September 22, 2021 There’s still time to register: Emory University symposium on slavery and dispossession Many universities are examining their histories and discovering their connections to slave labor and Indigenous dispossession. “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession” will highlight ongoing work in the areas of slavery, dispossession, and restorative justice, with emphasis on the legacy of racism and its enduring effects at Emory University. The sessions, scheduled for Sep. 29, 30, and Oct. 1, will focus primarily on the perspectives of Black, Native American, and Indigenous peoples. Learn more or register at the symposium website. Read Emory News Center story.
Know a student with an interesting story? Nominate them to ‘Emory X Me’ This Campus Life project is a visual and oral history celebrating the unique student stories that make Emory who we are – a community of the passionate and purposeful, open to changing the world and our place in it. Students tell their own stories in their own voices. Faculty, staff, and students can nominate students to be considered for Emory X Me. Read stories from previous seasons or nominate a student by completing the nomination form.
Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood, a book by Emory alums Hip-hop and feminism combine in this empowering guide with attitude. Co-authored by Chanel Craft Tanner 18G, director of the Center for Women at Emory, Brittney Cooper 07G 09G, and Susana Morris 07G.
Flu shot required for faculty and staff this fall This fall, Emory University is requiring that all faculty, staff, and students get a flu shot no later than October 29. This requirement is another important effort to keep the campus community healthy and minimize the strain on our health care systems.
Relax during mindfulness practice every Tuesday at noon via Zoom As we face ongoing challenges and transition, Mindfulness Practice can help reduce stress, anxiety, loneliness, and depression – and enhance clarity, patience, sleep, and overall health.
Family Weekend set for Oct. 22-24 Family Weekend is partnering with Emory Homecoming for some festive events, the majority of which occur on Saturday, Oct. 23.
Introducing ‘Student Affairs One Thing’ Podcasts These bi-weekly podcast feature new episodes every other Monday. Host Stuart Brown, founder of StudentAffairs.com, chats with seasoned student affairs professionals about what is the “One Thing” they have learned that has helped shape their professional career. See the premier episode, live now. If you have suggestions for topics for this newsletter, please email us at: ecleditorial@emory.edu. |