October 28, 2020 Update on actions Emory is taking for racial justice Message from President Fenves.
Election 2020 Toolkit offers range of resources for Emory community With less than a week until Election Day, Emory strongly encourages you to exercise your right to vote by absentee ballot, in person during early voting through October 30, or in person on Election Day, November 3. The Election 2020 Toolkit provides selfcare resources to help employees manage election-related stress, resources for supervisors, and Emory policy reminders.
EmoryTogether Fund is now accepting applications To help students experiencing financial hardship directly related to the impact of COVID-19, the EmoryTogether Fund is accepting applications for fall semester and winter break assistance. The fund was created to help degree-seeking undergraduate, graduate, and professional students who meet the eligibility requirements. Awards are intended to assist with eligible expenses but may not cover 100 percent of students' needs. Most awards are between $50 and $500. Students may request EmoryTogether Fund assistance once per semester.
Thursday, Oct. 29: Emory offers ACLU-led free speech workshop for faculty/staff The online free speech workshop for faculty and staff, offered at no charge, is one of four in the series, Navigating First Amendment Student Rights and Engagement: Conversations with Emerson Sykes and Emory, October 27-30. This session explores common controversies associated with free speech and provides insights helpful to faculty and staff. Facilitators: Emerson Sykes, ACLU attorney; Carol Henderson, Emory’s vice provost and chief diversity officer; and Eric Weeks, director of the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/Sykes_FacultyStaff Campus Life and Academic Affairs continue collaboration
Fellowship applications are open The Woodruff and Whitehead Foundation Fellowship is open for applications, with an information session on Tuesday, October 27, at 4:30 p.m. Register here or contact Kate Grace at kdgrace@emory.edu for more information. In addition, information on the Truman Fellowship, is available here.
Emory Chapter of NAACP awarded grant After being awarded an MTV early voting grant, the Emory Chapter of the NAACP recently provided students with resources to support absentee and in-person voting. The chapter delivered applications, envelopes, and postage to the doors of absentee voters and provided vouchers to reduce by 99 percent the cost of transportation to polling places.
Oxford College Campus Update: Oct. 21 Academic Affairs and Campus Life are collaborating for a series of co-curricular faculty-hosted film screenings during the remaining weekends of the fall semester. Please share these upcoming event opportunities with students who would enjoy attending. Carter Town Hall 2020
39th annual Carter Town Hall features a special message from President Jimmy Carter and questions with grandson Jason Carter
Emory News Center: Emory celebrates Global Diversity Awareness Month During October, Emory’s Office of Global Strategy and Initiatives (GSI) is celebrating Global Diversity Awareness Month.
Emory Athletics: Where are they now? Maggie Baird: Volleyball, 2005-08. Second Team All-UAA honors, 2007 and 2008; first-team nod, 2006. Samantha White: Women's swimming and diving, 2002-06. Pivotal role in Eagles capturing their first two national championships, 2005-06. Alex Wunderlich: Golf program, 2012-15. First Team All-UAA honors twice; second team once.
Inside Higher Ed: Is it time for all students to take ethnic studies? President Fenves is cited.
The Atlantic: America will sacrifice anything for the college experience The pandemic has revealed that higher education was never about education.
Emory Skitfest: Check out student videos (1:26:26) Enjoy a variety of creative student video performances as first-year residence halls compete for Skitfest 2020 honors. Live judging is provided by President Fenves, Dean Gelaye, and other Emory VIPS. The event, hosted last week, is a spinoff of Emory’s beloved Songfest tradition. If you have suggestions for topics for this newsletter, please email us at: ecleditorial@emory.edu. |