Exercise is Medicine for Employees Week (Feb. 26–March 2)
The Department of Kinesiology is hosting free walk-in health assessments and health education for anyone interested this week. Get your blood pressure checked, learn about Couch to 5K programs, sign up for their Wellness Challenge, and find out more about scheduling your own personal fitness assessments at the Center for Fitness and Wellness.
Two Wellness Week sessions have been scheduled for Liberal Arts staff:
- Tuesday, Feb. 27, 102 Burrowes Building, 8:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 28, 102 Kern Building, 9–11 a.m.
If you are unable to attend the staff walk-in sessions, you can contact Zack Papalia (zvp5003@psu.edu) to arrange a one-on-one consultation.
Staff Advisory Committee Town Hall
This is an opportunity for staff to get to know the Staff Advisory Committee a little better as well as learn more about what the committee can provide for you. The goal is to engage staff in meaningful group conversations that will help us better understand how the committee is perceived. We also want to know what you feel is positive about our college, what training and networking opportunities you would like to see offered, what overall improvements you could suggest, and finally, inform you on how the Staff Advisory Committee can be your direct line to the dean for concerns. Please feel free to join us at one of the two meetings listed below. For those who are unable to attend in person, you may join us via Zoom at the links provided.
- Tuesday, March 6, 10–11:30 a.m. in 130 Moore, or https://psu.zoom.us/j/797547291
- Thursday, March 8, 1:30–3 p.m. in 406 Oswald or https://psu.zoom.us/j/710802545
A Day in the Life: Penn State’s Response to Domestic Violence in the Workplace
This training program utilizes the powerful true story of a local homicide victim to prepare faculty and staff at Penn State to effectively address the issue of domestic violence in the workplace. This session, specifically for Liberal Arts staff, will take place on Monday, March 12, from 1 to 4 p.m. in 102 Weaver Building. Please click here to register by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 9. After this program, participants will be able to identify the dynamics of domestic violence and its effects on victims at work and at home, appropriately support and respond to abused employees, provide information on resources, and become part of the solution at work and in the community.
Nominate someone for a You Rock award
If you know someone who goes above and beyond, makes exceptional contributions towards the efficiency of operations, provides outstanding service to other employees or visitors, and/or promotes diversity, fill out the short You Rock nomination form here.
New Staff
We welcome all new staff members and invite you to visit our website for resources that may help you navigate the College of the Liberal Arts and Penn State.
Submit your news
We are asking staff to submit their own content, such as information about upcoming college or department events, development opportunities for staff, and networking events. We’re also looking for information about each department, so feel free to submit interesting things about your department that makes it unique within the University. You can submit your information on the Staff Advisory Committee’s website: http://la.psu.edu/staffadvisorycommittee.
The mission of the Staff Advisory Committee is to represent the interests of the staff to the dean of the college, in addition to fostering a sense of community among staff. If you’re interested in becoming a member, please email Aimée Grugan at arp20@psu.edu.