Nominations Now Open for 2016 Award of Distinction
Nominations are currently being accepted for Emory University's Award of Distinction Program. Each year, the program recognizes approximately 10-15 university staff employees who have made outstanding contributions to the Emory Community through their initiative, innovation and leadership. Nomination eligibility includes: all regular, full- and part-time staff who have been employed for at least one year. Previous awardees are eligible for nominations. Emory Healthcare employees, faculty, faculty equivalents, librarians and retirees are not eligible to participate in this program. The deadline is Friday, February 5, 2016, 5:00 pm. Learn more.

Update Regarding 2015 Tax Forms
The IRS recently made a change regarding the requirement of the 1095-C Form. Emory University employees who are eligible for health care coverage will still receive the new tax form, however, the IRS is no longer requiring that it be filed with your 2015 tax returns.  Keep the form for your records or for auditing purposes.

You should sign up now to get both your W-2 Form and your 1095-C Form online as this is the most secure, efficient way to get your tax forms. The deadline to sign up is January 14, 2016. Learn more.

Healthy New You Expo is January 28th
Start your New Year off with a celebration of YOU! The 4th Annual Healthy New You EXPO will be held on January 28, 2016. Come participate in various fun activities held throughout the day: try new exercises, taste fun recipes, get a quick health screening, learn about wellness, meet community vendors, win raffle prizes, and much more! Open to all Emory staff and faculty.

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• Register to attend

Emory's Annual Camp & Learning Expo is February 4th
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center announces the Annual Camp & Learning Expo will take place on Thursday, February 4, 2016. Get a head start on your summer planning and learn about summer camp and learning programs for children throughout the greater Atlanta area. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, Woodruff PE Center, 4th Floor Auxiliary Court.  

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Learning & Organizational Development Offering Classes
Learning & Organizational Development is pleased to offer a variety of courses filled with dynamic content. Our General Enrollment classes offer participants flexibility to customize their professional development by choosing courses to meet their professional development needs and interests. See list of classes.

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, Rejuvenate Your Recovery for the New Year, will be held Friday, January 29, at 11:30am at FSAP. Learn more.

Try Blomeyer Health Fitness Center
Emory’s Blomeyer Health Fitness Center has a few great promotions right now to help you start the new year off right!  

• $0 enrollment fee for the month of January
• The Lose Big Challenge- 12 week weight loss/fitness improvement program
• Personal Training Specials for new personal training clients

The Blomeyer staff would love to come visit your department. If you have a common area or breakroom where their staff can come set up an information table for a couple hours, they would enjoy getting out and about to meet employees on campus. If interested, please contact LaToya Morton, Program Manager, lnmorto@emory.edu or 404-727-4600.

The Glenn School for Young Children Open House
The Glenn School for Young Children announces an Open House and Parent Information Night for prospective and current parents, January 25, 6:30-7:30PM. The Glenn School is located on Emory’s main campus at 1660 N. Decatur Rd. and offers a half-day, early-learning program serving children 6 months through kindergarten. Read more.

Emergency Back-up Care is Here!
Benefits-eligible faculty and staff (along with students in the Laney Graduate School) now have access to Emergency Back-Up Care through a new partnership with Bright Horizons, a nationally known leader in child care. When you need to be at work, but experience an unexpected breakdown in your routine childcare or adult/elder care arrangement, Emergency Back-Up Care can provide quick access to secure, temporary caregiving services. Learn more.

Overview of the Emory Caregiver Support Program - January 13, 2016
The Emory WorkLife Resource Center will be providing an overview to the Emory Caregiver Support Program. This one hour session will be facilitated by Mary Ellen Nessmith, Work-Life Specialist, specializing in adult care. Ms. Nessmith will point out resources available through the program to help support employees with adult caregiving responsibilities.

Register at: https://apps.hr.emory.edu/register/details.jsp?event=508 (REGISTRATION DEADLINE JANUARY 12, 2016)

Goizueta Business School – Employee Information Session
Goizueta Business School invites you to join us on campus for a morning information session highlighting our MBA offerings for Emory employees. Tuesday, February 16, 2016, 7:30 (check-in) - 9:00 am, Goizueta Business School, Room 130 (Auditorium), 1300 Clifton Road. Learn more and register.

Rollins School of Public Health Executive MPH Information Session
The Executive MPH program at the Rollins School of Public Health will be hosting an informational session on Wednesday, January 13th from 12pm-1pm in the Grace Crum Rollins building (room 119) at 1518 Clifton Road.  The EMPH program is ideal for working professionals who want to expand their knowledge in Public Health and offers three tracks: Applied Public Health Informatics, Applied Epidemiology, and Prevention Science. Read more.