In Brief – Jan. 14, 2019

Announcements

PTO/Vacation Donation Program

The following employees have been approved for the primary Paid Time Off (PTO)/Vacation Donation Program:

• Ashley Allard, Medicine Specialists
• Vicki Bice, Pediatric Rheumatology
• Melinda Kuhn, Surgery Specialists
• Lok Mainali, Penn State Health Medical Group – Mount Joy
• Ashley Montano, 5 Acute Care Unit
• Linda Schlader, Patient Financial Services
• Nicole Shearer, Clinical Lab
• Susan Snyder, Environmental Health
• Jill Umberger, Provider and Patient Access Registration – Revenue Cycle
• Megan Wise, 5 Acute Care Unit

Employees interested in donating their Primary PTO hours may do so by going to mySolutions, search “PTO Donation” (log-in may be required) and submit it electronically.

Clothing Donation

The Pathology Student Interest Group at Penn State College of Medicine is collecting gently used business or professional wear (business suits, shirts, blouses, dress pants, skirts, ties, etc.) to donate to Dress for Success and the Bethesda Mission by Thursday, Jan. 31. The donated clothing will be given to needy job seekers. Drop-off locations are:

• Biomedical Research Center ­- student lounge
• Anatomic Pathology Department chair’s office – C7708
• Clinical Pathology administrative office – HG160
• Harrell Health Sciences Library entrance

Upcoming Events

Penn State Health Night at the Hershey Bears

Penn State Health departments interested in supporting the community with education and interactive activities are encouraged to participate in a health system-sponsored event at a Hershey Bears hockey game. The event will take place on Saturday, March 2 at the Giant Center. Department representatives should email ThisisPennStateHealth@pennstatehealth.psu.edu by Friday, Jan. 25.

Black History Month Banquet

The College of Medicine’s Student National Medical Association will host a Black History Month Banquet:

• Saturday, Feb. 2
• 6-9 p.m.
• University Conference Center (302A/B/C)

Workforce Diversity Lunch

The Inclusion Academy will host “Diversity Disparities in the Workforce,” an installment in its Learner Lunch Lecture Series:

• Tuesday, Feb. 12
• Noon-12:50 p.m.
• C6616 

Masquerade Gala

Penn State College of Medicine’s Pride and Disability Advocacy and Awareness group will host its 2019 Masquerade Gala:

• Friday, Feb. 22
• 7-9 p.m.
• University Conference Center (302A/B/C)

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