Financial Programs/Services

• Pre-Tax Accounts - A great way to save money on known dependent care, elder care and health care expenses
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/pretax/default.asp
  
  
• Matching Retirement Contributions - If you choose to make your own contributions to your account, the University will provide Matching contributions up to 5% of your base salary (subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations). http://www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/retirement/tdr/contributions.asp
  
  
• Credit Card - MBNA America offers Penn faculty and staff Platinum Plus Visa credit cards with a flexible rewards program. http://www.upenn.edu/highlights/faculty_deals.php
  
  
• Guaranteed & Enhanced Mortgage Program - Forgivable loans of up to $7,500, low down-payment, no PMI, 120% financing for homes in a specific geographic proximity to the University. http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/homeownership/programs.html
  
  
• Credit Union - Vacation and Holiday Club accounts, Discounts for New & Used Cars, Free $1000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance http://www.uofpfcu.com/default.htm
  
  
• Answer Financial - Helps you comparison shop for best rates on: Insurance (Auto, Home, Life, Pet), Home Warranty, Prepaid Legal Services, Annuities and Travel Services & Roadside Assistance http://www.hr.upenn.edu/programs/answerfinancial/upa_afi.asp

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Employee Discounts

• Computers - The Penn community receives an academic discount at the Computer Connection.
  http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/computerstore/
  
  
• Cell Phone Service - Cingular Wireless, Nextel, and Verizon Wireless offer discounts on cellular service plans and phones. http://www.upenn.edu/computing/voice/cellular/
  
  
• Cars - Ford and General Motors offer discounts on new vehicles to Penn faculty and staff.
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/programs/cardiscounts.asp
  
  
• Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - Discounted Tickets (limited) http://www.pennpresents.org/
  
  
• Global Fit - Penn faculty and staff and their families qualify for discounted rates at participating health clubs.
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/globalfit.asp
  
  
• Free Movie Rentals - You are allowed to borrow up to 4 movies at a time for 7 days each Van Pelt Library Tip: Browse the online catalog before you go http://www.library.upenn.edu/catalogs/vcat/
  
  
• Ice Rink at Class of 1923 Arena - Discount of $1 off public skate admission price. 3130 Market
  http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/icerink/index.html
  
  
• Compass Program (SEPTA) - 10% discount on Transpasses and Trailpasses (on top of the first $100 being pre-tax) 
  http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/transportation/partnership/compass.html
  In addition, Septa Pass Perks – This new program (With a weekly or monthly SEPTA Pass only) offers discounts and other perks in and around Philadelphia. http://www.septapassperks.org/
  
  
• Office Depot Personal Purchase Program - Enables Penn faculty, staff and students to make personal purchases of office supplies and related products directly from Office Depot at a discounted rate via a personal credit card enabled web site. http://hcsintranet.business-services.upenn.edu/hcspartners/

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Quality of Worklife

• Employee Assistance Program - Staff, and their eligible family members, can receive confidential and free counseling services. http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/eap.asp
  
  
• Work/Life Benefit - Free phone consultation and information on all dependent care issues such as: Finding quality child care/elder care, how to keep kids safe and healthy, dealing with special needs and College planning http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/default.asp
  
  
• Snow Day Childcare - is available for Penn faculty and staff when Philly schools close due to inclement weather, but Penn is open. You have to pre-register for this service, you cannot show up the day of. http://www.hr.upenn.edu/QUALITY/worklife/snowday.aspx
  
  
• Health & Wellness and QOWL Workshops - Free of charge. Topics such as: Home Safety Checklist for Your live-at-home Elder, Workplace Ergonomics, The Weekend Athlete
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/workshop.asp
  
  
• Ergonomic consultation services - Where: Your workstation http://www.ehrs.upenn.edu/programs/occupat/ergo/
  
  
• Bio Pond - The gardens are open year round to anyone who wants to visit. There is no charge to enter. Behind Anatomy/Chemistry and Richards Building http://www.bio.upenn.edu/facilities/greenhouse/biopond/
  
  
• University of Pennsylvania Health System - Mention you work at Penn and you may be eligible for room upgrades, etc…
  
  
• Annual Flu Shot - For $20 staff can get their annual flu shot on campus. Look on HR website under Health and Wellness to schedule a time. Tip: Sign up early – slots fill fast!
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/flushots_live.asp

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Job and Career

• Individualized Career Coaching - Help with self-assessment, goal setting, resume writing, interviewing skills, etc. Contact Gale Gibbons gibbonsg@hr.upenn.edu or 898-1371 to set up an appointment.
  
  
• Staff Career Center - Resources: books, videos, as well as computers and online career tools. 3624 Market Street, Suite 1B-South  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/Learning/CareerCenter.aspx
  
  
• Mentors@Penn - You are matched with a Penn staff member and receive guidance and assistance on your professional life for 12 months. http://www.hr.upenn.edu/learning/mentors_penn.asp
  
  
• Computer Courses - Offered through Technology Training Services (http://www.upenn.edu/computing/isc/training/)and the Biomedical Library (http://www.library.upenn.edu/biomed/)
  
  
• Tuition Benefits - For self, dependent children, spouses/same-sex domestic partners.
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/benefits/tuition/default.asp
  
  
• Retirement Counseling - One-on-one counseling session with either a Vanguard or TIAA-CREF representative 204 Anatomy-Chemistry Bldg. Schedule your session via: http://www.meetvanguard.com or http://www.tiaa-cref.org/moc
  
  
• Internal Applicant Provision - If you are looking for another job at Penn, as an internal candidate you get a special privilege in the hiring process.

