Wednesday, April 17, 2024
REMINDER: 2024 CLASS Awards on Tuesday, April 30, 2-5 p.m. in ESC
Don't miss the following in this issue:
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Scott Hackett sets sights on western horizon
Scott Hackett, Clairmont Campus complex director, accompanied by his loyal canine companion Dodger, is leaving Emory to serve as community director for transfer, upper-class and graduate student housing at the University of Denver. He joined Emory in summer 2017.
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As Clairmont Campus complex director, Hackett's work with upper-class students produced valuable contributions to Campus Life and the larger university community. He collaborated closely with the Clairmont professional and student staff to transform the upper-division residential experience through the residential curriculum and student-staff involvement in the community. Hackett has also overseen summer school and served on the UDX, Residential Education, Assessment, and Selection and Recruitment collaterals. In addition, for the past two summers, he worked closely with the Office of Undergraduate Education to oversee the pre-college program as director and co-director. His last day with Emory will be April 26. You can reach Scott to congratulate him and thank him for his service to Emory at scott.a.hackett@emory.edu.
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Staff Fest 2024 "Rock the Quad" with live music
Join your Emory colleagues for the 46th Annual Staff Fest, Friday, May 17, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. This year's theme is "Rock the Quad" – bringing live music by Atlanta's own Band X. Music will include rock, pop, disco, and more from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current faves. You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on the quad and enjoy the program. Dancing is also encouraged. Let us know you’re coming. Please RSVP so organizers can plan accordingly. Note: Staff Fest is for current Emory University staff, faculty and retirees only. The event is unable to accommodate family members or non-university employees.
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Your Fantastic Mind season 5 premiers April 17
Emory University and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) announce the premiere of season 5 of the Emmy award-winning PBS television series, "Your Fantastic Mind," scheduled to debut on April 17 at 7 p.m. ET. The new season continues to explore groundbreaking advancements in brain health, featuring compelling stories from patients and the latest insights from top medical professionals. Season 5 consists of six 30-minute episodes airing weekly on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. ET, April 17 to May 22, on GPB’s statewide television network. After each show airs, you can visit the “Your Fantastic Mind” website to stream the full episode or individual stories.
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The Journey to Healing for One Emory
Arab American Heritage Month Racial Healing
Join us for a virtual interactive experience in celebrating the contributions, culture and heritage of Arab Americans. Participants will engage in community building story-telling activities emphasizing our shared humanity. Registration required.
- Thursday, April 18, 1 to 2:30 p.m., Virtual Racial Healing Circle in recognition of Arab-American Heritage Month. Learn more and register.
Equitable Dinners Atlanta at Oxford
Join the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation Initiative in collaboration with Equitable Dinners Atlanta hosting their Dinner, Theater and Dialogue event, which is open to Emory and surrounding the area community.
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Webinar: Crucial Conversations, Day 1
This two-day course is open to university faculty and staff. Day 2 is April 23. Speak with your manager about paying the registration fee. When people find themselves stuck, there are crucial conversations keeping them there, conversations they are not holding or not holding well. Learn how to spot the conversations that are keeping you stuck, understand your role in the problem, learn how to establish safety when a conversation turns crucial, and obtain tools that will help you hold the right conversations at the right time. Learn more and sign up on Brainier.
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This Week in Emory Athletics
Free T-shirts and free food this week!
- Softball vs NYU: Friday, April19 @ 3 pm
- Softball vs NYU: Saturday, April 20 @ 12 pm (free BBQ and T-shirts for students)
- Softball vs NYU: Sunday, April 21 @ 11 am (Senior Day)
- Men's Tennis vs Wash & Lee: Sunday, April 21 @ 1 pm (Senior Day)
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Reframes: Discovering the possible with Kenneth Carter, professor at Oxford College
Kenneth Carter, the Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology at Oxford College, reflects on a time he needed to pick himself up after a profound professional disappointment to pursue his life’s goal, ultimately keeping a promise to his younger self. Watch the video (1:35) to hear more of his story or learn more about Reframes: Discovering the Possible.
For more ways to engage, students have the opportunity to join a dinner and panel conversation about managing life's unexpected challenges and reframing them into opportunities. The final dinner for the semester will be Thursday, April 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. on McDonough Plaza. All students are welcome. RSVP here.
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A short history of Earth Day and 17 ways to celebrate this year
Earth Day, April 22, was founded in 1970 by Gaylord Nelson, a United States Senator from Wisconsin. Senator Nelson developed the idea for a national day to focus on the environment after the 1969 oil spill in Santa Barbara, California. He wanted the public to participate in a day of study (teach-in) and demonstrations on behalf of the environment. Earth Day was recognized internationally in 1990. Today, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 by more than 1 billion people in 192 countries. What can you do to celebrate Earth Day? Find out here.
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Move More Challenge: April 15-May 26. There's still time to join!
The annual Move More Challenge began this Monday, but there's still time to join, through May 3. To complete the challenge and earn your health incentive this year, you must:
- Track 7,000 steps for at least 21 days during the challenge period
- Read 4 articles about physical activity and wellbeing (links in Sharecare)
Join your Campus Life colleagues in this challenge by logging on to Sharecare. We have two open teams (or start your own). To join, search for the team name during sign up and add yourself. Contact the team captain if you have any questions.
- CL Step by Step (Captain: Venus Miller)
- Swoop there it is! (Captain: Tina Chang)
Finally, your CL wellness champions will be leading weekly walks during the Move More Challenge. Even if you are not participating, get out from behind your computer screen and enjoy some time outdoors! We will meet Tuesdays* at noon at Kaldi's at the Depot.
*Except April 30 during CLASS Awards; we will meet on May 1 instead.
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If you have submissions or other suggestions for this newsletter, please email us at: jbbrown@emory.edu.
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