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Welcome Back,
Academic & Campus Partners!

January 2023 | Newsletter 

 

Happy New Year!

As we welcome the students back this spring semester, please read below to see the many ways you can get involved with the Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives. Read below to learn more about:

  • Penn Mentor Meals Program
  • FYE & SYE Grant Opportunities
  • Preceptorials
  • PHINS Nominations

Wishing you a great start to your 2023!

 

NSOAI Initiatives

Penn Mentor Meals Program

 
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Register for Penn Mentor Meals Program Here!

NSOAI's meal-hosting initiative, the Penn Mentor Meals Program, encourages students and their mentors to engage in conversation outside of the classroom and  provide them with a meal free of charge!

Members can initiate a meal with mentors or mentees such as: current or past professors, teaching assistants, advisors, RAs, PHINS, Peer Advisors, and/or members of Penn’s professional staff!

Lunch is served at Lauder Dining Café. Mentor Meals are only available for lunch Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Meals begin Tuesday, January 17. Registration is open!

 

First-Year Experience (FYE) & Second-Year Experience (SYE) Grant Opportunities

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Apply for FYE & SYE Grants Here!

Explore the opportunities that we offer beyond the classroom. We encourage you to apply for a First-Year Experience (FYE) and/or Second-Year Experience (SYE) grant. We can assist with marketing your events and funding up to $500!

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 11:59pm ET. 

 
 

Preceptorial Program

Preceptorial

Penn Preceptorials are not-for-credit sessions led by Penn faculty and teaching staff on various topics that all Penn students are invited to take part in. Preceptorials showcase the cultural, social, and intellectual richness of our shared community.

These can be an opportunity for you to share passions related to your teaching and research interests. Preceptorials are typically one-time sessions, although can include multiple sessions and potentially involve off-campus sites and events. 

Learn More About Preceptorials Here
Host Your Own Preceptorial!
 

Peers Helping Integrate New Students (PHINS)

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PHINS are Orientation Leaders who welcome the newest Quakers to campus during New Student Orientation in August.

Do you know students who would be excellent PHINS? We want to know who they are!

Learn More About the PHINS Program Here!
Nominate a Student to Apply for PHINS!
 

Take a look back at NSO 2022!

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 Connect with NSOAI!

  • Follow us on all our social media channels to keep up with The Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives!
  • Explore our website and learn about all the programs we have to offer.
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NSOAI Professional Staff 
David Fox, Director 
Troy Majnerick, Associate Director
Andrea Naughton, Assistant Director 
Shewit Mikael, Assistant Director for Communications & Assessment


Office of New Student Orientation & Academic Initiatives
provost-nso-ai@pobox.upenn.edu

215-898-7000
Sansom Place West
3650 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104

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