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what are the boys like at emory? i am guessing since its such a good school dating, or anything you want. there are the few nice guys. “You're going on a date with what guy? I heard the word date. “You better hope not,” Emory said, standing up, taking her mug from the table. Emory is a freelance writer, photographer, and traveler with years of experience covering dating and relationships. Are You Dating a Not So Nice, Nice Guy?

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IMG_3096Some deans provide academic advice, others assist with career and professional endeavors, but Emory students can now proudly say that we have been given the rather unorthodox opportunity to receive dating advice from Senior Vice President and Dean of Campus Life Ajay Nair.

Hosted by Indian Cultural Exchange (ICE), the “Dean Talks Dating” event featured Nair and his wife, DeKalb County school psychologist Paayal Nair, who told their personal love story and gave students advice about how to approach conversations about dating with particularly conservative parents. Approximately 40 people attended the India Week event at the Goizueta Business School on March 20.

“We are a campus that is almost 30 percent Asian in general, … and [Asian] parents would never tend to talk about [dating] with us,” ICE Cultural Chair Tj Subramanian (17B) said. “It’s important to talk about [dating] as college is a time [when] people explore themselves through other people.”

The Nairs said that they hoped to address that lack of communication, and each discussed how  their parents got married and immigrated to the United States.

“[My parents] had a love marriage but were very much opposed to [me and my wife’s] love marriage,” Ajay Nair told to the audience. The term “love marriage,” a common phrase used by people from South Asia, refers specifically to marriages in which a couple meets through their own accord rather than through an arrangement via their parents.

Paayal Nair’s and Ajay Nair’s paths converged when they both started college at Pennsylvania State University the same year. Paayal Nair first encountered her now-husband at an Indian cultural event at which Ajay Nair spoke.

“This is not my personality at all, but I leaned over [to my friend] and I said, ‘I’m marrying that guy one day,’” she said.

That fairy tale moment, which Ajay Nair likened to a Bollywood film, set the foundation for what seemed to be an ideal relationship. But the couple revealed that not everything in their relationship has turned out perfectly. For instance, Ajay Nair’s family speaks Malayalam, and Paayal Nair’s family speaks Gujarati, creating a language barrier.

Paayal Nair also discussed the occupational discrimination that some conservative Asian parents harbor when it comes to their child’s partner.

“[Ajay Nair] is not even a doctor,” her mother once said to her.

The Nairs, however, intentionally integrated themselves into the lives of their future in-laws to ensure eventual acceptance from each other’s families. For instance, Paayal Nair asked her sister to tag along whenever she was going to meet Ajay Nair.  Additionally, she tutored her now-husband’s brother to help facilitate a smooth transition into the family.

And those tutoring sessions paid off. Ajay Nair recalled that his father, upon seeing Paayal Nair’s tutoring sessions, said, “I never thought of her in this way,” a testament to her successful integration into his family.

Through this constant presence within each other’s lives, the families finally approved of their relationship by the time the Nairs were in their early twenties, and they married when each was 23.

“Through our story and transparency, it opened up the floor for everyone to share their ideas with each other,” the dean said in an interview with the Wheel. After the Nairs’ discussion ended, the talk again turned into an open conversation between the audience and the Nairs, regarding the key topics of the couple’s anecdotes. “The talk … offered a different perspective [on dating],” Anjali Patel (18B) said. “My parents had a kind of similar situation [to Ajay Nair and Paayal Nair’s marriage]. They made it more relevant when they touched on race issues and expectations. I had never thought about [dating and love] in an intellectual way.”

 

 

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Q: Why hasn’t the FDA provided its final approval of the COVID-19 vaccines yet?

A: Per a recent FDA explanation, “The FDA recognizes that vaccines are key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and is working as quickly as possible to review applications for full approval. Although an (Emergency Use) authorization is not a final FDA approval, the FDA conducted a thorough scientific evaluation of each of the authorized vaccines and can assure the public and medical community that the vaccines meet FDA’s rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality.”

Q: Will community providers be required to be vaccinated?

A: Consistent with our flu vaccination process, all providers with privileges in Emory Healthcare will be required to be vaccinated unless they have an approved exemption.

Q: Will agency staff, contractors and vendors working in EHC locations be required to be vaccinated as well?

A: Yes. We will be working with leaders across EHC to identify and notify vendors of our requirement.

Q: Will new hires be required to be vaccinated, as well?

A: New hires will be required to complete the vaccination series upon start of employment. New hires will receive an email from HOME to let them know that the consent for vaccination is available. New hires can choose whether to get the vaccine at Emory or a convenient retail location and upload their vaccination record in HOME.

Q: Will there be additional requirements outside of wearing a mask for exempt team members?

A: At this time, we are recommending masking for all providers, staff and care teams per recent CDC guidance that recommends that fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should wear masks indoors in public in regions of substantial or high transmission, which includes Atlanta and all surrounding counties. Read more in our recent communication.

As noted in a separate FAQ, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Q: With the uptick in infections caused by the Delta variant, are we planning to delay a return to offices and campus by those who are working remote?

A: At this time, we do not have changes to our current plans. We are reviewing the current situation and will provide additional guidance as soon as possible.

Q: Where can I learn more about the available vaccines?

A: A number of vaccine resources, including videos, are available here.

Q: What should I do if I have more vaccine-specific questions?

A: If you have additional questions, talk to your manager or HR representative.

August 3, 2021 Fall Return to Campus for Faculty Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty

Dear Emory Faculty, 

President Fenves shared an updated vaccination policy with all Emory employees, including all Emory faculty, on July 27.  All Emory University faculty and staff will now be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the Fall 2021 semester. Emory faculty and staff can find locations to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine, free of charge, on Emory Forward. Emory employees may request a vaccination exemption for medical or strong personal reasons by visiting the Emory Forward vaccine page; exemptions must be requested no later than August 16. Those with a vaccine exemption as well as those not yet fully vaccinated (two weeks post final dose) must take a weekly screening test.

The primary motivation for these policies is to ensure the safety for our community and enable us to get closer to being able to maximally pursue our research, teaching and service missions as a largely residential community.

Please find below other reminders and updates to assist your planning for the fall semester. 

Classrooms. 

With the exception of the mask requirement, classroom practices will revert to pre-COVID norms. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, shuttles, and other meeting spaces.  

Building Access. 

Building access restrictions will be lifted by August 16. Access to buildings will be restored to pre-COVID norms.  

Research. 

Masking policies for research will continue to follow university guidelines. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, shuttles, and other meeting spaces.  

Pandemic-related restrictions on building access will be lifted, and buildings may operate at full density. 

Calendar. 

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Plus Delta Partners is pleased to welcome Emory University as the newest addition to our client community. Known for its leading research programs, Emory University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools and is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care systems.

Beginning in July, a total of twenty-three participants from Emory will go through the Discipline of Frontline Fundraising (DFF) Program in two cohorts of 10–12 people each. In addition, members of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement leadership team will participate in Plus Delta’s Executive Leadership Program (ELP).  This program will help the senior leaders manage the Emory Donor Engagement ProcessTM (DEP) and identify methods for reinforcing the shared fundraising approach through internal processes and procedures.

“We are looking forward to our fundraisers and leadership team going through these programs together. This will not only help bring an understanding of how we can better define the Emory way of fundraising, but also how we can reinforce our shared approach across the team to encourage better collaboration,” says Joshua R. Newman, Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University.

"We are honored to partner with the fundraising and leadership teams at Emory to help them create a shared approach that drives fundraising results and further advances their team culture,” says Guy Hart, President & CEO at Plus Delta Partners.  

 

About Plus Delta Partners

Plus Delta is a specialized consulting firm that provides professional development programs for advancement teams, academic leaders, health care providers and non-profit professionals. These programs foster integrated advancement models and help organizations raise more money faster. Our unique approach to building sustainable performance improvements blends group training sessions, individual skills assessment & coaching, management skill-building, and ongoing performance measurements that consistently deliver increases in fundraising outcomes for our clients. For more information visit www.plusdeltapartners.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia. Learn more athttp://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

 

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PROTOCOL REVIEW AND APPROVAL GUIDANCE

 

OFFICE STAFF REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS

Office staff designations for protocol submission assistance (By first initial of PI last name):

 

A-K: Jessica Goldman
Phone: (404) 727-3196
Email: jbgoldm@emory.edu

L-Z: Walter “Guy” Wiles IV
Phone: (404) 712-2033
Email:  wwiles@emory.edu

 

RESEARCH INTEGRITY

Daiana Weiss
Phone: (404) 727-2598
Email: dweiss2@emory.edu

Carmen Nash
Phone: (404) 727-9735
Email: cbnash@emory.edu

Jonathan Adams
Phone: (470) 728-3343
Email: jadam12@emory.edu

 

OPERATIONS

Walter “Guy” Wiles IV
Phone: (404) 712-2033
Email:  wwiles@emory.edu

 

MEETING SCHEDULE AND REVIEW SUBMISSION DEADLINES

The IACUC Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month. Deadlines for FCR review are the Wednesday one week PRIOR to the meeting date for the agenda to be disseminated to members. DMR reviews are rolling submissions and do not have a “deadline”.

 

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We're So Glad You're Here

Congratulations! You are chosen for the Emory University Class of 2026! You've proven to us that you're ready to make your mark, and there's no better place to do that than here! We are a community guided by eminent faculty and a commitment to discovery, and Atlanta, a global city known for rising up and leading the way.

Whether you've been admitted to Emory College of Arts and Sciences, Oxford College, or both, we are excited to have you as part of our community. In ways big and small, you and your classmates will push learning further, uncover new ideas, and change the way we live in the world.

This website contains important information about event dates and enrollment. To make a reservation for an admitted student event or to enroll with Emory University, admitted students will need to log into the full version of our Admitted Student Website. (Please use your application log in information to access the full site.)

We're so glad you're here.
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Release date: Sept. 12, 2003
Contact: Deb Hammacher, Associate Director, University Media Relations,
at 404-727-0644 or dhammac@emory.edu

Theater Emory Unveils "Dating and Mating in Modern Times"


Theater Emory presents the world premiere of Elizabeth Wong's "Dating and Mating in Modern Times," a series of monologues performed by seven actresses on the joys and pitfalls of today's fast, frenzied and sometimes frustrating world of sex and relationships. Covering topics such as cybersex, speed dating, hookups and penis envy, this wild and woolly full-length play opens Saturday, Sept. 20 and continues with nine performances through Oct. 4 in the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, on the Emory University campus. There will be a special singles night (Sept. 28) and a pay-what-you-can performance and "Artists Up Close" talk-back session with cast and playwright (Sept. 21).

"Lots of guys think this is going to be one of those emasculating, castrating chick shows. But by the end of the run, I predict we'll be knee deep in guys, panting and drooling to see this show," says Wong, an acclaimed playwright and screenwriter who has had work performed in New York, L.A. and abroad.

Wong describes "Dating and Mating in Modern Times" as "a celebration of men, the libido and the white hot desire for connection between the sexes." She will direct a cast of Emory students and Atlanta professional favorites, including Jill Jane Clements, Mary Lynn Owen, Valerie Payton and Widdi Turner. The actresses will portray characters as diverse as a teenage skater girl, a Vegas showgirl and a Southern beauty queen, and will perform what Wong calls "wicked, naughty, nasty, wise and provocative" monologues that delve into the pleasure and pain at the core of the modern dating scene.

"Dating and Mating in Modern Times" was commissioned last year by the Playwriting Center of Theater Emory and was further developed through workshops during last February's Brave New Works Festival, part of the celebration of the university's new Marvin and Donna Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. This production is sponsored by the Hightower Fund.

"Since Theater Emory's Playwriting Center is strongly committed to the kind of new work our research university setting encourages, I'm thrilled to see the collaborative creation and discovery experienced with Elizabeth's development of this play. She is generating what promises to be one of the more daring, hilarious and popular works to premiere in Atlanta," says Vincent Murphy, artistic producing director of Theater Emory.

Wong's work has been produced to great acclaim across the country. Her spicy satire "Kimchee and Chitlins," about the black residents' boycott of Korean stores in New York, premiered at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. She also won acclaim as a writer on the groundbreaking ABC sitcom "All-American Girl" with Margaret Cho. She has received commissions from Actors Theater of Louisville, Denver Theater Center, Cincinnati Playhouse, Omaha Magic Theater, the Mark Taper Forum, and recently, the Kennedy Center to write the libretto of her play, "The Happy Prince," as an opera for young audiences. Her play "China Doll" won the ATHE/Kennedy Center's Mark David Cohen Award and was featured at Arena Stage's inaugural New American Play Series.

General admission tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for Emory faculty, staff and discount groups, and $6 for Emory students. Tickets may be purchased through the Arts at Emory Box Office at 404-727-5050 or online at www.emory.edu/ARTS/. Parking is available in the Peavine Parking Deck. Parental discretion is advised as this play contains material that may not be suited for those younger than 17.

Performance dates and times are as follows:

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Depending on your relationship status, Valentine’s Day can be either bliss or torture. What appears to be yet another Hallmark holiday on the surface is actually rooted in centuries of history, with the ever-sweet myth of St. Valentine story to remind everyone that love is great.

Unless you’re in college. If you’re in college, love is not great. It’s actually terrible.

I’m not talking about people in steady, committed relationships. To those people, I say congratulations. You get to watch the rest of us struggle to survive in the shark tank that is college dating. Since hookup culture has taken root in the lives of college students, Valentine’s Day is a sad reminder that the one guy you met at Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill definitely won’t text you. And that cute girl from your biology class who was totally girlfriend material? Forget it. She too partakes in hookup culture and may just want to copy your biology notes.

I know I sound cynical, but there is a remedy to this unfortunate bifurcation between the adorable Valentine’s Day tradition and the harsh realities of current dating trends. I am here to remind you about Galentine’s Day. I first heard about Galentine’s Day from the “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), but it is not a new concept. Galentine’s Day refers to the beautiful day of the year dedicated to buying sale-priced chocolates and celebrating the kind of relationship that won’t let you down: good old platonic friendship.

Instead of being sad that you don’t have a significant other, be the strong independent woman (or man) you were meant to be, gather your closest gals and/or bros and treat yourselves to some discounted chocolate or literally anything else that helps you unwind and have fun.

I am a sucker for a good Valentine’s Day celebration. Who doesn’t love sappy movies, excessive amounts of sugar and homemade cards that look like they were crafted by a second grader? But as I have grown older and wiser, I find that spending time with single, platonic friends is equally important.

Unfortunately, Galentine’s Day cannot entirely distract us from the fact that hookup culture is failing to smoothly integrate into traditions of the past. Gone are the days of going steady or getting pinned. Valentine’s Day throws the realities of how difficult hookup is into sharp relief. These days, the culture of casual hookups has stopped resembling a looser form of dating and instead functions as an excuse for faux-commitment.

As a self-professed “relationship person,” I struggle to understand the draw to this culture as it seems to cause most young people nothing but emotional hurt and discomfort. Whether or not you believe that humans are meant to be monogamous, there seems to be a disproportionate number of unhappy hookups out there. People of all genders and sexual orientations are left wondering what emotions and motivations might be lurking behind a simple flirtation.

Hookup culture is destroying the traditional customs of relationships and, unfortunately, is kicking Valentine’s Day traditions to the curb. But where Valentine’s Day falls short and loses cultural significance, Galentine’s Day will never disappoint.

Annie Cohen is a College sophomore from New Orleans.

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Annals of Internal Medicine (acpjournals.org)

Q: Why hasn’t the FDA provided its final approval of the COVID-19 vaccines yet?

A: Per a recent FDA explanation, “The FDA recognizes that vaccines are key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and is working as quickly as possible to review applications for full approval. Although an (Emergency Use) authorization is not a final FDA approval, the FDA conducted a thorough scientific evaluation of each of the authorized vaccines and can assure the public and medical community that the vaccines meet FDA’s rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality.”

Q: Will community providers be required to be vaccinated?

A: Consistent with our flu vaccination process, all providers with privileges in Emory Healthcare will be required to be vaccinated unless they have an approved exemption.

Q: Will agency staff, contractors and vendors working in EHC locations be required to be vaccinated as well?

A: Yes. We will be working with leaders across EHC to identify and notify vendors of our requirement.

Q: Will new hires be required to be vaccinated, as well?

A: New hires will be required to complete the vaccination series upon start of employment. New hires will receive an email from HOME to let them know that the consent for vaccination is available. New hires can choose whether to get the vaccine at Emory or a convenient retail location and upload their vaccination record in HOME.

Q: Will there be additional requirements outside of wearing a mask for exempt team members?

A: At this time, we are recommending masking for all providers, staff and care teams per recent CDC guidance that recommends that fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should wear masks indoors in public in regions of substantial or high transmission, which includes Atlanta and all surrounding counties. Read more in our recent communication.

As noted in a separate FAQ, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Q: With the uptick in infections caused by the Delta variant, are we planning to delay a return to offices and campus by those who are working remote?

A: At this time, we do not have changes to our current plans. We are reviewing the current situation and will provide additional guidance as soon as possible.

Q: Where can I learn more about the available vaccines?

A: A number of vaccine resources, including videos, are available here.

Q: What should I do if I have more vaccine-specific questions?

A: If you have additional questions, talk to your manager or HR representative.

DateMessageSchoolAudienceFull Message
March 3, 2022 2:00 PM Revised Masking Policy Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Emory University has reviewed the CDC’s revised masking guidance and the City of Atlanta’s removal of indoor mask mandates within the context of our community health indicators to consider changes to campus COVID-19 protocols.

Effective Monday, March 7, masks will be optional indoors on Emory’s campuses. Masks will still be required in all classrooms and instructional spaces until Monday, March 21, at which time masks will become optional in these spaces. Exceptions include the following:

  • In alignment with federal transportation protocols, masks will still be required on all Emory shuttles and public transportation until further notice.
  • Masks will still be required indefinitely in clinical, patient-care, and select research facilities on campus, including, but not limited to, Student Health Services.

Should health indicators change or heightened risks emerge, indoor masking requirements may be reinstated.

Your commitment to following important health measures, in addition to improved COVID-19 conditions, has allowed masking to be optional. Emory’s current vaccination rate is 98%, with a current booster rate of 88% for the total eligible population. Case rates, hospitalizations, and health care strain have all significantly declined below recommended thresholds since the recent Omicron surge.

