Learning and Organizational Development (OD) is Now Accepting Program Applications
Applications for the Essentials of Leadership at Emory Program, Administrative Professionals Program, and Mentor Emory are available on the Learning & OD website. The submission deadline for all applications and nominations is Monday, November 6, 2017. Learn more.

Refresh from Stress Returns for November
Need a stress break? The month of November will offer just that with the return of Emory’s “Refresh from Stress: 30-Day Inspiration.” Sponsored by the Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) and Healthy Emory, Refresh from Stress is an employee wellness program that provides simple, yet effective steps to help you enhance your overall emotional well-being. Registration is now open. Read more.

• Watch a brief video about the program
• Registration and FAQs

America To Go Proudly Offers Sustainable Vendors
In an effort to reach Emory’s landfill diversion goals, America to Go now offers caterers labeled “Zero-Landfill Waste.” These newly designated caterers are helping achieve the goal of eliminating virtually all landfill waste from events on campus by 2020. “Zero-Landfill Waste” means that all packaging and service are are either compostable or recyclable, and that Styrofoam materials are eliminated entirely from events.  Read more.

Is Your Address and Personal Information Up-To-Date?
Sometimes we move, change our phone numbers, or make other changes in our personal lives, but we forget to make sure these changes are kept up-to-date in our official records with Emory. Using Self-Service, you can update your mailing address, emergency contacts, phone numbers, marital status, ethnicity status, and more. Due to federal regulations, we are also collecting data on veteran and disability status. While completion of this information is optional, we encourage you to complete it as it helps us to comply with federal guidelines. Read more.

Emory Worklife Center to Host Care Workshops
The Emory WorkLife Center has several workshops on Adult Care, Childcare, and Aging Issues. From Navigating Medicare or Understanding Issues Surrounding Death, to Selecting Quality Childcare. View workshops.

Emory Community Giving
Emory Community Giving, the employee charitable giving program of Emory University and Emory Healthcare, offers employees several exciting ways to help more than 500 worthy nonprofit groups address an array of health, human-service, community, and environmental needs. Visit the Community Giving website to learn more and give!

Childcare Openings at Early Emory Center for Child Development and Enrichment
The Early Emory Center for Child Development and Enrichment is currently enrolling children 12 months through pre-kindergarten, year-round. The center values children’s early childhood years as the most magical, teachable moments for learning and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, located on the Emory University Clairmont Campus. Emory employees receive a 10% discount on tuition and priority admission. Read more.

Ethics and the Arts Program Documentary Screening of “Screenagers”
The Ethics and the Arts Program at Emory Center for Ethics is co-sponsoring a Parent Series coordinated by The Willow Foundation, a nonprofit organization supporting early childcare education through children, educators and parents. As a part of The Willow Foundation’s Parent Series, the documentary screening of “Screenagers” will be shown in the Ethics Commons room 102 on October 25th at 7-9pm. Buy tickets here. There is an alternate screening on October 24th at The Friends School of Atlanta. Purchase tickets for that event here. The documentary highlights the difficulties of growing up in a technology based society and the effects this has on our youth. There will also be a diverse panel discussion following the screening. View trailer.

Emory Executive Education Offers Course in Corporate Finance
Executive Education is Goizueta Business School’s certificate program for business acumen and education. Corporate Finance: Analysis, Valuation, & Decision Making will take place November 28th-29th, 2017! Gain a strong financial understanding and learn how to make strategic and practical business decisions applicable to all industries.  All faculty, staff, and alumni receive a 15% discount on Executive Education Open Enrollment courses. Use discount code EUFAMILY17 when enrolling. Reserve your seat here.

Sparkfly: These Savings Are Anything But Scary!  
Save with offers from Home Chef, ADT, Cheryl’s Cookies, Cirque du Soleil, BMW, Liberty Mutual, Quicken Loans and more!  You can find these offers and more by going to your discount website at http://emory.sparkfly.com or vieweing this month’s Sparkwire at http://www.sparkfly.com/images/sparkwire/oct2017/emoryatl.html.