Penn GSE Calendar

Join the Penn GSE Center for Professional Learning for a conversation with Dr. Liz Mackenzie about mindfulness training for K-12 teachers.

Dr. Lesley Turner, Associate Professor of Economics, Vanderbilt University presents Taking It to the Limit: Effects of Increased Student Loan Availability on Attainment, Earnings, and Financial Well-Being as part of the IES Predoctoral Program weekly seminar series.

Presented by the Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, this workshop provides tools to help participants live life in a more positive way, even when faced with negative people and experiences. They will better understand the causes of negativity, learn how self-talk affects attitudes, and gain tips to be their best selves possible.

Dr. Bridget Terry Long, Dean and Saris Professor of Education and Economics, Harvard Graduate School of Education, presents Connecting Students with Financial Aid: The Impact of Information and Framing on Aid Renewal and Enrollment Intensity as part of the IES Predoctoral Program weekly seminar series.

This workshop is for participants to practice present moment awareness with kindness and compassion. During the first part of our practice, we will begin with a guided meditation focusing on the breath. The second half of our session will focus our attention on a guided exploration of the body, bringing awareness to the different areas of the body, and allowing ourselves to experience how each part feels, without trying to change anything. No experience necessary. All warmly welcome.

Presented by the Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, this workshop takes a look at your health from the inside out, by exploring the connection between mental and physical health. Learn to be empowered to make better choices for a healthier you, even during times of stress.

This Penn GSE Center For Teaching and Learning workshop with Dr. Howard Stevenson will focus on understanding how one can regain their focus, access their knowledge and memory, and be able to respond more assertively to racial questions and interactions happening in the classroom.

Join Juliana Rosati to share readings on the theme of Wintering. Bring a book excerpt or poem to read on the theme, or just come to chat about what you’re reading these days. She will email the link the day before or morning of.

Dr. Rekha Balu, Senior Fellow and Director, Center for Applied Behavioral Science, MDRC, presents Key Considerations When Building an Intervention as part of the IES Predoctoral Program weekly seminar series.