April 2013 Division of Campus Life at Emory University www.emory.edu/CAMPUS_LIFE/
Feature article this month... Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life
The mission of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life is to engage the university community in the creation of an affirming and just campus environment while supporting the development of students of all gender and sexual identities.
Message from the Senior Vice President & Dean of Campus Life
table of contents The Division of Campus Life recognizes the importance of preparing students to take their places in an increasingly global community. Central to global citizenship is the importance of learning from the experience of others, both in our own society and beyond it. Campus Life is committed not only to invest in the lives of our international students, but to contribute to the learning and education of our domestic students by providing opportunities for global engagement inside and outside the classroom. The presence of international students at Emory University increases domestic students’ understanding and respect for the many cultures of the world. In addition, international students gain a deeper understanding of American life by living and studying at Emory. International students are an incredible asset to the broader Emory community, and global citizenship encourages us to recognize our responsibilities towards one another. Providing the resources for international student development is necessary for their success and will serve to have a positive impact on all members of campus. Recruitment is underway for an International Student Advisor. International students and their experiences are highly valued in the University’s strategic plan. The international student advisor will coordinate, develop, and implement programs and services across the University to promote personal growth, facilitate cultural and academic adjustment, and assist in the psychosocial development of international students. The international advisor position is a key step in ensuring that Campus Life is meeting the needs of all students. Enjoy the month of April! Ajay
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MISSION STATEMENT The Division of Campus Life strengthens and enhances the Emory community through our programs, activities, services, and facilities. We create a welcoming and supportive campus environment and are committed to modeling and teaching holistic well-being, ethical leadership, community service, and global citizenship.
SPOTLIGHT ON CAMPUS LIFE STAFF
Donna Weaver, Faculty/Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) Wellness Champion Donna Weaver, Administrative Assistant for Student Health and Counseling Services, will represent Campus Life as one of the Wellness Champions for the Faculty Staff Assistance Program. In order to promote a workplace that is consistent with Emory’s mission and commitment to improve the health and wellness of members of the Emory community, FSAP has created a council of wellness champions that will include employee representatives from across Emory University and Emory Healthcare. Through the formation of this group, the hope is that an increased number of employees will be aware of the multitude of wellness programs and services available at Emory, as well as be encouraged to adopt or enhance healthy lifestyles. Donna will serve as a “go-to” person to promote wellness programs as well as encourage others to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle. April’s Theme: BENEFITS OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Spring Walking Challenge: April 3 - May 7 For more information: Contact Donna Weaver at donna.d.weaver@emory.edu or 404-727-6202 Join the Spring Walking Challenge to Improve your Health The Faculty Staff Assistance Program announces the Spring Walking Challenge. This challenge encourages Emory faculty and staff to get 150+ minutes of physical activity each week for five weeks and gives you a chance to win prizes too! This program kicks off on National Walking Day, Wednesday, April 3, and ends on May 7. Regular physical activity helps many aspects of your personal health and wellness including lowering total cholesterol, controlling blood pressure, and maintaining a healthy weight. For more information about the Spring Walking Challenge: fsap.emory.edu/health/caregiver/Spring%20Walking%20Challenge.html
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FLASH MOB DANCE!!! “Be Healthy” Meet & Greet hosted by Office of Health Promotion, Counseling & Psychological Services, and Play Emory at the FLASH MOB DANCE March 20th’s Wonderful Wednesday SEE THE VIDEO
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Intercollegiate Debate Emory debate has broken its own national record with the receipt of thirteen National Debate Scholars (formerly Academic All Americans) from the Cross-Examination Debate Association. One hundred and six nationallyranked debaters with top grades earned this designation in 2013. Emory debaters included: Fayzan Rab, Greg Addler, Nikhil Bontha, Megan Cambre, Ben Dean, Reuben Lack, Lisa Li, Julia Marshall, David Mullins, Matthew Pesce, Jason Sigalos, Martin Sigalow, and Neil Sethi. Emory’s previous record was 12 recipients. At the American Debate Association National Championships at Wake Forest University March 8-11, the Emory team of Megan Cambre and John Holland marched through a deep field of teams from across the U.S. to lose a heartbreaking split decision in the final round of the tournament to Wake Forest, finishing in 2nd place. The team of Ben Dean and Martin Sigalow finished 17th.
The final tournament of the year, National Debate Tournament, is being held in early April at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Emory is one of only six schools to have qualified 3 2-person teams to the tournament.
