Community Engagement
Below are some of the ways we engage GSE's employee community with a variety of topics and formats. Remember to also check out GSE's Event Calendar.
Microsoft Teams Chat Groups
Want an easy way to chat with colleagues on different topics? Join the GSE All Staff & Faculty Team on Microsoft Teams, our collaboration platform that can keep you connected and organized in one space.
How to Join:
- Log into https://teams.microsoft.com
- Click on the "Teams" icon on the screen’s left side
- Click "Join or Create Team" in the upper right corner
- Choose "Join a Team with a Code" & enter xc9f9sl
- We recommend setting your channel notifications to "banner and feed” (learn more about managing notifications here)
Channels:
- General: For general conversation that may not fit into the specific subchannels.
- Free Food
- GSE Job Postings: For any new, regular staff job openings.
- GSE Steppers: GSE's walking club; A private subchannel on the main feed. Please email Olivia Farkas if you would like to be added!
- HR Updates & Tips
- Inclusion & Belonging
- IT Updates & Tips
- Missing Channels: Teams maxes out at 10 subchannels, so this is a space for proposing any private channels (for example, a book club).
- Music & Podcasts
- Parents Group: Formerally a private group, the Parents Group is now publicly accessible as a subchannel for any parents, prospective parents, or those with parental responsibilities.
- Pets of GSE
- Recommendations: For those seeking recommendations on different topics, including restaurants, providers, etc.
Affinity Groups
GSE's Staff & Faculty Affinity Groups are back! Spearheaded by Raquel M. Arredondo, Assistant Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, the affinity groups support our school-wide DEI mission of bringing together our identities, ambitions, ideas, and commitment to create a culture of belonging.
Be on the lookout for initiatives hosted by these groups throughout the year. To learn more and to join, please reach out to the following affinity group co-chair(s):
- Asian Affinity Group - Kristine Chin
- Noir Network - Nakia Jones, Darlyncia Nobrun
- Latinx Affinity Group - Dayna Muniz, Sylvia Davis
- LGBTQ+ Affinity Group - Katrina Struloeff, Taylor Alexander
- Next Gen @ Penn Affinity Group - Whitney Jones
- White Accountability Group - Hannah Brenneman, Betsy Rymes
