Flu Vaccinations
It’s time to get a flu shot. The 2015-2016 vaccine will protect against three different flu virus strains: influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus, and influenza B virus. In order to be protected against seasonal influenza, you must get a flu shot each and every year. Emory Faculty and staff who are on the Emory medical plan (and their covered dependents) can receive a free flu vaccine. Learn more. 

Learning and Development Program Applications Now Available
Applications are now available for the following learning and development programs: Essentials of Leadership at Emory, Aspiring Leaders at Emory, Administrative Professionals Program (APP), and Mentor Emory. The application deadline is November 9, 2015. Applications are available online at www.learningservices.emory.edu.

Upcoming Success with Stress Workshops
Reduce stress by taking one of these upcoming workshops offered by FSAP. Pre-registration is required. Move More to Boost Your Mood (Online Webinar) or Biofeedback for Stress Management. Learn more and register.

Join Emory Cares International Service Day
On November 14, the Emory community is invited to join forces to volunteer for Emory Cares International Service Day, a signature program of the Emory Alumni Association. Co-sponsored by the Emory WorkLife Resource Center, this annual community service event has increased its volunteer participation each year since it was founded in 2003. Learn more.

Recovery Support Series
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is offering a series of free, confidential, interactive workshops that are open to Emory employees who are in active recovery from alcohol and other substances. Participation provides an opportunity to connect with fellow employees in recovery and strengthen relapse prevention skills throughout the year.  The next workshop, Safeguard Your Recovery During the Holidays, will be held Friday, October 30, at 11:30am at FSAP. Learn more.

Mandatory Title IX Training: Complete by Nov. 15
As a reminder to those who have not yet taken the Title X Training Course, this training is mandatory. Title IX training is an important and critical three year initiative specifically designed for Emory University. Over 77% of our faculty and 3389 staff members have completed the training. Please complete the training by November 15th. The training module will take approximately 45 minutes to complete. You may leave the course at any time and when you return, the course will open to the last page visited. Read more.

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!

EHC’s Spiritual Health Grand Rounds
Emory Healthcare’s Department of Spiritual Health is hosting its annual Spiritual Health Grand Rounds on October 29, 2015, 12:30-1:30. Learn more.

Finance for Non-financial Managers Offered on November 10-11
Emory Executive Education, the non-degree, executive program for Goizueta Business School, offers programs designed to elevate your leadership capabilities and your business acumen. Finance for Non-financial Managers is offered November 10-11. This executive finance class helps those who have found they need a better understanding of key financial principles as well as how to use them to drive better business decisions. Emory University and Emory Healthcare staff receive a 15% discount off program registration fees. Learn more.    

Lunch and Learns: Master of Religion and Public Life
Candler School of Theology has launched its new Master of Religion and Public Life (MRPL) degree program, which explores the dynamics of faith in the public sphere. Opportunities to learn more about the MRPL will take place on October 28 and November 11 from noon to 1:00 pm in room 517 of the Rita Anne Rollins Building. The program is ideal for individuals in non-religious careers whose interests or work intersects with religion, the MRPL is a 30 credit-hour, residential program with a flexible curriculum and occasional evening classes to accommodate working professionals. Join us for a lunch and learn information session on October 28 or November 11. Registration is required. The application deadline for spring 2016 is December 1. Learn more.

Food=Medicine Conference: The All-Stars of Health
Highlighting the great benefits that nutritional choice can have on our health, the Food = Medicine Conference will educate the public as well as provide continuing education for medical professionals about the growing amount of research that shows that food choice can affect chronic disease and prevention as well as reversal. Food = Medicine Conference, November 13-15, 2015 at the Emory Conference Center Hotel. Learn more.