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4	5	6	7 June Open PPSA Board Meeting: Please RSVP to attend June Open PPSA Board Meeting: Please RSVP to attend Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (7pm-8pm) Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (7pm-8pm) September 7, 2016 7:00 pm – September 7, 2016 8:00 pm Join Yvette Bordeaux, Director of Professional Masters Programs in Earth and Environmental Science, on the first Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. EST. During these online… Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (12pm-1pm) Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (12pm-1pm) September 7, 2016 12:00 pm – September 7, 2016 1:00 pm Join Yvette Bordeaux, Director of Professional Masters Programs in Earth and Environmental Science, on the first Wednesday of every month from 12-1 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. EST. During these online…	8 Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (12pm-1pm) Master of Environmental Studies Virtual Café (12pm-1pm) HR L&E Presents Business Writing for Success HR L&E Presents Business Writing for Success September 8, 2016 1:00 pm – September 8, 2016 4:00 pm This interactive workshop has been designed to assist participants with techniques to draft, compose, and edit professional documents for the global audience. Participants will become more aware of business considerations for… Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY University of Pennsylvania Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hall of Flags To sign up online click here! You will need to re-register as…	9 Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY September PPSA Open Board Meeting: Please RSVP to attend September PPSA Open Board Meeting: Please RSVP to attend PPSA Open Board meetings are open to any monthly-paid exempt university staff. They are held on the 2nd Friday of each month, 12pm-1pm. The September meeting will be held Friday, 9/9… Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY University of Pennsylvania Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive Thursday, September 8, 2016 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Hall of Flags To sign up online click here! You will need to re-register as…	10
11 Faculty and Staff American Red Cross Blood Drive TODAY Penn Ice Rink Opening Day Penn Ice Rink Opening Day Sunday, September 11, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Join us at the Class of 1923 Arena (3130 Walnut Street 19104) to celebrate Opening Day and skate in a new season…	12	13 Penn Ice Rink Opening Day Penn Ice Rink Opening Day HR L&E Presents Essentials of Management, Session 1 HR L&E Presents Essentials of Management, Session 1 September 13, 2016 9:00 pm During the first session, you will work with peer managers to identify different management issues and determine appropriate actions towards resolution. Register at: https://upenn.plateau.com/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERING_DETAILS&scheduleID=1781965 Managing Relationships Managing Relationships September 13, 2016 12:30 pm – September 13, 2016 1:30 pm Managing relationships isn’t always easy, especially when conflicts arise. With the right strategies, you can effectively manage even the most difficult relationships. This workshop can show you how. You’ll learn…	14 Managing Relationships Managing Relationships Managing Relationships Organizational Dynamics On-Campus Info Session Organizational Dynamics On-Campus Info Session September 14, 2016 6:00 pm – September 14, 2016 7:30 pm Information sessions are for prospective students of the Organizational Dynamics MS and MPhil degree programs and for the non-degree Dynamics Learning Exchange program. Meet with faculty, students, and alumni and… Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga September 14, 2016 11:00 am – September 14, 2016 12:00 pm Let your body reward itself with movement! Join us for this Gentle Yoga session and explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid moving bends and soft… Annual Housing Fair Returns to Campus Annual Housing Fair Returns to Campus Annual Housing Fair Returns to Campus Penn Home Ownership Services (PHOS) will host its annual Housing Fair on Wednesday, September 14. The Fair is a convenient one-stop resource as attendees get…	15 Annual Housing Fair Returns to Campus HR L&E Presents Navigating Difficult Conversations HR L&E Presents Navigating Difficult Conversations September 15, 2016 12:30 pm – September 15, 2016 1:30 pm Difficult conversations are inevitable in any workplace.When handled poorly, they are likely to result in serious problems that interfere with productivity and leave everyone involved feeling frustrated and dissatisfied. You…	16 HR L&E Presents Navigating Difficult Conversations Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax September 16, 2016 12:30 pm – September 16, 2016 1:30 pm Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion, and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be…	17
