Events
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs
OEOP Virtual Brown Bag Sessions
This report outlines the plan to offer employment themed, virtual learning sessions to a workplace audience. The objective of this program embraces the tradition of brown bag meetings to foster collaboration, share knowledge, and creativity among meeting members. The Zoom link will be added closer to the date. All sessions will be scheduled from 12 noon to 1 p.m.
- September 19, 2025: The Veterans Community at Penn
This program outlines Penn’s commitment to serve those who served through resources who provide services and programs to the Veterans of our university community.
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Download flyer. (PPTX) - October 16, 2025: The Sierra Group featuring Janet Fiore, CEO
This program introduces The Sierra Group and their work with Penn assisting to meet ADA and OFCCP compliance standards and benefit from the talents of workers with Disabilities.
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Download flyer. (PPTX). - February 19, 2026: ADA/FMLA/STD/HR Benefits and Compensation
This program highlights The Division of Human Resources by offering critical programs, benefits, and services that help to create a supportive workplace. - March 19, 2026: Title VI and the Office of Religion and Ethnic Interests
This program highlights the OREI with a focusing on education, investigation, and conflict resolution, working in partnership across the Penn community.
Hiring Veteran Talent: Veteran Workforce Integration
Bridging the job gap for veterans at the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine.
Penn has a long history of recruiting and retaining veteran talent. Penn Medicine and University Human Resources see the benefit of hiring veterans as they possess a strong work ethic, leadership skills, and a mission-focused approach that translates well to the Penn workplace.
Hiring Veteran Talent: Veteran Workforce Integration is a program that will provide best practices and protocols to assist in the process of successfully hiring and retaining veterans, including those disabled.
Presented by: Penn Human Resources, The Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, Penn Veterans Collaborative (PVC), Penn Platoon, Veterans Care Excellence Program (VCEP), and Student Registration & Financial Services.
Featuring:
Sheila D. Hall, HR, Sr. Talent Aquisition Specialist
Dani Trimmer, HR, Sr. Talent Acquisition Specialist
Shawn Clark, UPHS, Director of Workplace Development
Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time: 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.
Virtual: Join the Teams meeting
Meeting ID: 279 987 209 387 6
Passcode: oJ2HA2Vg
November is Native Heritage Month.
The Penn Native Community Council (PNCC), in collaboration with the Penn Libraries Collections Department, will explore some of the great works in the libraries collections that were created by people indigenous to the United States and North America. With books ranging from academic sociological works to comedic essays, as well as films both documentary and fictional, these selections offer slices of life from a diversity of Native American communities and experiences.
Date: November 1 to 30, 2025
Location: Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center, 3420 Locust Walk, New Books – 1st floor
November is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native and Indigenous peoples. More information on Native American initiatives at Penn is available through the Natives at Penn website. Download this year’s book/DVD listing (Excel).
Office of Equal Opportunity Programs Lecture Series
The lecture series is sponsored by the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and intends to give insight and opportunity with an increased understanding surrounding issues focusing on today's perspectives. The series is designed to introduce an essential component of education with encouraging civil debate, broadening the basis for critical thought and cultural understanding. The lectures consist of a series of presentations by members of Penn’s intellectual community in the areas of education, medicine, religion and the arts.
Please check back regularly for updates on our upcoming events.
Annual Veterans Day Flag Raising
Our annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony honors the service of veterans for their service and sacrifice for the common good.
- Date: November 11, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
- Location: College Green