Pilot Project Uses Humor, Personal Stories to Promote Colorectal Cancer Screenings
Colorectal cancer is not a topic most people want to talk about, but when a recent survey of Campus Services employees revealed that 47 percent had never received a colorectal cancer screening, a pilot program soon emerged. Read more.

Time to Purchase Parking Permits for 2014-2015
University Faculty and Staff who need  parking permits for the 2014-2015 academic year can purchase them online. Learn more.

Emory Box: New Secure Document Sharing/Collaboration Service Available
Libraries and Information Technology Services (LITS) is now offering Emory faculty, staff and students a secure version of Box, a popular cloud-based storage service that fosters document sharing and collaboration on desktop, tablet and mobile devices. The service, Emory Box, is available at http://emory.box.com. Faculty, staff and students can log into the service using their Emory ID and password and create an account.  For more information, click here.

Emory Dual Career Network
When trying to find the perfect job candidate, consider looking at the Emory Dual Career Network (EDCN). The EDCN assists the trailing spouses/partners of newly hired faculty and staff of the University.  In an effort to attract and retain the best talent from across the country we encourage you to browse through our candidate pool when seeking to fill your open positions. View candidates.

*For anonymity purposes we have left the name of the members hidden, if you have interest in any member of our program please contact Joni Baylis at joni.baylis@emory.edu for a complete resume and/or more details about their background.

New Hire Survey Yields Positive Results
The Human Resources Division routinely conducts a survey of all Emory University new hires to solicit feedback on the quality of their new hire experience.  The most recent survey results show that new hires are highly satisfied with their experience. View results.

Healthy Resources
Emory University faculty and staff have access to a wide variety of wellness resources, programs and services to help you live healthy. View resources.

Workshop for Managers on Flexible Work Environments
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center will present a one-hour workshop for Emory managers on the benefits of offering a flexible work environment. Facilitator Audrey Adelson will share insights to best practices and outline next steps towards creating a more flexible work culture. August 25, 2014, 11:00 – 12:00 PM, Candler Library – Candler Room 114. Learn more and register.

Upcoming Workshop Series for Caregivers
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center is sponsoring a workshop series for caregivers again this year. Different workshops take place through November and are designed to help employees and their families manage some of the most common and complex issues pertaining to caring for an aging or sick adult. Learn more and register.

New AA Meeting at Glenn Memorial Church
A new Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Meeting will be held at Glenn Memorial Church School Building, 1660 N. Decatur Rd, Room 420, on Thursdays at 8:00 pm. Its’ just a 5-minute walk from Emory Hospital or you can park for free in the Fishburne Deck after 6:00 pm.

CVS MinuteClinics Provide Wellness Services to Emory Employees
CVS MinuteClinics provide in-person, one-on-one wellness services to Emory employees who are Aetna medical members for three focus areas: biometric screening counseling, weight management coaching, and smoking/ tobacco use coaching. Learn more.

Relocation Service Available
Individuals relocating with Emory have access to SCORE, a professional relocation service. SCORE offers the services of an experienced Relocation professional to assist individuals who are relocating with Emory at no charge.  To qualify for the full program, you must contact SCORE before you begin the listing process for your current home or the home purchase/rental search in the Atlanta area. View flier for list of services. Read more.

Invitation - Emory University Woman's Club
Emory University Woman's Club extends a warm invitation to those interested in giving back to Emory and the community.  We meet monthly on Tuesday mornings at the Houston Mill House and enjoy interesting programs, lively conversation and each other.  Additionally, we have a variety of interest groups including book clubs, bridge, movies, experiencing new restaurants and field trips.  We are a philanthropic group, providing scholarships to Emory students in the arts and public health.  We are responsive to the needs of children especially during the holidays.  We help attend to the needs of migrant workers.  We help staff the Gift Shop at Egleston.  We have purchased many books for the library.  We host a fun Silent Auction and Benefit Dinner in order to support and contribute to an identified need at Emory.  Our fall brunch when  we welcome potential new members is Tuesday, September 9th.  Should you or your spouse wish to join us, please e-mail jacquelinewalker@mac.com.