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April 22, 2021

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Understanding Asian Racialized Trauma with Jessica C. Kim, LCSW

Understanding Asian Racialized Trauma

Tuesday, April 27 | 11:00AM EDT


This presentation by Jessica C. Kim, LCSW of Penn's School of Social Policy and Practice aims to help the Asian international student body of Penn and allies to start a conversation, centering Asian perspectives, about the rising anti-Asian hate we are witnessing nationally. We will discuss the unique ways in which Asians living in America are racialized as well as what our trauma responses can look like – in our history, to our health, and across our campuses. This event is hosted by ISSS and is open to the entire Penn community!
Register: "Understanding Asian Racialized Trauma"

Get featured as a 2021 graduating #GlobalQuaker!


Each Spring semester, ISSS features graduating international students on social media to celebrate their unique backgrounds, personalities and accomplishments and to spotlight the diversity of Penn's international community. You are eligible to be featured if you graduated in Fall 2020 or will graduate in Spring or Summer 2021. We will begin featuring this year's graduating #GlobalQuakers on social media during the first week of May. 
 
Get Featured as a #GlobalQuaker
View #GlobalQuakers from Past Years

Community Conversations & Ways to Engage

AIS: The New International Experience

AIS: "The New International Experience"

Saturday, April 24 | 9AM EDT

What does it mean to be international while studying in the US? How has COVID affected our relationship with culture? AIS (the Assembly of International Students) is partnering with TableTalk Penn to provide a discussion space for any and all international student issues.

Register: The New International Experience »

Free Chinatown Bus Charter

PAACH, GAPSA, and UA: Free Chinatown Bus Charter

Saturdays 1:00-4:00PM ET through May 1, 2021

Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) in partnership with Undergraduate Assembly (UA) and Graduate and Professional Student Assembly (GAPSA) are providing free charter bus service to and from Chinatown for Penn faculty, post-docs, staff and students! The charter bus will operate Saturdays from 1:00–4:00 through May 1. 

Register for the Chinatown charter bus »

PWCC Fireside Chat with Ambassador Locke

Fireside Chat with Former Ambassador Gary Locke on U.S.-China Relations and Stopping Anti-Asian Racism

Thursday, April 29 | 9PM EDT (Friday, April 30 | 9AM Beijing Time)

Former Ambassador to China, Former Governor of Washington State, and Interim President at Bellevue College Gary Locke has been at the forefront of addressing and combating Anti-Asian Racism as U.S.-China relations deteriorate. As a representative of the Asian American community, he is bringing his diplomatic expertise to join Penn Law Professor Jacques deLisle in discussing U.S.-China relations and the ongoing social campaign against the surge of hatred, violence, and discrimination against Asians.

Register: Fireside Chat with Ambassador Locke »

P1P/CAPS/PENNCAP Community Forum April 28 at 2PM ET

FGLI Community Forum

Wednesday, April 28 | 2:00PM EDT

Join Penn First Plus, PENNCAP and CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services) for a community forum focusing on learning more about CAPS, its services, and ways in which FGLI students can utilize CAPS services during the semester and summer.

Zoom Link: P1P/CAPS/PENNCAP Community Forum »

Grad Center Virtual Coffee Hours: Ryan Miller

Grad Center Virtual Coffee Hour with Dr. Ryan Miller

Friday, April 23 | 12:00PM EDT

Want to connect with Grad Center staff, graduate and professional students, and campus partners for an hour of conversation? Join the Grad Center for a themed Coffee Hour with Ryan Miller, Ed.D., Director of the Office of Learning Resources at the Weingarten Center. 

Register: Virtual Coffee Hour with Ryan Miller »

Penn at work: Making your future, 2021 and beyond.

Future of Education: Fireside Chat with VIPKid Founder and CEO Cindy Mi hosted by Penn GSE Dean Grossman

Wednesday, April 28 | 8:00AM EDT/8:00PM Beijing Time

This conversation will offer insights into how current tech advancements are influencing the future of education. As part of the "Penn at Work–Making Your Future 2021 and Beyond" speaker series, Penn Graduate School of Education (GSE) Dean Pam Grossman’s fireside chat discussion with VIPKid Founder and CEO Cindy Mi will provide the audience with valuable takeaways about what education might look like for the next generation of learners. Hosted by the Penn Wharton China Center.

More information about this event »

Lavender Graduation: A Virtual Celebration of Penn's LGBTQ+ Graduates. Friday, May 7 at 5PM ET. https://upenn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eeQ0rQM2jc1D7IG

Professional Development and Financial Wellness

Resident Advisors: Student Staff in the College Houses

Graduate & Professional Students: RA opportunities available, apply now!


CHAS is looking for responsible, creative individuals to serve in the College Houses as Graduate RAs next year. Becoming an RA lets you use the knowledge you've gained about academia, life, and everything else to help Penn students make the most of their undergrad years. Graduate RA positions are a great way to gain valuable experience, serve as a great creative outlet, and provide a safe, secure place to live on campus along with a community-building dining allocation.

More information: Resident Advisor positions at CHAS »
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Sprintax Tax Webinar for International Students: More Dates Announced!

Sprintax has announced additional free tax webinars to help you understand your filing obligations for this tax season. The next webinar will take place on Wednesday, April 28 at 1:30PM EDT.

Register for the next tax webinar »
View other dates » 

Financial Fridays: How to Create a Debt Management Plan

Financial Wellness @ Penn: How to Create a Debt Management Plan

Friday, April 23 | 12:00PM EDT

Handling debt responsibly is the key to paying it off on time and without complications. Financial Wellness @ Penn is here to help! Join this event to learn more about creating a comprehensive debt management plan.

Register: How to Create a Debt Management Plan »
 

Academic Resources

CURF Spring Research Fair: Friday, April 23 1-4PM EDT

Weingarten Center: Final(s) Spring for Undergraduates

Monday, April 26 at 4:00PM EDT; Tuesday, April 27 at 12:00PM EDT; Friday, April 30 at 3:00PM EDT

Using examples and scenarios, the Weingarten Center will demonstrate the value of SMART exam preparation – a process that is supported, motivated, accountable, regulated, and task-oriented!

Register: Final(s) Sprint with the Weingarten Center »

Health, Safety and Emotional Wellness

Schedule a COVID-19 Test or Vaccine
Penn Will require all students to receive COVID-19 vaccines for the 2021-2022 academic year

"Students should plan on being fully vaccinated (i.e., two weeks after the last dose of the vaccine) before they return to campus for the fall semester. For any students who have not been vaccinated by the time they return to campus, the University will provide vaccination clinics, however students will need to quarantine for two weeks after receiving their first dose. Further guidance will be forthcoming for international students who received vaccines not currently approved in the United States."

Read the full announcement from President Amy Gutmann, Provost Wendell Pritchett, and Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli »

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