August is Sustainability in the Curriculum Month!

Integrating sustainability-related courses into the academic realm has been a priority for Emory for years. In 2017, 60.61% of departments offered sustainability-related courses. With sustainability integrated into the undergraduate and graduate student curricula, campus becomes a living laboratory where students connect knowledge gained in the classroom to actively advancing sustainability on campus and in the broader community.

Presidential and Local Primary Election Day in Georgia

Georgia has postponed its presidential primary election to June 9. That date was already scheduled for state and local primary races, including the race for one U.S. Senate seat. If you already voted in the presidential primary in March, that vote counts, and you will need to vote again for the remaining May races. If you did … Continue Reading →

Emory Explores: Become an Effective Ally

Do you want to do something and say something to show that you support people of color and marginalized communities but you are unsure what to do or say? Join us in a conversation to discuss actionable ways we can come together as allies to defend, protect, and lift up marginalized communities. Let’s talk about … Continue Reading →

Observing Juneteenth: The Conversation Continues

Join us for “Observing Juneteenth: The Conversation Continues,” featuring Dr. Walter Rucker, Professor of African American Studies and History in the Department of African American Studies at Emory University, and Dr. Carol E. Henderson, Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer of Emory University. Dr. Rucker is the author of The River … Continue Reading →

Atlanta Metro Chamber’s E3 Awards Applications Due

The 2020 applications for Atlanta Metro Chamber's E3 Awards are due on June 30th. Applicants should be companies, projects, organizations, and individuals who are innovating in the following areas: • Efficient building design, smart growth or urban planning • Sustainable solutions in clean tech sectors • Promoting collaboration, community involvement or education toward making Atlanta … Continue Reading →

Crisis on Top of Crisis: Guidance for Disaster Shelters During the COVID-19 Pandemic and How to Deliver the Message (Live webinar)

This is an event co-sponsored by the Region IV Public Health Training Center and Georgia Hurricane Response Hub. Preparing for hurricane season can be stressful especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. During this webinar, CDC experts will discuss special considerations for general population hurricane shelters during the COVID-19 pandemic and how community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and … Continue Reading →

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Whitefoord Health Equity Webinar Series

This event is co-sponsored by the Regional IV Public Health Training center and Whitefoord, Inc. July 7, 2020, 12-1pm ET: Health Equity in Young Children Disparities in health outcomes begin early in life, and are often the result of social and economic inequities. Many of the health problems children experience are the result of preventable … Continue Reading →