Dining Activities Sugar Beverage Demo on March 21 - Our resident Dietitian, Cristina Caro, led a demonstration in Dobbs Market to show students, in a fun and interactive way, how much sugar is really in their beverages. She also offered advice on how to make healthy and mindful choices and suggested treating sugary drinks like a dessert. Make Your Own Sushi on March 27 - In celebration of our Explore Japan promotion, Chef John taught three sushimaking classes to students in Dobbs Market during lunch.
Heather Zesiger, Anushka Kapoor, Lauren Bernstein, and Dr. Michael Huey at Unsung Heroine Awards. Ms. Kapoor, founder of Sexual Assault Peer Advocates, was an award recipient.
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Tim Wise Visits Barkley Forum State of Race speaker Tim Wise visited the Barkley Forum office on Thursday, March 28 for a two-hour breakfast with 15 staff members and students. A former high school debater who attended the Emory National Debate Institute, Tim’s writings are regularly cited in intercollegiate debate and support training for UDL volunteers, academic interns, and staff. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Nashville Urban Debate League which is led by Emory debate alumni. Several ideas emerged from the dialogue, which focused on how Emory could turn current controversy into opportunity for growth:
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*While student input should be solicited, it is the responsibility of school leaders to use peer-reviewed data and professional experience to redress student grievances with accountability assigned to the paid professionals. *Resisting insularity of administrative structure means engaging in dialogue by all involved in school leadership. Upper level policy makers should regularly consult with those staff implementing policy so the collaborative expertise of the whole is fully realized. *Students holding administrators accountable for the ideals of university mission statements encourages growth. The Sodexho controversy is an excellent example of that strategy as it led to the Committee on Class and Labor report and recommendations; students generated, but administrators are accountable for redressing the situation.
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Tim Wise, State of Race speaker met with Barkley Forum students. Emory Dining Recently collaborated with Student Health Services for an event entitled “The Coffee Connection.� Coffee consumption among the college-age demographic is on the rise. According to data from the NPD group, approximately 39% of consumers between ages 18 and 24 consider coffee their energizing beverage of choice. This is an increase of 17% from 2002 (https://www.npd.com/wps/portal/npd/us/home/, accessed 2/2013). In addition to being the second-most traded commodity on the world market, coffee is subject to concerns related to fair trade, environment, and health. The goals of the Sustainable Nutrition series are to provide students with experiential food activities which create opportunities to discuss and debate issues pertaining to nutrition, sustainability, and fair trade.
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Arts & Entertainment Networking More than 180 students and 52 professionals from across the Arts & Entertainment sector came together to mingle, share stories, and discuss advice for gaining entry into career paths such as film/tv, music & recording, arts marketing, PR & journalism, dance, museum & gallery, arts education, animation, graphic design, costume/fashion, interior design, theater, and arts administration. The event drew a very wide array of majors across the liberal arts and sciences, proving that often talents beyond one’s major are an important factor in exploring one’s post-graduation plans. Many underclassmen got an early start in thinking about internships and volunteer opportunities also. This annual event was co-sponsored by the departments of Film and Media Studies, and Theater Studies and Dance. Students expressed appreciation for how willing professionals were to help and engage. They received the clear message that in the A&E sector, persistence is key and you can never accept “no” as an answer when it comes to your goals!
International Career Networking Night February 27
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Each of the professionals were asked to give a very informal 30 second “elevator pitch” about themselves to the audience—current position, past experience—highlighting why students would want to connect with them. Following the introductions, students had the opportunity to engage in discussions on topics such as their day-today work life, challenges and rewards of their experience, and the unique path each has taken in order to reach their current position. Finding the right niche is often the most challenging prospect for college and graduate students seeking to begin their careers, and this event provided students the opportunity to explore the experience, expertise, and wisdom of the invited professionals while having the opportunity to work on their networking skills.
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This educational event provides the opportunity for Emory students to interact with invited guest professionals representing a variety of corporate, nonprofit, government and nongovernmental organizations all whose career paths include an international aspect.
The event was a collaboration between the following co-sponsoring Emory offices: the Emory Alumni Association (EAA), The Center for International Programs Abroad (CIPA), Emory College Language Center, Rollins School of Public Health (RSPH), The Second Year Experience at Emory (SYE), and the Career Center.
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. On March 27, the Emory’s pre-law students spent the evening networking with over 20 Atlanta attorneys from a wide variety of practice areas and legal work environments. Students were able to ask the attorneys for their insights into the law school application process, law school life, the state of the legal profession and job market, and the daily realities of a life in the law. Attorney feedback was highly favorable of student preparedness, and students enjoyed the
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Taken from United Way newsletter on an Alternative Spring Break trip...