18	19 Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax Mindfulness Monday Mindfulness Monday September 19, 2016 12:30 pm – September 19, 2016 1:30 pm Mindfulness is “paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD Mindfulness practice develops awareness of your present thoughts and feelings to help you manage different…	20 Mindfulness Monday Mindfulness Monday Mindfulness Monday Pre-Health Programs Virtual Info Session Pre-Health Programs Virtual Info Session September 20, 2016 5:30 pm – September 20, 2016 6:30 pm Join the University of Pennsylvania’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Health Programs for a virtual information session on Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.. Pre-Health Programs Director Jackie McLaughlin and current students… How to Determine Your Key Skills How to Determine Your Key Skills September 20, 2016 12:30 pm – September 20, 2016 1:30 pm An important part of navigating your career is knowing your greatest talents and skills. In this session, HR Recruitment will help you discover what those key skills are. Register at: https://upenn.plateau.com/learning/user/deeplink_redirect.jsp?linkId=SCHEDULED_OFFERING_DETAILS&scheduleID=1936966 Get to Know What’s Healthy at Houston Hall Get to Know What’s Healthy at Houston Hall September 20, 2016 12:00 pm – September 20, 2016 12:30 pm Join Dan Connolly, Bon Appétit’s Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, on a Healthy @ Houston Market tour! You will meet Dan at the Information Desk in Houston Hall, where he will give…	21 Get to Know What’s Healthy at Houston Hall Get to Know What’s Healthy at Houston Hall A Proactive Approach to Caregiving: Guidance on Planning Ahead A Proactive Approach to Caregiving: Guidance on Planning Ahead September 21, 2016 12:30 pm – September 21, 2016 1:30 pm Mom or Dad may be healthy and independent now so conversations about care needs down the road have been pushed to the back burner. But chances are you will find… Project Management Project Management September 21, 2016 9:00 am – September 21, 2016 12:00 pm Managing projects can feel daunting. It requires a focus on defining the initiative, planning for work, managing the initiative and monitoring results. Join us for a seminar to learn about…	22 Project Management Fitness 101: Back to Basics Fitness 101: Back to Basics September 22, 2016 12:00 pm – September 22, 2016 1:00 pm Have you always wanted to start an exercise program but don’t know where to begin? Janna Rothschild and Devon Vicari, Campus Recreation’s Fitness Professionals, both hold advanced degrees and certifications…	23 Fitness 101: Back to Basics September Wellness Walk September Wellness Walk September 23, 2016 12:00 pm It has been proven that spending more time outside reduces stress, increases energy levels, and boosts immunity. You can start achieving these goals by meeting the Center for Public Health…	24
25	26	27	28 September Wellness Walk September Wellness Walk September Wellness Walk Conflict Resolution: A Win/Win Approach Conflict Resolution: A Win/Win Approach September 28, 2016 12:30 pm – September 28, 2016 1:30 pm Disagreements, arguments, and change are natural parts of both our personal and business lives. Conflict resolution is a way for two or more parties to find an amicable solution to… Gentle Yoga Gentle Yoga September 28, 2016 11:00 am – September 28, 2016 12:00 pm Let your body reward itself with movement! Join us for this Gentle Yoga session and explore the natural movements of the spine with slow and fluid moving bends and soft… Cross Cultural Communication Cross Cultural Communication September 28, 2016 9:00 am – September 28, 2016 12:00 pm Communication goes far beyond the actual words that you say; it’s also how you say those words and the non-verbal messages that you send with them. The receipt and interpretation…	29	30 Cross Cultural Communication Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax Guided Meditation – Take a Breath and Relax September 30, 2016 12:30 pm – September 30, 2016 1:30 pm Practice mindful breathing that focuses your attention on the present moment with kindness, compassion, and awareness. Self-massage and gentle mindful movements that promote relaxation and reduce stress may also be…