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ISPP: International Spouses and Partners at Penn

ISSS would like to welcome International Spouses and Partners to the Penn (ISPP) community.  We understand that the families of Penn Students and Scholars are important to their success here in the United States.  It is our hope that your time here will be an enriching experience for every member of your family.   In an effort to reach out to international spouses and partners, we invite you to join the ISPP community which was launched in Fall 2011.

2013 Events & Programs

Please check back for future events!

  • 2012 Events & Programs
    • Driving in the U.S. Workshop (November 27, 2012)
    • ISPP International Potluck (November 8, 2012)
    • CPR Training for Parents, 11/10/2012 (by Family Resource Center)
    • Halloween Party for Students and Post-docs with children, 10/31/2012 (by Family Resource Center)
    • ISPP Fall 2012 Orientation (October 25, 2012)
    • Trip to the Amish Country (September 22, 2012)
    • DPS Kids Safety Day, 7/31/2012 (by Division of Public Safety)
    • ISPP Spring 2012 Orientation (February 16, 2012)
  • 2011 Events & Programs
    • ISPP Halloween Gathering (October 27, 2011)       
    • ISPP Open Forum (October 3, 2011)
    • ISPP Open Forum (September 29, 2011)

Resources for ISPP

  • Family Resource Center - is a hub for information, resources, activities and advocacy for students and post-docs with children
  • Graduate Student Center - provides a stimulating intellectual and social community of graduate students and scholars from across Penn’s twelve schools
  • Penn Women’s Center - supports the evolving needs of all women at Penn
  • PennCard Center - family members are also entitled to a PennCard (spouse, domestic partners, children).
  • Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs (BPP) - provides biomedical postdocs with the highest quality training in and outside of the labs
  • Kids in Center City - provides resources for parents and family friendly events
  • Visit Philly - provides city information and things to do in and around Philadelphia

Participants' View

"ISPP provides excellent guidance and support for foreign spouses and partners of Penn students and scholars.  ISPP also gave me the opportunity to meet other foreign spouses and partners on a regular basis.  I enjoyed meeting new people and making new friendships."

Tatiana Prihodova
Partner of Wharton MBA Student

ISPP Contact Information

  • Donna Steinfeldt – main contact for the email listserv sign ups
    International Student and Scholar Advisor
  • Shinn Ko - ISPP Creator
    Senior Associate Director
  • Jeremy Spohr - ISPP event co-coordinator
    International Student and Scholar Advisor