Upcoming Changes to College Retirement Equities Fund (CREF)
Effective April 24, 2015, TIAA-CREF is making changes to the class structure of CREF accounts which will result in a reduction in fees. Current TIAA-CREF participants will receive notification about this change directly from TIAA-CREF. The change will take place automatically and CREF participants are not required to take any action.  Employees who are not currently participating with TIAA-CREF will receive more detailed information about this change later this year in the Annual Fee Disclosure Notice.

Workplace Flexibility Survey – Deadline to Complete is Friday
Partnering with the Department of Institutional Research, The Emory WorkLife Resource Center will be re-assessing workplace flexibility practices at the university by repeating a survey that they conducted together in 2011. The survey was emailed by Institutional Research to all staff on March 2. Please take a few minutes to complete this very important confidential survey. The survey will close this Friday, March 13 at 5 p.m. Learn more.

Upcoming Support Groups for Grief and Loss and Anger/Conflict Management
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program announces two new support groups:

Grief & Loss Support Group
Date:  Thursdays, March 19 – April  23, 2015  (6 sessions)
Time:  4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location:  FSAP Main Office - Conference Room (1762 Clifton Rd, Suite 1100)
Registration Process:  All prospective participants must attend a pre-screening appointment by March 19. Contact FSAP at 404-727-4328 to schedule.

Anger/Conflict Management Skills Group
Date:  Tuesdays, March 24 – May 19, 2015  (8 sessions; no session April 7)
Time:  12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location:  FSAP Main Office - Conference Room (1762 Clifton Rd, Suite 1100)
Registration Process:  All prospective participants must attend a pre-screening appointment by March 23. Contact FSAP at 404-727-4328 to schedule.

Spotlight on Summer Camps & Learning Programs
While it seems like spring is just getting started, summer is slowly sneaking up and that means it’s time to start thinking about getting your summer plans together for the kids. Get a head start on your summer planning and learn about some of the most exciting summer camp & learning programs in the greater Atlanta area. Learn more.

Healthy & Budget Friendly Grocery Shopping Webinar
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program will present a webinar on how to shop healthy and on a budget when at the grocery store. Get some great tips with your health and wallet in mind! The webinar will be repeated on 3 separate dates: March 10 (3:00-3:30), March 11 (10:00-10:30), and March 17 (12:00-12:30). Learn more and register.

Hire an Intern this Summer
Emory’s 2015 Summer Internship Program provides students and departments with an exchange of service, training and valuable work experience. The ten-week program (12-weeks optional) is a great opportunity to help you manage your work load at an affordable cost, with the best student workers specializing in your area. Open to all divisions, departments, units and affiliates of Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Learn more.

Learning and Organizational Development Classes Available
General Enrollment classes offer participants flexibility to customize their professional development by choosing courses to meet their professional development needs and interests. View classes.

Earn $25 for Taking the Online Health Risk Assessment
Did you know eligible employees and spouses/partners can receive a $25 gift card for completing an online health risk assessment? It only takes about 15 minutes and you can earn a quick $25. Learn more.

Is Your Loved One Driving Safely?
Aging can bring on physical and/or psychological changes such as hearing or vision impairment and confusion.  As a result, you may need to limit or prohibit certain activities, such as driving, which can be potentially hazardous.  If your loved one drives, make sure he or she is not putting him or herself or others in danger. Mark your calendar now for an upcoming moderated discussion group, Giving Up the Keys: The Three Gears of Senior Driving and Retirement on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, 1:00pm-2:00pm. Learn more.

College Dependents Can Study at Emory this Summer
Did you know that your college dependent can study at Emory this summer using your courtesy benefit? We offer summer classes on campus and online. For more information on how the Emory University courtesy benefit can work for both of you, visit http://www.hr.emory.edu/benefits and click on "Courtesy Scholarship" under Educational Benefits. Please note: Emory Healthcare employees should confer with Emory’s Healthcare’s HR/Benefits department with regards to eligibility. To learn more about summer school opportunities and how to apply, visit  www.summerschool.emory.edu.

Emory University Woman’s Club Hosts Dinner and Silent Auction March 14
The Emory University Woman’s Club, which has served Emory since 1919, will have its annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, March 14th. Each year since 2005, the club has selected an Emory activity as beneficiary of the funds raised. This year, proceeds from the dinner will benefit Rollins School of Public Health, for enhancing scholarships for women graduate students working on women’s health issues. Some of the recent beneficiaries have been the Michael C. Carlos Museum’s Field Trip Program, the Meditation Garden at Wesley Woods Hospital, Emory Children’s Center Pediatric Infusion Center, and the Vega Quartet’s Outreach Program. Attendees have a great time with tempting and affordable items to bid on during the silent auction. There will be entertainment and a wonderful meal. If you cannot attend, please consider making a donation for this year’s worthy beneficiary. The dinner and auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Miller-Ward Alumni House on Houston Mill Road. For tickets or to make a donation, please contact Martha Catherwood at marthacatherwood@juno.com.