Penn GSE Calendar

Join the Penn GSE Center for Professional Learning for a conversation with Dr. Ghaffar-Kucher about addressing September 11th in school.

Dr. Carolyn Heinrich, Patricia and Rodes Hart Professor of Public Policy, Education and Economics, Vanderbilt University, presents Repercussions of a Raid: Health and Education Outcomes of Children Entangled in Immigration Enforcement as part of the IES Predoctoral Training Program weekly seminar series.

Penn HR Learn & Grow Trainings, Courses, and Webinars HR Events & Programs Event View Event Registration Welcome Back Wellness Walk Event Information Event Code: HW00001-091421 Event Dates: 9/14/2021 Event Cost: $0.00 Event Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Event Location: Locust Walk, by College Hall-Ben Franklin statue Event Instructors: Center for Public Health Initiatives Event Description Celebrate 10 years of Be in the Know with this Welcome Back Wellness Walk, sponsored by Human Resources and led by the Center for Public Health Initiative team! The CPHI will lead you on a two-mile walk on/near campus to help you increase physical activity and steps, plus build community with participating Penn staff and faculty. Be sure to wear sneakers or comfortable shoes, bring water, and invite a colleague to join the celebration!

Dr. Hirokazu Yoshikawa, Courtney Sale Ross University Professor of Globalization and Education, NYU presents Baby's First Years: Experimental Impacts at Age 12 Months of an Unconditional Cash Transfer for Low-Income Mothers of Infants in Four U.S. Cities as part of the IES Predoctoral Program weekly seminar series.

Dr. Sharon Wolf, Assistant Professor, will present a Human Development and Quantitative Methods colloquium titled, "Leveraging Developmental Science for Educational Innovation: Lessons from Children in Low- and Middle Income Countries."

In this class, you will develop a short daily practice for calming and establishing the priority of peace, ease, and relaxation for wellbeing and work-life balance. This 60-minute experiential class offers participants an opportunity to journal, participate in breathing exercises, note mindset, and establish the awareness of acceptance and harmony.

Join us for a virtual live demonstration of the new Virgin Pulse wellness platform and 2021-2022 Be in the Know campaign!

Dr. Meghan McCormick, Senior Associate for Family Well-Being and Children's Development, MDRC, presents Long-term Effects of Social-Emotional Learning: Experimental Evidence to Inform Policy and Practice as part of the IES Predoctoral Training Program weekly seminar series.

Do you work with someone who shows special initiative or demonstrates outstanding leadership? Have you noticed that a colleague or team excels at fostering workplace collaboration or shows an especially deep commitment to service? If so, then recognize them as a Model of Excellence. The Selection Committee depends on the content of the nominations to make its decisions. Therefore, nominations submitted should be as detailed and descriptive as possible in order to convey a nominee’s exceptional performance. Be sure to attend this workshop and learn about how best to write your nomination and obtain some tips on doing so!

Celebrate 10 years of Be in the Know with this Welcome Back Outdoor Yoga Class, sponsored by Human Resources and Penn Recreation! Reconnect with your colleagues and rejuvenate your mind and body, with this outdoor fitness class. Be sure to bring your own yoga mat!