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Rain can’t dampen employee spirit at Staff Fest celebration

Employees from across Emory’s workforce gathered on the Quad May 12 for Staff Fest, the annual celebration for university employees at the conclusion of the academic year.

2023 marked the 45th-annual Staff Fest. The year’s theme, “Planet Emory — Soaring to New Heights!” acknowledged work that’s been accomplished as well as aspirations for the future.

Rain dampened some of the festivities, but attendees’ spirits remained high. From the fun run/walk to Zumba, axe throwing and rock wall climbing to games and a catered lunch, staff came for the fun and a chance to hang out with colleagues.

In addition to the activities, Staff Fest attendees were invited to participate in a special project supporting the Eagle Food Pantry for university students. More than 250 items were donated through an Amazon wish list and delivered to the pantry a few days later.


Staff Fest 2023 competition winners


Chalk the Walk

  • 1st place: Advancement and Alumni Engagement (Taylor Woolley, Haley Chapman, Terri McIntosh and Jennifer Miller)
  • 2nd place: Campus Life (Arin Swerlick, Emily Herndon and Valerie Cox) 
  • 3rd place: School of Medicine (Sarah Jones and Chandler Baltimore)  

Volleyball Tournament

  • 1st place: Can’t Get Right (School of Medicine, Division of Animal Resources) 
  • 2nd place: Friends Club (Emory Primate Center/Emory Vaccine Center)
  • 3rd place: Astros (Rollins School of Public Health)

Fun Run/Walk (click to see winners in each division)

29-under:

  1. Katherine Hur
  2. Arpita Gaggar
  3. Kallie Monroe

30-39:

  1. Ruth Vaughn
  2. Bernadette Naro
  3. Kristin Haller

40-49:

  1. Molly Griffith
  2. Robin Mitchell
  3. Marielysse Cortes

50-59:

  1. Gillian Landgraff
  2. Maylene Wagener
  3. Anita Renahan-White

60+:

  1. Nicola Barrett
  2. Sally Mountcastle
  3. Jianli Zhao

29-under:

  1. Christopher Marco
  2. Colton Nettleton
  3. Thomas Davidson

30-39:

  1. Derek Nelson
  2. Hildebrando Candido Ferreira
  3. Jeann Luccas Sabino De Carval

40-49:

  1. Linh Nguyen
  2. Levin Arnsperger
  3. Jason Ciejka

50-59:

  1. Andrew West
  2. Kip Powers
  3. Kevin Okeefe

60+:

  1. Frank Gaertner
  2. David Goetsch
  3. Ed Soley

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