Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Don't miss the following in this issue:
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Reminder: Your input is needed
Affordable and accessible childcare is a national concern that impacts members of the Emory community. To better understand the childcare needs of our faculty and staff, this survey is being sent to all benefits-eligible faculty and staff. Your input is welcome whether or not you have children. The results will help develop ideas for better supporting the needs of faculty and staff.
The survey is being conducted by the Fringe Benefits Committee of the University Senate in partnership with Emory HR and the Goizueta Business School MBA Program's “IMPACT" course. The survey will take at least 15-20 minutes to complete.
The deadline is Monday, October 2, at 5 p.m.
Take the survey.
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You Belong Here: Place, People, and Purpose in Latinx Photography
This exhibition celebrates the dynamic photography of Latinx artists across the United States. The event brings together established and emerging artists, who tackle themes of political resistance, family and community, fashion and culture, and the complexity of identity in American life. September 9 through December 3 at the Carlos Museum on Emory's Atlanta campus.
Learn more and review the full program schedule.
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Oddman to lead Open Expression Programs
Courtnay Oddman has been appointed director of Open Expression Programs, effective October 1. Reporting to Kristina Bethea Odejimi, EdD, Campus Life’s associate vice president and dean of students, Oddman will also serve as an advisor to the senior vice president and dean of Campus Life, as well as other senior leaders.
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The director will focus on preserving core values outlined in the Open Expression Policy and serve as a primary resource for the Emory community in responding to civic-related incidents on campus. Oddman's responsibilities will include overseeing Emory’s Open Expression Observers (OEO) Program, which is coordinated by Campus Life and charged with helping to actualize the university’s Respect for Open Expression Policy.
Read the
full announcement. You can send Courtnay a congratulatory message at
courtnay.n.oddman@emory.edu.
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Approaches and Strategies for Preventing and Addressing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
Join a candid discussion of this nationwide issue in higher education. The Provost’s Office welcomes Frazier Benya and Ashley Bear of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, who will discuss research-based recommendations to end sexual harassment and create respectful environments. Seating for the in-person talk is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis. A Zoom link will be provided prior to the event to serve as an additional option to watch the discussion. Thursday, September 28, at
3:00 p.m., Convocation Hall, Emory’s Atlanta campus.
Register here.
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Dissent from Hopelessness: Taking a Stand from Where You Sit
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion invites you to the National Diversity Week Keynote Address and Luncheon on Monday, October 2,
from 12 to 1:30 p.m. The keynote speaker is Traevena Byrd, Esq., vice president, general counsel, and board secretary at American University.
Learn more.
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Barkley Forum debaters seize success in season opener
Emory brought 32 students (16 partnerships) to the season opener tournament hosted by Northwestern University, September 15-18. Four Eagle partnerships advanced through elimination rounds to the “sweet 16.” Two made it to the quarterfinals. Of the top 8 varsity teams, two were Barkley Forum debaters, and one junior varsity team, junior Dylan Liu and sophomore Madeleine Pelli, won their division. In varsity speaker competition, Emory senior Grace Kessler won Top Speaker honors in a field of 144. Senior Henry Mitchell was named 9th speaker, junior Bella Piekut 12th, sophomore Clara Conry 13th, and senior Shreyas Rajagopal 14th. In the junior varsity division, junior Dylan Liu was named 5th overall speaker and Doussou Toure was 7th.
(Photos: Becca Steiner)
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Natural compound found in plants inhibits deadly fungi, Emory study shows
Experiments show that a tannin found in a plant used by traditional healers in the Amazon inhibits the growth of Candida fungus, opening a new potential path to treat deadly Candida auris. Lewis Marquez (pictured) is first author of the study and a graduate student in Emory's molecular systems and pharmacology program.
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Swimming and diving teams raise almost $67,000 for cancer research
The Emory University swimming and diving teams made a huge splash for charity this fall with their participation in the annual Swim Across America Atlanta event. As of Monday morning, the Eagles had raised nearly $67,000 for the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations can still be made
here if you would like to contribute to the Eagles' efforts.
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Mark your calendar! Homecoming soccer matches vs. Brandeis
Homecoming is around the corner. Come cheer on the Eagles as they take on Brandeis on Friday, October 20, at the Woodruff P.E. Center Soccer Stadium. Tailgate begins at 4 p.m. with the women's match at 5 p.m. and men's at 7:30 p.m.
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BBQ tailgate and beer (21+)
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Homecoming scarves
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$500 Delta gift card raffle
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Stadium horns
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Special performances
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Emory merchandise
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And more!
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Schedule Builder helps students balance work, life and school
Because registration can be daunting — especially when students are balancing classes with work, internships and other activities —
the registrar’s office is launching Schedule Builder in fall 2023, an easy-to-access, simple-to-use class registration tool that provides students and academic advisors with an intuitive interface to build an ideal class schedule in real time.
Schedule Builder will be available in
opus.emory.edu beginning Monday, September 25, for students’ use during spring 2024 preregistration and available to all Emory students for spring 2024 registration, which begins in October 2023.
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Students: Protect Our Nest at Flu Shot Fest!
Wednesday and Thursday, October 4-5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Emory Student Center, MPR 2-3. This event is
open to all students; no appointment necessary. Please bring your EmoryCard and insurance card. (Help expedite check-in by uploading your insurance card to the
Patient Portal before you arrive.)
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The power of naps
Candler School of Theology alumna Tricia Hersey, founder of the Nap Ministry, is an evangelist for the importance of rest — not just as a way to be more productive, but also as a generative place to dream, become more aligned with yourself and resist grind culture.
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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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