June 17, 2020
Emory Forward: Fall semester update to the community (video 24:04)
Presentation includes remarks by President-elect Fenves, Provost Love, and EVPs Lewin and Augostini.
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No one should return to campus until notified to do so. If you are a Campus Life employee or volunteer and it is necessary for you to return to campus, you will be contacted by your supervisor and by Mekeshua North in Campus Life HR. Employees able to work remotely should continue to do so unless otherwise instructed. The university’s Return to Campus Guidelines are for employees already working on campus and those who are instructed to return to campus. For more information, see guidelines.
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Emory is among the signers of the letter to the Georgia General Assembly.
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Atlanta Jewish Times: A Jewish perspective on protests and the pandemic (podcast 23:33)
This essay is authored by Paul Root Wolpe, director of Emory’s Center for Ethics.
Professional Development
Webinar: Emory Explores: Become an effective ally
This conversation in the Emory Webinar Series will examine actionable ways we can come together as allies to defend, protect, and lift up marginalized communities. Presenters include LaNita Gregory Campbell, director of The Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement (RACE) in Campus Life. Wednesday, June 24, from to 5 to 6 p.m., Emory Alumni Association Facebook page. Click here for more information or to register for this webinar.
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Professional Development
Webinar: The shifting landscape: What will speech and activism look like in higher education?
Recommended by Suzanne Onorato, assistant vice president of Campus Life.
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Professional Development
Webinar: Juneteenth: Giving Voice Friday
Given the clear need for our collective education and growth, the School of Medicine is launching a critical and timely webinar series on racism and social justice on June 19 also known as Juneteenth. The first discussion will explore the significance of Juneteenth and the African American experience. Friday, June 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. Register here.
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Professional Development
Belonging and Community Justice (Center for Women, LGBT Life, and RACE) is hosting three summer reading groups starting in July for current students and Campus life staff. The groups will focus on intra-racial conversations about race and anti-racism. Separate groups are offered in three categories: White community members, non-Black people of color, and Black community members. Each group will meet regularly for discussions facilitated by BCJ staff members. To learn more and/or register, complete this form by June 22.
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10 Rules of survival if stopped by the police
After Michael Brown's death, this important infographic was developed by David Miller, founder of The Dare To Be King Project.
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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
Jinxy Jenkins & Lucky Lou (video 3:51)
CGI Animated short film by Mike Bidinger & Michelle Kwon, CGMeetup
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