News, Ideas and Conversations from the University of Pennsylvania
April 1, 2010
Dear Penn Staff Member,
The Penn Current Express is a weekly newsletter bringing you timely news stories about the Penn community. The Penn Current Express will be delivered to your inbox every Thursday.
Penn Counts rally to encourage student Census participation The University is holding a Penn Counts rally on April 7 to drum up awareness about the Census and encourage student participation. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and other area elected officials are expected to attend.
Penn employee benefits will undergo a variety of changes beginning July 1. Alterations to your benefits package can be made during Penn's Open Enrollment period, which begins Monday, April 5, and continues through Friday, April 16.
The Community Sealant Program, operated by Penn Dental Medicine, is out to preserve children's pearly whites through preventative care and by teaching them the habits of good oral health. West Philadelphia students can receive free care from Penn Dental students.
The Penn-ICOWHI conference brings together experts from across the globe in city planning, health and public policy, education, sociology and other related fields to address how health issues facing women are exacerbated by city living.
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