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We Have a Name! We are proud to announce that Freshman Residence Hall Phase V has a name! <drum roll please…> Phase V is officially Eleonore Raoul Hall, named after Eleonore Raoul, the first woman graduate of Emory Law School. Not only was Raoul the first woman graduate of the law school, she helped organize the Equal Suffrage Party of Georgia and was a lifelong supporter of equal rights for women. Born in 1888, Eleonore was the youngest daughter of William Green (W.G.) and Mary Raoul’s eleven children. Eleonore chaired the Fulton and DeKalb counties Branch of the Equal Suffrage Party of Georgia from 1915-16, and then spent a year with the National American Woman Suffrage Association both as a field organizer in West Virginia, and later in the national headquarters (NY).
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In 1917, Raoul returned to Atlanta and enrolled at the Lamar School of Law, graduating in 1920. It’s been said that though Chancellor Warren Chandler was vigorously opposed to coeducation and refused to allow women to matriculate at Emory, Raoul took the opportunity while he was out of town to enroll. After graduating from the Law School, Raoul spent one year practicing law and then helped organize the Atlanta League of Women Voters; she remained active with the League throughout her life. Raoul received an honorary degree from Emory University in 1979, before her passing in 1983. (Source: MARBL Collection)
Around Residence Life... Pool’s open! Welcome to spring… The SAAC outdoor pools are open for the 2013 season as of April 1. Hours for Spring (until May 14th): Monday through Friday / 12pm – 8pm, Saturday – Sunday / 10am – 5pm. See you at the SAAC! On March 24, the four Faculty-in-Residence at Clairmont Campus hosted a dinner and discussion about balance for residents. The faculty members spoke about what balance means to them, how they know when they feel balance in their lives, and how they address imbalance when it occurs. The students in attendance Campus asked many questions, including inquiries about balancing Life family and work life, and balancing work that brings you prestige and work you love. One student Awards and noted afterward, “It was a fun talk and another great example of the wonderful community at Distinctions Emory.” The residents of Harris Hall have been busy competing in “Penny Wars” throughout March to raise money for school supplies for Sheltering Arms, a Georgia non-profit early childhood education program founded by Atlanta volunteers in 1888. After a steep competition, residents raised a total of $354. Special thanks to John Barnes, David Payne, Anna Forgey, and other members overseeing the Emory University Hospital construction projects for coming out to Harris to discuss with residents and Residence Life administrators about the projects occurring on Clifton Road and how they might affect residents! It was an informative evening and served as a great opportunity for students to ask questions directly to those in charge of University construction projects.
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Office of Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgender Life The mission of the Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Life is to engage the university community in the creation of an affirming and just campus environment while supporting the development of students of all gender and sexual identities. To achieve our mission, we implement a variety of programs and events that encourage involvement from faculty, staff, students, and alumni. We host a variety of events—from “Queer Eats and Queries,” where queer faculty from across the university share lunch or dinner with aspiring academics, to the alumni panelists at our “Out at Work” event, who share their experiences of being out on applications and in the work place—that provide students with numerous opportunities to learn from those who have gone before them. What we don’t often have the opportunity to do is celebrate and recognize the numerous leaders in Emory’s LGBT community who have worked to further the mission of the Office through acts of social justice and equality on and off campus. The Office of LGBT Life’s Annual Pride Awards provide that opportunity to celebrate. It began in 1993, approximately one year after a campus-wide protest demanding equal treatment for LGB students at Emory. However, unlike many other typical awards programs, the Pride Awards are structured in a way that allows us to further the mission of the Office as we look to the future and celebrate the accomplishments of the past. One way the Pride Awards fulfill the mission of the Office of LGBT Life is through the engagement of a wide cross-section of the Emory University community. For example, numerous staff members from multiple divisions, including Campus Life, not only attend the Pride Awards but also volunteer at the registration table or present an award to an honoree during the program. Similarly, faculty members from departments and programs such as Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Studies in Sexualities attend the Pride Awards to help present and see their former and current students honored.
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Students also play an important role in the Pride Awards. In particular, the Vice President of Campus Life and the Dean of Students present graduating queer undergraduate and graduate students with lavender diplomas and rainbow tassels during the awards, in recognition of their accomplishments and the ways in which their sexuality and gender have influenced their experiences as students and their paths toward graduation. The tassel and the diploma are also symbolic and signal the transition of students to alumni. Our hope is that this small gesture will foster actively engaged alumni who have lifelong relationships with the Office of LGBT Life and with Emory University and who seek out ways of being involved in future events and future Pride Awards. In fact, the engagement of alumni is one of the greatest accomplishments of the Pride Awards. Every year alumni from various Emory schools and graduation years come back to Emory to receive awards, connect with students, and engage with the Office in a way that was not possible for many of them when they were students themselves. Not only do students benefit from these connections, but the Office is also made stronger by the potential for better programs through more diverse alumni participants, varied feedback from multiple generations, and greater financial resources. Alumni and students transitioning into alumni, perhaps further the mission of the Office the greatest with the numerous ways they support the development of our students.
