Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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BCJ needs volunteers for graduation celebration
With the changes to our traditional commencement activities, we are re-imagining the Belonging and Community Justice Commencement Celebrations: Modupe Dayo, C.A.R.A.S, FGLI, and APIDA Graduation Celebrations. These ceremonies and receptions will now be held off-campus at the Gas South Convention Center in the Exhibit Hall the afternoon of Saturday, May 11, from 3-6 p.m.
The BCJ staff will need your help! If you are available and willing to volunteer for the celebration and/or reception, please sign up to volunteer no later than 12 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8 here. We thank you in advance.
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Bruce Covey joins OPUS team in Office of the Provost
The senior director of Campus Life Technical Services (CLTS), Bruce Covey, has accepted a position with Student Information Systems (the OPUS team) in the Office of the Provost. As a Peoplesoft Enterprise business analyst, Covey will work with student databases and information systems.
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Covey came to Emory in 1994 as manager of the old Theology Bookstore in Bishops Hall, later taught poetry writing in Emory’s Creative Writing Program, and still holds a faculty appointment. He joined Campus Life in 1998 as associate director of Emory Bookstores, eventually moving up to director. In 2006, he was promoted to senior director of Campus Life Technology and Bookstore Relations, which eventually became CLTS, which he has managed for the past 18 years.
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SIS Responders invite staff, second-year graduate students to join fall 2024 team
Campus Life’s Student Intervention Services (SIS), a part of Student Case Management and Intervention Services (SCMIS), is seeking new team members to join the SIS Responder Team. Emory staff and second-year graduate students are encouraged to join. In rotating shifts, SIS team members are on-call 24/7 to respond to students in active crises. Responder training will be provided during the summer. Contact Kimberly McNeal (Kimberly.McNeal@emory.edu) with questions or to join the SIS Responder Team.
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James Roland joins initiative to advance democratic engagement on nation’s campuses
The senior director of Campus Life’s Center for Civic and Community Engagement (CCE), James Roland, has been selected to join 20 individuals from other institutions of higher education to participate on the audit design team for a nationwide initiative led by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) and Campus Compact.
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Institutions of higher education are developing strategies for advancing civic and community engagement focused on student learning, social impact, and creating just communities. The AACU and Campus Compact partnership will audit the efforts of institutions across the country and produce a guide to help institutions audit their own work – and ultimately develop collaborative tools and resources to scale and streamline democratic engagement across colleges and universities.
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CBSC fellows prepare for a summer of community building in area communities
In April, 11 undergraduate students in the 2024 Community Building and Social Change (CBSC) Fellows Program stood before an audience of university community members in the Emory Student Center. They introduced their plans for a full summer filled with community building in partnership with Atlanta area communities. Having completed two academic courses and other training, the fellows are now prepared to implement their plans in close collaboration with their respective communities. The plans will be the focus of the fellow’s intensive, paid, 10-week summer field practicum, which includes site visits, small group meetings, and public presentations. Fellows will have opportunities to see firsthand the critical role that partnering with impacted communities plays in the resolution of important public issues. Follow the CBSC fellows in their partnerships with community organizations on Instagram @emorycbscfellows. Review CBSC fellows’ bios. Learn more about CBSC fellows’ projects.
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Your Fantastic Mind Season 5, Episode 2 now on website
This episode examines a variety of compelling topics, including new research on inflammation-induced depression, the pioneering exploration of the physical effects of racism on the brain and the use of a new approach called vibration feedback mindfulness to improve attention and awareness in trauma-exposed women. Additionally, viewers get a glimpse into a longstanding mental wellness parenting class helping parents called “The Incredible Years Parenting Program.”
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Have fun and connect with others during Move More
Now in its ninth year, Move More is one of Healthy Emory’s most popular campaigns, encouraging employees to increase their physical activity. The 2024 Move More campaign kicked off April 15 and continues through May 26. Employees can join through Friday, May 3.
Join your Campus Life Wellness Champions for group walks on Tuesdays at 12 p.m. throughout the rest of the challenge. Groups will meet at the Depot. Questions? Contact Tina Chang (ttchang@emory.edu) or Venus Miller (venus.miller2@emory.edu).
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If you have suggestions to share or information to submit for this newsletter, please email us at: jbbrown@emory.edu.
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