National Walking Day is April 6th
This annual event is a call-to-action to walk for 30 minutes during the workday to promote physical activity and well-being. Every year, hundreds of Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees participate in organized walks on Emory’s campuses, joining thousands of others across the country who walk on this American Heart Association–sponsored day. Join us on April 6th for a walk at Lullwater Preserve at 12:00 noon. Use #NWDEmory to tag post and pictures on social media outlets. Learn more.

Managers:  It’s Time for Mid-Year Performance Reviews
Although mid-year reviews are optional, they are highly recommended. Some schools and divisions have already launched the mid-year form for all managers, while others leave it up to the discretion of each manager.  A mid-year review can be very beneficial to you and your employees. Read more.

Upcoming Training Courses in Performance Management
Several upcoming training sessions for managers will be offered in the coming weeks. Whether you are new to management or you are an experienced manager who is looking for more advanced training, there is a course for you. Learn more.

Save Money with Medical Plan Incentives
If you are covered on the Emory medical plan you (and your spouse or partner) can save money on your medical expenses by taking action and doing things that help you live a healthy lifestyle. Begin by taking the Aetna Compass Online Health Assessment – this must be completed before any other incentives can be received.

• For more information about the 2016 incentives, click here.
• Watch a demo on how to take the health assessment

Update on the Compass Upgrade Project
Emory is in the process of upgrading the PeopleSoft financials system (“Compass”) and has recently announced a “Go Live” date of November 14, 2016. Registration for training classes will begin in April 2016. Look for more details next month!  Visit the website to learn more about the Compass Upgrade project.

Learn More About Emory’s Juris Master (JM) program
The Law School is hosting a special open house event for Emory Employees to learn more about Emory Law's juris master (JM) program. The JM is a 30-credit hour program that supplements your professional interests with the legal perspective and offers a range of concentrations you can customize to meet your needs.  This event will include a brief welcome, a program overview and Q & A session. Someone will also be available to answer questions about the Courtesy Scholarship and additional scholarship opportunities for Emory Employees.  Emory Law JM Information Session, Friday, March 25, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m., 1599 Building, Room 1.432, Atlanta, Georgia 30322. RSVP now.

Emory Earth Month Festival March 29
The Emory Earth Month Festival will be held on Tuesday, March 29 from
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. A fun event for staff, students and faculty, come enjoy spring weather, sip a smoothie from a bike-powered blender or savor a Farm Burger sample. You can also learn how Emory's WaterHub works, receive a student-grown potted basil plant, learn how to fix your bike, test your sustainability trivia knowledge, shop for upcycled gifts, and much more.

2016 Green Office Incentives Fund Applications Now Available
The Green Office Incentives Fund supports participants in the Green Offices at Emory Program by funding advancements in sustainable processes and procedures in Emory’s work spaces. Creative proposals are welcomed for initiatives that seek new knowledge, support new behavior patterns, and make sustainable practices feasible. Grants may be awarded up to $5,000. Faculty, staff, and students from Emory University and Emory Healthcare work spaces are eligible to apply for the Green Offices Incentives Fund.

Please submit applications to greenoffices@emory.edu by midnight on April 4, 2016. Participating offices must also acquire Green Offices at Emory certification by submitting a Green Office Checklist to be considered for funding. Visit the Green Office at Emory web page for all forms and information.

Emory Lactation Support Program Survey
Breastfeeding matters to many women. Your feedback matters to us.  The Center for Women seeks feedback on Emory’s Lactation Support Program and encourages all past, present and future lactating mothers to complete a short survey. This survey will assess awareness about Emory’s Lactation Support Program and evaluate how well the program is meeting the needs of breastfeeding mothers on campus. We greatly appreciate your time in responding. It should take no longer than 5 to complete. Take the survey now .

Send Records to Off-Site Storage
Learn about transferring records to Emory’s preferred records storage vendor at April 6 training. The end of the academic year is a good time to clean up your office. Learn about transferring records to Emory’s preferred records storage vendor on April 6 at Out of Sight, But Not Out of Mind: Off-Site Records Storage. Topics include setting up an account, boxing records appropriately, entering information into the vendor’s web system, and tracking and destroying records when eligible. To register, click here. For more information on Emory’s records management program, visit http://records.emory.edu.    

Emory University at the Atlanta Science Festival
The 2016 Atlanta Science Festival brings 100 engaging events to venues across Atlanta from March 19-26, including the biggest science party in Atlanta - the Exploration Expo on March 26 at Centennial Olympic Park, featuring 100 interactive demos and activities for the whole family. As a founder and Platinum Sponsor of the Festival, Emory University is featured in 8 events during the Festival week, and 14 exhibits at the March 26 Expo. Get a beaker-full of science at http://atlscifest.org/Emory.

College Dependents Can Study at Emory this Summer
Did you know that your college dependent can study at Emory this summer using your courtesy scholarship? We offer summer classes on campus and online. To learn more about summer school opportunities and how to apply, visit www.summerschool.emory.edu.

Emory’s Pre-College Program Accepting Applications
The Emory Pre-College Program is a summer academic program for high school students. It gives college-bound rising juniors and rising seniors an exciting glimpse of academic and residential life at a top-ranked national university.

High school students may explore topics with professors who are the leading experts in their fields, enroll in classes with college students, and earn transferable college credit. Two-week non-credit courses, three-week non-credit institutes and six-week credit courses are available.

Emory Pre-College students live together in a dorm on campus or within commuting distance with their families and participate in a variety of programs, activities, and excursions designed to prepare them for college life.