Office of Public Relations
Meeting Penn Vet's Communication Needs
Penn Vet's Office of Public Relations works to increase awareness, understanding and support of Penn Vet’s vision, mission and accomplishments. Working with the Dean, administrative leaders, faculty and staff, PR provides communication services and support—significantly contributing to the advancement of the Penn Vet as it relates to its target audiences, local community and internal and external constituents.
Included in PR’s services are brand management, advertising, internal and external publications and communication, creative services, photography, Web site development and management, media and community relations, proposal writing and editing and official correspondence.
Publications
The Public Relations Office develops and produces Penn Vet's key publications, including Bellwether newsmagazine, school and hospital brochures, course catalogs and fundraising pieces to name a few—as well as editorial, design, photography coordination and other support services for brochures, newsletters, advertisements, invitations and other projects essential to communicating Penn Vet's messages. To find out more about publications or to request assistance with the development of materials, contact Susan Finkelstein, assistant director of public relations, at 215.746.7439 or susanf2@vet.upenn.edu.
Media Relations
Public Relations Office staff work with local, regional and national media to secure coverage for Penn Vet. Through strong relationships with faculty and staff, stories are developed about research, cases, faculty achievements, academic topics and students. Through distribution of news releases, placing stories, arranging media visits and other forms of formal communication, PR seeks opportunities to position faculty and staff as experts in their fields and increase awareness of the school. For more information or to report an interesting story idea, contact Gail Luciani (Philadelphia), executive director of public relations, at 215.898.1475 or luciani@vet.upenn.edu, or Jennifer Rench (New Bolton Center), marketing and communication coordinator, at 610.925.6182 or jrench@vet.upenn.edu.
Photography
The Office of Public Relations offers photography services for school purposes. Departments and offices may request high-quality digital images of staff members, events, medical procedures, special guests or programs. Contact Susan Finkelstein, assistant director of public relations, at 215.746.7439 or susanf2@vet.upenn.edu for more information.
Web Communication
Averaging thousands of hits per day, the Penn Vet Web site provides users with a comprehensive reference for pet care, research information, general school news and upcoming events. Questions? Contact Debora Weber, Web content coordinator, at 215.898.4234 or weberd@vet.upenn.edu.
We’ve Changed Our Name
Once part of the Office of Development, Alumni Relations and Communication, we are now Penn Vet's Office of Public Relations. Our change in name not only better expresses our alignment with Penn Vet's various communication needs, but our commitment to its mission and vision.