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| Thursday, Sep. 29, 2022 | |||
This week’s top stories |
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Impact Emory’s Student Flourishing initiative reimagines the student experienceMake good grades. Get into a top university. Land a high-paying job. It’s a familiar script, but what happens when you realize there is no checklist for a fulfilling life? Emory’s Student Flourishing initiative is creating new ways to reflect on who you want to be and the impact you want to make. |
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Health Monkeypox: What students need to knowIn response to the monkeypox public health emergency, leaders from Emory Student Health Services and Counseling and Psychological Services discuss preparations for potential cases of monkeypox at Emory, prevention efforts and resources available to students. |
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Conversation Tech columnist and alumnus talks global supply chain crisis on Emory president’s podcastOn the latest episode of One Big Question, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves talks to Emory College alumnus and columnist Christopher Mims about the global supply chain crisis and how many miles it takes to build a cell phone. |
Mark your calendar for next week’s Flu Shot Fest |
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Get your flu vaccine at Flu Shot Fest Oct. 4-6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms 5 and 6. No appointment is necessary, but bring your Emory ID and insurance cards. |
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Support and safety |
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Community New religious accommodation policy supports inclusive environment for university students, faculty and staffEmory students across all schools may request accommodations for religious observances under a new policy that also encourages faculty and staff to be aware of major religious holidays when planning syllabi, required meetings and important programs. |
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Support Suicide Prevention Month: Learn about resources for students, faculty and staffEmory University and Emory Healthcare offer a variety of services if you or someone you know is facing emotional distress. Learn about warning signs of suicide and resources available to help. |
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Awareness Hurricane Ian a reminder to be prepared for dangerous weatherIan is forecast to bring possible rain and wind gusts to Emory’s campuses, leading Saturday’s Winship 5K to go virtual out of an abundance of caution for cancer patients, survivors and other race participants. Learn the steps you can take to be prepared whenever there is dangerous weather. |
Elevate alumni support for your student organization |
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The 2O36 Giving Week (Oct. 31-Nov. 4, 2022) is a digital giving program to support students through scholarships, academic departments and campus experiences. It’s also an opportunity to feature your student organization’s cause and raise awareness and support for the students that you serve at Emory. Learn more and register your group by Oct 7. |
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Things to do |
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Creativity Fall into the arts with October’s abundance of opportunities and eventsThe Emory Arts calendar is packed with exciting events in October, including long-awaited performances by Urban Bush Women. Theater Emory and several student musical ensembles also will kick off their 2022-23 seasons throughout the month. |
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Performance Theater Emory opens fall season with faculty-student collaboration, ‘The Park: An Expressionist Fable’Inspired by the Frank Wedekind novella “Mine HaHa: Or on the Bodily Education of Young Girls,” “The Park” follows seven young women as they navigate their creative — yet restrictive and mysterious — education. |
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Discussion Thrasher to discuss pandemic inequalities of ‘The Viral Underclass’ on Oct. 4LGBTQ+ scholar, social critic and journalist Steven W. Thrasher will discuss his book “The Viral Underclass” on Oct. 4 as part of community conversations surrounding Emory’s current university course, “Pandemic Reflections.” |
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Involvement March with Emory in the Atlanta Pride ParadeJoin students, alumni, faculty and staff from Emory University and Emory Healthcare in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 9, to celebrate the ongoing fight for LGBTQ equality. Attend the pre-parade breakfast in Goizueta Business School’s Jenkins Courtyard from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and take Emory’s free shuttle to the parade route, or meet up with the Emory contingent at the corner of Spring Street and Ivan Allen Boulevard by 11:30 a.m. Register by 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 3, for the breakfast, a free t-shirt, shuttles and to march. |
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