As we adjust to live with COVID-19 in a highly vaccinated community, many will welcome this new change while some may have concerns. “Mask optional” means it is each individual’s personal choice to wear a mask or not, and our collective community response must be one that honors and respects these choices. Anyone who needs to or prefers to wear a mask is encouraged and welcome to do so.

For those who are in high-risk categories or require additional support, please utilize the resources or contact form on Emory Forward.

Summary of Guidelines

Masking

  • Because of increased personal risk, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks indoors.
  • Campus members should carry a mask at all times as a best practice. Emory will continue to make masks available to everyone on campus.

Testing

  • Emory continues to provide asymptomatic testing for all students, faculty, and staff.
  • Weekly testing continues to be required for those who are unvaccinated.
  • With spring break approaching, we strongly recommend getting tested before and after any travel, as well as when returning to campus. 

Self-Monitoring

  • Should you become symptomatic, exposed, or test positive for COVID-19, please follow the required instructions on Emory Forward.
  • Continue to self-monitor health conditions, wash hands frequently, stay home when sick, and isolate or quarantine as applicable.

Emory’s operating conditions will remain the same at this time; however, we are assessing changes to the operating model. We are grateful to take these important steps forward and thank you for your continued partnership to support a healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

February 25, 2022 6:30 PM CDC Announces Changes to Masking Guidance Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new indoor masking guidelines and thresholds for assessing community risk. Under these new guidelines, Fulton and DeKalb counties are at low-risk community levels. Newton County is at a high-risk community level at this time. New COVID-19 Community Level definitions and thresholds can be found on the CDC website.

For communities with low-risk levels, such as DeKalb and Fulton counties, the CDC recommends that individuals stay up to date with all COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and get tested if symptomatic. For communities with high-risk levels, such as Newton County, the CDC recommends, in addition to staying up to date and testing when symptomatic, that individuals wear masks indoors and take additional precautions if at high risk for severe illness.  

Emory University is reviewing the updated CDC recommendations, in the context of our community health indicators, to consider changes to COVID-19 protocols. Next week, we expect to announce changes to Emory policies, including indoor masking requirements, that will align with Emory University’s COVID-19 objectives.   

As always, thank you for your partnership to support a safe and healthy campus community.  

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery 

January 25, 2022 2:00 PM Upcoming Changes to Operating Conditions and Spring Semester 2022 Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • (NEW!) Yellow operating condition effective Jan. 31
  • Return-to-campus checklist

Dear Emory Community,

Our campus community’s high vaccination rate of 98%, booster requirement, testing protocols, masking requirement, and revised isolation/quarantine procedures have been critical steps in our pandemic response. Because of your partnership, we will continue to advance forward into the next phase of our COVID-19 strategy. 

In consultation with Emory’s public health teams, and based on the prevailing data across safety indicators listed on Emory Forward, the university will move to a yellow operating condition effective January 31, when in-person classes resume. 

We believe moving to the yellow operating condition will help limit COVID-19 disruptions while providing important guidelines for safe community engagement on campus - all while continuing to align with our university objectives. At the same time, we all must continue to limit the impact of Omicron by closely following COVID-19 protocols and practicing healthy behaviors while transitioning into this new phase.

Here is what this will mean for the spring semester as you plan your return to campus: 

Yellow Operating Condition

Events/Gatherings

Academic and non-academic events, activities, and meetings can take place indoors.

Gathering Size

Indoor gatherings with more than 250 people should follow new guidelines found on Emory Forward’s Event and Gathering page.

Campus Dining

Normal operations will resume. Indoor dining is allowed for organized events and gatherings; however, outdoor dining, individually boxed meals, and grab-and-go options are encouraged.

Recreation and Athletics

Normal operations across recreational facilities and sporting events will resume. Spectators are allowed at sporting events.

Mask Requirements

Current masking requirements remain in effect.

Building Access

Campus remains open. For further information on specific facilities or hours of operation, please reference that facility's webpage.

Return-to-Campus Checklist

Did you verify your booster status?

  • Students only: Upload your booster
  • Faculty and staff only: Attest your booster*

    See the Vaccine page of Emory Forward for more information on vaccine and booster requirements. 

    * Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must still complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Have you reviewed new isolation and quarantine changes? 

Please review the changes on Emory Forward’s Isolation and Quarantine page. Students can find further instruction on the Student Health Services website. 

Did you complete your pre-entry testing requirement? (STUDENTS ONLY)

See Emory Forward’s Testing page for more information.

Do you know the new process for contact tracing and return-to-campus instruction? (FACULTY/STAFF)

Faculty and staff who are symptomatic, exposed, or infected with COVID-19 should follow the revised self-service instructions on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. 


Thank you for your continued partnership as we move into the next phase of the pandemic. We hope you share in our excitement to return to in-person learning, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 13, 2022 2:30 PM Return to In-Person Learning Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Classes will return in-person on January 31
  • New phase of Emory’s pandemic response 
  • Changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocol
  • Revised isolation and quarantine protocols
  • COVID-19 testing requirements
  • Booster deadline is January 19

Dear Emory Community,

At the end of December, President Fenves wrote to our community announcing the decision to begin the spring semester with remote teaching for the majority of Emory schools and units until January 31. This decision was informed by public health guidance around the Omicron variant, the projected surge in cases and resulting disruption, and when health and safety factors would improve. Current guidance continues to indicate that infection in the community is projected to significantly decline, and conditions are expected to improve by the end of January.

With these projections in mind, Emory University will return to in-person learning on January 31. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional classes will resume in person on this date, as previously planned.

As we prepare for the return on January 31, we know that our community is at an inflection point in the pandemic. Given what we have learned from Omicron, along with the effective vaccine interventions already in place, Emory will move into its next phase of COVID-19 response. We remain focused on our objectives of limiting transmission, reducing severity of illness, protecting the most vulnerable, and promoting a vibrant campus experience. At the same time, we know our COVID-19 strategy must evolve to better respond to the most immediate needs, while also advancing our academic and research mission.

Thus, Emory will begin taking important steps to shift our protocols and minimize future COVID-19 disruptions by empowering more personal accountability. This effort will require a new level of community engagement, and our partnership will be more crucial than ever as we move into this important phase of pandemic response.

I ask that you closely follow Emory Forward updates over the coming weeks to prepare for and make this shift with us as we move toward January 31.

Here are the four things to know this week:

1. (NEW!) Contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty/staff

The Omicron surge is requiring important and immediate changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty and staff. The traditional contact tracing model yields limited effectiveness with the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant. Thus, to better manage the isolation/quarantine process and clearance required to return to campus, Emory University is aligning with the Emory Healthcare contact tracing model. By moving to a new self-service process, faculty and staff will receive guidance on notifying contacts and isolation/quarantine procedures.

Faculty and staff who test positive for COVID-19, have developed symptoms, or have been exposed are now asked to follow the revised self-service instructions on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. In this new process, faculty and staff will receive the information and guidance based on their individual circumstances, to include clearance protocols for returning to campus. Please review and familiarize yourself with these new procedures so that you can take the necessary safety and health steps.

2. (NEW!) Isolation and quarantine protocols have changed

The CDC recently changed its isolation and quarantine guidelines, to include the following:

  • Shortened period of isolation
  • New procedures for when and how to end isolation
  • Revised quarantine measures based largely on vaccination/booster status

Full details can be found here. Emory will adopt and apply the recommended CDC guidelines across our student, faculty, and staff populations.

Isolate-In-Place Protocols for Students Living On Campus

As previously noted, Emory will begin an isolate-in-place protocol as part of its larger isolation and quarantine policy for students living on campus. Students requiring isolation who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms will receive instructions on how to isolate in their residences. Those who are high risk or exhibit more severe symptoms will continue to isolate and quarantine at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.

Students isolating in place will continue to receive access to medical care and academic continuity support during their period in isolation. Full details on what students living on campus can expect with this new protocol are available on the Student Health Services website.

3. Testing requirements: A breakdown

Emory University has three types of required testing for the spring semester:

Required Test TypeWho is Required?
Pre-Entry TestingAll students are required to receive a negative COVID-19 test and complete an online attestation form before returning to campus. Students who remained on campus during winter break must test and complete the form as soon as possible.
Test Upon ArrivalUnvaccinated students moving into campus housing must conduct a screening test within 24 hours of arriving on campus.
Weekly Screening TestingUnvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to conduct weekly screening tests.

For more information, please review Emory Forward. As a reminder, any Emory student, faculty, or staff member who is asymptomatic can schedule a COVID-19 test through Emory’s screening locations.

4. ACT NOW: Booster deadline is January 19

The deadline to get boosted and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Those not eligible for the booster, per CDC guidelines, by January 19 must get boosted within two weeks of becoming eligible. Please note, that the CDC has recently shortened its eligibility periods for the Pfizer and Moderna boosters to five months after the primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

*Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Throughout every phase of our pandemic response, your willingness to do your part has been the cornerstone of our ability to keep our community members safe. Our shared responsibility to take care of each other will keep us on track as we shift into this new phase of the pandemic together. As always, thank you for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 5, 2022 2:20 PM Spring Semester 2022: Virtual Town Hall Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Thursday’s Town Hall Information
  • Where to Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
  • Spring Semester Testing Requirements

Dear Emory community,

I hope 2022 finds you healthy and well!  

Following last week’s temporary remote start announcement for the spring semester, we are grateful for our campus community’s resilience and adaptation to this change. And we also know the challenges and concerns you may have as we navigate the coming weeks.  

We look forward to providing more information and addressing common questions during a virtual university town hall tomorrow. All members of our community are welcome, and we will make a recording available on Emory Forward for those who cannot attend.

During tomorrow’s town hall, President Fenves will address the Emory community regarding plans for the spring semester and temporary remote start. In addition to President Fenves and myself, we will also be joined by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ravi Bellamkonda, as well as Emory School of Medicine’s Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Zanthia Wiley, to discuss current COVID-19 data, how Emory University is supporting academic continuity, and important protocols for spring 2022. 

FAQs: Spring 2022

You can find important information for the spring semester on Emory Forward’s Spring Semester 2022 page, which now includes Frequently Asked Questions that address common topics around the temporary remote start.

Important Reminder: Testing Requirements for Spring

Pre-Entry Testing: All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus for the spring semester. Students must receive a negative test and confirm your pre-entry test using the prompts on the Emory Forward testing page before moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason.

  • What do I do if I don’t have access to a COVID-19 test in my area?

    We understand testing availability is limited in certain areas. If you are able to conduct a PCR or antigen test to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement prior to arrival at Emory, please do so. For those who cannot secure outside testing, Emory’s COVID-19 screening sites are available for asymptomatic students to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement.
  • What do I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed?

    Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions. 

Testing Upon Arrival: Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to test upon arrival to campus. Within 24 hours of moving into campus housing, unvaccinated students will need to conduct a screening test on campus, and then again 3-5 days later. Students will receive email and text notifications directing them to schedule their testing appointments when arriving on campus.

Weekly Screening: Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff will continue to be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, who will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form.

Thank you for your partnership as we begin the spring semester, and we hope you can join us tomorrow!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 3:00 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Remote Start to Spring Semester
  • Protocol Modifications for Spring 2022
  • Continued COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Dear Emory community,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Emory University has created important protocols and policies in response to COVID-19. These measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - are effective at reducing campus transmission and minimizing illness. 

Yet, with the Omicron variant projected to create more positive cases and strain across our campus community, President Fenves announced earlier today that Emory will revise its spring semester plans to minimize disruption to academic continuity and important support services for our students. 

Emory’s campus will remain open and courses will begin on time. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. In-person learning will resume on January 31, as health and safety conditions permit. 

Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses. Deans and HR managers will communicate directly with their respective schools and units to outline specific plans. 

Emory’s remote start for spring semester will coincide with important COVID-19 protocol modifications. Based on public health guidance and lessons learned over the course of the pandemic, these protocol changes are designed to best support our mission and community. Plans to begin spring 2022 include: 

Research: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place.  

Campus Operations: Emory University is shifting to an orange operating status effective Tuesday, December 28. All non-essential events and gatherings should be postponed or moved to a virtual setting. Non-academic indoor and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 persons or less. Indoor dining is not permitted for any event or gathering.  

Pre-Entry Testing for All Students: All students will be required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus to begin spring semester. Students must receive a negative test and complete the attestation form on the Emory Forward testing page prior to moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason. COVID-19 screening testing is available for asymptomatic Emory students, faculty, and staff on campus. 

Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.

Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to conduct a test upon arrival to campus. Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to continue participating in weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, who will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form. 

Housing: Residence halls will remain open to begin the spring semester. Students are not required to change their move-in plans and have the ability to return to campus housing throughout the remote period. Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume should prepare for a greatly reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and new changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

Starting December 30, students returning to campus housing before January 21 must input their arrival date in the MyHousing portal. Further campus housing information will be communicated directly to residential students. 

Isolation and Quarantine Protocols: Emory Conference Center Hotel will continue to operate as an isolation location for symptomatic or high-risk students living on campus requiring enhanced medical and support services. New isolate-in-place protocols will take effect for COVID-19 positive students with mild or no symptoms. 

Emory University will also implement recently announced CDC guidelines. Revised protocols will  include a reduced isolation period of 5 days for those who are asymptomatic and revised quarantine protocols for those exposed to COVID-19. 

Dining Services: During the remote start to the spring semester, food service will transition to a grab-and-go model available in the main dining areas. In the event of COVID-19-related disruptions, facilities may implement further modifications as needed. 

Normal dining operations are scheduled to resume with the return of in-person learning on January 31, as health conditions allow.

Faculty and Staff Workforce: Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person. Asymptomatic faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to regularly utilize screening testing options available at Emory. Symptomatic faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 at the Northlake testing location.

Where operations allow, units may offer additional flexibility for remote work. Faculty and staff should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements during this time and should conduct meetings remotely when able.

Study Abroad: University-sponsored study abroad programs planned for spring 2022 will continue as scheduled. Further effort is ongoing to support academic continuity needs should partnership programs/countries postpone or cancel.

NCAA Athletics: Emory University will continue winter and spring NCAA athletics as scheduled. As Emory transitions to the orange operating condition, spectators will be restricted from attending sporting events during this time. Club sports and intramurals will be postponed through January to support a de-densified campus. 

Ongoing COVID-19 Prevention Measures: As we move toward sustained campus operations, these ongoing COVID-19 prevention measures are still in effect:

  • Vaccines: All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 
  • Boosters: All campus members are required to receive a COVID-19 booster by January 19. Instructions for students, faculty, and staff can be found on the Emory Forward vaccine page.  
  • Masking: Masks are still required in all indoor public and common spaces on campus and strongly encouraged outdoors when in groups.
  • Testing: Take advantage of COVID-19 screening testing available at Emory.
  • Healthy Habits: Wash your hands and practice good hygiene.

Through the efforts of our campus community, close to 98% of our students, faculty, and staff are fully vaccinated, and many already have completed Emory University’s booster requirement. Our COVID-19 measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - remain effective in supporting a safe campus community.

As always, thank you for your trusted partnership, and I hope you are healthy and enjoying a much-deserved break during the winter recess. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 12:00 PM Remote Start Announcement for Spring Semester Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope you’re celebrating the holidays and getting some needed time to enjoy the break after the fall semester. 

In recent days, communities across the nation have seen significant increases in COVID-19 cases because of the spread of the Omicron variant. The university has been monitoring the latest data and consulting with Emory’s public health experts and epidemiologists to understand the trajectory of the virus. More than 97% of our Emory community members have been vaccinated and all students, faculty, and staff are required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by January 19, which is the best protection against serious illness and hospitalization. 

While the campus will open as planned on January 4, we know there will be positive cases within our community. Therefore, to continue all aspects of our academic mission, undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. Classes will transition back to in-person learning on January 31, should conditions permit. Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses. Deans will provide further details about spring semester plans to their respective schools. 

An Emory Forward message this afternoon will have more information about the remote start, new COVID-19 protocols, and what you can expect for the spring semester. Information will also be available on the Emory Forward website. Here is a high-level overview: 

  • Students: More information, including how to document re-entry testing requirements and the upcoming booster requirement deadline, can be found on Emory Forward.

    Residence halls will remain open to begin the spring semester. While residential students are not required to change their move-in plans and may return to campus throughout the remote period, all are encouraged to delay their return to campus, if they are able to do so, to help reduce on-campus density during the surge. Additional campus housing information will soon be communicated directly to residential students.

    Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume should prepare for a reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

  • Faculty and Staff: Campus will remain open to all employees. Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person and are strongly encouraged to use the screening testing options available at Emory. Units may offer additional flexibility for remote work when operations allow. Employees should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements. All faculty and staff are encouraged to conduct meetings remotely when able. 

  • Researchers: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place. 

I understand that beginning the semester with remote learning and teaching is inconvenient, particularly for students and families who have already made travel arrangements, faculty who have planned in-person coursework, and staff who have made countless adjustments to their protocols throughout the past two years. But we must be adaptable during this surge so we can continue our important work—learning, teaching, creating, and discovering—in the face of this ever-evolving pandemic.

As previously mentioned, please review the Emory Forward message later this afternoon. I also hope you will attend a virtual Town Hall on January 6, where I will be joined by Emory Healthcare experts and Amir St. Clair, associate vice president and executive director for COVID-19 response and recovery, to answer questions about the spring semester. Further information about the Town Hall will be shared with the community soon.

With all that we have faced since March 2020, we know that we can effectively teach and learn remotely at Emory. We also know how special the on-campus experience is. That is why we are making this decision now—so that we can carry out the rest of the spring semester on our wonderful campuses in Atlanta and Oxford.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 16, 2021 1:30 PM Booster Requirement Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope your final exams, papers, projects, work, and grading have gone well and you are looking ahead to a restorative holiday season.

The university has been closely monitoring increases in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant, as well as guidance from the CDC and public health experts. Vaccines are the most powerful tool to protect the health of our community against COVID-19, and recent scientific data overwhelmingly supports the effectiveness of booster shots.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 across the nation and the emerging Omicron variant, all Emory University students, faculty, and staff will now be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester. The deadline to get your booster is Wednesday, January 19. 

