Traffic Advisory
Beginning Sunday, July 11, a portion of Eagle Row between Few and Evans Residence Halls and Dickey Drive will be closed for road repairs, replacement and repaving efforts and will not be accessible to through traffic. These repairs are scheduled for completion by Sunday, July 18. Similar construction is scheduled to close Fishburne Drive between Clifton Road and Fishburne Lane from Saturday, July 17, through Wednesday, July 28. The D and DX shuttle routes will not operate during the Eagle Row closure. The D route will detour during the Fishburne Drive closure.

All sidewalks will remain accessible to pedestrians, and buildings will remain open and accessible throughout construction. The area will be closed to vehicles and bike lanes will be closed, so bicycle riders will need to find alternate routes.

Access to the Peavine parking deck will be available during construction through the Peavine visitor lot to the Peavine decks. Pedestrians will not be able to cross Eagle Row from the deck and will instead need to use detours to cross at the Dickey Drive intersection.Signs will be placed on nearby roads and in the Peavine parking deck to direct automobile and pedestrian traffic. A traffic flagger will also help direct traffic. Campus Services officials ask that those who use Eagle Row and Fishburne Drive plan for traffic delays and avoid the area if possible. See map of repaving areas.

New and Improved Pathway for Requesting Workplace Accommodations
With the support of the Office of the Provost and the Vice Provost for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Department of Accessibility Services (DAS) has implemented a new module of the database system, Accommodate.  Accommodate is a robust, interactive web-based database which provides login platforms for faculty and staff across the Emory enterprise for the purpose of managing ADA workplace and parking accommodation requests.  The system protects confidential information about the employee and allows more transparency and communication between the employee and DAS staff.  The Accommodate module for employees will allow DAS to streamline our processes and compile reports that can offer valuable insight. Rather than submitting forms and medical documentation by fax or email, all employees are encouraged to submit any new accommodation requests by visiting this

Accommodate link:
https://hr-emory-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation.

• Read more.
• View User Instructions.

ERG Survey – We Need Your Input
Emory is seeking your input about voluntary, employee-led groups which are frequently referred to as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) or Affinity Groups. These types of groups work to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace, and unite people with a shared value or characteristic, whether it's gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religious affiliation, lifestyle, or interest.  Allies may also join these groups to support their colleagues. Currently, these types of groups can be found within some divisions and schools at Emory. We are seeking your input to assess interest and get feedback about how to structure these groups to make them more widely available to faculty and staff.  Your participation in this survey is voluntary and should take you no longer than five minutes to complete. The survey can be found here.

Athletic Facilities Now Open
Emory employees now have access to all Atlanta campus athletic facilities: the Woodruff PE Center (WPEC), Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) and Blomeyer Health Fitness Center. Membership is required and all facilities will have certain restrictions and limitations in place to ensure the safety and well-being of all patrons. Read more.

Carlos Museum’s Ebrik Coffee Room Extends Hours
Ebrik Coffee Room is now open Tuesdays through Fridays, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Sundays and Mondays. Unwind after class or refuel between galleries with coffee and snacks served to-go.  https://carlos.emory.edu/ebrik-coffee-room

Retirement Plan Fee Disclosure Notices Sent Via Email
If you are eligible to participate in Emory’s retirement plan, you will receive an important email about the investment options available through the plan. The email will be sent from “Your Benefits Center” (Fidelity.Investments@mail.fidelity.com). Please note that this email is not spam, but important information about your retirement benefit.

The material that is being sent to you is required by the federal government and is for informational purposes only. It does not represent any changes from the investment decisions that you have already made. Receiving this information provides you with an opportunity to take a look at your current retirement investment selections and compare the fees and expense ratios of all the investment options that are available to you. Keep in mind, fees do differ with each vendor and with each fund.

In the email, Fidelity Investments provides standardized information about the different investment options offered by all three of Emory’s retirement vendors: Fidelity Investments, The Vanguard Group, and TIAA. The detailed information includes:

• An overview of factors to consider when making investment decisions
• The different investment options available to you
• Performance history
• Fees and expenses
• Glossary of terms

The email will provide you with a generic password and a link to access the information.

Although no action is required, based on your review of the information, you may decide to make changes to your 403(b) or 403(b) Roth. You may also wish to discuss the information with your retirement vendor or financial advisor. Remember that Fidelity, TIAA and Vanguard offer virtual counseling and guidance throughout the year. Sessions are provided at no cost and are conducted by salaried, non-commission paid individuals. Visit the Retirement Plan Counseling webpage for more information.

2021 Emory Medical Plan Incentives
Complete a short health questionnaire on Healthy Emory Connect and get instant feedback on your health. You will earn a quick and easy $50 Emory medical plan incentive! Learn about other Emory medical plan incentives here. Be sure to earn all of your incentives! For more information, please contact Healthy Emory at healthyemory@emory.edu or 404.712.3775.

Healthy Emory Offers Ergonomics Webinars
Using proper ergonomics at your workstation will decrease your risk of developing symptoms such as fatigue, discomfort or pain which can lead to other, more serious health problems. If you notice that you are feeling physical discomfort while working, Healthy Emory offers the following resources to help you:

• Ergonomics @ Home: This webinar will teach you the most ergonomic-friendly way to set up your home workstation and highlight common risk areas for musculoskeletal injury.
  • July 14 @ 12:00pm - REGISTER HERE
    
    
• Ergonomics @ Home: Kid’s Edition: This webinar will teach you the most ergonomic-friendly way to set up a home workstation for your children where they use a computer or laptop. It also addresses the growing use of other types of electronic entertainment devices.       
• July 28 @ 1:00pm - REGISTER HERE

ISSS Workshops for Faculty and Staff
ISSS is excited to offer the following workshops for faculty and staff. Please register through ELMS (course numbers are below). Zoom details will be sent to registrants.

Monday, July 19, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Personal Leadership: Making a World of Difference
200838-18335

Get the Employment Support You Need. Hire a REAL Graduate Student!
Is your to-do list too long? Need additional employment support? Don’t have much in your hiring budget? Become a REAL partner, hire a REAL graduate student, and Rollins School of Public Health will pay HALF of their salary. That’s right! You pay 50% and Rollins School of Public Health pays the other 50% of the student’s salary.

The Rollins Earn and Learn (REAL) Program, provides students the opportunity to apply the skills they have learned in the classroom while also providing Emory partners with highly qualified and motivated employees.
More than 50% of Rollins’ full-time MSPH/MPH students receive the award for the academic year. The experiences provided through REAL often fulfill a number of public health competencies, lead to thesis opportunities, and provide an enriching experience for both employers and students. Attend an upcoming REAL Program Supervisor Training Session to learn more about this program and how to become an employer partner. We are excited to share program changes and upgrades with you. Visit the REAL anniversary website to learn about the programs impact over the past 10 years. Learn more.