Amy Gutmann added that Penn’s leadership role in the national research on concussions and the proactive rule changes are two examples of what the University is doing to improve the injury rates.

The second portion of the Council meeting was devoted to the Open Forum which consisted of four speakers who raised concerns about providing health insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization for same-sex male couples; roster management and the issues of gender inequality in Penn Athletics; University policy on giving credits to college-level courses taken before enrollment at Penn and student representation in Penn’s Board of Trustees.

The topics raised during New Business included: a reevaluation of the procedures for reporting complaints of sexual harassment so that they would be reported to an impartial party rather than a dean or department chair; standardizing the procedures for dismissal of graduate students/master’s students; the stress caused by the December 4 Muslim travel ban approved by the Supreme Court; the difficult semester which was caused by various disasters on the national level; the desire for campus conversations to reflect all ends of the political spectrum; the topic of carbon neutrality and divestment.

Charles W. Bradley , of the School of Veterinary Medicine and Elizabeth A. Grice , of the Perelman School of Medicine, have been named the 2017 recipients of Penn’s One Health Award, recognizing their exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration in improving health care for the benefit of humans, animals and the environment. The One Health Award was established in 2013 by the deans of the four health schools at Penn: Penn Medicine, Penn Nursing, Penn Dental Medicine and Penn Vet.

The award ceremony took place in November at Penn Vet as part of the 2017 Microbiome Symposium. 

Research conducted by Dr. Bradley and Dr. Grice has uncovered important insights about the skin microbiome of atopic dermatitis (AD) in dogs compared to humans. Canine AD shares important features of the human version, making dogs an excellent clinical model. The research revealed that there is a correlation between the skin’s barrier function, the immune system, and the composition and diversity of bacterial colonization during flares. The hope is that insights gained from this and future studies will enable clinicians to treat AD by altering the skin’s microbiome without antibiotic use.

“We are delighted to recognize the extraordinary research collaborations throughout the University that advance the One Health initiative,” said Joan C. Hendricks, the Gilbert S. Kahn Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. “Drs. Bradley and Grice exemplify the spirit of One Health by working to advance the knowledge base for the same skin disease across species. They are also superb in their focus on publicizing the One Health approach in their presentations at scientific and medical conferences.” 

Dr. Bradley is an assistant professor of pathology in the department of pathobiology at Penn Vet. His research interests are focused on dermatopathology and the role of the microbiome in skin disease, particularly canine atopic dermatitis. 

“This award is a true honor, and symbolizes the interdisciplinary support and friendships that have grown out of our work, across campus and health systems,” said Dr. Bradley. “Elizabeth and her lab continue to be tremendous colleagues and partners in advancing our research goals. I am thankful for Penn leading in the One Health paradigm where these far-reaching collaborations can take root and flourish.”

Dr. Grice is an assistant professor of dermatology and microbiology at Penn Medicine. Her research focuses on host-microbe interactions of the skin and elucidating their roles in skin health, disease, and wound healing. Dr. Grice is on the Board of Directors of the Wound Healing Society and chairs the Admissions Committee for the Genomics and Computational Biology PhD program at Penn.

“The collaboration between my lab and Charles and Penn Vet has been extremely productive, and has also brought to light the values with which we approach our research,” said Dr. Grice. “We strive to embrace ‘One Health’ in all lines of research in the lab, recognizing its impact on not only human medicine, but animals and the environment.”

Deep Jariwala is one of the 30 young researchers on the Forbes 30 Under 30: Science list this year.

Dr. Jariwala is joining Penn Engineering’s department of electrical and systems engineering in January as an assistant professor. He will be leading Penn’s Device Research and Engineering Laboratory.

According to  Forbes , “Dr. Jariwala develops nanometer and atomic scale devices with applications in computing, sensors, and renewable energy. His materials research made it possible to build solar cells with thicknesses smaller than a thousandth of a human hair. His doctorate research is helping to shape next-generation integrated circuits, and he’s also invented three new types of electrical devices.”

He joined the Atwater group at California Institute of Technology​ as a Resnick Postdoctoral Fellow​ in 2015 after earning his PhD in materials science and engineering from Northwestern University in 2015 and his B.Tech in metallurgical engineering from IIT-BHU in 2010. In his undergraduate days, he was a summer research intern in Dr. Pulickel Ajayan’s research group at Rice University. There, he co-authored a research article in  Nature Materials  which has garnered over 1,100 citations.