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Campus Life Awards and Distinctions
Emory University head men's basketball coach Jason Zimmerman has been recognized by outstanding season as the recipient of the organization's Whack Hyder College Coach of the Year for Georgia.
Christy Thomaskutty, who completed her 10th year at the helm of the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basketball program, was selected by D3hoops.com as South Region Coach of the Year as well as UAA Coach of the Year .
2013 Emory Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Awards of Distinction
Dana Wyner, PhD Counseling Center Psychologiest and Coordinator of the Stress Management Clinic
Michael Shutt, PhD LGBT Life
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Michael Shutt receives the Leon Allen and Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award The Leon Allen and Winston Johnson Community Leadership Award is named for two longtime leaders of the Atlanta LGBT Community. Leon Allen and Winston Johnson were two of the original Michael Shutt, PhD LGBT Life
beginning in 1988. As longtime civic rights activists, they became close friends with Coretta Scott King and helped her keynote speaker at the HRC dinner in New York City in 1986 and one of the communities' strongest allies for the rest of her days. The Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Steering Committee presents this award each year to the individual or group who lesbian, bisexual, and transgender community. This award not only substantial time and energy, but also spirit and rights.
Michelle Wu received her Collegiate Conference and Events Professional (CCEP) certification at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ACCED-I Conference . From L to R: Erica Spencer (Florida Institute of Technology), Sherry Ebrahimi (Emory University), Michelle Wu (Emory Universty), Tami Lee (Brenau University) page 18 page 14
ANNOUNCEMENTS Queer Eats and Queries Want to ask LGBTQ faculty about what it's like to be out at Emory? Want to get advice on grad school or going on the job market? Want to broaden your circle of queer connections at Emory? Want a free dinner? enjoy a delicious dinner and friendly conversation with LGBTQ faculty, please RSVP to lgbt@emory.edu. Date: April 16 Time: 5:30pm Location: The DUC. RSVP to get the room number.
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Emory Athletics, and the Office of LGBT Life are bringing Dr. Sue Rankin (pictured far right in photo) to Emory on April 24 to conduct trainings around gender, sexuality, and athletics. Dr. Rankin is the Senior Research Associate in the Center for the Study of Higher Education and Associate Professor Emeritus of Education in the College Student Affairs Program at Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Rankin has presented and published widely on the impact of sexism, racism, and heterosexism in the academy and in intercollegiate athletics. Dr. Rankin's current research focuses on the assessment of institutional climate and providing program planners and policy makers with recommended strategies to improve the campus climate for under-served communities. Dr. Rankin has collaborated with over 90 institutions/organizations in implementing assessments and developing action plans. In her advocacy work, Dr. Rankin is a founding member of the Consortium of Higher Education LGBT Resource Professionals and the Statewide Pennsylvania Rights Coalition. Dr. Rankin is the recipient of the ACPA 2008 Voice of Inclusion Medallion. The award recognizes individuals who embody the student affairs values of social justice. She was featured in the 2010 film Training Rules that examines homophobia in women's collegiate sports. Dr. Rankin was interviewed by Dr. Michael Shutt, Director of the Emory Office of LGBT Life, for Story Corps in 2013. pagepage 19 15
ANNOUNCEMENTS SAVE THE DATE
Safe Space: Spring Semester Join us for the last Safe Space training of the semester! Sign up now! lgbt.emory.edu/programs_events/safe_space/registration.html April 9, 9:00am-12:30pm
CLASS AWARDS BANQUET, MAY 8, 2013 12:00-2:00 PM COX HALL BALLROOM SUMMER DIVISION OF CAMPUS LIFE (DCL) MEETINGS SCHEDULE Winship Ballroom, DUC June 5 July 10 August 7
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extra! extra! news from... barkley forum Fourth Annual Gala Benefit Dinner for Urban Debate The Glenn Pelham Foundation for Debate Education held its fourth fundraising dinner for the benefit of Urban Debate League programs on March 7 at Fernbank Natural Museum of History. Legendary Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz was the Keynote Speaker for the event and former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin received the Georgia Speaker of the Year Award from the Emory chapter of Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha, academic forensics fraternity. Pictures from left to right: Atlanta Braves John Smoltz and Former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin with UDL students; John Smoltz with UDL students; bottom picture: John Smoltz with Ajay and Paayal Nair, Barkley Forum alumni, James Roland, and Clayton State University President Tim Hynes at the dinner.
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