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Reminder: Penn’s Preparations for the Papal Visit to Philadelphia

All classes and University-sponsored events are cancelled on September 25 to accommodate the travel and logistical challenges that will exist in the Philadelphia region during the visit by Pope Francis. Designated essential personnel—including offices such as but not limited to Public Safety, Dining Services and Facilities that provide essential services, University emergency personnel and those responsible for the health and safety of students and lab animals—will be required to report to work and should consult with their supervisors about accommodations and scheduling.

Other staff members, faculty members and students should treat the day under the same protocols as a weather-related suspension of operations. Penn Medicine staff should consult with their supervisors about work schedules.

Penn has created a website site to keep the Penn community informed of any changes related to the World Meeting of Families. It contains frequently asked questions, the schedule of campus services and related links.

For the the latest info see http://www.upenn.edu/about/papal-visit

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