Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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Emory remembers former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Mrs. Carter’s deep engagement with the university was one half of an unforgettable chapter in which both Carters, Rosalynn and President Jimmy Carter, turned to Emory to help achieve their ambitious post-presidential goals. In 1982, the couple launched The Carter Center in association with Emory to promote peace and democracy and address issues of global health. |
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Nominations open for 2024 Women of Excellence Awards
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Women of Excellence Awards, presented by the Center for Women and the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. The awards celebrate women who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues affecting women at Emory and in the larger community. Nominations are open to all members of the Emory University community. Learn more here. Submit a nomination here. Deadline is December 14, 2023.
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Participate in inaugural Racial Healing Circle, December 7
The Emory University community is invited to participate in the first virtual Racial Healing Circle, hosted by the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) Initiative. A Racial Healing Circle is an opportunity for people from all backgrounds to come together and establish connections through their shared humanity. It is a place where your story is seen, heard, and valued. For more information, click here or view video (2:17). The program is virtual, Thursday, December 7, at 1 p.m. To join, register here.
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There's still time to grab a free book and join Rapt by Others Book Salon
The salon will discuss Page Boy by Elliott Page on Wednesday, December 6, at 4 p.m. at the Emory Bookstore. Email Liz Carlino this week to pick up your book. |
Online curriculum: Certification in fundamentals of neurodiversity
Florida State University launched a new online curriculum for professional certification in the Fundamentals of Neurodiversity. Through the lens of neurodiversity, this rigorous curriculum informs multidisciplinary professionals and policymakers about individual and systemic factors impacting resilience and wellbeing. Funding will be provided for staff selected to participate. Learn more about the course. Apply for the Campus Life cohort by Monday, December 18. Email questions to Venus Miller.
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Barkley Forum students and staff selected to present at NCDD Conference
Eight Emory students and two staff members from the Emory Conversation Project were selected from a competitive nationwide pool to deliver multiple presentations at the National Coalition for Dialogue and Deliberation (NCDD) Conference in Atlanta, October 13-15. The Emory Conversation Project is part of Campus Life’s Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue.
For 20 years, NCDD’s national conferences have brought together leaders, practitioners, academics, students, and others to share their work, explore new innovations, and tackle common challenges. Conferences provide opportunities for students to deepen existing skills and network with other students who facilitate debate and dialogue on campuses across the country. The experience contributes to Emory students’ training as facilitators and helps them earn their certificate in collaborative discussion from the Interactivity Foundation.
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Autumn colors abound on campus (video: 2:11)
Fall may come to Atlanta a bit later than it reaches some other areas of the country, but it’s a sight worth seeing when it does arrive. Emory’s campuses become even more beautiful when seen through a kaleidoscope of reds, oranges and golds. From the Oxford Quad to Atlanta campus squirrels to the trails of Lullwater, some of the university’s Instagram followers shared shots capturing the colors of autumn. |
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7 things an expert wants you to know about choosing Alzheimer's care
Alzheimer’s disease affects many more people than just those diagnosed; it changes how entire families function. Though there is no exact statistic available, it's estimated that about 5.7 million Americans may have the form of dementia. In fact, it is the most common form; the Alzheimer's Association notes it accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases. |
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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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