Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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Celebrating 99
The collaboration between Emory University and The Carter Center, established in 1982, has fostered an extraordinary community of scholarship and practice that has had an impact across the world, advancing peace and improving health. President Jimmy Carter, in 1996, referred to it as a “marriage that has worked out quite well.” |
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A reimagined RespectCon on Oct. 12-13 will center on ‘sexual citizenship’
Authors of “Sexual Citizens,” Jennifer S. Hirsch (left) and Shamus Khan, are the keynote speakers at RespectCon, two days of education and conversation about reducing sexual harm. A major part of the planning for the conference, Emory students also will have leading roles in the events. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Register here.
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CAPS introduces new team members
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) has hired several new professionals to further enhance the organization’s exceptional support for Emory students. Additional CAPS team members will be introduced in our next issue of Campus Life Today. All report to Tenille Reena Gaines, PhD, executive director of CAPS, a part of Emory Campus Life.
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As CAPS’ new staff clinician II, Ivey Jowers, APC, RN (she/her/hers), is working with the Emory School of Nursing to support their students by offering therapy services and providing psychoeducational opportunities. She served previously as a psychotherapist with Perspectives Holistic Therapy and a bone marrow transplant nurse coordinator with Emory Winship Cancer Institute. Jowers holds a master’s in clinical mental health counseling from Mercer University, bachelor’s in nursing from Emory, and
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bachelor’s in art from Furman University. She is a national certified counselor, licensed associate practicing counselor and registered nurse in Georgia, oncology certified nurse, and bone marrow transplant certified nurse. Jowers loves spending time with her two teenage sons and enjoys home renovation projects, being outdoors, and learning French. Emailed greetings to Ivey will have to wait; an emory.edu email address has not yet been assigned to her.
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RaiNesha L. Miller, PhD (she/her/hers) joins CAPS as a psychologist offering Emory students services such as individual therapy, group therapy, couples counseling, and a number of outreach services, including mental health workshops and invited presentations. Miller served previously as senior staff psychologist and coordinator of services for Black students at Johns Hopkins University’s Counseling Center. She holds a PhD in counseling psychology and master’s degree in educational
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psychology both from Oklahoma State University, and a bachelor’s in psychology and sociology from Bowdoin College. A licensed psychologist in Maryland, Miller currently is pursuing licensure as a psychologist in Georgia and certification in Koru Mindfulness Meditation, an evidence-based mindfulness paradigm designed for college and university adults. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking food that reflects her southern roots, enjoying a good laugh, and creating a soft life for her fur-baby, November (Novi) Rain. You can welcome RaiNesha to Campus Life at rainesha.miller@emory.edu.
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Eagles Homecoming Game, Oct 20
Homecoming is around the corner. 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. -
BBQ tailgate and beer (21+)
- Homecoming scarves
- $500 Delta gift card raffle
- Stadium horns
- Special performances
- Emory merchandise
- And more!
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This Week in Emory Athletics - Volleyball vs. Maryville: Friday, Oct 6, at 5 p.m., WoodPEC Arena
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Swim and Dive vs. Queen's University of Charlotte: Saturday, Oct 7, at 12:30 p.m., WoodPEC Pool
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Free COVID-19 test kits now available
Beginning September 25, every U.S. household can again place an order to receive four more free COVID-19 rapid tests delivered directly to their home. But before you throw out "expired" tests, check FDA's website to see if your COVID-19 test expiration dates have been extended. If not, order free test kits.
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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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