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Events and Attractions

• Archaeology and Anthropology - Free Admission with Penn Card 3260 South Street (across from Franklin Field)
  http://www.museum.upenn.edu/
  
  
• Institute of Contemporary Art - Free Admission with Penn Card 118 S. 36th St. http://www.icaphila.org/
  
  
• WXPN Free at Noon - Friday lunch concerts series - Downstairs at World Café Live 3025 Walnut Street
  http://xpn.org/wxpn-concerts-events-calendar/free-at-noon
  
  
• The Morris Arboretum - Free admission with Penn card Off of Germantown Pike Weekdays:12pm - 8pm Weekends, 11am - 5pm
  http://www.business-services.upenn.edu/arboretum/
  
  
• Department of Music - Sponsors a wide range of professional and student performance activities in classical music, jazz and other musical traditions. Most performances are free. Concert Schedule:http://www.sas.upenn.edu/music/performance/schedule.html
  
  
• Arthur Ross Gallery - Showcases seldom-seen treasures from the University's collections and other public and private collections.
  http://www.upenn.edu/ARG/
  
  
• Architectural Archives of the University of Pennsylvania - Preserves the works of more than 400 designers from the 18th century to the present. http://www.design.upenn.edu/archives/archives/
  
  
• Staff Appreciation Events - At the Palestra Men’s & women’s basketball, and wrestling
  
  
• Penn Relays - Free admission (except the final) Where: Franklin Field When: Annually each Apri.l http://www.ThePennRelays.com
  
  
• Penn Football - Franklin Field (gate SM) Staff Member + 4 (all free) Highlight: Penn Family Day. Note: You may NOT leave the game and come back in.

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Recreation

• Intramural Sports - Softball, Volleyball, Golf and Soccer leagues (Summer, spring, or fall)
  http://www.upenn.edu/recreation/sports/
  
  
• Penn Running Club - Weekly Group Runs, Training Tips, Cross Country & Track Workouts, Team Races, Clinics with Expert Guest Speakers, Social Events Discounts at The Sport Shop @ Penn
  http://www.upenn.edu/recreation/runner/club
  
  
• Levy Tennis Pavilion - What: Indoor & outdoor tennis courts Where: 3130 Walnut Street
  http://pobox.upenn.edu/~hjmackin/
  
  
• Fitness Centers - Recreation Access to the Hutchinson Gym PennFit Program PennRec Health Challenge Instructional Classes during Demo Week http://www.upenn.edu/recreation/

• Dance Lessons - Salsa, Ballroom, Argentine Tango and Swing lessons When: Often – check websites Web:
  • UPtown Swing - swing dance - http://www.uptownswing.org/
  • Penn Latin and Ballroom Dance - http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~ballroom/index.html
  • UPenn Argentine Tango Club - http://upenntango.cjb.net
    
    
• Tae Kwon Do Club - Several locations: check website Beginner classes are held on Wednesday.
  http://www.lrsm.upenn.edu/~felice/penntkd/

• Penn Walking Club - Free pedometer, on-line tracking of progress and weekly group walks.
  http://www.hr.upenn.edu/quality/wellness/walking.asp
  

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Groups and Clubs

• Writing groups - Writing for Children, Journaling, Creative Writing, Science Fiction, Plays, Non-fiction “Word.Doc”
  http://www.writing.upenn.edu/~wh/series-programs.html
  
  
• Chess Club - Houston Hall, 1st floor, East end Sundays 2pm-5pm & Wednesdays (Blitz Tournament) 8 pm
  http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~chess/
  
  
• Conversational Spanish Lessons - The lounge of La Casa (3601 Locust Walk in the Arch Building) Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for *free* from 6-7 pm http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lacasa/latest_news.html

• Penn Club - Discount hotel rooms in NYC (yearly membership required) http://www.pennclub.org/

• Penn Players - For over 70 years, the Pennsylvania Players have been bringing theater to the University of Pennsylvania. http://www.dolphin.upenn.edu/players/Home.html

• Penn Pro Women - Founded in 1948 Work to improve the status of women on campus and to provide assistance to women who have suffered gender discrimination.
  http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/pwc/prowomen/index.html

• Penn Women’s Center - A hub for all women's organizations on campus and a central locus for activity, advocacy and activism within the community http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/pwc/main.html

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Other Hidden Benefits

• Walking Escort - Penn's Walking Escort service will make sure you're safe 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Make the call to 215-898-WALK anytime.
  http://www.publicsafety.upenn.edu/Walk_Ride_Blue_Light.asp
  
  
• African American Resource Center
  http://www.upenn.edu/aarc/
  
  
• Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Center
  http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lgbtc/

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