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News from Across the EVP Divisions
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Penn and the Community

Registration is now open for the popular Penn Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo, which returns this year on Wednesday, July 28 as a virtual event. The forum will feature welcoming remarks from President Amy Gutmann, followed by an engaging panel discussion. The expo will bring together local and diverse suppliers showcasing their services to Penn’s community of buyers. Learn more and register today.
 
New this summer at Morris Arboretum is Fairy Woods, located next to the Sculpture Garden. Fairies and gnomes have moved in at the Arboretum and they need shelter. Visitors can find natural supplies at the Gnome Depot so that they can create little enchanting abodes for our new friends.

Read this inspiring Penn Today story about our highly aided financial aid counselors in Student Financial Services: Counselors at Student Financial Services help find success, not stress.

Division of Public Safety cited as a model for Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training. Click here to learn more.


Returning to Campus

Time to Load Your Vaccine Information in Workday. To help protect you and those around you from the spread of COVID-19, the University is requiring current and active faculty, staff, and postdoctoral trainees to be fully vaccinated or to participate in weekly Penn Cares screening tests. Enter your vaccine information in Workday. Workday has sent you an inbox notification, and an announcement also appears on your Workday home page.

Important Information about Commuting at Penn: As we plan our return to campus, a new integrated commuting and information portal has launched, providing important information about discounted public transit, bike commuter options, Penn Transit services, campus parking options, and other valuable resources and updates. Learn more here.

Replacement of Expired PennCard - Special Notice: If you have an expired PennCard, please note that you'll need to replace your card once you return to campus. Certain card holders have already received a communication with instructions on how to pick up their cards. Please follow the guidance in those communications. Regular instructions apply if you haven't received this communication. For more information visit the PennCard website.


Engaging the Penn Workforce

Congratulations to the Workday Transformation Initiative Team for being honored with a Models of Excellence Award!

Penn’s Identity & Access Management program is completing its Design phase, with the ultimate goal of providing Penn’s users with simplified, secure access to the University’s vast array of electronic resources and services. 

The FY22 Budget Book is now available. This annual publication provides dynamic information on anticipated revenue and expense for the upcoming fiscal year in support of the day-to-day activities of the University, individual responsibility centers, and the Health System. Please contact the Budget Office for more information or to arrange a training session for your team.

Ready for a Vacation? Whether you’ve been dreaming of a trip to the beaches of the Outer Banks, the hiking trails of a National Park, the gardens of the Morris Arboretum, or a simple backyard barbecue, we are all ready for a little rest and relaxation. So, check your Paid Time Off balance in Workday and schedule some time off! ThirdPath Institute offers a pre-trip prep vacation check list to help get you ready to unplug and unwind.


Congrats to the EVP Division Graduates
Congrats to these EVP Staff Members for Earning a Degree this Past Spring!

Sonia Pal, Audit & Compliance - Master of Nonprofit Leadership degree from SP2, University of Pennsylvania

Nyzinga Patterson, Audit & Complinace - Master in Law Program from the Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania

Leslie Crane, Morris Arboretum - Bachelor of Arts Degree, English Literature, Chestnut Hill College

Stephanie Suraci, Penn Children’s Center - Master’s Degree, Reading /Writing/ Literacy Program, Graduate School of Education, University of Pennsylvania

Craig's Tip
It’s time to reset for the season in University City and SHOP PENN for the summer! You can SHOP, DINE, PLAY, and STAY right in our own backyard around the most beautiful campus we’re lucky to call ‘the office’. Your neighborhood retailers have missed their regulars and you know you’ve missed some of your favorite places to grab lunch, buy a gift, or treat yourself. Follow @shopsatpenn on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter for the latest news, product offerings, seasonal menu items, contest giveaways, and experiences for all. EXPLORE the district now with many new ways to do the weekday:
    




 

We'd Love to Hear from You!
Have suggestions or topics you would like to see covered in the next EVP newsletter or future newsletters? Email Cindy Paul, cynpaul@upenn.edu