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| September 23, 2013 |
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 Get Your Flu Shot this Fall!
It’s flu season again! The CDC recommends flu shots for all persons over 6 months of age. Flu shots are particularly important for individuals with asthma, diabetes, heart disease, chronic illnesses which weaken the immune system, persons over age 65, and for those who care for susceptible children or the elderly. Faculty and staff have several options for getting a flu vaccine this year. Learn more. |
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Married Same Sex Couples and New Federal Ruling
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) ruled on August 29, 2013 that same sex couples who are legally married in jurisdictions that recognize their marriages, will be treated as married for federal tax purposes. Learn more. |
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Benefits Annual Enrollment Coming Soon
Benefits annual enrollment will take place Oct. 18 - Nov. 4, 2013. Enrollment communications will soon begin, so be sure to read your Benefits emails and look for your Benefits newsletter which will be mailed to your home address later this month. Changes for 2014 are fairly minimal so we will not mail a printed Benefits Guide this year, but will make it available online. Also, make sure your address is up-to-date in Self-Service/PeopleSoft so you won’t miss important communications. |
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 Healthy Emory
Emory University and Emory Healthcare have joined together in the wellness effort under one health and wellness program, Healthy Emory. Healthy Emory is an effort to engage Emory’s workforce in the pursuit of a healthy life trough health promotion, education and disease prevention. From now on, any health or wellness program information will feature the new Healthy Emory logo. Keep an eye out for it, and get involved in all the great opportunities available to you as an Emory employee!
Have you benefited from an Emory wellness program? We want to hear your story. Send an e-mail to: efsap@emory.edu. |
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Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) Offers Two Support Groups this Fall
FSAP will offer two groups this fall:
Grief and Loss Support Group and Transforming Anger and Conflict from the Inside Out. Read more. |
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Learning and Development Program Applications Available Oct. 4
Applications will be available on October 4 for the following employee development programs: Manager Development Program (MDP), Supervisor Development Program (SDP), Administrative Professionals Program (APP), and Mentor Emory. The application deadline is November 8. To learn more about these award winning programs, click here. |
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Take the Walking Challenge!
FSAP is sponsoring a 5-week challenge to encourage you to get 150+ minutes of physical activity each week. Record and report your activity for a chance to win prizes. Challenge is open to Emory faculty & staff and their spouses/SSDPs.
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FSAP to Offer Fitness Option Webinars
From the comfort of your own computer, find out about all of the fitness options available to Emory employees.
- Learn more about the webinars
- Sign up for a webinar |
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Tobacco-Free Emory Tools and Resources
Learn more about Emory's Tobacco-Free tools and resources, including free cessation programs, and cards to help you educate others. Read more. |
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Finance Matters Workshops - Help With Your Financial Needs
Have questions about how to start planning for retirement?
Do you have an investment strategy to help you reach your financial goals?
Do you have a will? Is it good enough? Register for one of these classes. Learn more. |
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Fall Forum on the Liberal Arts
On Monday, September 30, at 4 p.m., the Commission on the Liberal Arts and the Office of the Provost will present the Fall Forum on the Liberal Arts. This discussion will serve as a public kick-off to the commission's work in 2013-14.
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View the event flier
- Visit the Commission's website |
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