Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Don't miss the following in this issue:
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Micaela Harris joins Office of Respect as assistant director
The inaugural assistant director for sexual and relationship harm prevention with the Office of Respect is Micaela Harris (she/her/hers). In her new role, Harris will educate and lead outreach initiatives regarding interpersonal violence prevention. She also advises students and interns on creating change and coordinates Emory's Relationship Violence Awareness Month,
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month, RespectCon, Respect’s monthly lunches, and other events. Harris served most recently with Spelman College as education and outreach coordinator in the Title IX Office. Earlier, she served with the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA) in Kansas City, Missouri, as a youth prevention programs specialist and before that as a crisis line advocate with MOCSA. Harris holds a bachelor’s degree from Spelman College and a master’s in social work (MSW) from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. She and her 9-year-old dachshund/beagle Hanna enjoy the nature trails in Piedmont Park. A nature lover, Harris also enjoys walks around the Emory campus. She reports to Emily T. Palmieri, director of the Office of Respect. You can welcome Micaela to Campus Life at micaela.harris@emory.edu.
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Chad Hixon 10C to lead student-athlete success as associate AD
On June 10, Chad Hixon assumed the role of associate athletic director for student-athlete success and compliance with Athletics and Recreation. In his new role, Hixon will build on the Eagle Edge program and oversee rules and education compliance for Emory student-athletes and staff. He will continue as an assistant coach with men's basketball. Previously, Hixon served as an academic advisor with Georgia State University and Emory, while also spending time as an
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assistant coach in three area high schools – Lakeside in Dekalb County, Centennial in Fulton County, and Midtown (formerly Grady) in Atlanta. After two years of basketball with Emory Oxford, Hixon joined the Emory men's basketball program during the 2008-09 and 2009-10 campaigns. He garnered Honorable Mention All-UAA acclaim for both seasons. As an assistant coach from 2013 to 2016, he helped the Eagles to an overall record of 61-23, two UAA championships and three straight trips to the NCAA tournament. Hixon graduated from Emory University in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree in political science and later earned a master's in higher education from Mercer University in 2015. You can congratulate Chad at chadwick.bryce.hixon@emory.edu.
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Emory HR requirement: Recording work arrangements
Central Human Resources has rolled out a new tool to allow all university staff to record their work arrangements. HR requires all staff to use the tool when they have an alternate work location (AWL) request and when they do not. The work arrangement tool will provide reportable insights on building usage and energy consumption. It will also provide data to help Emory reduce its carbon footprint in Metro Atlanta. The tool will enable OIT to learn more about the types of technology being used by our workforce and help our leadership identify ways we can work smarter and plan for the future of work at Emory. All staff are required to request their work arrangement using the new tool. Submitting a request takes about 5 to 10 minutes. Learn more here.
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Tomorrow, June 13: EPN members invited to meet America To Go and select caterers
Emory Procurement Services and America To Go invite all Emory Procurement Network (EPN) members, as well as their buyers and event planners, to a meet-and-greet with America To Go and select caterers, who are providing samples. The informational/training session for EPN members and buyers begins at 1 p.m. at the Goizueta Business School, room W525. The tasting event is scheduled for 2-3 p.m. in the same location.
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Celebrate Pride at Emory this month
June marks Pride Month, and there are several ways to get involved and celebrate with Emory. Learn about events both on and off campus this month.
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OSRL publishes annual list of major religious holidays
Emory’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) offers guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact the community, such as posing potential schedule conflicts. The links below lead to additional information, including lists of major religious holidays observed by sizable religious demographic groups in the Emory community. OSRL is a university-wide office charged with supporting Emory’s religious and philosophical diversity for all students, faculty and staff.
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Welcome the Class of 2028 at the Emory Gate Crossing + Coke Toast
Save the date! This year's Emory Gate Crossing is scheduled for Monday, August 26, from 10-11 a.m. Join the Emory community in welcoming the Class of 2028, our newest members, by cheering them on as they process from the gate to the Quad. After the procession, stay for the Coke Toast on the Quad! Please arrive by 10 a.m. to find a spot; the student procession will begin promptly at 10:15 a.m. Volunteers will be available to assist. Questions? Please email Jill Camper, director of orientation, at jill.m.camper@emory.edu.
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Staff Fest 2024 is here, this Friday, June 14, on the Quad
The 46th annual Staff Fest celebration will be held on Friday, June 14, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all activities originally planned, including free lunch catered by La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant, live music, a fun run/walk, volleyball competition, games and more.
Lunch starts at 11:30 a.m. (See full menu on website.) Live music with Atlanta's own Band X, playing all the hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and current faves – not just rock, but pop, disco and more! You are encouraged to bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the quad and enjoy the music. Dancing is encouraged!
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Danielle Bruce-Steele featured on 2O36: The Platform
Episode 11, Proudly Celebrating Diversity, features Danielle Bruce-Steele, director of the Office of LGBT Life. Under Bruce-Steele's leadership, LGBT Life works to foster an inclusive community for all students. She says that by creating student-centered programming and cultivating spaces for students to find community, everyone can feel seen, heard, and supported. Watch video (10:15).
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New Emory Ideas Festival set for Sept. 20-22
Open to Emory and the broader community, the Center for Public Scholarship and Engagement’s inaugural celebration will bring noted speakers, music, food and more to the Oxford College campus this fall.
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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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