He is a device and materials engineer with extensive experience in semiconductor fabrication, processing and characterization. His  primary interests lie in exploring novel materials for applications in electronic and photonic devices as well as in energy harvesting applications He is equally interested in studying fundamental physical and quantum phenomena in matter under confined environments and exploiting them for useful technology. 

He develops nanometer and atomic scale devices with applications in computing, sensors, and renewable energy. His doctorate research is helping to shape next-generation integrated circuits.

Insup Lee , Cecilia Fitler Moore Professor in Penn Engineering’s  departments of computer and information science and electrical systems and engineering, has been appointed fellow status by the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) for “theoretical and practical contributions to compositional real-time scheduling and runtime verification.”

The ACM brings together computing educators, researchers and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources and address the field’s challenges. As the world’s largest computing society, ACM promotes of the highest standards and recognition of technical excellence. ACM supports the professional growth of its members by providing opportunities for life-long learning, career development and professional networking.

Dr. Lee’s research interests are in real-time, embedded, and cyber physical systems, which increasingly affect our daily lives. His research goals are to ensure and improve the correctness, safety, timeliness, trustworthiness, security and compositionality of these systems. Dr. Lee has been developing techniques and tools for compositional real-time scheduling, model-based development, quantitative trust management and run-time verification. He has also been transitioning his research results into practice by applying them to the Internet of Medical Things.

Mary Naylor, Penn Nursing’s Marian S. Ware Professor in Gerontology, and Director of the NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health, recently received The Nancy Tatum, RN Award for Distinguished Service. The award recognizes her research, service and dedication to the field of Geriatric Nursing. The Eastern Pennsylvania Geriatrics Society (EPGS) honored Dr. Naylor at its annual meeting and awards ceremony in early December. EPGS is the regional affiliate of the American Geriatrics Society (AGS), which is dedicated to the goal of advancing high standards of clinical care and quality of life for elderly individuals. It is a multidisciplinary group of health professionals involved in the care and services for the elderly.

A senior from the University of Pennsylvania, Eric Tse of Beijing, has been awarded a Schwarzman Scholarship, which will fund one year of graduate study leading to a master’s degree in global affairs at China’s Tsinghua University.

Mr.  Tse is one of 142 selected to receive the third annual Schwarzman Scholarships, including students from 39 countries and 97 universities. This year, more than 4,000 people applied to the highly selective program for students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership qualities, along with the potential to bridge and understand cultural and political differences.

Designed to prepare future leaders for success in a rapidly changing world in which China plays a key role, the Schwarzman Scholarship will allow Mr. Tse to return to Beijing and live at Schwarzman College on the Tsinghua campus, which was constructed specifically for the scholars program.

Born in Seattle, Mr. Tse attended primary school in Beijing and secondary school in Hong Kong and will graduate with a degree in finance from the Wharton School this month. His Schwarzman Scholarship will begin in September 2018.

During his freshman year, Mr. Tse founded the Penn Wharton China Summit, which has grown to be the largest student-organized summit in the United States. In April, 1,500 students from 35 states and more than 84 cities came to Philadelphia to attend it. He also founded the China Summit Foundation, a non-governmental organization with 501(c)(3) status that helps charities and supports forums and educational and cultural initiatives launched by international students.

Inspired by the Rhodes Scholarship, Blackstone co-founder Stephen A. Schwarzman contributed over $100 million to the Schwarzman Scholars program and is leading a campaign to raise an additional $500 million from others to endow the program. The inaugural Schwarzman Scholars included two Penn students and two Penn alumni ( Almanac January 19, 2016 ).

Mr. Tse applied for the Schwarzman Scholarships with assistance from Penn’s Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships (CURF).

The University of Pennsylvania was honored by the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia as a recipient of 2017 Bike-Phriendly Business Award for modeling excellence in providing bike-supportive employee amenities, facilities, encouragement, and office culture.  Chloe Cerwinka , chair of the University’s Bike Committee; Penn Police Officer David Dager ; and Michael Randolph of Penn Transit accepted the award on Penn’s behalf.

The University of Pennsylvania’s  Division of Business Services has been awarded the 2017 Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence from the National Association of College Auxiliary Services. Mark Mills , executive director of Purchasing Services, accepted the award on Penn’s behalf at an awards ceremony and national conference in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on November 6.

