Emory Issues Guidelines for Travel to Countries Affected by Ebola Virus Disease
Emory University issued new guidelines today related to travel to countries affected by Ebola virus disease. The guidelines, effective immediately, apply to faculty, staff and students traveling to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. Learn more and view full guidelines.

Emory University Named a 2015 Military Friendly® Employer
Emory University has been named a 2015 Military Friendly® Employer. The pool of companies and organizations eligible for the designation is approximately 5,000 and less than 5% percent earn the designation and the right to bear the Military Friendly® trademark.  Rankings of the Top 100 Military Friendly® Employers are based on a survey of over 100 questions which assesses long-term commitment to hiring former military, recruiting, and hiring efforts and results, policies for Reserve/Guard members called to active duty, and the presence of special recruitment military programs. Learn more.

Emory Recognized as Adoption-friendly Workplace
On November 10, 2014, Emory University was recognized for its employee adoption benefits by the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. Emory University was ranked #5 in the Education Industry on the organization’s 2014 Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces List. Emory University reimburses eligible employees for qualified adoption expenses up to $5,000 per finalized adoption under the Emory University Adoption Reimbursement Plan. Read more.

Use Emory Temporary Services for Your Temporary Staffing Needs
Need a temp? Remember that Emory Temporary Services (ETS) is the internal source for temporary staffing across the Emory University and Emory Healthcare community. ETS provides talented and skilled temporary employees that are committed to providing departments with quality service. View our “Top Ten Reasons to Call ETS” for your temporary staffing needs.

2014 Flu Vaccines
In order to be protected against seasonal influenza, you must get a flu shot each and every year.  The 2014-2015 vaccine will protect against three different flu virus strains: influenza A (H1N1) virus, influenza A (H3N2) virus, and influenza B virus. Emory Faculty and staff have several options for getting a flu vaccine this year. Learn more.

Learning and Organizational Development Announces Upcoming Courses
Learning and Organizational Development announces its course schedule for February through June 2015. There are several courses available to meet a variety of professional development needs and interests. View schedule.

Sign Up Now to Get Your W-2 Online
Why wait for the mail, when you can get your W-2 much faster? You can sign up online now to receive your W-2 electronically in January. You’ll get your W-2 faster and you’ll never lose it because you can always go online and download another copy.  If you have signed up in previous years, you do not need to sign up again. For new participants, the deadline to sign up is Wednesday, January 14, 2015. View instructions.

What’s New and Healthy at Emory?
Emory Dining continues to enhance the Emory community’s dining experience by implementing sustainable practices, supporting local brands, providing a wide variety of dining locations and hours of service, and expanding healthy offerings.  Healthy options are available at all of Emory’s dining locations.  Read more.

National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Event
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is sponsoring a day of healing for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Check-in at noon and a light lunch will be served. There is no charge for this event, but pre-registration allows us to have plenty of refreshments and resources.

Saturday, November 22, 2014
Dorothy C. Fuqua Center
1961 N Druid Hills Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30329
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.

To register, contact Chris Owens at 404-374-5197 or cowens@afsp.org.

Emory Community Giving
Emory Community Giving, the employee charitable giving program of Emory University and Emory Healthcare, offers employees several exciting ways to help 520 worthy nonprofit groups address an array of health, human-service, community, and environmental needs.

• Visit the Community Giving website to learn more and give!

The Gift of Gratitude, Final Workshop in the Success with Stress Series
The final workshop in the Success with Stress series, The Gift of Gratitude will take place on November 18, 2014, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm, School of Medicine (100 Woodruff Circle), Room 190P. Learn more about the science behind “giving thanks” and how you can practice gratitude in your everyday life. Pre-registration is required.

• Learn more and register