Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,
Today we begin the spring semester and welcome all our students back to campus. I wish you each good luck with the start of classes, and I look forward to seeing all that we will accomplish together over the next few months.
Thanks to Megan Hulgan and the SILT team for putting together a great day of service in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. last Monday. In all, 62 volunteers packed almost 300 boxes for a variety of community needs, wrote Valentine’s Day cards for patients at a local nursing home, and removed invasive species along the Dried Indian Creek Trail.
Later this evening, I hope you’ll enjoy our annual MLK Celebration at 7:30 p.m. in Old Church. There will be great music, as well as remarks from students, faculty, and staff. It is an opportunity to come together as we start a new semester and reflect on the enduring spirit of King’s legacy.
I hope you are all staying warm!
Best,
Badia
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Submitting to Campus Update |
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A reminder to all faculty and staff that Campus Update submissions are due no later than Monday at 5:00 p.m. for the Wednesday edition. Items that are received after that time will be included in the following week's newsletter.
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Tien Chih, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, presented at the Join Mathematics Meetings on X-Homotopy Covers of Graphs. He also presented on the Project NExT session on math and technology, which is a professional development program to help junior mathematicians learn about up-to-date teaching pedagogy. You can read the abstract of X-Homotopy here and on Project NExT here.
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A message from Andy Spruell, Assistant Director for the Center of Healthful Living:
Hello everyone,
I’m happy to announce that Justin Almand has joined the Center for Healthful Living as a Facilities Assistant. Justin’s first day at Oxford was Monday, January 8th.
As Facilities Assistant, Justin’s responsibilities include event support for athletics and recreation events, daily CHL facility operations, student worker supervision, and general maintenance.
Justin comes to Oxford with 10 years of experience in the United States Marine Corps, where he served in various capacities throughout the US and abroad.
Please join me in extending a heartfelt welcome to Justin as he begins his journey here at Oxford. Please make sure to say hello as you see him around campus.
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Women of Emory and Black Emory Impact Circles Call for Projects |
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The Women of Emory and Black Emory Impact Circles invite Emory students, staff, and faculty to submit funding proposals for Emory projects and programs that advance the causes of their respective communities of interest on campus, in the city, and beyond. Submit your application for the Black Emory Impact Circle here, or the Women of Emory Impact Circle online here through January 24. Contact Ricardo Horne with any questions.
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New Year, New You Wellness Workshop |
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New Year, New You Wellness Workshop hosted by Executive Women of Goizueta | Thursday, January 25 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Goizueta Business School |1300 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA
As we start a new year and recommit to our health and resilience, Executive Women of Goizueta (EWG) invites you to a special health and wellness workshop led by Abby England, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (and EWG Board member).
This event is open to anyone in the Emory community of any age or gender. The cost to attend is $10.00 per person and refreshments will be provided. Register today here.
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day |
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On Monday, January 29 at 7:00 p.m., President Fenves and ECAS Dean Krauthamer will hold an event on International Holocaust Remembrance Day to reflect on their family stories of survival during the Holocaust. The event is open to current Emory students, faculty, and staff. If you would like to attend, please register by January 26 here.
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Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. |
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Oxford's annual MLK Celebration will be held today, January 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Old Church (1011 Wesley St. in Oxford). This year's program is a celebration of music, which will feature a Newton County community choir, Oxappella, our chamber ensemble, and the new group Oxford Soul Collective. There will be greetings and remarks interspersed throughout the evening, including a reading by Tameka Cage Conley, assistant professor of English and creative writing. Sponsored by Oxford Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. Free and open to all.
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Oxford Campus Celebration of the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Old Church | 7:30 p.m.
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Men's Basketball: Patrick & Henry Community College
William's Gym | 6:00 p.m.
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Men's Basketball: Franklin Prep Academy
William's Gym | 3:00 p.m.
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Violist: Kayla Williams Concert
Williams Hall | 7:30 p.m.
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Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Recital by Timothy Miller
Williams Hall | 7:30 p.m.
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Take a Break Tuesday
Office of Religious & Spiritual Life
Oxford Student Center Plaza | 1:15-2:30 p.m.
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Men's Basketball: Emmanuel College Reserve Squad
William's Gym | 7:00 p.m.
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Emory Medical Students for Prison Justice
Williams Hall | 7:30 p.m.
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