June 3, 2020
How Campus Life intensified facilities cleaning and disinfecting to meet COVID-19 threat
The new norm, which began in March, includes ongoing deep cleaning and disinfecting of AMUC and ESC offices, meeting rooms, breakrooms, and dining areas. Spaces used daily are cleaned and disinfected daily whenever possible.
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Vigil of solidarity in remembrance of victims of racist violence
On Friday, June 5, at 4 p.m., Campus Life and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life will hold an online solidarity vigil in remembrance of Ahmaud Arbery, a Georgia resident, and so many others who have been killed by racist violence.
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Emory Votes Initiative FAQ answers questions on Georgia’s presidential primary
The state’s presidential primary was delayed. If you voted early or by mail in March, that vote counts. However, you still need to vote again by Tuesday, June 9, for other state and local races. If you didn’t vote in March, you will see all the races on your June 9 ballot.
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Emory Together Fund update
As of April 27, approximately $2.4 million of the $5 million fund has been distributed to Emory students most in need of assistance due to the pandemic’s impact on the university. The amount includes the $1,000 payout in April to the highest-need students, a total of almost $1.5 million.
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Professional Development
Webinar: Personal Fiscal Resiliency
Participants will learn how to develop a stress plan that will help them visualize a more positive future by identifying opportunities for change and strategies to improve their finances. Offered by Emory’s HR Benefits and Work Life Department on Wednesday, June 10, from 12 to 1 p.m. Click here to register.
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Faculty/staff book salons offer summer readings
Faculty and staff are invited to a series of book salons to discuss hope, renewal, and living a meaningful life. For more information, contact Kevin Crawford (kevin.crawford@emory.edu) or Ed Lee III (ewlee@emory.edu) or visit the OSRL website.
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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
Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP)
Parent and Family Programs
Dorothy's Song: COVID-19 version (video 2:10)
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