The NACAS award recognized the University for its Inaugural Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo, which it hosted in May. The Edwin R. Golden Award for Inclusive Excellence honors exemplary and outstanding service to cultural awareness in the profession of college auxiliary management and the promotion of inclusion in an ongoing fashion, through leadership in the areas of cultural diversity and equality.

“I am enormously proud of the partnership that the Penn team forged to conceive and execute the inaugural Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo,” said Penn President Amy Gutmann. “The leadership and drive of those involved ensure that Penn will continue to lead in this important arena and I could not be prouder or more pleased.”

The Expo and Forum were organized to raise awareness of Penn’s goals and objectives around supplier diversity and share best practices on inclusion. The event attracted over 350 people, bringing together 40 participating LGBTQ-, women- and minority-owned businesses, all local and diverse suppliers, Penn buyers, local agencies and organizations, all in support of supplier diversity.

Penn has been recognized by Philadelphia’s Clean Air Council as the 2017 Clean Air Commute Employer of the Year. Faculty and staff have a broad range of options to help them go the extra mile for sustainable commuting.

At a special ceremony for four canine graduates of the Penn Vet Working Dog Center’s (PVWDC) K9 Patrol School, SEPTA and area police departments were recognized for completing 400 hours of patrol training.

• German Shepherd Jerry (a graduate of the PVWDC’s foundational training program), specializing in patrol and narcotics detection, will join Officer Bryan Nawoschik of the Norristown Police Department 
• Belgian Malinois Kilo , specializing in patrol and narcotics detection, will join Officer Tanya Spurley of SEPTA Transit Police (Kilo was donated to SEPTA by the Throw Away Dogs Project and attended scent detector school at the PVWDC)
• Belgian Malinois Tico , specializing in patrol and narcotics detection, will join Officer Michael Carraccio of SEPTA Transit Police (Tico was donated to SEPTA by the Throw Away Dogs Project)
• German Shepherd Nero , specializing in patrol and narcotics detection, will join Officer F. Sean Hayden of the Bensalem Police Department

K9s from Plymouth and Whitemarsh Townships, and their police officer handlers, were also recognized for completing 160 extra hours of patrol training.

Opened on September 11, 2012, the Penn Vet Working Dog Center is the nation’s premier research and educational facility dedicated to harnessing the unique strengths of our canine partners and producing an elite group of scent-detection dogs for public safety and health.

Dogs in the program are named in honor of individuals who lost their lives on 9/11 and canine heroes who served following the attacks.

In addition to providing foundational training for working dogs, the Center runs a K9 Basic Handler Patrol School & Scent Detector School for law enforcement K9s.

December 2007: 

$10 Million Gift for Fox Leadership Program 

Alumni Robert A. Fox, C’52, and Penny Grossman Fox, ED’53, made a gift of $10 million to endow and expand the Robert A. Fox Leadership Program in the SAS. The Robert A. Fox Leadership Program (“Fox”) is dedicated to enriching the Penn undergraduate experience in ways that equip and empower students and recent alumni for present and future leadership roles. This donation brought the Foxes’ total support of the program to $23 million.

No Loan Financial Aid Initiative

President Amy Gutmann announced that Penn had expanded the financial aid program to eliminate loans for financially eligible undergraduate students regardless of family income. This initiative made it possible for students from a broad range of economic backgrounds to graduate debt-free.

First Place Ranking for Safety

Penn earned the first-place ranking for safety by Security Magazine in the education (university) category for the first time. It has earned the same ranking in every subsequent year through 2017.

December 1997:

Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute

Penn announced the creation of the Leonard and Madlyn Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute at the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center. The Abramson family made this possible with a $100 million gift, the largest single contribution to that date for cancer research to an NCI designated comprehensive cancer center. The goal of the Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute (AFCRI) is to transform scientific breakthroughs into innovative cancer treatments, with a focus on four primary research areas: cellular transformation, tumorigenesis, translational research and cancer prevention.

December 1987:

One of Penn’s longest-standing staff members, Delma Young, who was a Penn employee for 67 years, announced her retirement. Ms. Young joined Penn in 1920 as a secretary for the department of pathology, a position she held through nine chairmen of the department. She transitioned to part-time status in 1968, at which time her portrait was hung on the second floor of the John Morgan Building.

December 1977:

The Campus Campaign

The Campus Campaign, headed by Dr. Charles Price, reached $4.3 million thanks to a $1 million pledge from the radiology department to fund a professorship in honor of Dr. Eugene Pendergrass.