  • Students: Starting Monday, December 20, all Atlanta and Oxford students can upload booster documentation into the Student Health Services Portal.
  • Faculty and Staff: Starting Thursday, January 6, all faculty and staff members can complete an online form on Emory Forward attesting to their booster status.

With more than 97% of students, faculty, and staff currently vaccinated, we have kept our campus healthy. The booster is the next step in an evolving public health strategy that has seen us adapt to every new development in the pandemic to continue the learning, teaching, and discovery that define Emory.

Again, the deadline to get your COVID-19 booster and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Per CDC guidelines, individuals are eligible to get the booster two months after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine or six months after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Those not eligible for the booster by January 19 must receive and report their booster shot within two weeks of becoming eligible. If you have previously received a vaccine exemption, it will be extended for the booster and no further action is necessary at this time.

I encourage you to make an appointment for your booster shot during the winter break. There will be significantly less going on at Emory during the coming weeks and my hope is that you can find a good day to get the COVID-19 booster. To learn more about the vaccines and booster shots, please visit Emory Forward. Booster locations and relevant information can be found at vaccines.gov.

I know it has taken a lot of effort to get to this point in the pandemic. There were moments that felt like we were nearing the end. The continued uncertainty has caused great fatigue, yet you’ve stepped up to keep the Emory mission going and to make sure our community is healthy and thriving. Thank you for all you’ve done, and continue to do, to help us move forward and excel. 

My best wishes to you for a joyous and healthy holiday season.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 8, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Changing COVID-19 Travel Requirements 
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Winter Break
  • Healthy Habits to Remember

Dear Emory community, 

Emory continues to monitor evolving science regarding the Omicron variant. As we learn more about this variant, new information from Emory’s experts will be posted on the Emory Forward resources page. Check back regularly for updated content. And as you make plans for the upcoming winter break, please include the latest COVID-19 updates around booster shots, travel guidelines and screening testing schedules into your planning. 

Get Boosted 

The CDC recommends COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. We strongly recommend that everyone eligible get a booster shot as soon as possible. Booster locations and relevant information can be found online. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Get Your COVID-19 Booster

Who

Everyone 18 years or older.

What

Booster shots are available for all COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States. you can get any booster regardless of your original vaccine series.

When

If you received Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna: At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

If you received Johnson & Johnson's Janssen: At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination.

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline is today. All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.  

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Evolving Travel Requirements 

International travel requirements have changed and further modifications may occur in the coming weeks. The State Department and CDC provide current guidance on vaccine and testing requirements, along with important safety recommendations for travelers. 

Those traveling are responsible for understanding any testing requirements with upcoming travel. Student Health Service’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling destination-specific tests. Please plan ahead should you need to test before traveling. 

Have a Winter Break Testing Plan

COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before, during and after winter break. Anyone unvaccinated, who will be accessing campus during the break, is still required to complete weekly screening tests. If not on campus during a given week(s), fill out a testing exemption form. 

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Bring Healthy Habits Home for the Holidays

  • Get your COVID-19 booster shot and flu shot.
  • Test regularly.
  • Wear masks, wash your hands and practice good hygiene.  
  • Avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings or other risky behaviors.

By continuing to practice these important habits over break, we will support a safer and healthier campus environment when we return for the spring semester. Keep reviewing important COVID-19 updates ahead of returning to campus.

Wishing you a peaceful and healthy holiday season. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in limiting the spread of COVID-19. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 30, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • New COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Update on Omicron variant
  • COVID-19 screening test reminder
  • On and off campus health and safety reminders

Dear Emory Community,

As we return to campus and prepare for the final weeks of the semester, we are closely monitoring the emerging Omicron variant and its potential impact on our campus community, as well as new COVID-19 booster shot recommendations from the CDC.

Much about Omicron remains unknown, including its transmissibility and the severity of illness caused, and studies are ongoing to better understand this data. But by navigating previous variants, we have already learned what remains effective in our COVID-19 response: Get vaccinated, get your booster, wear your mask, monitor your symptoms and test regularly. 

To maintain a safe campus community and address variant concerns, Emory University has implemented important COVID-19 policies, including campus-wide vaccination policies, testing protocols and masking requirements. Campus vaccination numbers continue to trend upward – with more than 97% of students and 96% of employees vaccinated.

And we must continue to lean on these important safety practices. Here are essential steps to keep our forward momentum:

Booster Shots

On Monday, the CDC recommended COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots remain highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness, hospitalization and death. Vaccination is even more critical as variants emerge.

Take Action: We strongly encourage everyone eligible to get a booster shot. CDC recommends getting your booster at least 6 months after completing your primary series if you received Pfizer or Moderna; or get your booster at least 2 months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

And if you have not yet been vaccinated, get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster and vaccination locations and relevant information can be found online. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Testing

Emory employs multiple testing protocols to identify cases, provide follow-up care and contact tracing, and limit transmission. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website. 

Take Action: In addition to those who are required, we encourage all campus members to test regularly. Visit the testing page of Emory Forward to schedule your test today.

Practice Important Safety Measures

Along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies, Emory’s indoor masking policy, gathering and dining limitations, contact tracing measures and isolation/quarantine procedures continue to demonstrate effectiveness at limiting COVID-19 infections and reducing illness on campus. 

Take Action:

Collectively, these measures allow us to maintain our commitment to live, learn and work together in person here at Emory University. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 23, 2021 12:45 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Staying Safe and Healthy During Holidays 
  • Updated COVID-19 Booster Eligibility
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Thanksgiving 
  • Get Your Flu Shot
  • Reminder of December 8 COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline 

Dear Emory community,

Together, we’ve worked hard this semester to minimize illness and COVID-19 transmission on campus. And we look forward to celebrating the upcoming holidays while still maintaining a safe and healthy campus community. Here’s how you can be an active partner in our effort:

Holiday Gatherings

To help celebrate the holidays in a safe and healthy manner, please be extra attentive to Emory’s modified yellow operating conditions when hosting or attending campus gatherings in the coming weeks. These conditions include masking requirements, limits on large gatherings and restrictions on indoor dining for gatherings/events. Practicing healthy behaviors will help us celebrate safely together.

Get a Booster Shot 

The CDC has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all adults. Booster shots are safe, effective, and an important public health tool to increase protection against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. Please review the latest guidance, along with recent educational videos from Emory, and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. 

Have Thanksgiving Testing Plans

If you’re traveling during Thanksgiving, COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before and after the holiday period. We encourage all campus members to test upon returning to campus. Students, faculty and staff who are required to complete weekly screening tests should apply for a testing exemption if not on campus or accessing any campus facility during the given week(s).

Now is the time to make end-of-the-semester testing plans. Those traveling are responsible for understanding testing requirements for any upcoming travel. The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling. Student Health’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Get Your Flu Shot and Complete the Attestation Form

Emory is requiring the flu shot for students and employees as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on healthcare systems. As we move through the coming weeks, it will be important to practice infection-prevention measures against the flu, much like we do for COVID-19: wear your mask, wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when sick.  

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline of Wednesday, December 8, 2021, is quickly approaching. All students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated with vaccination records uploaded into the portal, or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Wishing you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 4, 2021 2:15 PM Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory University faculty and staff, 

Following the recent recommendation and authorization from the CDC and FDA, the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old has been approved.

Please review the latest guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health on the pediatric vaccination rollout here in Georgia, along with further educational resources from the CDC, Emory Healthcare, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Pediatric vaccine providers include public health clinics, pediatric practices, pharmacies, community health centers and many other locations. To find a COVID-19 vaccination site, please visit the GDPH vaccine locator.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 27, 2021 12:00 PM COVID-19 Protocols and Policy Deadlines Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Stay COVID-19 safe at Halloween
  • Mandatory flu shot attestation deadline: October 29
  • Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination exemption deadline: December 8
  • Booster shot resources

Dear Emory community,

It was wonderful and exciting to see our campus community come together and celebrate Homecoming, Family Weekend, and the 2036 campaign launch last week. Even while gathering, it was heartening to see our campus members following COVID-19 safety protocols and contributing to a safe and healthy campus environment.  

As we look towards the Halloween weekend and future gatherings, please extend this thoughtfulness and continue to practice important infection prevention measures. Whether celebrating on or off campus for Halloween, remember to wear your masks, avoid or limit risky activities and stay home if you are sick. 

COVID-19 Testing

Students, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including both before and after the Halloween weekend. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app. And if you test positive for COVID-19, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Flu Shots and Attestation (by October 29)

Flu shots are required for all faculty, staff, and students. All campus members must be compliant and complete the flu shot attestation form by this Friday, October 29. No upload of documentation is necessary.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Deadline (by December 8)

As a reminder, revisions were recently announced  to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. 

By December 8, all faculty, staff and students must be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved. This applies to everyone regardless of work/study location. 

Instructions for faculty and staff exemption requests are located on the HR website, and those for student exemption requests are posted on the SHS site. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Booster Shots

New recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have recently been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

Thank you, again, for participating in our efforts to maintain a safe and healthy Emory University, and wishing you a very happy (and safe) Halloween!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 14, 2021 12:00 PM IMPORTANT COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Important COVID-19 policy change for faculty, staff and students who are not fully vaccinated
  • Who is impacted and next steps required
  • Information on where to get vaccinated and how to upload proof of vaccination

​​Dear Emory University community, 

As we move forward, our priority continues to be maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment, and the most critical tool in our fight against COVID-19 continues to be vaccination.  Through the work and commitment of many across Emory, currently 97% of students and 94% of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated. Thank you to the 29,000+ vaccinated campus members for your contribution in keeping our community safe and helping Emory University to be a national leader in this effort.

Based on the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, current protocols in place across Emory Healthcare and several university units, and recently announced federal requirements, President Fenves has approved revisions to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.

By December 8, 2021, all faculty, staff and students must be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved. This applies to all faculty, staff and students regardless of work/study location. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.

If you are fully vaccinated and have uploaded your documentation, or if you are a student who has already received an approved medical exemption, you do not need to read further.

Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students who now need to request an exemption for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, or be fully vaccinated, by December 8 include the following:

Students: Any student who previously completed the University attestation form for either a strong personal objection or remote study exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements.

Faculty and staff: Any faculty or staff member who previously completed the University attestation form for either a medical, strong personal objection, or remote work exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements. 

Further details will be sent directly by Human Resources and Student Health Services for those who will need to take additional steps to be compliant – and additional information can be found on Emory Forward.

COVID-19 vaccination sites are listed on the Georgia Department of Public Health website. FAQ videos on the vaccine and its efficacy can be found here, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation for employees and students is available online. 

Please note, fully vaccinated is considered 14 days after the final dose in either a one or two dose vaccine series – and depending on the vaccine received, the full vaccination process may take up to six weeks. For this reason, unvaccinated faculty, staff and students should get their first vaccine dose as soon as possible to meet the December 8 deadline. Noncompliance after December 8 will result in disciplinary measures.

Further resources and information around the safety and efficacy of the vaccines will continue to be shared with our campus community over the coming weeks to help support those moving through the vaccination process.

Thank you again to everyone for their continued efforts at maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 6, 2021 9:50 AM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 cases continue declining
  • Safety guidance for Fall Break
  • Reminder of screening testing, destination-specific testing, and symptomatic testing
  • COVID-19 booster shot information

Dear Emory community,

Through the actions taken by our community across our campus partnership, COVID-19 case counts and prevalence continue to decline. I want to extend my appreciation, again, to those who provide care, support, and academic continuity to members of our community and to the many across campus dedicated to this effort. 

The pandemic has shown us that conditions can change quickly– and while we need to remain vigilant to COVID-19 protocols, it’s also important to recognize the positive impact of working together and following infection prevention measures both on and off campus. 

Fall Break Guidance

As noted at the onset of the fall semester, we anticipate COVID-19 cases will vary throughout the year, especially during periods where large gatherings, frequent indoor events, and increased travel is expected. We may be entering into one of these periods, starting with the upcoming Fall Break-- and by working together, we can prevent an increase in positive cases.

Please take preventative measures, especially when off campus and during any upcoming travel, to minimize any elevated risk of transmission:

  • Wear your mask and wash your hands regularly
  • Based on transmission evidence, avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings off campus, particularly at bars, nightclubs, indoor concerts, and parties
  • Stay home when sick or symptomatic

To help inform decision-making for your health and the health of others, below are varying levels of risk associated with community activities:

LowerHigher
OutdoorsIndoors
MaskedUnmasked
Smaller groupsLarger groups
Spread outDense
VaccinatedUnvaccinated

COVID-19 Testing

Students, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including before and after Fall Break travel. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app.

Please note it is the responsibility of each individual to understand testing requirements for any upcoming travel (i.e., type of test, within what period of time, and documentation required). The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling. Along with information found on Student Health’s travel site, the Georgia Department of Public Health also lists options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Before and after travel, please monitor your health and follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing, especially if you become sick or symptomatic.  And if you test positive for COVID-19, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Booster Shots

Over the past few weeks, new recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance as well as discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

I am extending wishes for a safe and restful Fall Break and look forward to an exciting month ahead of us. Thank you for your partnership in maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 16, 2021 1:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Update on campus COVID+ cases
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus 
  • Modifications to symptomatic testing and reporting COVID+ results
  • Flu shot mandate

Dear Emory faculty and staff,

Through the hard work of many across campus, along with employing Emory’s testing and contact tracing processes, the rates of campus prevalence, daily COVID-19 positive cases, and those in isolation/quarantine have all decreased.

What you can continue to do

To maintain a safe environment, I ask all members of our community to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and important health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands.  

What to do if symptomatic or COVID-19 positive 

Thank you for your patience and understanding these past few weeks as we prioritized services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive. We recognize wait times across the COVID Nurses’ Line and other support services were long. To improve this process, we have adjusted protocols for university faculty and staff to the following:

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms:

  • Inform your supervisor, self-isolate, and do not come to campus.
  • Visit the Emory Healthcare testing site at Northlake Mall for a free COVID-19 test as soon as possible. 
  • Visiting Northlake assists in preventing strain on our systems. If unable to visit Northlake, please contact your primary care physician, local pharmacy or find a testing location on the Georgia Department of Public Health website for a diagnostic test.
  • While awaiting your test results, call Emory’s Contact Tracing line at 404-727-6190 for additional instructions and next steps.

If you test positive for COVID-19: 

  • Please call Emory’s Office of Injury Management (OIM) at 404-686-8587. You will receive important instructions on next steps including isolation requirements, contact tracing procedures and return to campus protocols.  

If you are asymptomatic, you can always schedule an on campus screening test on the Emory Forward website.   

Flu shot 

Flu shots will be required for all faculty, staff, and students.  All campus members are asked to be compliant with this requirement by October 29, 2021. Information on upcoming flu shot clinics and how faculty/staff can comply will be sent directly from Human Resources. Emory is requiring the flu shot as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on our healthcare systems.

We remain committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable. Emory will continue focusing on limiting transmission and promoting infection-prevention measures. Thank you to those across our campus working nonstop to assist students and community members, and thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 7, 2021 12:15 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Reminder of modified yellow operating status
  • Emory maintains support services for those COVID-19 positive despite strain on systems
  • Please be patient as we prioritize those who are sick and minimize delays
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus
  • Check email for additional information

Dear Emory community,

Last Thursday, Emory moved to a modified yellow operating status to address increases in COVID-19 positive cases across the campus community. We are actively working to reverse this trend through increased testing, adjusted dining operations, modified gathering protocols and restrictions on certain activities. Thanks to tireless collaborations across campus, we continue to balance our goal of living out Emory’s mission and providing a vibrant campus experience, while also maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Emory has created a comprehensive framework to identify positive cases, conduct contact tracing, provide quarantine and isolation housing, and deliver important medical and wrap-around services. The current increase in positive cases has strained the systems and personnel here at Emory working to maintain a high level of care for our impacted students. As we manage this current stress on Emory’s COVID-19 response teams and processes, please remain patient and understanding with those working hard to prioritize services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive—while they also work to reduce delays.

As we conduct case investigations, off-campus transmission continues to be the primary source of infection at Emory. For this reason, I ask for you to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick or symptomatic, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands regularly. We must work together to minimize transmission and protect those most vulnerable. 

Any member of our campus community who is asymptomatic can always schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.  Anyone symptomatic or exposed is asked to follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing for their situation. We will also continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. 

Finally, please continue to check your inbox for further COVID-19 guidance from those offices relevant to you and your affiliation with Emory University. These include Human Resources, your dean’s office and Campus Life, among others. Each office plays a different part in our COVID-19 efforts, and I encourage you to read the important information they share. Let’s work together  to keep COVID-19 off campus so we can stay on campus. 

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 2, 2021 12:20 PM COVID-19 Protocol Updates and Modified Yellow Operating Condition Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Emory planned for and is addressing positive COVID-19 cases and limiting spread.
  • On-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection.
  • Shifting from green to modified yellow operating status to address current conditions
    • Changes to dining, recreation centers, events and gathering protocols.
    • Testing expansion and contact tracing testing details.
    • Flu shot requirement for faculty, staff and students.

Dear Emory community,

COVID-19 cases are rising across the country due to the Delta variant-- and universities, including Emory University, are experiencing these increases as they resume in person classes. Given the nature of the virus and variants, infections are expected. At the same time, the COVID-19 vaccine remains highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness. Emory’s response to-date includes an effective layered strategy of infection and illness prevention. Along with vaccinations, wearing masks indoors is essential at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Here at Emory, the evidence is that on-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection, and fully vaccinated persons testing positive for COVID-19 are presenting with mild or no symptoms. With Emory’s high vaccination rates and testing protocols, our response now focuses on where risk exists among our largely vaccinated community. We planned for and are ready for this reality. 

We are committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while still preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable in our community by reducing transmission and promoting vaccinations.

To limit the current rise in cases and lessen the stress on systems and personnel needed to maintain safe campus operations, Emory is shifting to a modified yellow operating condition with the following changes taking effect today (9/2/21):

On Campus Dining:

  • Campus members are strongly encouraged to dine outside as able. Outdoor tents, patios, and tables are located across campus, with additional tents being installed.
  • Dining at the Dobbs Common Table and the Oxford Dining Hall is now limited to only those on a meal plan.
  • Students without a meal plan, along with faculty, staff, and visitors, are welcome to eat at our many retail locations.
  • Eating and drinking is still not allowed in classrooms.

