December 8, 2021
Emory’s Barkley Forum debate teams rank among top nationwide
The Barkley Forum continues its long tradition of excellence with an invitation to one of the nation’s most prestigious competitive debate tournaments. Woodruff Debate Scholars, Grace Kessler and Eugenia Giampetruzzi, are one of only seven top teams invited to Dartmouth College's 67th annual tournament, the Herbert L. James Debates, in January. Two other Barkley teams ranked in the top 15 in a recent poll that evaluated all teams that competed this semester. The two include junior Andrew Pak, sophomores Henry Mitchell and Shreyas Rajagopal, and first-year Margaret Hecht. As Barkley Forum Director of Debate Mikaela Malsin noted, the ongoing success of Emory’s debaters is possible thanks to the dedication and argumentative creativity of its students, coaches, and other staff. Read the Oct. 6 newsletter brief about the success of Grace and Eu in the Run for Roses tournament earlier this fall. Learn more about the Barkley Forum for Debate, Deliberation, and Dialogue, a Campus Life program.
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2022 Marion Luther Brittain call for nominations
This award is the highest honor accorded a student by Emory. It is presented annually to two graduating students – one undergraduate and one graduate – from any academic division. Recipients are considered to have performed “significant, meritorious, and devoted service to Emory University.” Fall 2021 and spring 2022 graduates are eligible. Nomination letters, which may be submitted by any faculty or administrative staff member, should be directed to Sandra Edwards by Friday, February 18, 2022. Visit webpage or review call for nominations.
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Check out the Start:ME Shopping Guide for local businesses
Goizueta's Start:ME Accelerator provides promising entrepreneurs located in Atlanta area neighborhoods the training, mentorship, and capital to start and grow successful businesses. It has supported more than 250 micro-businesses in Atlanta, 84% of which are owned and operated by entrepreneurs of color. The shopping guide features a diverse line of products, including art, health and beauty, childcare, home repair, photography, and more.
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Personnel update from Dean Gelaye and AVP Clark
Tina Chang to lead communications team during transition; Suzanne Onorato taking leave.
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Professor: Learning America's ugly racial history can inspire, not scar, our children
Teaching children about segregation, Jim Crow and other challenges faced by Black Americans over our history provides models of political engagement conforming to our highest democratic ideals
What does the Class of 2025 expect from colleges?
The pandemic has changed what students expect from their colleges. With an increased level of communication, transparency, and wraparound student services now becoming the norm, will colleges be able to continue to meet the demand?
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