December 1967:

Dietrich Graduate Library Center

Dedication ceremonies were held for the $5 million Dietrich Graduate Library Center. Pennsylvania Governor Raymond P. Shafer was the dedication speaker.

December 1957:

First Library Unit

Construction began on the first unit of the library-classroom building, making use of a $4 million allocation from the Commonwealth for redevelopment.

This was Penn’s first addition to the Main Library and the building boasted space for a million books.

This 1957 photo shows students at work in the Wood History of Education Seminar on the second floor of the Dietrich Graduate Library Center.

On December 18-19 , at the Zellerbach Theatre in the Annenberg Center: Celebrate Christmas with the experience taking North America by storm. Marking the 25th Anniversary Tour, Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker features over-the-top production and world-class Russian artists. Larger-than-life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously hand-crafted costumes bring the Christmas spirit to life. Get the best seats today and make memories to last a lifetime at Moscow Ballet’s Great Russian Nutcracker! 

“Knock out!” The New York Times “Christmas cheer!” Los Angeles Times

Special Ticket Holder Information: 

Platinum ticket holders : You will receive a premium Nutcracker doll and a Moscow Ballet Book for each ticket purchased and a Meet and Greet opportunity before the performance. Platinum ticket holders must meet the Moscow Ballet representative 45 minutes prior to curtain time at the merchandise table to go obtain the Meet and Greet. If Platinum Ticket holders arrive after the start of the Meet and Greet, they forfeit the right to attend. Moscow Ballet reserves the right to reschedule the time of the Meet and Greet in cases of Force Majeure, including but not limited to medical emergencies or other events outside the control of Moscow Ballet or the theatre. In cases of a successfully rescheduled Meet and Greet due to Force Majeure events, there will be no refunds. 

Gold Circle ticket holders: You will receive a Nutcracker doll and the official Moscow Ballet Book with each ticket purchased. Gold Circle Ticket holders should go to the merchandise table in the lobby to retrieve their products.  

For tickets, visit https://tickets.annenbergcenter.org/

Penn Home Ownership Services (PHOS) ends its 2017 Workshop Series on Tuesday, December 19 . Understanding the Home Purchasing Documents will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Learning and Development at 3624 Market Street, Suite 1A South. Featured lender Trident will be in attendance to address audience questions. Lunch will be served. Due to the popularity of the workshop, advance registration is required.

On Thursday, December 14 , from noon to 3 p.m. in the Class of 49 Room, Houston Hall, the PPSA board will host an open house for the Penn community to enjoy some treats and sort clothes for donation.

Please join them for a holiday service event and networking event. 

Please bring:

• gently used clothes for donation (all types, especially coats)
• new men’s socks and underwear
• holiday spirit!

The drive will benefit the following organizations: Bethesda Project, Military Order of the Purple Heart, and St. Mark’s Church.

18      Networks Within and Around Us ; young artists and students from PENN Network Visualization Program describe how people connect to each other; Esther Klein Gallery. Through January 26 . 

AT PENN Deadlines 

The December AT PENN calendar is now online.

Almanac continues weekly publication with one more issue on December 19. 

After the Winter Break, Almanac resumes weekly publication; the first issue of 2018 will be published on January 9. The deadline is January 2, 2018 .

The University of Pennsylvania Police Department Community Crime Report

About the Crime Report : Below are the Crimes Against Persons, Crimes Against Society and Crimes Against Property from the campus report for November 27-December 3, 2017 .  View prior weeks' reports . —Ed.

11/28/17.   11:04 PM.   51 N. 39th St.    Unsecured wallet taken

11/29/17.   11:47 AM.   3421 Chestnut St.   Unsecured credit cards taken

11/29/17.   6:35 PM.    100 S. 41st St.     Probation violations/Arrest

11/30/17.    10:08 AM.    220 S. 33rd St.     Unauthorized male in building/Arrest

11/30/17.    11:28 AM.    3400 Spruce St.     Threatening comments made by known person

11/30/17.    4:21 PM.    3800 Locust Walk.    Confidential sex offense

11/30/17.   5:29 PM.   3401 Walnut St.    Narcotics possession/Arrest

12/1/17    3:07 AM.   3700 Spruce St.    Male wanted on probation violation/Arrest

12/1/17    3:46 AM.   3600 Ludlow St.     Various items taken from auto

12/3/17     11:11 AM.   4001 Spruce St.     Vehicle windshield smashed by unknown offender

18th District

Below are the Crimes Against Persons from the 18th District: 4 incidents with 0 arrests (2 robberies, 1 domestic assault, 1 rape) were reported between November 27-December 3, 2017 by the 18th District covering the Schuylkill River to 49th Street & Market Street to Woodland Avenue.