Events and Gatherings:

  • Non-academic indoor events or gatherings with more than 250 attendees should move outdoors, if possible. If unable to be held outdoors, events should move to a larger space or be separated into smaller sections and held in multiple spaces.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged outdoors, regardless of vaccination status, when gathering in groups and/or physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Indoor dining is not permitted for events or gatherings. Eating or drinking at events needs to be hosted outdoors.
  • All event attendees must adhere to proper health screening and stay home if sick or symptomatic.

Testing:

Emory employs multiple testing protocols successful in identifying cases and limiting spread. Testing may increase based on health guidance and transmission evidence.

  • Emory has more than doubled the number of screening tests conducted for campus members since last week. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.
  • Any student, faculty or staff member who is symptomatic or exposed needs to follow proper protocols to receive guidance on the appropriate diagnostic test for their situation.
  • Emory has and will continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. This strategy has proven highly effective at minimizing transmission and spread.

Recreation Centers:

Fitness facilities at Atlanta and Oxford campuses will make modifications and limitations to their operations. Details will be shared on the campus recreation websites. Masks must be worn in these spaces.

Flu Shot Requirement:

Emory University will again require flu shots for all faculty, staff, and students to keep our community healthy and prevent strain on our healthcare systems. Details on flu shot clinics and how to comply will be available soon. 

These measures are being put into place so that we can maintain our commitment to live, learn, and work together on the Emory campus. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 26, 2021 10:00 AM Fall 2021 COVID-19 Information and Resources Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

After many months of planning and preparation, we are excited to begin the fall semester. I want to extend a special greeting to our new students, faculty, and staff joining Emory University this year. 

Emory has implemented extensive COVID-19 protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy campus community. The Emory Forward website, along with regular Emory Forward messages, will serve as the primary points of reference for all things COVID-19 on campus. Please read, review, and stay current with items found on Emory Forward. 

To keep our campus safe and maintain our in-person experience, it is vital that everyone follows important infection-prevention measures both on and off campus. Evidence continues to show off-campus transmission as a primary source of infection when we don’t remain vigilant away from campus. 

In this way, our COVID-19 efforts are based on a partnership model where each student, faculty, and staff member is asked to play an important role in the collective safety of the campus community. Through your commitment to COVID-19 protocols this past year, the Emory community demonstrated that it can safely live, learn, and work on campus together. 

When we remain steadfast to these principles, we can do this.

Make sure you are aware and informed on how to play your role in Emory’s collective COVID-19 response efforts: 

Community Compact

Please review the 2021-2022 community compact (one for students, one for faculty/staff) to better understand your responsibility and expectations in following Emory’s COVID-19 protocols and infection-prevention measures.

Vaccination and Testing

To date, over 90% of the Emory University community is fully vaccinated. Information on the safety of the vaccine and where to get vaccinated is available on Emory Forward. Anyone not yet fully vaccinated is required to conduct regular COVID-19 screening testing. Please review Emory Forward’s vaccine and testing pages to learn more.

What do I do if…

Each campus member plays an important role in maintaining a safe campus environment, which means everyone needs to know what to do if they:

  • Develop COVID-19 symptoms,
  • Test positive for COVID-19 outside Emory, or
  • Have been exposed on or off campus.

Please review instructions for what you need to do in each of these situations.

Contact Tracing

When Emory University learns of someone testing positive for COVID-19, a robust public health and contact tracing process is set in motion. These teams are professionally trained to identify close contacts based on CDC definitions, determine steps to mitigate transmission, and provide the necessary follow-up to include possible testing and quarantine procedures.

Based on your interactions with someone COVID-19 positive, you may not always be identified as a close contact per CDC guidelines. But you are always welcome to test through Emory’s screening program, which is available for on demand testing to all asymptomatic students, faculty and staff. 

Masking

Masks continue to be required indoors and on shuttles, regardless of vaccination status. Forgot a mask or need one? Mask dispensers are being installed at entry points in campus buildings. Be vigilant in wearing your mask—don’t put someone in a position to have to monitor your compliance with this important campus requirement. 

Return to Campus Videos

To highlight how the university is maintaining a safe and healthy environment and the steps you can take to keep yourself safe, a series of short videos featuring Emory’s public health experts along with campus leaders can now be found on Emory Forward’s resources page. 

FDA Vaccine Approval and Boosters

On Monday, the Pfizer vaccine received full FDA approval, with the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines expected to follow soon. These vaccines are critically important in our fight against COVID-19 and this recent approval supports the safety and efficacy behind their development. 

The FDA also recently approved a third vaccine dose of Moderna or Pfizer for individuals meeting the CDC criteria for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.  If you meet criteria for a third dose (or unsure if you fit this criteria), please consult with your healthcare provider to discuss next steps.

A third dose is different than a booster:

  • A third dose of vaccine is administered when the immune response following a primary vaccine series is likely to be insufficient. 
  • A booster is an additional dose of vaccine administered when the initial sufficient immune response to a primary vaccine series is likely to have waned over time. 

At this time, a booster for the general vaccine-eligible population has not received FDA approval or formal CDC recommendation. Current guidance on boosters will be updated as information becomes available or conditions change.

As we enter into this new academic year, please remember that conditions are continuously evolving. Flexibility and resilience across our community is key as we support each other through these changes. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors and adhering to COVID-19 protocols will allow us to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment this fall.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping Emory University safe. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 11, 2021 5:55 PM Returning to the Classroom Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Faculty and Staff,

As we approach the beginning of the academic year, my first here at Emory as your provost, I share your anticipation and the excitement that always accompanies the start of every new semester. I understand your anxieties, too. I’ve spent the past five years at Duke, and returning to Emory has been a sort of homecoming, yet things have changed. The pandemic asks of us to be all the things we value—scholars, teachers, mentors, friends, and colleagues—and do so under challenging and evolving conditions.  

I believe the present is precious, and we need to give it our full attention and not “put on hold” the things we love and hold dear and can do safely. This includes our interactions with each other and our interactions with our students and other colleagues. With this mind-set, I’ve jumped into the job of provost with my whole heart, and I’m reassured by the teams of experts and scholars working to keep Emory as safe as possible. As I navigate my time at Emory, I realize that it’s important to take things day by day, celebrate each moment we have with each other and our students, and not let the present be consumed by what might come.

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, the Environmental Health and Safety Office, and Emory’s COVID-19 response teams have collaborated to create a set of guidelines for in-person teaching this semester, the complete version of which may be viewed on the CFDE website. The motivating principle governing these guidelines is to have layered safety measures in place so we can all, through our responsible actions, recreate the residential and scholarly community we love and do so safely for the long run. 

Masks in Classrooms

Faculty and students must wear masks at all times in the classroom, including during instruction (“at all times” means no eating or drinking in the classroom, but instructors may allow breaks for eating and drinking during longer classes). Schools will provide masks as needed, including transparent masks as needed for faculty whose students need to be able to see their mouths.

Mask Violations

Non-compliant students should be addressed by an instructor in a kind and compassionate way. Most students are mask compliant, but faculty may exercise their authority if a student is in violation of the community compact and needs to be asked to leave the classroom.

Classroom Set-Up

Classroom density will return to normal this semester, but if non-enrolled students asked to be added to the class, instructors must first make sure there are empty seats. If the classroom is full, instructors should tell the non-enrolled students that they cannot remain due to safety protocols. Some acrylic barriers may still be in place, but faculty do not need to teach behind them.

Small Group Work

Please be flexible with assigning in-class group work as students will have different comfort levels regarding personal space.

Classroom Ventilation

HVAC systems across campus facilities have been adjusted to maximize fresh air intake and improve indoor air quality through UV lighting filtration systems. Where possible, higher efficiency filter systems have been installed.

Classroom Cleaning

Rooms will no longer be cleaned by staff between each class, but each classroom will have hand sanitizer and paper towels available for faculty and students with special cleaning concerns. 

Office Hours

Faculty and students should all be masked during office hours when held indoors. If a number of students are expected at office hours at the same time, the faculty member may wish to schedule a larger room or hold office hours on Zoom or outside.

As you review these policies, I am sure you have questions and suggestions. Please visit the Emory Forward website as it is constantly updated. I look forwarding to speaking with you more about in-person teaching this fall at the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence’s webinar on Tuesday, August 17, at 3:00pm. The webinar is for all instructors—faculty and teaching assistants—and any staff who are interested.

In closing, I ask that you approach this semester with as much flexibility as you can muster and kindness and compassion—towards your students, your colleagues, and yourselves. We will get through this time, and we will do so by acting in a manner informed by science and fortified by our resolve to take care of each other and our teaching and research missions.

Sincerely,

Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

August 10, 2021 3:15 PM Additional Information re: Updated Emory COVID-19 Protocols Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

With fall semester orientations, move-in, and other pre-semester events underway, we look forward to welcoming our students, faculty, and staff to campus. 

In our collective effort against COVID-19, Emory University continues to have high rates of vaccination across its campus – with over 88% of our community vaccinated – demonstrating the powerful and shared response from our students, faculty, and staff to date. Evidence continues to show that vaccines offer a strong degree of protection against the variants, including Delta, and remain highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccination is the best way to protect you, your family, and our community. 

Even with high vaccination rates and layered prevention strategies in place across campus, we know community members have questions amid current public health conditions, the Delta variant, and resuming in-person activities. As we return to campus, Emory University will continue to monitor conditions and maintain important COVID-19 health protocols to protect the campus community.  

Below are important updates and reminders about the preparation and infection prevention measures Emory is taking to keep the community safe as we move into the 2021-2022 academic year.

COVID-19 Protocols for Fall 2021 Campus Readiness

Vaccinations

All Emory University students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the fall semester. Campus members who have an approved vaccination exemption or anyone not yet fully vaccinated are required to conduct regular screening tests. At this time, testing is required weekly, however, frequency could increase depending on community prevalence. Testing procedures and scheduling information are available on Emory Forward’s testing information page.

Masking

Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors on campus, but unvaccinated individuals are advised to wear masks when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Indoors: All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks indoors and on shuttles, unless in an enclosed single occupancy or non-shared space (e.g., private office or private study room), while actively eating or drinking, or when in their personal living space on campus. Please note, some spaces on campus may have more restrictive protocols in place.

Contact Tracing/Quarantine and Isolation

Emory continues to implement contact tracing, quarantine and isolation procedures, and COVID-19 positive instructional guides to help support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community.

Physical Space Readiness

Please review the actions, processes, and services provided by Campus Services in preparing and resuming on-campus activities.

Contingency Planning

Emory has taken comprehensive steps to maintain a healthy campus environment and is prepared to adjust protocols as needed to preserve academic continuity, keep campus open, and live our mission. Emory’s response efforts are guided by evidence-based decisions as informed by public health data and environmental conditions. COVID-19 health indicators are continuously reviewed and evaluated alongside any specific guidance emerging from the CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health. 

Campus Reorientation

To help support Emory’s return to campus, the following outlines upcoming communication, education, and reorientation efforts for the campus community:

  • My office is developing a COVID-19 Return to Campus video series with campus leaders and public health experts discussing how to stay safe amid current COVID-19 conditions. Videos will be posted to Emory Forward and shared with campus members.
  • Later this week a message from the Office of the Provost will outline the Fall 2021 academic experience and classroom guidance related to COVID-19 protocols.  The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence will host a teaching webinar on Tuesday, August 17th with Provost Bellamkonda and others further discussing this guidance.
  • Campus Life is communicating expectations with students and has prepared a Fall 2021 Returning to Campus campaign full of events, resources, programming, and webinars.
  • Human Resources has important health and wellness resources, return to campus informational videos, and emotional support practices available for review
  • Campus signage will be updated to reflect current conditions and expectations of members of campus to keep ourselves and each other healthy.
  • Emory Forward will continue to serve as the central source of COVID-19 policies, protocols, and information. 

Throughout the pandemic, Emory University students, faculty, and staff have demonstrated resiliency time and again to take important collective steps needed to keep the community safe.  As we welcome everyone back, keep doing your part. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors, adhering to COVID-19 protocols, and being flexible in our response will allow us to live, study, and work together on campus safely throughout the semester.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Emory University safe. We’ve got this. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 4, 2021 7:05 AM Important update: EHC to require COVID-19 vaccination by October 1, 2021 Healthcare Staff

This message is sent on behalf of Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, EVP for Health Affairs, Emory University; Executive Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center; and CEO and Chairman of the Board, EHC; Dane Peterson, President and COO, EHC; Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, EHC Chief Nurse Executive; Bryce Gartland, MD, EHC Hospital Group President; Ira Horowitz, MD, Director of the Emory Clinic, EHC Physician Group President; Bill Bornstein, MD, PhD, EHC Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer; and Lilicia Bailey, CHRO, EHC

Team EHC,

Over the last several weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 infections in metro Atlanta, the Southeast and our nation, resulting in a rapid rise in hospital admissions. This resurgence has been driven by a combination of the rapidly spreading Delta variant and our community’s low vaccination rate. As this significant spike in infections becomes more serious, we have a commitment to provide a safe environment for both our care teams and patients.

At this time, we have made the decision to require the COVID-19 vaccination for all providers and employees with an expectation to have received their COVID-19 vaccination shots by Oct. 1, 2021 (one dose of J&J or two of either Moderna or Pfizer).

While this is a change from earlier direction, our decision is based on our commitment to provide the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff, providers and community. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we have heard from many of you on the importance of our leadership within the community. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us.

The COVID-19 vaccines – which Emory researchers played a role in developing and testing – have been highly effective, have an excellent safety record, and are our strongest defense against the virus. Widespread vaccination is also the best way to get back to life without masks and other COVID-19-related restrictions. The greater the number of unvaccinated individuals in the community, the longer COVID-19 will persist and the greater the likelihood of the emergence of potentially even more worrisome and dangerous future variants.

COVID Vaccination Next Steps

Complete the following steps by Oct. 1, 2021, to fulfill the EHC COVID vaccination requirement:

  • Get vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community. You may get vaccinated at any community location, such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If it’s more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See a full schedule of OU vaccine clinics in the FAQs below.
  • Upload external vaccination record to HOME – if you were vaccinated outside EHC: Once you have been vaccinated, please click here for instructions on uploading external vaccination records to the HOME employee health portal. If you require assistance in uploading your records, please inform your manager and help will be provided.
  • Confirm vaccination status in HOME: If you have already been vaccinated and have uploaded an external vaccination record, please confirm your vaccination status by logging in to the HOME employee portal. Your vaccine record is available in “My Medical Information.”

Thank you to the more than 70% of EHC providers and staff who are already fully vaccinated, and all of our care teams who work to improve lives and provide hope each and every day. The move to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement is not unique to EHC. Several health care organizations, universities and employers locally and across the U.S. have announced similar requirements. It is also consistent with expert national guidelines from many of the leading professional organizations (see FAQs below). We will continue to evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our health care system and community, and may make adjustments to our policies and requirements in the future, as needed.

If you have questions about the new requirement or need information on how to receive the vaccine, reach out to your manager or HR lead.

Thank you for all you do to improve lives and provide hope.

FAQs

EHC Vaccine Requirement Process

Q: Where can I get vaccinated?

A: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community. You may get vaccinated at any community location such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If it’s more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See below for a complete schedule of EHC OU vaccine clinics.

All OU Vaccine sites will be open on the days listed below.
Clinic hours are 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 1:30 p.m.
 

EJCH

Mondays & Wednesdays

6325 Hospital Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097, MOB Suite 202

ESJH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

5665 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, 5th Floor South

EUH

Tuesdays & Fridays

1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
2nd floor, D wing, Suite D219

EHH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2801 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30058, Suite 1214

ELTAC

Mondays & Fridays

450 North Candler St, Decatur, GA, 30030, Suite 226

EDH

Wednesdays & Fridays

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Q: What is the deadline to be fully vaccinated?

A: The EHC deadline to have received your COVID-19 vaccines is Oct. 1, 2021 (one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer). By this date, all staff and providers should have their vaccination record uploaded to the HOME employee portal or should have received approval for a valid exemption.
 
Q: Is there an exemption process for opting out of the vaccine? If so, what qualifies as a reason?

A: Yes, EHC staff and providers can apply for a vaccination exemption based on validated medical contraindications or religious beliefs. More information on the exemption process will be shared via email.
 
Q: What is the timeline to receive each dose of Moderna or Pfizer in order to fulfill the vaccine requirement?

A: If you received Pfizer dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 21 days after dose 1. If you received Moderna dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 28 days after your first dose.

Pfizer 21 days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 9, 2021
Moderna 28 days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 2, 2021
J&J one dose: Any day up to October 1

Q: What happens if I don’t get vaccinated in time for the deadline?

A: If you do not get vaccinated by the Oct. 1, 2021 deadline and you have not received confirmation of a valid exemption, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, Emory Healthcare will follow our policy regarding employment up to and including termination. Providers who have not been vaccinated or received an approved exemption will have their privileges suspended and eventually terminated. 

Q: Is pregnancy a valid exemption for the vaccine?

A: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly recommends all pregnant women who do not have a medical contraindication receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While we strongly recommend all individuals without contraindication receive a COVID vaccination, women who are pregnant may apply for deferral of their COVID vaccination until after the pregnancy.

Q: If a booster vaccine dose is recommended, will we be required to receive the booster, as well?

A: At this time, there is no official recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to receive a booster. However, research on boosters is currently in motion and there is a possibility that boosters will be recommended for certain COVID-19 vaccines or populations. We will advise on how a booster recommendation impacts our vaccination policy, as well as, when and if boosters are recommended.

Q: I do not work in a patient-facing role, or I work remote, am I still required to be fully vaccinated?

A: Yes, COVID vaccination will now be a condition of employment at EHC, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, for all staff and providers, regardless of role or work location.

Q: I’ve had COVID-19. Do I still need to get vaccinated?

A: Yes, consistent with CDC recommendations, all EHC staff and providers need to be vaccinated or submit a valid exemption, regardless of whether or not they have had COVID-19.

