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Special Events

Introduction to Penn’s Job Architecture

Designed for Penn staff, the Division of Human Resources’ Compensation department will facilitate several webinars to review Penn’s job architecture and bring clarity, consistency, and opportunity to how staff understand job profiles and career paths. Penn staff can register to attend.

Ends December 17, 2025
Talks

Fact-Checking in Crisis: A Lunchtime Conversation

Penn students, faculty, and staff are invited to join a conversation among three authors working across the fields of lexicography, fact-checking, journalism, and fiction writing. Panelists will discuss the history of fact-checking, media de-funding, and digital upheaval, as well as the status of truth in our current media landscape. Register to attend.

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Telling Stories, Saving Lives: Narrative Persuasion

Sheila T. Murphy, professor of communication in the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California and leading expert on using narrative to promote behavioral change, will discuss best practices for utilizing narrative persuasion to increase vaccine uptake. Free and open to the Penn community. Register to attend.

Penn Priorities

A look at a few of our big picture priorities that improve Penn as we create knowledge to benefit the world.

Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination at Penn

The University of Pennsylvania seeks talented students, faculty, and staff with a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law in the administration of its admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or other University-administered programs or in its employment practices. Questions or complaints regarding this policy should be directed to the executive director of the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs; Franklin Building, 3451 Walnut Street, Suite 421, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6106; or (215) 898-6993.

Nondiscrimination Statement