Award of Distinction Nominations
Emory’s annual Award of Distinction is the university’s most prestigious award for university staff, recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory community. Nominations for the award will open later this summer with a submission deadline of September 7, 2017. More details on the nomination process will be announced next month.  As a reminder, the submission deadline was moved to the fall to better coincide the awards program with Emory’s fiscal year and the annual performance review process.

Learning and Organizational Development Announces General Enrollment Class Offerings
Learning and Organizational Development announces general enrollment classes which will take place June – November 2017. All sessions held at 1599 Clifton Road, unless otherwise noted. View upcoming classes.

The Primrose School of Druid Hills Joins the Emory Child Care Network
The Primrose School of Druid Hills will open in early fall of 2017, offering Emory faculty, staff and graduate students priority admission. The Primrose School of Druid Hills offers exclusive balanced learning curriculum for infants, pre-kindergarten and after school care. Read more.

Summer Webinars Focus on Wellness

Nutrition Fads: Fact or Fiction?: This webinar will discuss the validity of several current nutrition “hot topics” and provide recommendations for a healthy nutrition lifestyle, and resources for accurate information.  Tuesday, July 18 or Thursday, July 27. Learn more and register.

Ask the Expert: Exercise and Aging: Emory expert Joe Nocera, PhD, will share how older individuals are affected both physically and mentally by exercise during the aging process. Tuesday, July 25 and Tuesday, August 1. Learn more and register.

Workshop: Hidden Secrets of Veterans Benefits
The Aid and Attendance benefit is one of the VA's best-kept secrets from our retired service men and women. Veterans over age 65 who are disabled can be eligible for as much as $2,127 per month in addition to any other VA pension or service related benefit they may receive. Surviving spouses can qualify for up to $1,153 per month. Learn more about this hidden benefit and other non-service related benefits in the upcoming workshop. July 31, 12:00 - 1:00 pm, 1599 Clifton Road Building, 1.432. Learn more.

Workshop: Growing Through Grief: Accepting the New Normal
Loss is inevitable, and when caregiving for adult loved ones, we experience loss through changes in their physical and emotional health, changes in our own routines, death, and other challenges. This workshop will provide education on grief and the healing process. Participants will learn skills and resources for coping and adapting to these losses and for growing more resilient throughout the grief journey. August 16, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, School of Nursing, 203. Register now.

Workshop: Navigating the Medicare Maze: Which Plan is Best for Me, and How to Prepare
87% of seniors lose $600 on average by not reviewing their Medicare plans each year. Medicare is always changing, and it is important to be properly informed about your plan, and the costs that go with it. In this seminar, we will teach you how to properly analyze the thousands of Medicare plan combinations, and how to easily narrow down which ones are best for not only your finances, but your health, and your lifestyle. September 14, 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Emory University Hospital, Main Lobby Auditorium. Register now.

Webinar: Getting To Know Your Parent Style
When it comes to parenting styles, we all know that one size doesn’t fit all. In this webinar, we’ll explore all the ways that different personalities and preferences can impact child development. We’ll also help you figure out your own parenting style and offer positive parenting tips. The webinar will feature Claire Lerner, LICSW, Senior Parenting Advisor at ZERO TO THREE and Ruth Fidino, Director, Learning and Development at Bright Horizons. Wednesday, July 26, 3:00 pm. Length: one hour. Register for this webinar.

Back to School with Emory WorkLife
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center is hosting its annual Back to School campaign during the months of July and August. The campaign includes not only web articles to help parents with issues related to their children going back to school, but also offers free informational workshops for employees and their partners: The College Admission Process: A Planning Workshop for High School Students & Their Parents (July 27, 12:00 - 1:30 pm),and Understanding K-12 School Options in Metro Atlanta (August 4, 12:00 - 1:30 pm). Learn more and register.

Get Summer Discounts with Sparkfly
Having Fun This Summer?  Sparkfly Perks’ has discounts on amusement parks, water parks, sporting events, concerts and movie tickets! You can find these offers and more by visiting your dedicated Sparkfly Perks discount website today!

Emory Executive Education: Strategic Marketing Management
Executive Education is Goizueta Business School’s program for non-degree education for individuals and organizations.  Strategic Marketing Management will take place July 25th-26th, 2017!  Explore the latest changes in the marketing industry with a focus on key marketing concepts such as go-to-market strategies and customer relationship management. All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment courses. Use discount code EUFAMILY2017 when enrolling.  Reserve your seat for Strategic Marketing Management here!