Q: What is the criteria to be considered having received the “COVID-19 vaccination shots?”

A: Receiving COVID-19 vaccination shots means one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer.

Q: What do I do if I have difficulty uploading my vaccination record into the HOME portal?

A: If you have difficulty uploading your vaccination record into HOME, you can email a photo or scan of your card to covidvaccine@emoryhealthcare.org.

Q: If I receive approval for exemption will I need to be tested regularly? If so, how often?  

A: We believe it is important for all members of our team (vaccinated and those who have received an approved exemption) to play a role in supporting the safety of our workplace. Given this, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Additional vaccine-related questions

Q: Why aren’t we waiting until the vaccines receive full FDA approval?

A: While we initially planned to hold off on requiring COVID-19 vaccination until it received full FDA approval, the substantial increase in COVID-19 infections driven by the Delta variant has led us to reconsider our initial plans. These vaccines have been administered hundreds of millions of times and have already demonstrated an outstanding safety record.

Our decision is based on our commitment to providing the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff and providers. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we know that the majority of our staff and providers are aligned with our decision. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us. Read more in a multi-society statement here: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers

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March 3, 2022 2:00 PM Revised Masking Policy Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Emory University has reviewed the CDC’s revised masking guidance and the City of Atlanta’s removal of indoor mask mandates within the context of our community health indicators to consider changes to campus COVID-19 protocols.

Effective Monday, March 7, masks will be optional indoors on Dating an emory guy campuses. Masks will still be required in all classrooms and instructional spaces until Monday, March 21, at which time masks will become optional in these spaces. Exceptions include the following:

  • In alignment with federal transportation protocols, masks will still be required on all Emory shuttles and public transportation until further notice.
  • Masks will still be required indefinitely in clinical, patient-care, and select research facilities on campus, including, but not limited to, Student Health Services.

Should health indicators change or heightened risks emerge, indoor masking requirements may be reinstated.

Your commitment to following important health measures, dating an emory guy, in addition to improved COVID-19 conditions, has allowed masking to be optional. Emory’s current vaccination rate is 98%, with a current booster rate of 88% for the total eligible population. Case rates, hospitalizations, dating an emory guy, and health care strain have all significantly declined below recommended thresholds since the recent Omicron surge.

As we adjust to live with COVID-19 in a highly vaccinated community, many will welcome this new change while some may have concerns. “Mask optional” means it is each individual’s personal choice to wear a mask or not, and our collective community response must be one that honors and respects these choices. Anyone who needs to or prefers to wear a mask is encouraged and welcome to do so.

For those who are in high-risk categories or require additional support, please utilize the resources or contact form on Emory Forward.

Summary of Guidelines

Masking

  • Because of increased personal risk, dating an emory guy, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks indoors.
  • Campus members should carry a mask at all times as a best practice. Emory will continue to make masks available to everyone on campus.

Testing

  • Emory continues to provide asymptomatic testing for all students, dating an emory guy, faculty, and staff.
  • Weekly testing continues to be required for those who are unvaccinated.
  • With spring break approaching, we strongly recommend getting tested before and after any travel, as well as when returning to taking self portraits for dating site you become symptomatic, exposed, or test positive for COVID-19, please follow the required instructions on Emory Forward.
  • Continue to self-monitor health conditions, wash hands frequently, stay home when sick, and isolate or quarantine as applicable.

Emory’s operating conditions will remain the same at this time; however, we are assessing changes to the operating model. We are grateful to take these important steps forward and thank you for your continued partnership to support a healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

dating an emory guy February 25, 2022 6:30 PM CDC Announces Changes to Masking Guidance Emory College, Oxford College, dating an emory guy, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new indoor masking guidelines and thresholds for assessing community risk. Under these new guidelines, dating an emory guy, Fulton and DeKalb counties are at low-risk community levels. Newton County is at a high-risk community level at this time. New COVID-19 Community Level definitions and thresholds can be found on the CDC website.

For communities with low-risk levels, such as DeKalb and Fulton counties, the CDC recommends that individuals stay up to date with all COVID-19 vaccines when a girl jokes about dating you boosters and get tested if symptomatic. For communities with high-risk levels, such as Newton County, the CDC recommends, in addition to staying up to date and testing when symptomatic, that individuals wear masks indoors and take additional precautions if at high risk for severe illness.  

Emory University is reviewing the updated CDC recommendations, in the context of our community health indicators, to consider changes to COVID-19 protocols. Next week, dating an emory guy, we expect to announce changes to Emory policies, including indoor masking requirements, that will align with Emory University’s COVID-19 objectives.   

As always, thank you for your partnership to support a safe and healthy campus community.  

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery 

January 25, dating an emory guy, 2022 2:00 PM dating an emory guy Changes to Operating Conditions and Spring Semester 2022 Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, dating an emory guy dating an emory guy Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • (NEW!) Yellow operating condition effective Jan. 31
  • Return-to-campus checklist

Dear Emory Community,

Our campus community’s high vaccination rate of 98%, booster requirement, testing protocols, masking requirement, and revised isolation/quarantine procedures have dating an emory guy critical steps in our pandemic response. Because of your partnership, we will continue to advance forward into the next phase of our COVID-19 strategy. 

In consultation with Emory’s public health teams, and based on the prevailing data across safety indicators listed on Emory Forward, the university will move to a yellow operating condition effective January 31, when in-person classes resume. 

We believe moving to the yellow operating condition will help limit COVID-19 disruptions while providing important guidelines for safe community engagement on campus - all while continuing to align with our university objectives, dating an emory guy. At the same time, we all must continue to limit the impact of Omicron by closely following COVID-19 protocols and practicing healthy behaviors while transitioning into this new phase.

Here is what this will mean for the spring semester as you plan your return to campus: 

Yellow Operating Condition

Events/Gatherings

Academic and non-academic events, activities, and meetings can take place indoors.

Gathering Size

Indoor gatherings with more than 250 people should follow new guidelines found on Emory Forward’s Event and Gathering page.

Campus Dining

Normal operations will resume. Indoor dining is allowed for organized events and gatherings; however, outdoor dining, dating an emory guy, individually boxed meals, and grab-and-go options are encouraged.

Recreation and Athletics

Normal operations across recreational facilities and sporting events will resume. Spectators are allowed at sporting events.

Mask Requirements

Current masking requirements remain in effect.

Building Access

Campus remains open. For further information on specific facilities or hours of operation, please reference that facility's webpage.

Return-to-Campus Checklist

Did you verify your booster status?

  • Students only: Upload your booster
  • Faculty and staff only: Attest your booster*

    See the Vaccine page of Emory Forward for more information on vaccine and booster requirements. 

    * Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must still complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Have you reviewed new isolation and quarantine changes? 

Please review the changes on Emory Forward’s Isolation and Quarantine page. Students can find further instruction on the Student Health Services website. 

Did you complete your pre-entry testing requirement? (STUDENTS ONLY)

See Emory Forward’s Testing page for more information.

Do you know the new process for contact tracing and return-to-campus instruction? (FACULTY/STAFF)

Faculty and staff who are symptomatic, exposed, or infected with COVID-19 should follow the revised self-service dating sim games for android for men on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. 


Thank you for your continued partnership as we move into the next phase of the pandemic. We hope you share in our excitement to return to in-person learning, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 13, 2022 2:30 PM Return to In-Person Learning Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, dating an emory guy Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Classes will return in-person on January 31
  • New phase of Emory’s pandemic response 
  • Changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocol
  • Revised isolation and quarantine protocols
  • COVID-19 testing requirements
  • Booster deadline is January 19

Dear Emory Community,

At the end of December, President Fenves wrote to our community announcing the decision to begin the spring semester with remote teaching for the majority of Emory schools and units until January 31. This decision was informed by public health guidance around the Omicron variant, the projected surge in cases and resulting disruption, and when health and safety factors would improve. Current guidance continues to indicate that infection in the community is projected to significantly decline, and conditions are expected to improve by the end of January.

With these projections in mind, Emory University will return to in-person learning on January 31. All undergraduate, dating an emory guy, graduate, and professional classes will resume in person on this date, as previously planned.

As we prepare for the return on January 31, we know that our community is at an inflection point in the pandemic. Given what we have learned from Omicron, along with the effective vaccine interventions already in place, dating an emory guy, Emory will move into its next phase of COVID-19 response. We remain focused on our objectives of limiting transmission, reducing severity of illness, protecting the most vulnerable, and promoting a vibrant campus experience. At the same time, we know our COVID-19 strategy must evolve to better respond to the most immediate needs, while also advancing our academic and research mission.

Thus, Emory will begin taking important steps to shift our protocols and minimize future COVID-19 disruptions by empowering more personal accountability. This effort will require a new level of community engagement, and our partnership will be more crucial than ever as we move into this important phase dating an emory guy pandemic response.

I ask that you closely follow Emory Forward updates over the coming weeks to prepare teenage lesbian dating apps and make this shift with us as we move toward January 31.

Here are the four things to know this week:

1. (NEW!) Contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty/staff

The Omicron surge is requiring important and immediate changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty and staff. The traditional contact tracing model yields limited effectiveness with the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant. Thus, dating an emory guy, to better manage the isolation/quarantine process and clearance required to return to campus, dating an emory guy, Emory University is aligning with the Emory Healthcare contact tracing model. By moving to a new self-service process, faculty and staff will receive guidance on notifying contacts and isolation/quarantine procedures.

Faculty and staff who test positive for COVID-19, have developed symptoms, or have been exposed are now asked to follow the revised self-service instructions on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. In this new process, faculty and staff will receive the information and guidance based on their individual circumstances, to include clearance protocols for returning to campus. Please review and familiarize yourself with these new procedures so that you can take the necessary safety and health steps.

2. (NEW!) Isolation and quarantine protocols have changed

The CDC recently changed its isolation and quarantine guidelines, to include the following:

  • Shortened period of isolation
  • New procedures for when dating an emory guy how to end isolation
  • Revised quarantine measures based largely on vaccination/booster status

Full details can be found here. Emory will adopt and apply the recommended CDC guidelines across our student, faculty, and staff populations.

Isolate-In-Place Protocols for Students Living On Campus

As previously noted, Emory will begin an isolate-in-place protocol as part of its larger isolation and quarantine policy for students living on campus. Students requiring isolation who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms will receive instructions on how to isolate in their residences. Those who are high risk or exhibit more severe symptoms will continue to isolate and quarantine at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.

Students isolating in place will continue to receive access to medical care and academic continuity support during their period in isolation. Full details on what students living on campus can expect with this new protocol are available on the Student Health Services website.

3. Testing requirements: A breakdown

Emory University has three types of required testing for the spring semester:

Required Test TypeWho is Required?
Pre-Entry TestingAll students are required to receive a negative COVID-19 test and complete an online attestation form before returning to campus. Students who remained on campus during winter break must test and complete the form dating an emory guy soon as possible.
Test Upon ArrivalUnvaccinated students moving into campus housing must conduct a screening test within 24 hours of arriving on campus.
Weekly Screening TestingUnvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to conduct weekly screening tests.

For more information, please review Emory Forward. As a reminder, any Emory student, faculty, or staff member who is asymptomatic can schedule a COVID-19 test through Emory’s screening locations.

4. ACT NOW: Booster deadline is January 19

The deadline to get boosted and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Those not eligible for the booster, per CDC guidelines, by January 19 must get boosted within two weeks of becoming eligible. Please note, that the CDC has recently shortened its eligibility periods for the Pfizer and Dating an emory guy boosters to five months after the primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

*Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Throughout every phase of our pandemic response, your willingness to do your part has been the cornerstone of our ability to keep our community members safe. Our shared responsibility to take care of each other will keep us on track as we shift into this new phase of the pandemic together. As always, thank you for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Amir St, dating an emory guy. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 5, 2022 2:20 PM dating an emory guy Semester 2022: Virtual Town Hall Emory College, Oxford College, Business, dating an emory guy, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Thursday’s Town Hall Information
  • Where to Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
  • Spring Semester Testing Requirements

Dear Emory community,

I hope 2022 finds you healthy and well!  

Following last week’s temporary remote start announcement for the spring semester, we are grateful for our campus community’s resilience and adaptation to this change. And we also know the challenges and concerns you may have as we navigate the coming weeks.  

We look forward to providing more information and addressing common questions during a virtual university town hall tomorrow. All members of our community are welcome, and we will make a recording available on Emory Forward for those who cannot attend.

During tomorrow’s town hall, President Fenves will address the Emory community regarding plans for the spring semester and temporary remote start. In addition to President Fenves and myself, we will also be joined by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ravi Bellamkonda, as well as Emory School of Medicine’s Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Zanthia Wiley, to discuss current COVID-19 data, how Emory University is supporting academic continuity, and important protocols for spring 2022. 

FAQs: Spring 2022

You can find important information for the spring semester on Emory Forward’s Spring Semester 2022 page, which now includes Frequently Asked Questions that address common topics around the temporary remote start.

Important Reminder: Testing Requirements for Spring

Pre-Entry Testing: All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus for the spring semester, dating an emory guy. Students must receive a negative test and confirm your pre-entry test using the prompts on the Emory Forward testing page before moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason.

  • What do I do if I don’t have access to a COVID-19 test in my area?

    We understand testing availability is limited in certain areas. If you are able to conduct a PCR or antigen test to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement prior to arrival at Emory, please do so. For those who cannot secure outside testing, Emory’s COVID-19 screening sites are available for asymptomatic students to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement.
  • What do I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed?

    Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for Dating an emory guy, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions. 

Testing Upon Arrival: Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to test upon arrival to campus. Within 24 hours of moving into campus housing, unvaccinated students will need to conduct a screening test on campus, and then again 3-5 days later. Students will receive email and text notifications directing them to schedule their testing appointments when arriving on campus.

Weekly Screening: Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff will continue to be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, dating an emory guy will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form.

Thank you for your partnership as we begin the spring semester, and we hope you can join us tomorrow!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 3:00 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, dating an emory guy, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Remote Start to Spring Semester
  • Protocol Modifications for Spring 2022
  • Continued COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Dear Emory community,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Emory University has created important protocols and policies in response to COVID-19, dating an emory guy. These measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - are effective at reducing campus transmission and minimizing illness. 

Yet, with the Omicron variant projected to create more positive cases and strain across our campus community, President Fenves announced earlier today that Emory will revise its spring semester plans to minimize disruption to academic continuity and important support services for our students. 

Emory’s campus will remain open and courses will begin on time. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. In-person learning will resume on January 31, as health and safety conditions permit. 

Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses, dating an emory guy. Deans and HR managers will communicate directly with their respective schools and units to outline specific plans. 

Emory’s remote start for spring semester will coincide with important COVID-19 protocol modifications. Based on public health guidance and lessons learned over the course of the pandemic, these protocol changes are designed to best support our mission and community. Plans to begin spring 2022 include: 

Research: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place.  

Campus Operations: Emory University is shifting to an orange operating status effective Tuesday, December 28. All non-essential events and gatherings should be postponed or moved to a virtual setting. Non-academic indoor and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 persons or less. Indoor dining is not permitted for any event or gathering.  

Pre-Entry Testing for All Students: All students will be required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus to begin spring semester. Students must receive a negative test and complete the attestation form on the Emory Forward testing page prior to moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason. COVID-19 how to know if shes dating other guys testing is available for asymptomatic Emory students, faculty, dating an emory guy, and staff on campus. 

Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, dating an emory guy, test positive for COVID-19, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.

Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to conduct a test upon arrival to campus. Unvaccinated students, dating an emory guy, faculty, and staff are required to continue participating in weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, who will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form. 

Housing: Residence halls will remain open to begin the spring semester, dating an emory guy. Students are not required to change their move-in plans and have the ability to return to campus housing throughout the remote period. Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume should prepare for a greatly reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and new changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

Starting December 30, students returning to campus housing before January 21 must input their arrival date in the MyHousing portal. Further campus dating an emory guy information will be communicated directly to residential students. 

Isolation and Quarantine Protocols: Emory Conference Center Hotel will continue to operate as an isolation location for symptomatic or high-risk students living on campus requiring enhanced medical and support services. New isolate-in-place protocols will take effect for COVID-19 positive students with mild or no symptoms. 

Emory University will also implement recently announced CDC guidelines. Revised protocols will  include a reduced isolation period of 5 days for those who are asymptomatic and revised quarantine protocols for those exposed to COVID-19. 

Dining Services: During the remote start to the spring semester, food service will transition to a grab-and-go model available in the main dining areas. In the event of COVID-19-related disruptions, facilities may implement further modifications as needed. 

Normal dining operations are scheduled to resume with the return of in-person learning on January 31, dating an emory guy, as health conditions allow.

Faculty and Staff Workforce: Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person. Asymptomatic faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to regularly utilize screening testing options available at Emory. Symptomatic faculty and staff are encouraged to get dating an emory guy for COVID-19 at the Northlake testing location.

Where operations allow, units may offer additional flexibility for remote work. Faculty and staff should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements during this time and should conduct meetings remotely when able.

Study Abroad: University-sponsored study abroad programs planned for spring 2022 will continue as scheduled. Further effort is ongoing to support academic continuity needs should partnership programs/countries postpone or cancel.

NCAA Athletics: Emory University will continue winter and spring NCAA athletics as scheduled. As Emory transitions to the orange operating condition, spectators will be restricted from attending sporting events during this time. Club sports and intramurals will be postponed through January to support a de-densified campus. 

Ongoing COVID-19 Prevention Measures: As we move toward sustained campus operations, dating an emory guy, these ongoing COVID-19 prevention measures are still in effect:

  • Vaccines: All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 
  • Boosters: All campus members are required to receive a COVID-19 booster by January 19. Instructions for students, faculty, and staff can be found on the Emory Best dating sites for short men vaccine page.  
  • Masking: Masks are still required in all indoor public and common spaces on campus and strongly encouraged outdoors when in groups.
  • Testing: Take advantage of COVID-19 screening testing available at Emory.
  • Healthy Habits: Wash your hands and practice good hygiene.

Through the efforts of our campus dating an emory guy, close to 98% of our students, faculty, and staff are fully vaccinated, and many already have completed Emory University’s booster requirement. Our COVID-19 measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - remain effective in supporting a safe campus community.

