Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Note from the editor: The newsletter will not be published on July 10.
Don't miss the following in this issue:
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Cedric Blatch to serve as associate director for special projects
The complex director for Alabama and Dobbs Halls, Cedric Blatch, has accepted the position of associate director for special projects, reporting to Lina Vargas, chief business officer and assistant vice president for Campus Life. Blatch will assist with development, leadership, and oversight of special projects and provide operational and
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programmatic support for the Emory Bookstore. He joined Residence Life in 2019, built a close-knit community among his staff and residents, and became a leader throughout the department. His many contributions include design and installation of the mural that wraps the stairwell in Alabama and tells an engaging story about Emory and Atlanta. His program live jazz in the Dobbs courtyard is a fall highlight and fosters a sense of community among residents. Blatch also served as an advisor to the Black Students Alliance and as a leader in the Emory Black Employee Network. You can congratulate Cedric at cedric.blatch@emory.edu.
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Did you know? Qualtrics is the University's official online survey tool
In February, Emory’s Office of Information Technology (OIT) announced the implementation of Qualtrics CoreXM as the university’s official online survey tool. Qualtrics is a widely recognized and highly versatile survey platform trusted by organizations across the globe. SurveyMonkey is being phased out across the university enterprise for budgetary reasons. OIT also encourages discontinuing the use of other survey tools (such as Google Forms, SurveySparrow, Typeform, Alchemer, Qualaroo and Hubspot) as part of the transition to Qualtrics. Read more.
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Finance Center update: Sole source procurement
Procurement by noncompetitive proposals, referred to as sole source procurement, is procurement through solicitation of a proposal from only one source. To help determine when a sole source procurement may be used, purchasers should review the following:
Procurement is working on getting these forms added to their website. If you have questions, please email sourcingandprocurement@emory.edu.
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There's still time to register for session on Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation framework
Participate in a Racial Healing Circle and later a three-hour training session this summer to better understand the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation framework and enhance your skills to facilitate human-centered spaces for transformation. The workshops introduce participants to the transformative power of the racial healing circle, strategies for building community, fostering collaboration, the importance of emotionally intelligent facilitation, and prioritizing wellbeing, self-care, and personal growth as a facilitator. Participants must complete a Racial Healing Circle before attending the three-hour training session.
Register for the next Racial Healing Circle, Tuesday, July 9, 1- 2:30 p.m.
Register for one three-hour workshop:
- Thursday, July 11, 1- 4 p.m., online or
- Friday, July 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., online or
- Monday, July 22, 1-4 p.m., online or
- Wednesday, August 7, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., hybrid session with lunch.
Questions? Contact us at trht@emory.edu or visit our website at odei.emory.edu.
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It takes a village: Conversations on community & connection
The Emory Black Employee Network annually recognizes National Minority Mental Health Month with the theme, "It Takes a Village: Conversations on Community & Connection." This year’s hybrid event will be July 23 and 24 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. and will focus on interconnectedness and solidifying your community with topics including:
- identifying your inner circle and trusted safety net of individuals
- navigating adult friendships
- caregiving and
- navigating your work community.
Register by July 17.
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Hidden Emory: New York Stock Exchange Trading Post No. 7
Discover the recently uncovered history of how this refurbished relic of the New York Stock Exchange, the trading post where Coca-Cola once exchanged shares, came to reside on the first floor of the Goizueta Business School.
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Summer/fall running groups to prepare for Winship 5K
The annual Winship 5K race, held on September 28 this year, is the largest fundraiser for the Emory Winship Cancer Institute. This year, eligible employees who participate in the race can earn a medical plan incentive. Create your own team or join the Healthy Emory Winship team here.
To help you prepare for the Winship 5K, Healthy Emory is partnering with Blomeyer Health Fitness Center and Big Peach Running Company to offer running groups across the Metro Atlanta area. Emory employees have over nine opportunities to train for twelve weeks. Come run with your colleagues and get ready for this monumental race. Join a running group. Groups begin on July 15.
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July national health observances
Zero HIV Stigma Day, July 21: This date is observed each year to raise awareness of HIV stigma. Check out resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – and use their social media toolkit to challenge HIV stigma in your community. Learn more.
World Hepatitis Day, July 28: The World Hepatitis Alliance celebrates World Hepatitis Day as a time to elevate awareness of viral hepatitis. Use their campaign materials to help raise awareness online and with your networks. Learn more.
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month: July is a time to bring awareness to the unique challenges that racial and ethnic minorities in the United States face when it comes to mental illness. Learn more.
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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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