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Campus Life Today

May 13, 2020

Message from Leadership

Emory Hardship Fund - Conversation with Dona Yarbrough

Dona Yarbrough: The Emory Together Fund (video 6:09)


Class Award 2020

CLASS Awards 2020 introduces first virtual program (video 53:00)

More than 180 members of the Campus Life family tuned in today for the online presentation of awards to their colleagues for years of service and for outstanding professionalism.

News Briefs

Emory University marks 175th Commencement

View complete coverage of Commencement, including keynote speaker Bryan Stevenson, address by President Sterk, video highlights, profiles of outstanding students and more.


Cody Long

Brittain Award recipient leaves Emory Law as a practiced advocate for vulnerable populations

Cody Long is a former house director with Residence Life, one of his many engagements at Emory and in the larger community. Dona Yarbrough is quoted.


Samah Meghjee

Meghjee garners undergraduate Brittain Award for service and artistic impact

Sama Meghjee, who was also chosen as a Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholar, served as a community coordinator with Residence Life, supervising 14 sophomore advisers (SAs).


Adesola-Thomas

McMullan Award honors Thomas for leadership with compassion

Adesola Thomas, who is also one of this year’s Robert T. Jones Jr. Scholars, has been a student employee with the Center for Women at Emory for three years.


Students thank Emory

Scores of students offer their appreciation to Emory and its faculty and staff for their support throughout the COVID-19 crisis on a site created by the Residence Hall Association, a student organization.


Former Emory basketball standout Austin Claunch 12C honored as coach

Former Emory men's basketball standout Austin Claunch has been recognized as a one of the nation’s top 40 college basketball coaches under the age of 40.

News Media Clips

Emory Wheel: Letter to the editor: President Sterk reflects on a shared four-year journey

Working Through COVID-19

Center for Community Engagement (CCE) metro area service opportunities for students and employees (pdf)


Email Etiquette

15 email etiquette rules every professional should follow


Following are additional resources on working from home and meeting other challenges for students and employees in this difficult time.
Emory University COVID-19 Updates
Campus Life resources during the COVID-19 outbreak
Emory HR: Working through COVID-19
Family Staff Assistance Program
Children and Family

Just for Fun

Comedian talks to 'Past Self' about COVID-19

Comedian talks to 'Past Self' about COVID-19 | Now This (3:06)

Share Your Ideas

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