Emory’s Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) is a one-year, small group program that teaches you how to eat healthy, increase your physical activity and manage your stress in order to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.  Emory has made a lasting commitment to the health and wellness of our faculty and staff and is pleased to be offering this supportive program to Emory employees at no charge.

To be eligible for the program, you must:
- Have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or greater (for Asian Americans, 23 or greater), AND
- Have prediabetes diagnosed by a blood test, OR
- Have history of gestational diabetes, OR
- Screen positive for prediabetes using the American Diabetes Association risk test

New DPP groups will be starting in early 2020. Register today to attend an information session.

2020 Summer College Internship Program
Emory’s Summer College Internship program offers college students who are in the middle of their academic careers a unique opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of Emory University or Emory Healthcare. Designed to last ten weeks (June 1 – August 7, 2020), with an option for departments to extend it to twelve weeks (ending on August 21, 2020), each department will need to establish learning objectives for their selected intern and evaluate him/her twice during the program. Learn more.

Performance Management Updates

New Competencies for Leader Positions
A new competency model for performance management has been developed for all Emory University staff people leaders who have strategy, change management and related leadership oriented responsibilities (often, but not always at the Director-level or above).

Mid-Year Reviews Due March 2

• For many at Emory, the mid-year form for the FY20 cycle is due March 2. Those on the academic vs. fiscal calendar may have an earlier due date.
• If you have not completed your mid-year form, please do so before April 15.
• On Wednesday, April 15 all forms will be advanced to the next form in the process: the year-end form. 

Blomeyer Health Fitness January Promotion
 
Get $0 first month for entire month of January!

• Certified health and fitness professionals, including personal trainers
• Group fitness classes (Butts N’ Guts, Pump and Run, Rip N’ Ride and Dance N’ Stretch)
• Cardiovascular/resistance equipment and an indoor track
• Massage therapy services
• Locker room amenities including showers, towel service, sauna and TV           

Interested in joining Blomeyer? Stop in to schedule a tour and complimentary workout! Conveniently located at 1525 Clifton Rd, 5th floor.

Parking for Blomeyer Members: Blomeyer members who have an Emory parking hangtag are allowed access to the 1525 deck.  Bring your hangtag to the Fitness Center’s front desk and we will activate it for 1525 deck access.

Participate in Research @ Goizueta!
Goizueta’s Behavioral Lab is currently looking for Emory community members to participate in research!  Come into the lab and give your opinions, complete surveys, evaluate products, and more! To sign up to be alerted when new studies become available go to: emory.biz/lab. We hope to see you soon!

New Year, New You – Save with Sparkfly Perks
New Year, New You! Sparkfly Perks can help you save money in 2020! Find offers on Tax Preparation, Weight Loss and Fitness, Gym Memberships, Identity Protection, Home & Auto Insurance and more! Visit your Sparkfly Perks discount website today!