11/28/17     6:26 PM.    124 S. 45th St.     Domestic Assault

11/29/17   11:16 AM.    46th and Market Sts.     Robbery

11/30/17    8:00 AM.    3800 Locust Walk.    Rape

12/3/17    7:04 PM.   4500 Springfield Ave.     Robbery

Fall Semester 2017: Walk-Back is held from Tuesday, December 12 to Thursday, December 21, 2017 .

The Division of Public Safety, in collaboration with the Undergraduate Assembly and the Graduate and Professional Student Assembly, will be offering the Public Safety Walk-Back Program during reading days and final exams.

An AlliedBarton Public Safety Officer will be posted at the “Button” near Locust Walk, on Woodland Ave. from 10 p.m. until 3 a.m. Approximately every half hour, the officer will enter Van Pelt-Dietrich Library to offer walking escorts to anyone in the building. The officer will then perform the escort and return to repeat the process.

The Division of Public Safety is providing this service in addition to its normal Walking Escort Program. Uniformed AlliedBarton Public Safety Officers provide escorts to campus locations. Officers are dispatched by radio and will accompany you from one campus location to another, to your parked car, to a Penn Transit Stop, or to an on-campus SEPTA regional transit stop. Walking Escorts are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

To request a Walking Escort any time, call 215-898-9255 (898-WALK).

Learn more about the program.

Under the special checks program, DPS police officers check the exterior of registered properties for signs of criminal activity or security breaches at peak travel times during Thanksgiving, Spring and Winter Breaks.

Winter Break: Special Checks will begin on Thursday, December 21 at 5 p.m. through Tuesday, January 9, 2018 , at 3 p.m.

The program is available at no charge to residents in the Penn patrol zone, bounded by 30th Street west to 43rd Street and from Baltimore Avenue north to Market Street.

Students, faculty and staff who live in the patrol zone are encouraged to register their residence. Be sure to list your contact information, other occupants, landlord if applicable, vacancy dates, scheduled repairs, and someone other than a landlord with access or a key to the property.

Penn Police will periodically check the exterior of registered properties, for signs of criminal activity or security breaches. Special checks cannot be provided for interior areas of apartment complexes.

Remember to close and lock all doors and windows before you leave, and arrange for packages to be delivered elsewhere while you are away. There is an Amazon@Penn delivery location on campus at 1920 Commons. Learn mor e.

Register for a special check.

Faculty and staff at Penn can take advantage of special discounts on a range of products and services including cars, computers, cell phones, fitness clubs, home mortgages and tickets to Penn games.

Penn Bookstore: Faculty and staff receive a 10% discount at the Penn Bookstore when showing a valid PennCard. Some exclusions (such as textbooks and electronics) apply.

Ryan Hospital at Penn Vet: Offers all Penn faculty and staff a 20% discount off hospital services and substantial discounts through the Ryan Hospital’s Primary Care Service, a drop-off service for pets to minimize work-day interruptions. Learn more about the Ryan Hospital’s clinical services or make an appointment. 

Amazon@Penn: offers a convenient and secure location for faculty and staff to pick up and return Amazon orders. Visit  penn.amazon.com  to activate your Penn account.

PersonalShip: provides members of the Penn community the opportunity to benefit from the University’s discounted rates to send packages via express mail. To begin saving on your shipments, visit  www.upenn.edu/personalship

Uber joined with Penn to promote safe, on-demand ridesharing options that supplement Penn’s integrated transportation system. If you are new to Uber, use the Penn promotion code QUAKERRIDES to get your first Uber ride free, up to $20.17 in value (offer expires 8/1/2018). 

The Penn Athletics ticket office  offers special deals to faculty and staff who cheer for the Red & Blue.

Penn Museum, Morris Arboretum, and the Institute of Contemporary Art offer Penn faculty and staff free admission (with PennCard); Annenberg Center Live offers discounts.

Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA and Regional Y Alliances offer a 10% monthly membership discount to all Penn employees with valid PennCards. There is no joiner fee for new Penn employee memberships. To receive the discount on a new membership, visit YMCA location listed and present your PennCard. Existing members can sign up for a discount at their home branch.

