December 7, 2022
Don't miss the following in this issue:
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Emory Impact Circles applications open for faculty, staff, and students
The Black Emory and Women of Emory Impact Circles invite Emory staff, faculty, and students to submit funding proposals for Emory projects and programs that advance the causes of their respective communities of interest on campus, in Atlanta, and beyond. Learn more about grant eligibility and submit your applications for the Black Emory Impact Circle
here and the Women of Emory Impact Circle
here. Applications will be accepted online through Jan. 27, 2023, with funds to be used during the 2023-2024 academic year. Please contact
Jessi Arnidis if you have questions or need assistance.
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Apply to serve on University Senate Committee 2023-2024
The University Senate – comprised of Emory faculty, staff, and students from all schools of the university – is an essential component of university governance. Senate members are called on to make recommendations on all matters of general interest at the university level, review new policies and changes to existing ones, submit recommendations to the university president, and make recommendations regarding honorary degree recipients.
Learn more or
apply to become a member of the University Senate.
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Interested in leading a new Employee Resource Group?
Emory will be launching
four new employee resource groups (ERGs) in 2023. These will include groups for Latinx/Hispanic employees, Asian American and Pacific Islander employees, Veteran employees, and Employees with Disabilities.
RSVP for this information session if you are interested in serving as a co-chair or leader of one of these groups. Session is Thursday, Dec. 8 from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom.
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Correction: Last week’s email version of the newsletter failed to include – in the news brief welcoming Laura Calvert – a link to the full announcement by James D. Raper, associate vice president.
Read full announcement.
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Emory X Me
Emory X Me is a visual and oral history celebrating the unique student stories that make Emory who we are – a community of the passionate and purposeful, open to changing the world and our place in it. Students will continue to be featured over the next few months. We encourage you to contribute your stories by using
#EmoryXMe on social media.
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Physician assistants help reshape health care
The Emory Physician Assistant Program is one of the oldest PA programs in the nation, having just celebrated its 50th year. With intense, hands-on student training and a distinctive emphasis on providing culturally sensitive care to medically underserved communities, Emory is at the forefront of preparing PA students for today’s health care landscape.
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Employee Council Newsletter, November
2022
This issue includes messages from
Luke Anderson, vice president of Communications and Marketing;
Adele Clements, senior director of Transportation and Parking Services;
Amanda Johnson Scott, Dare to Empower: The Holiday Helping Hand Initiative and Food Drive; and much more.
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Expert tips for handling stress during finals
Some stress during exams is normal, but it doesn’t have to turn into distress. Get expert advice on how to prepare ahead of time, what to do in the moment, and where to find the resources you need.
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