As always, thank you for your trusted partnership, and I hope you are healthy and enjoying a much-deserved break during the winter recess. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 12:00 PM Remote Start Announcement for Spring Semester Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope you’re celebrating the holidays and getting some needed time to enjoy the break after the fall semester. 

In recent days, communities across the nation have seen significant increases in COVID-19 cases because of the spread of the Omicron variant. The university has been monitoring the latest data and consulting with Emory’s public health experts and epidemiologists to understand the trajectory of the virus. More than 97% of our Emory community members have been vaccinated and all students, faculty, and staff are required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by January 19, which is the best protection against serious illness and hospitalization. 

While the campus will open as planned on January 4, we know there will be positive cases within our community. Therefore, to continue all aspects of our academic mission, undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. Classes will transition back to in-person learning on January 31, should conditions permit. Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses. Deans will provide further details about spring semester plans to their respective schools. 

An Emory Forward message this afternoon will have more information about the remote start, new COVID-19 protocols, and what you can expect for the spring semester. Information will also be available on the Emory Forward website. Here is a high-level overview: 

  • Students: More information, including how to document re-entry testing requirements and the upcoming booster requirement deadline, can dating an emory guy found on Emory Forward.

    Residence halls dating an emory guy remain open to begin the spring semester. While residential students are not required to change their move-in plans and may return to campus throughout the remote period, all are encouraged to delay their return to campus, if they are able to do so, to help reduce on-campus density during the surge. Additional campus housing information will soon be communicated directly to residential students.

    Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume dating an emory guy prepare for a reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

  • Faculty and Staff: Campus will remain open to all employees. Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person and are strongly encouraged to use the screening testing options available at Emory. Units may offer additional flexibility for remote work when operations allow. Employees should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements. All faculty and staff are encouraged to conduct meetings remotely when able. 

  • Researchers: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place. 

I understand that beginning the semester with remote learning and teaching is inconvenient, particularly for students and families who have already made travel arrangements, dating an emory guy, faculty who have planned in-person coursework, and staff who have made countless adjustments to their protocols throughout the past two years. But we must be adaptable during this surge so we can continue our important work—learning, teaching, creating, and discovering—in the face of this ever-evolving pandemic.

As previously mentioned, please review the Emory Forward message later this afternoon. I also hope you will attend a virtual Dating an emory guy Hall on January 6, where I will be joined by Emory Healthcare experts and Amir St. Clair, dating an emory guy, associate vice president and executive director for COVID-19 response and recovery, to answer questions about the spring semester. Further information about the Town Hall will be shared with the community soon.

With all that we have faced since March 2020, we know that we can effectively teach and learn remotely at Emory. We also know how special the on-campus experience is. That is why we are making this decision now—so that we can carry out the rest of the spring semester on our wonderful campuses in Atlanta and Oxford.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 16, 2021 1:30 PM Booster Requirement best christian dating app Emory College, Oxford College, Business, dating an emory guy Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope your final exams, papers, dating an emory guy, projects, work, and grading have gone well and you are looking ahead to a restorative holiday season.

The university has been closely monitoring increases in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant, as well as guidance from the CDC and public health experts. Vaccines are the most powerful tool to protect the health of our community against COVID-19, and recent scientific data overwhelmingly supports the effectiveness of booster shots.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 across the nation and the emerging Omicron variant, all Emory University students, faculty, and staff will now be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester. The deadline to get your booster is Wednesday, January 19. 

  • Students: Starting Monday, December 20, all Atlanta and Oxford students can upload booster documentation into the Student Health Services Portal.
  • Faculty and Staff: Starting Thursday, January 6, all faculty and staff members can complete an online form on Emory Forward attesting to their booster status.

With more than 97% of students, faculty, and staff currently vaccinated, we have kept our campus healthy. The booster is the next step in an evolving public health strategy that has seen us adapt to every new development in the pandemic to continue the learning, teaching, and discovery that define Emory.

Again, the deadline to get your COVID-19 booster and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Per CDC guidelines, individuals are eligible to get the booster two months after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine or six months after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Those not eligible for the booster by January 19 must receive and report their booster shot within two weeks of becoming eligible. If you have previously received a vaccine exemption, it will be extended for the booster and no further action is necessary at this time.

I encourage you to make an appointment for your booster shot during the winter break. There will be significantly less going on at Emory during the coming weeks and my hope is that you can find a good day to get the COVID-19 booster. To learn more about the vaccines and booster shots, please visit Emory Forward. Booster locations and relevant information can be found at vaccines.gov.

I know it has taken a lot of effort to get to this point in the pandemic. There were moments that felt like we were nearing the end. The continued uncertainty has caused great fatigue, yet you’ve stepped up to keep the Emory mission going and to make sure our community is healthy and thriving. Thank you for all you’ve done, and continue to do, to help us move forward and excel. 

My best wishes to you for a joyous and healthy holiday season.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 8, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Dating an emory guy, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Changing COVID-19 Travel Requirements 
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Winter Break
  • Healthy Habits to Remember

Dear Emory community, 

Emory continues to monitor evolving science regarding the Omicron variant. As we learn more about this variant, new information from Emory’s experts will be posted on the Emory Forward resources page. Check back regularly for updated content. And as you make plans for the upcoming winter break, please include the latest COVID-19 updates around booster shots, travel guidelines and screening testing schedules into your planning. 

Get Boosted 

The CDC recommends COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. We strongly recommend that everyone eligible get a booster shot as soon as possible. Booster locations and relevant information can be found online, dating an emory guy. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Get Your COVID-19 Booster

Who

Everyone 18 dating an emory guy or older.

What

Booster shots are available for all COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States. you can get any booster regardless of your original vaccine series.

When

If you received Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna: At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

If you received Johnson & Johnson's Janssen: At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination.

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline is today. All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.  

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Evolving Travel Requirements 

International travel requirements have changed and further modifications may occur in the coming weeks. The State Department and CDC provide current guidance on vaccine and testing requirements, dating an emory guy, along with important safety recommendations for travelers. 

Those traveling are responsible for understanding any testing requirements with upcoming travel. Student Health Service’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling destination-specific tests, dating an emory guy. Please plan ahead should you need to test before traveling. 

Have a Winter Break Testing Plan

COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before, during and after dating an emory guy break. Anyone unvaccinated, who will be accessing campus during the break, is still required to complete weekly screening tests. If not on campus during a given week(s), fill out a testing exemption form. 

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Bring Healthy Habits Home for the Holidays

  • Get your COVID-19 booster shot and flu shot.
  • Test regularly.
  • Wear masks, wash your hands and practice good hygiene.  
  • Avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings or other risky behaviors.

By continuing to practice these important habits over break, we will dating an emory guy a safer and healthier campus environment when we return for the spring semester. Keep reviewing important COVID-19 updates ahead of returning to campus.

Wishing you a peaceful and healthy holiday season. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in limiting the spread of COVID-19. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 30, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, dating an emory guy, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • New COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Update on Omicron variant
  • COVID-19 screening test reminder
  • On and off campus health and safety reminders

Dear Emory Community,

As we return to campus and prepare for the final weeks of the semester, we are closely monitoring the emerging Dating women in africa variant and its potential impact on our campus community, as well as new COVID-19 booster shot recommendations from the CDC.

Much about Omicron remains unknown, dating an emory guy, including its transmissibility and the severity of illness caused, and studies are ongoing to better understand this data. But by navigating previous variants, we have already learned what remains effective in our COVID-19 response: Get vaccinated, get your booster, wear your mask, monitor your symptoms and test regularly. 

To maintain a safe campus community and address variant concerns, Emory University has implemented important COVID-19 policies, including campus-wide vaccination policies, testing protocols and masking requirements. Campus vaccination numbers continue to trend upward – with more than 97% of students and 96% of employees vaccinated.

And we must continue to lean on these important safety practices. Here are essential steps to keep our forward momentum:

Booster Shots

On Monday, the CDC recommended COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots remain highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness, hospitalization and death, dating an emory guy. Vaccination is even more critical as variants emerge.

Take Action: We strongly encourage everyone eligible to get a booster shot. CDC recommends getting your booster at least 6 months after completing your primary series if you received Pfizer or Moderna; or get your booster at least 2 months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

And if you have not yet been vaccinated, get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster and vaccination locations and relevant information can be found online. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Testing

Emory employs multiple testing protocols to identify cases, provide follow-up care and contact tracing, and limit transmission. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website. 

Take Action: In addition to those who are dating an emory guy, we encourage all campus members to test regularly. Visit the testing page of Emory Forward to schedule your test today.

Practice Important Safety Measures

Along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies, Emory’s indoor masking policy, gathering and dining limitations, contact tracing measures and isolation/quarantine procedures continue to demonstrate effectiveness at limiting COVID-19 infections and reducing illness on campus. 

Take Action:

Collectively, these measures allow us to maintain our commitment to live, learn and work together in person here at Emory University. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 23, 2021 12:45 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, dating an emory guy Oxford College, dating an emory guy, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Staying Safe and Healthy During Dating an emory guy COVID-19 Booster Eligibility
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Thanksgiving 
  • Get Your Flu Shot
  • Reminder of December 8 COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline 

Dear Emory community,

Together, we’ve worked hard this semester to minimize illness and COVID-19 transmission on campus. And we look forward to celebrating the upcoming holidays while still maintaining a safe and healthy campus community. Here’s how you can be an active partner in our effort:

Holiday Gatherings

To help celebrate the holidays in a safe and healthy manner, please be extra attentive to Emory’s modified yellow operating conditions when hosting or attending campus gatherings in the coming weeks. These conditions include masking requirements, limits on large gatherings and restrictions on indoor dining for gatherings/events. Practicing healthy behaviors will help us celebrate safely together.

Get a Booster Shot 

The CDC has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all adults. Booster shots are safe, effective, and an important interracial dating indian health tool to increase protection against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. Please review the latest dating an emory guy, along with recent educational videos from Emory, and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. 

Have Thanksgiving Testing Plans

If you’re traveling during Thanksgiving, COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before and after the holiday period. We encourage all campus members to test upon returning to campus. Students, dating an emory guy, faculty and staff who are required to complete weekly screening tests should apply for a testing exemption if not on campus or accessing any campus facility during the given week(s).

Now is the time to make end-of-the-semester testing plans. Those traveling are responsible for understanding testing requirements for any upcoming travel. The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling. Student Health’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Get Your Flu Shot and Complete the Attestation Form

Emory is requiring the flu shot for students and employees as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on healthcare systems. As we move through the coming weeks, it will be important to practice infection-prevention measures against the flu, much like dating an emory guy do for COVID-19: wear your mask, wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when sick.  

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline of Wednesday, December 8, 2021, is quickly approaching. All students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated with vaccination records uploaded into the portal, or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Wishing you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

dating an emory guy dating an emory guy November 4, 2021 2:15 PM Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations Emory College, dating an emory guy Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory University faculty and staff, 

Following the recent recommendation and authorization from the CDC and FDA, the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old has been approved.

Please review the latest guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health on the pediatric vaccination rollout here in Georgia, along with further educational resources from the CDC, Emory Healthcare, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Pediatric vaccine providers include public health clinics, pediatric practices, pharmacies, community health centers and many other locations. To find a COVID-19 vaccination site, please visit the GDPH vaccine locator.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 27, 2021 12:00 PM COVID-19 Protocols dating an emory guy Policy Deadlines Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Stay COVID-19 safe at Halloween
  • Mandatory flu shot attestation deadline: October 29
  • Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination exemption deadline: December 8
  • Booster shot resources

Dear Emory community,

It was wonderful and exciting to see our campus community come together and celebrate Homecoming, Family Weekend, and the 2036 campaign launch last week. Even while gathering, it was heartening to see our campus members following COVID-19 safety protocols and contributing to a safe and healthy campus environment.  

As we look towards the Halloween weekend and future gatherings, please extend this thoughtfulness and continue to practice important infection prevention measures. Whether celebrating on or off campus dating an emory guy Halloween, remember to wear your masks, avoid or limit risky activities and stay home if you are sick. 

COVID-19 Testing

Students, dating an emory guy, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including both before and after the Halloween weekend. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app. And if you test positive for COVID-19, dating an emory guy, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Flu Shots and Attestation (by October 29)

Flu shots are required for all faculty, staff, and students. All campus members must be compliant and complete the flu shot attestation form by this Friday, October 29. No upload of documentation is necessary.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Deadline (by December 8)

As a reminder, revisions were recently announced  to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. 

By December 8, dating an emory guy, all faculty, dating an emory guy, staff and students must be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved. This applies to everyone regardless of work/study location. 

Instructions for faculty and staff exemption requests are located on the HR website, and those for student exemption requests are posted on the SHS site. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Booster Shots

New recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have recently been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

Thank you, again, for participating in our efforts to maintain a safe and healthy Emory University, and dating an emory guy you a very happy (and safe) Halloween!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 14, 2021 12:00 PM IMPORTANT COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, dating an emory guy, dating an emory guy Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Important COVID-19 policy change for faculty, staff and students who are not fully vaccinated
  • Who is impacted and next steps required
  • Information on where to get vaccinated and how to upload proof of vaccination

​​Dear Emory University community, 

As we move forward, our priority continues to be maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment, and the most critical tool in our fight against COVID-19 continues to be vaccination.  Through the work and commitment of many across Emory, currently 97% of students and 94% of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated, dating an emory guy. Thank you to the 29,000+ vaccinated campus members for your contribution in keeping our community safe and helping Emory University to be a national leader in this effort.

Based on the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, dating an emory guy, current protocols in place across Emory Healthcare and several university units, and recently announced federal requirements, dating an emory guy, President Fenves has approved revisions to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students, dating an emory guy. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.

By December 8, 2021, all faculty, staff and students dating an emory guy be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved, dating an emory guy. This applies to all faculty, staff and students regardless of work/study location. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.

If you are fully vaccinated and have uploaded your documentation, or if you are a student who has already received an approved medical exemption, you do not need to read further.

Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students who now need to request an exemption for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, or be fully vaccinated, by December 8 include the following:

Students: Any student who previously completed the University attestation form for either a strong personal objection or remote study exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements.

Faculty and staff: Any faculty or staff member who previously completed the University attestation form for either a medical, strong personal objection, or remote work exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements. 

Further details will be sent directly by Human Resources and Student Health Services for those who will need to take additional steps to be compliant – and additional information can be found on Emory Forward.

COVID-19 vaccination sites are listed on the Georgia Department of Public Health website. FAQ videos on the vaccine and its efficacy can be found here, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation for employees and students is available online. 

Please note, fully vaccinated is considered 14 days after the final dose in either a one or two dose vaccine series – and depending on the vaccine received, the full vaccination process may take up to six weeks. For this reason, unvaccinated faculty, staff and students should get their first vaccine dose as soon as possible to meet the December 8 deadline, dating an emory guy. Noncompliance after December 8 will result in disciplinary measures.

Further resources and information around the safety and efficacy of the vaccines will continue to be shared with our campus community over the coming weeks to help support those moving through the vaccination process.

Thank you again to everyone for their continued efforts at maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 6, 2021 9:50 AM COVID-19 Update Emory College, dating an emory guy, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, dating an emory guy Law, Medicine, Nursing, dating an emory guy Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 cases continue declining
  • Safety guidance for Fall Break
  • Reminder of screening testing, destination-specific testing, dating an emory guy, and symptomatic testing
  • COVID-19 booster shot information

Dear Emory community,

Through the actions taken by our community across our campus partnership, COVID-19 case counts and prevalence continue to decline. I want to extend my appreciation, again, to those who provide care, support, and academic continuity to members of our community and to the many across campus dedicated to this effort. 

The pandemic has shown us that conditions can change quickly– and while we need to remain vigilant to COVID-19 protocols, it’s also important to recognize the positive impact of working together and following infection prevention measures both on and off campus. 

Fall Break Guidance

As noted at the onset of the fall semester, we anticipate COVID-19 cases dating an emory guy vary throughout the year, dating an emory guy, especially during periods where large gatherings, frequent indoor events, and increased travel is expected. We may be entering into one of these periods, starting with the upcoming Fall Break-- and by working together, we can prevent an increase in positive cases.

Please take preventative measures, especially when off campus and during any upcoming travel, to minimize any elevated risk of transmission:

  • Wear your mask and wash your hands regularly
  • Based on transmission evidence, avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings off campus, particularly at bars, nightclubs, indoor concerts, dating an emory guy, and parties
  • Stay home when sick or symptomatic

To help inform decision-making for dating an emory guy health and the health of others, below are varying levels of risk dating site free usa with community activities:

LowerHigher
OutdoorsIndoors
MaskedUnmasked
Smaller groupsLarger groups
Spread outDense
VaccinatedUnvaccinated

COVID-19 Testing

Students, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including before and after Fall Break travel. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app.

Please note it is the responsibility of each individual to understand testing requirements for any upcoming travel (i.e., type of test, within what period of time, and documentation required). The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling, dating an emory guy. Along with information found on Student Health’s travel site, the Georgia Department of Public Health also lists options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Before and after travel, please monitor your health and follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing, especially if you become sick or symptomatic.  And if you test positive for COVID-19, dating an emory guy, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Booster Shots

Over the past few weeks, new recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance as well as discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

I am extending wishes for a safe and restful Fall Break and look forward to an exciting month ahead of us. Thank you for your partnership in maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 16, 2021 1:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, dating an emory guy, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Update on campus COVID+ cases
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus 
  • Modifications to symptomatic testing and reporting COVID+ results
  • Flu shot mandate

Dear Emory faculty and staff,

Through the hard work of many across campus, along with employing Emory’s dating an emory guy and contact tracing processes, the rates of campus prevalence, daily COVID-19 positive cases, and those in isolation/quarantine have all decreased.

What you can continue to do

To maintain a safe environment, dating an emory guy, I ask all members of our community to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and important health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands.  