Penn offers the YouDecide program, which features a single-destination portal showcasing consumer products and services. Through this convenient online shopping destination, eligible faculty and staff will find savings at establishments such as restaurants, spas, sports and entertainment venues and popular apparel retailers. There are hundreds of valuable discounts available from local and national brands. 

Visit Deals@Penn, then click on YouDecide to browse through the latest offers. Your PennKey and password are required for access.

The discounts are listed in 20 categories (see below) including: Apparel & Accessories, Auto, Books & Movies, Cell Phones & Wireless; Computers & Electronics, Events & Theme Parks and Travel.

Just in time for holiday gift-giving, some of this month’s deals and discounts in the Flower and Gifts section offer lower the cost of giving. 

25% off: From You Flowers; Jewelry.com; 

20% off: 1-800- Baskets.com; 1-800-Flowers.com; Cheryl’s; FTD.com; Harry & David; Personalized Creations; Popcorn Factory

15% off: Cross Pens; Shari’s Berries; Spa & Wellness Gift Cards by Spa Week

10% off: Edible Arrangements; Sharper Image 

5% off: Lobster Gram

Promotions and other offers: Omaha Steaks; Photos.com; Shutterfly; Simple Canvas Prints; World Market

YouDecide is one of the many deals and discounts programs available at the Deals@Penn website.  

Individuals can elect not to have their W-2 printed and mailed to them. ADP, Penn’s W-2 provider, offers individuals the option to suppress the printing of their W-2 and allows the recipient  to securely view and print their W-2 from their personal computer. By going paperless, users avoid identify theft and mail delays! 

Follow these instructions to log-in to ADP W-2 services:

• Click on ‘My Tax Info’ in the ‘My Pay’ section at U@Penn.
• Login with your PennKey and Password. 
• Enter your birthdate and last four digits of your SSN and click ‘Continue.’ 
• Click ‘Continue’ on the next screen.
• Click on the link that says ‘Click here for W-2 information for tax years 2013 and later.’ This will take you to the ADP site.
• The first page will be the ADP Dashboard. 
• Hover over your name in the upper right hand corner and select ‘Settings.’ 
• Under ‘Contact Preferences’, make sure your email address is correct in the box. If not, click ‘Edit’ to add or update. 
• Next under ‘Go Paperless,’ click the slider to agree to ‘Receive paperless statements’ and to be ‘Notified by Email.’ This will open a new window, where you must check the box to ‘Receive Paperless Annual Tax Statements’ and click on ‘I agree’. Remember to close ALL browser windows when you have finished making your updates to protect your personal information. 

You have until December 31, 2017 to select this option for your 2017 W-2. Once you opt out of having your W-2 mailed, you will continue to receive them electronically each year until you elect to receive a paper W-2 once more. 

As a reminder, W-2 forms for tax year 2012 and prior will remain on the U@Penn portal under “My Tax Info.” Tax forms for the current and prior two years are available on the ADP site.

W-2 Address

W-2 forms are mailed to the address on file within the PennWorks/Personnel/Payroll System. If you have moved or need to update your address, please visit the U@Penn website. Under ‘My Personal Data,’ click ‘My Profile’ to change your address or follow the instructions in the adjacent article to opt out of receiving a paper W-2 form and receive your W-2 electronically.

—Payroll Department

Almanac will run the 2018 compilation of summer camps and programs at Penn in the January 30 issue. To list a camp or other summer program, send the dates, location and other details to [email protected] 

Deadline for submission is Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

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Driskell and friends.

The Arthur Ross Gallery presents the work of artist, scholar, and curator David Driskell and explores his relationships with other artists. Friends include: Romare Bearden, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, Keith Morrison, James Porter, and Hale Woodruff.

6:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Arthur Ross Gallery, 220 S. 34th St.

Sense of Place: Japan

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Fagin Hall, 418 Curie Blvd.

Present Futures

The Forum at the Annenberg School for Communication, 3620 Walnut St.

2024 Student Activities Fair

Along Locust Walk and College Green, this fall activities fair highlights different categories of student-run clubs at Penn. 

For more information, visit ulife.vpul.upenn.edu.

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Locust Walk and College Green

Through 8/29/24

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PennWest Edinboro’s campus is located 18 miles from Erie, Pa, sitting on 585 acres that include a 5-acre lake, open fields, and woods. We have 11 on-campus residence halls that include Living and Learning Communities. Situated on 585 acres, our campus boasts 18 buildings, a five-acre lake, open fields, and woods, as well as state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories.

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