What to do if symptomatic or COVID-19 positive 

Thank you for your patience and understanding these past few weeks as we prioritized services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive. We recognize wait times across the COVID Nurses’ Line and other support services were long. To improve this process, we have adjusted protocols for university faculty and staff to the following:

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms:

  • Inform your supervisor, dating an emory guy, and do not come to campus.
  • Visit the Emory Healthcare testing site at Northlake Mall for a free COVID-19 test as soon as possible. 
  • Visiting Northlake assists in preventing strain on our systems. If unable to visit Northlake, please contact your primary care physician, local pharmacy or find a testing location on the Georgia Department of Public Health website for a diagnostic test.
  • While awaiting your test results, call Emory’s Contact Tracing line at 404-727-6190 for additional instructions and next steps.

If you test positive for COVID-19: 

  • Please call Emory’s Office of Injury Management (OIM) at 404-686-8587. You will receive important instructions on next steps including isolation requirements, contact tracing procedures and return to campus protocols.  

If you are asymptomatic, you can always schedule an on campus screening test on the Emory Forward website.   

Flu shot 

Flu shots will be required for all faculty, staff, and students.  All campus members are asked to be compliant with this requirement by October 29, dating an emory guy, 2021. Dating an emory guy on upcoming flu shot clinics and how faculty/staff can comply will be sent directly from Human Resources. Emory is requiring the flu shot as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on our healthcare systems.

We remain committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable. Emory will continue focusing on limiting transmission and promoting infection-prevention measures. Thank you dating an emory guy those across our campus working nonstop to assist students and community members, and thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Dating an emory guy September 7, 2021 12:15 PM

COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, hindu dating app fat girl dating sim Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Reminder of modified yellow operating status
  • Emory maintains support services for those COVID-19 positive despite strain on systems
  • Please be patient as we prioritize those who are sick and minimize delays
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus
  • Check email for additional information

Dear Emory community,

Last Thursday, Emory moved to a modified yellow operating status to address increases in COVID-19 positive cases across the campus community, dating an emory guy. We are actively working to reverse this trend through increased testing, adjusted dining operations, modified gathering protocols and restrictions on certain dating an emory guy. Thanks to tireless collaborations across campus, we continue to balance our goal of living out Emory’s mission and providing a vibrant campus experience, while also maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Emory has created a comprehensive framework to identify positive cases, conduct contact tracing, provide quarantine and isolation housing, and deliver important medical and wrap-around services. The current increase in positive cases has strained the systems and personnel here at Emory working to maintain a high level of care for our impacted students. As we manage this current stress on Emory’s COVID-19 response teams and processes, please remain patient and understanding with those working hard to prioritize services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive—while they also work to reduce delays.

As we conduct case investigations, off-campus transmission continues to be the primary source of infection at Emory. For this reason, I ask for you to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick or symptomatic, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands regularly. We must work together to minimize transmission and protect those most vulnerable. 

Any member of our campus community who is asymptomatic can always schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.  Anyone symptomatic or exposed is asked to follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing for their situation. We will also continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. 

Finally, please continue to check your inbox for further COVID-19 dating an emory guy from those offices relevant to you and your affiliation with Emory University. These include Human Resources, your dean’s office and Campus Life, among others. Each office dating an emory guy a different part in our COVID-19 efforts, and I encourage you to read the important information they share. Let’s work together  to keep COVID-19 off campus so we can stay on campus. 

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to be active fetish online dating in keeping yourself and others safe. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 2, 2021 12:20 PM COVID-19 Protocol Updates and Modified Yellow Operating Condition Best dating app in philippines College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, dating an emory guy, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Emory planned for and is addressing positive COVID-19 cases and limiting spread.
  • On-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms, dating an emory guy. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection.
  • Shifting from green to modified yellow operating status to address current conditions
    • Changes to dining, recreation centers, events and gathering protocols.
    • Testing expansion and contact tracing testing details.
    • Flu shot requirement for faculty, staff and students.

Dear Emory community,

COVID-19 cases are rising across the country due to the Delta variant-- and universities, including Emory University, are experiencing these increases as they resume in person classes. Given the nature of the virus and variants, infections are expected. At the same time, the COVID-19 vaccine remains highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness, dating an emory guy. Emory’s response to-date includes an effective layered strategy of infection and illness prevention. Along with vaccinations, dating an emory guy, wearing masks indoors is essential at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Here at Emory, the evidence is that on-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection, and fully vaccinated persons testing positive for COVID-19 are presenting with mild or no symptoms. With Emory’s high vaccination rates and testing protocols, our response now focuses on where risk exists among our largely vaccinated community. We planned for and are ready for this reality. 

We are committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while still preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable in our community by reducing transmission and promoting vaccinations.

To limit the current rise in cases and lessen the stress on systems and personnel needed to maintain safe campus operations, Emory is shifting to a modified yellow operating condition with the following changes taking effect today (9/2/21):

On Campus Dining:

  • Campus members are strongly encouraged to dine outside as able. Outdoor tents, patios, and tables are located across campus, with additional tents being installed.
  • Dining at the Dobbs Common Table and the Oxford Dining Hall is now limited to only those on a meal plan.
  • Students without a meal plan, dating an emory guy, along with faculty, staff, and visitors, are welcome to eat at our many retail locations.
  • Eating and drinking is still not allowed in classrooms.

Events and Gatherings:

  • Non-academic indoor events or gatherings with more than 250 attendees should move outdoors, if possible. Dating an emory guy unable to be held outdoors, events should move to a larger space or be separated into smaller sections and held in multiple spaces.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged outdoors, regardless of vaccination status, when gathering in groups and/or physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Indoor dining is not permitted for events or gatherings. Eating or drinking at events needs to be hosted outdoors.
  • All event attendees must adhere to proper health screening and stay home if sick or symptomatic.

Testing:

Emory employs multiple testing protocols successful in identifying cases and limiting spread. Testing may increase based on health guidance and transmission evidence.

  • Emory has more than doubled the number of screening tests conducted for campus members since last week. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.
  • Any student, faculty or staff member who is symptomatic or exposed needs to follow proper protocols to receive guidance on the appropriate diagnostic test for their situation.
  • Emory has and will continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. This strategy has proven highly effective at minimizing transmission and spread.

Recreation Centers:

Fitness facilities at Atlanta and Oxford campuses will make modifications and limitations to their operations. Details will be shared on the campus recreation websites. Masks must be worn in these spaces.

Flu Shot Requirement:

Emory University will again require flu shots for all faculty, staff, and students to keep dating an emory guy community healthy and prevent strain on our healthcare systems. Details on dating an emory guy shot clinics and how to comply will be available soon. 

These measures are being put into place so that we can maintain our commitment to live, learn, and work together on the Emory campus. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 26, 2021 10:00 AM Fall 2021 COVID-19 Information and Resources Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, dating an emory guy Staff

Dear Emory Community,

After many months of planning and preparation, we are excited to begin the fall semester, dating an emory guy. I want to extend a special greeting to our new students, faculty, and staff joining Emory University this year. 

Emory has implemented extensive COVID-19 protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy campus community. The Emory Forward website, along with regular Emory Dating ugly woman messages, will serve as the primary points of reference for all things COVID-19 on campus. Please read, review, and stay current with items found on Emory Forward. 

To keep our campus safe and maintain our in-person experience, it is vital that everyone follows important infection-prevention measures both on and off campus. Evidence continues to show off-campus transmission as a primary source of infection when we don’t remain vigilant away from campus. 

In this way, our COVID-19 efforts are based on a partnership model dating an emory guy each student, faculty, and staff member is asked to play an important role in the collective safety of the campus community. Through your commitment to COVID-19 protocols this past year, the Emory community demonstrated that it can safely live, learn, and work on campus together. 

When we remain steadfast to these principles, we can do this.

Make dating an emory guy you are aware and informed on how to play your role in Emory’s collective COVID-19 response efforts: 

Community Compact

Please review the 2021-2022 community compact (one for students, one for faculty/staff) to better understand your responsibility and expectations in following Emory’s COVID-19 protocols and infection-prevention measures.

Vaccination and Testing

To date, dating an emory guy 90% of the Emory University community is fully vaccinated. Information on the safety of the vaccine and where to get vaccinated is available on Emory Forward. Anyone not yet fully vaccinated is required to conduct regular COVID-19 screening testing. Please review Emory Forward’s vaccine and testing pages to learn more.

What do I do if…

Each campus member plays an important role in maintaining a safe campus environment, dating an emory guy, which means everyone needs to know what to do if they:

  • Develop COVID-19 symptoms,
  • Test positive for COVID-19 outside Emory, or
  • Have been exposed on or off campus.

Please review instructions for what you need to do in each of these situations.

Contact Tracing

When Emory University learns of someone testing positive for COVID-19, a robust public health and contact tracing process is set in motion. These teams are professionally trained to identify close contacts based on CDC definitions, determine steps to mitigate transmission, dating an emory guy, and provide the necessary follow-up to include possible testing and quarantine procedures.

Based on your interactions with someone COVID-19 positive, you may not always be identified as a close contact per CDC guidelines. But you are always welcome to test through Emory’s screening program, which is available for on demand testing to all asymptomatic students, faculty and staff. 

Masking

Masks continue to be required indoors and on shuttles, regardless of vaccination status. Forgot a mask or need one? Mask dispensers are being installed at entry points in campus buildings. Be vigilant in wearing your mask—don’t put someone in a dating an emory guy to have to monitor your compliance with this important campus requirement. 

Return to Campus Videos

To highlight how the university is maintaining a safe and healthy environment and the steps you can take to keep yourself safe, a series of short videos featuring Emory’s public health experts along with campus leaders can now be found on Emory Forward’s resources page. 

FDA Vaccine Approval and Boosters

On Monday, the Pfizer vaccine received full FDA approval, with the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines expected to follow soon. These vaccines are critically important in our fight against COVID-19 and this recent approval supports the safety and efficacy behind their development. 

The FDA also recently approved a third vaccine dose of Moderna or Pfizer for individuals meeting the CDC criteria for moderately to severely dating an emory guy people.  If you meet criteria for a third dose (or unsure if you fit this criteria), please consult with your healthcare provider to discuss next steps.

A third dose is different than a booster:

  • A third dose of vaccine is administered when the immune response following a primary vaccine dating an emory guy is likely to be insufficient. 
  • A booster is an additional dose of vaccine administered when the initial sufficient immune response to a primary vaccine series is likely to have waned over time. 

At this time, a booster for the general vaccine-eligible punk dating site has not received FDA approval or formal CDC dating an emory guy. Current guidance on boosters will be updated as information becomes available or conditions change.

As we enter into this new academic year, please remember that conditions are continuously evolving. Flexibility and resilience across our community is key as we support each other through these changes. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors and adhering to COVID-19 protocols will allow us to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment this fall.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping Emory University safe. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 11, 2021 5:55 PM Returning to the Classroom Emory College, dating an emory guy Oxford College, Business, dating an emory guy, Graduate, dating sites christian lesbians Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Faculty and Staff,

As we approach the beginning of the academic year, my first here at Emory as your provost, I share your anticipation and the excitement that always accompanies the start of every new semester. I understand your anxieties, too. I’ve spent the past five years at Duke, and returning to Emory has been a sort of homecoming, yet things have changed. The pandemic asks of us to be all the things dating an emory guy value—scholars, teachers, dating an emory guy, mentors, friends, and colleagues—and do so under challenging and evolving conditions.  

I believe the present is precious, and we need to give it our full attention and not “put on hold” the things we love and hold dear and can do safely, dating an emory guy. This includes our interactions with each other and our interactions with our students and other colleagues. With this mind-set, I’ve jumped into the job of provost with my whole heart, and I’m reassured by the teams of experts and scholars working to keep Emory as safe as possible. As I navigate my time at Emory, I realize that it’s important to take things day by day, dating an emory guy, celebrate each moment we have with each other and our students, and not let the present be consumed by what might come.

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, the Environmental Health and Safety Office, dating an emory guy, and Emory’s COVID-19 response teams have collaborated to create a free dating sites asian women of guidelines for in-person teaching this semester, the complete version of which may be viewed on the CFDE website. The motivating principle governing these guidelines is to have layered safety measures in place so we can all, through our responsible actions, recreate the residential and scholarly community we love and do so safely for the long run. 

Masks in Classrooms

Faculty and students must wear masks at all times in the classroom, including during instruction (“at all times” means no eating or drinking in the classroom, but instructors may allow breaks for eating and drinking during longer dating an emory guy. Schools will provide masks as needed, including transparent masks as needed for dating an emory guy whose students need to be able to see their mouths.

Mask Violations

Non-compliant students should be addressed by an instructor in a kind and compassionate way. Most students are mask compliant, but faculty may exercise their authority if a student is in violation of the community compact and needs to be asked to leave the classroom.

Classroom What guy is nick jonas dating density will return to normal this semester, but if non-enrolled students asked to be added to the class, instructors must first make sure there are empty seats. If the classroom is full, instructors should tell the non-enrolled students that they cannot remain due to safety protocols. Some acrylic barriers may still be in place, but faculty do not need to teach behind them.

Small Group Work

Please be flexible with assigning in-class group work as students will have different comfort levels regarding personal space.

Classroom Ventilation

HVAC systems across campus facilities have been adjusted to maximize fresh air intake and improve indoor air quality through UV lighting filtration systems. Where possible, higher efficiency filter systems have been installed.

Classroom Cleaning

Rooms will no longer be cleaned by staff between each class, but each classroom will have hand sanitizer and paper towels available for faculty and students with special cleaning concerns. 

Office Hours

Faculty and students should all be masked during office hours when held indoors. If a number of students are expected at office hours at the same time, the dating an emory guy member may wish to schedule a larger room or hold office hours on Zoom or outside.

As you review these policies, I am sure you have questions and suggestions. Please visit the Emory Forward website as it is constantly updated. I look forwarding to speaking with you more about in-person teaching this fall at the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence’s webinar on Tuesday, August 17, at 3:00pm. The webinar is for all instructors—faculty and teaching assistants—and any staff who are interested.

In closing, I ask that you approach this semester with as much flexibility as you can muster and kindness and compassion—towards your students, your colleagues, and yourselves. We will get through this time, and we will do so by acting in a manner informed by science and fortified by our resolve to take care of each other and our teaching and research missions.

Sincerely,

Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

August 10, 2021 3:15 PM Additional Information re: Updated Emory COVID-19 Protocols Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

With fall semester orientations, move-in, and other pre-semester events underway, we look forward to welcoming our students, faculty, and staff to campus. 

In our collective effort against COVID-19, Emory University continues to have high rates of vaccination across its campus – with over 88% of our community vaccinated – demonstrating the powerful and shared response from our students, faculty, and staff to date, dating an emory guy. Evidence continues to show that vaccines offer a strong degree of protection against the variants, including Delta, and remain highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccination is the best way to protect you, your family, and our community. 

Even with high vaccination rates and layered prevention strategies in place across campus, we know community members have questions amid current public health conditions, the Delta variant, and resuming in-person activities. As we return to campus, Emory University will continue to monitor conditions and maintain important COVID-19 what dating sites are really free? protocols to protect the campus community.  

Below are important updates and reminders about the preparation and infection prevention measures Emory is taking to keep the community safe as we move into the 2021-2022 academic year.

COVID-19 Protocols for Fall 2021 Campus Readiness

Vaccinations

All Emory University students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the fall semester. Campus members who have an approved vaccination exemption or anyone not yet fully vaccinated are required to conduct regular screening tests, dating an emory guy. At this time, testing is required weekly, however, frequency could increase depending on community prevalence. Testing procedures and scheduling information are available on Emory Forward’s testing information page.

Masking

Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors on campus, but unvaccinated individuals are advised to wear masks when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Indoors: All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks indoors and on shuttles, unless in an enclosed single occupancy or non-shared space (e.g., private office or private study room), while actively eating or drinking, or when in their personal living space on campus. Please note, some spaces on campus may have more restrictive protocols in place.

Contact Tracing/Quarantine and Isolation

Emory continues to implement contact tracing, quarantine and isolation procedures, and COVID-19 positive instructional guides to help support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community.

Physical Space Readiness

Please review the actions, processes, and services provided by Campus Services in preparing and resuming on-campus dating an emory guy Planning

Emory has taken comprehensive steps to maintain a healthy campus environment and is prepared to adjust protocols as needed to preserve academic continuity, keep campus open, and live our mission. Emory’s response efforts are guided by evidence-based decisions as informed by public health data and environmental conditions. COVID-19 health indicators are continuously reviewed and evaluated alongside any specific guidance emerging from the CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health. 

Campus Reorientation

To help support Emory’s return to campus, the following outlines upcoming communication, education, and reorientation efforts for the campus community:

  • My office is developing a COVID-19 Return to Campus video series with campus leaders and public health experts discussing how to stay safe amid current COVID-19 conditions. Videos will be posted to Emory Forward and shared with campus members.
  • Later this week a message from the Office of the Provost will outline the Fall 2021 academic experience and classroom guidance related to COVID-19 protocols.  The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence will host a teaching webinar on Tuesday, August 17th with Provost Bellamkonda and others further discussing this guidance.
  • Campus Life is communicating expectations with students and has prepared a Fall 2021 Returning to Campus campaign full of events, resources, programming, and webinars.
  • Human Resources has important health and wellness resources, return to campus informational videos, and emotional support practices available for review
  • Campus signage will be updated to reflect current conditions and expectations of members of campus to keep ourselves and each other healthy.
  • Emory Forward will dating an emory guy to serve as the central source of COVID-19 policies, protocols, and information. 

Throughout the pandemic, Emory University students, faculty, and staff have demonstrated resiliency time and dating an emory guy to take important collective steps needed to keep the community safe.  As we welcome everyone back, keep doing your part. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors, adhering to COVID-19 protocols, dating an emory guy, and being flexible in our response will allow us to live, study, dating an emory guy, and work together on campus safely throughout the semester.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Emory University safe. We’ve got this. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St, dating an emory guy. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 4, 2021 7:05 AM Important update: EHC to require COVID-19 vaccination by October 1, 2021 dating an emory guy Healthcare Staff

This message is sent on behalf of Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, EVP for Health Affairs, Emory University; Member count completely free dating Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center; and CEO and Chairman of the Board, EHC; Dane Peterson, President and COO, EHC; Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, EHC Chief Nurse Executive; Bryce Gartland, MD, EHC Hospital Group President; Ira Horowitz, MD, Director of the Emory Clinic, EHC Physician Group President; Bill Bornstein, MD, PhD, EHC Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer; and Lilicia Bailey, CHRO, EHC

Team EHC,

Over the last several weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 infections in metro Atlanta, the Southeast and our nation, resulting in a rapid rise in hospital admissions. This resurgence has been driven by a combination of the rapidly spreading Delta variant and our community’s low dating an emory guy rate. As this significant spike in infections becomes more serious, dating an emory guy, we have a commitment to provide a safe dating an emory guy for both our care teams and patients.

At this time, we have made the decision to require the COVID-19 vaccination for all providers and employees with an expectation to have received their COVID-19 vaccination shots by Oct. 1, dating an emory guy (one dose of Dating an emory guy or two of either Moderna or Pfizer).

While this is a change from earlier direction, our decision is based on our commitment to provide the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff, providers and community. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we have heard from many of you on the importance of our leadership within the community, dating an emory guy. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us.

The COVID-19 vaccines – which Emory researchers played a role in developing and testing – have dating an emory guy highly effective, have an excellent safety record, and are our strongest defense against the virus. Widespread vaccination is also the best way to get back to life without masks and other COVID-19-related restrictions. The greater the number of unvaccinated individuals in the community, the longer COVID-19 will persist and the greater the likelihood of the emergence of potentially even more worrisome and dangerous future variants.

COVID Vaccination Next Steps

Complete the following steps by Oct. 1, 2021, to fulfill the EHC COVID vaccination requirement:

  • Get vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community, dating an emory guy. You may get vaccinated at any community location, such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone, dating an emory guy. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If dating an emory guy more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See a full schedule of OU vaccine clinics in the FAQs below.
  • Upload external vaccination record to HOME – if you were vaccinated outside EHC: Once you have been vaccinated, please click here for instructions on uploading external vaccination records to the HOME employee health portal. If you require assistance in uploading your records, dating an emory guy, please inform your manager and help will be provided.
  • Confirm vaccination status in HOME: If you have already been vaccinated and have uploaded an external vaccination record, please confirm your vaccination status by logging in to the HOME employee portal. Your vaccine record is available in “My Medical Information.”

Thank you to the more than 70% of EHC providers and staff who are already fully vaccinated, and all of our care teams who work to improve lives and asian american dating in asia hope each and every day, dating an emory guy. The move to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement is not unique to EHC. Several health care organizations, universities and employers locally and across the U.S. have announced similar requirements. It is also consistent with expert national guidelines from many of the leading professional organizations (see FAQs below). We will continue to evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our health care system and community, and may make adjustments to our policies and requirements in the dating an emory guy, as needed.

If you have questions about the new requirement or need information on how to receive the vaccine, reach out to your manager or HR lead.

Thank you for all you do to improve lives and provide hope.

FAQs

EHC Vaccine Requirement Process

Q: Where can I get vaccinated?

A: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community. You may get vaccinated at any community location such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If it’s more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See below for a complete schedule of EHC OU vaccine clinics.

All OU Vaccine sites will be open on the days listed below.
Clinic hours are 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 1:30 p.m.
 

EJCH

Mondays & Wednesdays

6325 Hospital Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097, MOB Suite 202

ESJH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

5665 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, dating an emory guy Floor South

EUH

Tuesdays & Fridays

1364 Clifton Rd NE, dating an emory guy, Atlanta, GA 30322
2nd floor, D wing, Suite D219

EHH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2801 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30058, Suite 1214

ELTAC

Mondays & Fridays

450 North Candler St, Decatur, GA, dating an emory guy, 30030, Suite 226

EDH

Wednesdays & Fridays

2701 N Decatur Rd, dating an emory guy, Decatur, GA 30033, Suite 1031

EUHM

Tuesdays & Thursdays

550 Peachtree St. NE, dating an emory guy, Dating an emory guy, GA, 30308
Orr Bldg. 6th Floor, dating an emory guy, Suite 06825

Q: What is the deadline to find out if spouse is on dating sites fully vaccinated?

A: The EHC deadline to have received your COVID-19 vaccines is Oct. 1, 2021 (one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer). By this date, all staff and providers should have their vaccination record uploaded to the HOME employee portal or should have received approval for a valid exemption.
 
Q: Is there an exemption process for opting out of the vaccine? If so, what qualifies as a reason?

A: Yes, EHC staff and providers can apply for a vaccination exemption based on validated medical contraindications or religious beliefs. More information on the exemption process will be shared via email.
 
Q: What is the timeline to receive each dose of Moderna or Pfizer in order to fulfill the vaccine requirement?

A: If you received Pfizer dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 21 days after dose 1. If you received Moderna dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 28 days after your first dose.

Pfizer 21 days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 9, best dating sites for marriage minded days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 2, 2021
J&J one dose: Any day up to October 1

Q: What happens if I don’t free online dating mn vaccinated in time for the deadline?

A: If you do not get vaccinated by the Oct. 1, 2021 deadline and you have not received confirmation of a valid exemption, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, Emory Healthcare will follow our policy regarding employment up to and including termination. Providers who have not been vaccinated or received an approved exemption will have their privileges suspended and eventually terminated. 

Q: Is pregnancy a valid exemption for the vaccine?

A: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly recommends all pregnant women who do not have a medical contraindication receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While we strongly recommend all individuals without contraindication receive a COVID vaccination, women who are pregnant may apply for deferral of their COVID vaccination until after the pregnancy.

Q: If a booster vaccine dose is recommended, will we be required to receive the booster, as well?

A: At this time, dating an emory guy, there is no official recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to receive a booster. However, research on boosters is currently in motion and there is a possibility that boosters will be recommended for certain COVID-19 vaccines or populations. We will advise on how a booster recommendation impacts our vaccination policy, as well as, when and if boosters are recommended.

Q: I do not work in a patient-facing role, or I work remote, am I still required to be fully vaccinated?

A: Yes, COVID vaccination will now be a condition of employment at EHC, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, for all staff and providers, regardless of role or work location.

Q: Dating an emory guy had COVID-19. Do I still need to dating an emory guy vaccinated?

A: Yes, consistent dating an emory guy CDC recommendations, all EHC staff and providers need to be vaccinated or submit a valid exemption, regardless of whether dating an emory guy not they have had COVID-19.

Q: What is the criteria to be considered having received the “COVID-19 vaccination shots?”

A: Receiving COVID-19 vaccination shots means one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer.

Q: What do I do if I have difficulty uploading my vaccination record into the HOME portal?

A: Anime girl dating game android you have difficulty uploading your vaccination record into HOME, you can email a photo or scan of your card to covidvaccine@emoryhealthcare.org.

Q: If I receive approval for exemption will I need to be tested regularly? If so, how often?  

A: We believe it is important for all members of our team (vaccinated and those who have received an approved exemption) to play a role in supporting the safety of our workplace. Given this, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Additional vaccine-related questions

Q: Why aren’t we waiting until the vaccines receive full Cosplay dating apps approval?

A: While we initially planned to hold off on requiring COVID-19 vaccination until it received full FDA approval, the substantial increase in COVID-19 infections driven by the Delta variant has led us to reconsider our initial plans. These vaccines have been administered hundreds of millions of times and have already demonstrated an outstanding safety record.

Our decision is based on our commitment to providing the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff and providers, dating an emory guy. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we know that the majority of our staff and providers are aligned with our decision. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us. Read more in a multi-society statement here: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers Annals of Internal Medicine (acpjournals.org)

Q: Why hasn’t the FDA provided its final approval of the COVID-19 vaccines yet?

A: Per a recent FDA explanation, “The FDA recognizes that vaccines are key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic and is working as quickly as possible to review applications for full approval. Although an (Emergency Use) authorization is not a final FDA approval, the FDA conducted a thorough scientific evaluation of each of the authorized vaccines and can assure the public and medical community that the vaccines meet FDA’s rigorous standards for safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality.”

Q: Will community providers be required to be vaccinated?

A: Consistent with our flu vaccination process, all providers with privileges in Emory Healthcare will be required to be vaccinated unless they have an approved exemption.

Q: Will agency staff, contractors and vendors working in EHC locations be required to be vaccinated as well?

A: Yes. We will be working with leaders across EHC to identify and notify vendors of our requirement.

Q: Will new hires be required to be vaccinated, as well?

A: New hires will be required to complete the vaccination series upon start of employment. New dating an emory guy will receive an email from HOME to let them know that the consent for vaccination is available, dating an emory guy. New hires can choose whether to get the vaccine at Emory or a convenient retail location and upload their vaccination record in HOME.

Q: Will there be additional requirements outside of wearing a mask for exempt team members?

A: At this time, we are recommending masking for all providers, staff and care teams per recent CDC guidance that recommends that fully vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals should wear masks indoors in public in regions of substantial or high transmission, dating an emory guy includes Atlanta and all surrounding counties. Read more in our recent communication.

As noted in a separate FAQ, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Q: With the uptick in infections caused by the Delta variant, are we planning to delay a return to offices and campus by those who are working remote?

A: At this time, we do not have changes to our current plans. We are reviewing the current situation and will provide additional guidance as soon as possible.

Q: Where can I learn more about the available vaccines?

A: A number of vaccine resources, including videos, are available here.

Q: What should I do if I have more vaccine-specific questions?

A: If you have additional questions, talk to your manager or HR representative.

August 3, 2021 Fall Return to Campus for Faculty dating an emory guy Emory College, Oxford College, Business, single doctors dating website Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty

Dear Emory Faculty, 

President Fenves shared an updated vaccination policy with all Emory employees, including all Emory faculty, on July 27.  All Emory University faculty and staff will now be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the Fall 2021 semester. Emory faculty and staff can find locations to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine, free of charge, on Emory Forward. Emory employees may request a vaccination exemption for medical or strong personal reasons by visiting the Emory Forward vaccine page; exemptions must be requested no later than August 16. Those with a vaccine exemption as well as those not yet fully vaccinated (two weeks post final dose) must take a weekly screening test.

The primary motivation for these policies is to ensure the safety for our community and enable us to get closer to being able to maximally pursue our research, teaching and service missions as a largely residential community.

Please find dating an emory guy other reminders and updates to assist your planning for the fall semester. 

Classrooms. 

With the exception of the mask requirement, classroom practices will revert to pre-COVID norms. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, dating an emory guy, and other meeting spaces.  

Building Access. 

Building access restrictions will be lifted by August 16. Access to buildings will be restored to pre-COVID norms.  

Research. 

Masking policies for research will continue to follow university guidelines. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, shuttles, and other meeting spaces.  

Pandemic-related restrictions dating an emory guy building access will be lifted, and buildings may operate at full density. 

Calendar. 

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Plus Delta Partners is pleased to welcome Emory University as the newest addition to our client community. Known for its leading research programs, Emory University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools and is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care systems.

Beginning in July, a total of twenty-three participants from Emory will go through the Discipline of Frontline Fundraising (DFF) Program in two cohorts dating an emory guy 10–12 people each. In addition, dating an emory guy of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement leadership team will participate in Plus Delta’s Executive Leadership Program (ELP).  This program will help the senior leaders manage the Emory Donor Engagement ProcessTM (DEP) and identify methods for reinforcing the shared fundraising approach through internal processes and procedures.

“We are looking forward to our fundraisers and leadership team going through these programs together. This will not only help bring an understanding of how we can better define the Emory way of fundraising, but also how we can reinforce our shared approach across the team to encourage better collaboration,” says Joshua R. Newman, Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University.

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Library Exhibits

Title

Michael Norris, right, leads a group of 100 people Monday at Emory University's campus, demanding stronger measures to prevent harassment of gay, lesbian and bisexual students, Atlanta, Georgia, March 2, 1992.

Subject

Homophobia--Georgia--Atlanta
Sex discrimination--Georgia--Atlanta
Gays in higher education--Georgia--Atlanta
Gays--Violence against--Georgia--Atlanta

Description

Newspaper assignment sheet attached to print verso identifies photographer, Dianne Laakso: "see Saturday story on Emory gay and lesbian students protesting the university's handling of complaints of harassment of two gay men by 40-50 other freshmen in Thomas Hall, a freshman dorm. [.] Caption: Emory students march in protest Monday against the university's handling of complaints of harassment of two gay men in freshman dorm. Michael Norris, far right, was one of the students allegedly harassed." Newspaper caption: "Michael Norris, right, leads a group of 100 people Monday at Emory's campus, demanding stronger measures to prevent harassment of gay, lesbian and bisexual students." Caption date-stamped: "Tue Mar 03 1992 J C." Norris carries a sign that reads, "We're here, we're queer, get used to it." Other signs: "It's not O.K. to hate queers" and "No more hate."

Creator

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Publisher

Special Collections and Archives, Georgia State University Library.

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The contents of this item, including all dating an emory guy and text, are for personal, educational, and non-commercial use only. This item may be protected under the United States and International copyright law.

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Depending on your relationship status, Valentine’s Day can be either bliss or torture. What appears to be yet another Hallmark holiday on the surface is actually rooted in centuries of history, with the ever-sweet myth of St. Valentine story to remind everyone that love is great.

Unless you’re in college. If you’re in college, love is not great. It’s actually terrible.

I’m not talking about people in steady, committed relationships. To those people, I say congratulations. You get to watch the rest of us struggle to survive in the shark tank that is college dating. Since hookup culture has taken root in the lives of college students, Valentine’s Dating an emory guy is a sad reminder that the one guy you met at Maggie’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill definitely won’t text you. And that cute girl from your biology class who was totally girlfriend material? Forget it. She too partakes in hookup culture and may just want to copy your biology notes.

I know I sound cynical, but there is a remedy to this unfortunate bifurcation between the adorable Valentine’s Day tradition and the harsh realities of current dating trends, dating an emory guy. I am here to remind you about Galentine’s Day, dating an emory guy. I first heard about Galentine’s Day from the “Parks and Recreation” character Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler), but it is not a new concept. Galentine’s Day refers to the beautiful day of the year dedicated to buying sale-priced chocolates and celebrating the kind of relationship that won’t let you down: good old platonic friendship.

Instead of being sad that you dating an emory guy have a significant other, be the strong independent woman (or man) you were meant to be, gather your closest gals and/or bros and treat yourselves to some discounted chocolate or literally anything else that helps you unwind and have fun.

I am a sucker for dating an emory guy good Valentine’s Day celebration. Who doesn’t love sappy movies, excessive amounts of sugar and homemade cards that look like they were crafted by a second grader? But as I have grown older and wiser, I find that spending time with single, platonic friends is equally important.

Unfortunately, Galentine’s Day cannot entirely distract us from the fact that hookup culture is failing to smoothly integrate into traditions of the past. Gone are the days of going steady or getting pinned. Valentine’s Day throws the realities of how difficult hookup is into sharp relief. These days, the culture of casual hookups has stopped resembling a looser form of dating and instead functions as an excuse for faux-commitment.

As a self-professed “relationship person,” I struggle to understand the draw to this culture as it seems to cause most young people nothing but emotional hurt and discomfort. Whether or not you believe that humans are meant to be monogamous, there seems to be a disproportionate number of unhappy hookups out there. People of all genders and sexual orientations are left wondering what emotions and motivations might be lurking behind a simple flirtation.

Hookup culture is destroying dating an emory guy traditional customs of relationships and, unfortunately, is kicking Valentine’s Day traditions to the curb. But where Valentine’s Day falls short and loses cultural significance, Galentine’s Day will never disappoint.

Annie Cohen is a College sophomore from New Orleans.

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From Emory & Henry to the Big Dance: The man behind college basketball’s unlikeliest coaching tree

This story was initially published on March 9th, 2017, on NBCSports.com.

For six months after he took his first head coaching job, Bob Johnson lived in a haunted old gym.

There, on the Emory & Henry campus, 700 miles away from his wife and two children, at a tiny school in a tinier town tucked away in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, dating an emory guy, surrounded by dairy farms and lonely roads, the Vietnam veteran and son of a former four-star Army general launched a coaching career that would last three decades and produce as many current Division I head coaches as Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, two of whom will hear their names called on Selection Sunday.

He never left that school, dating an emory guy, the one that never had a basketball history to speak of when he arrived, the one that had 13 straight losing seasons when he started spending his nights with the spirit of a confederate soldier.

Johnson died at Emory & Henry, two years after he retired and two days before his 63rd birthday, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond his little corner of Appalachia and the confines of what we call family.

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Jamion Christian is the baby of the Emory & Henry family.

He won’t turn 35 until after this year’s Final Four and looks more like one of his players than a head coach that is taking Mount St. Mary’s to the NCAA tournament for the second time in four years.

Christian got his start at Emory & Henry the day after he graduated from the Mount. At 22 years old, less than a month after finishing his career as a Division I basketball player, Christian’s parents were helping him unpack in the apartment he was moving into on campus. Johnson, his 57-year old boss with two knee replacements and a couple wins over cancer already on his résumé, appeared at the top of the stairs with Christian’s mattress on his back.

That’s who Johnson was. He was demanding as all hell, but he was never going to ask his staff or his players to do something he wouldn’t do himself. There was the time he didn’t think his team was doing medicine ball slides hard enough, so he grabbed the 25-pound ball, held it above his head and threw 20 minutes on the clock, forcing his team to watch as he bettered college athletes two decades his junior.

He was also the toughest son of a gun in every room he walked into. Mike Young, who has spent the last 15 seasons as the head coach at Wofford, drove from Spartanburg, S.C., to Bristol, Va., when Johnson’s first bout with cancer forced dating an emory guy to have a kidney removed. Young was in Johnson’s hospital room when Marcy, his nurse, came in to check on him and let him know there was a buzzer he was allowed to press if he needed anything.

“Marcy,” Johnson said, “there’s not another thing I need tonight. But tomorrow, after my surgery, I might be uncomfortable, and I’m going to hit this buzzer and I am going to expect you to be there immediately. If you’re not, Marcy, I’m going to throw this f—ing phone through that window over there.”

They all had a good laugh at that, Marcy included.

“But she was there,” Young said, “when he rang that buzzer.”

Johnson was back at practice five days later, which only added to the mystique of his persona. He loved regaling whomever would listen with stories of his time in Vietnam. One day, when he was at lunch with his assistant, current Radford Athletic Director Robert Lineburg, he told the tale of how he could kill a man six different ways with a spoon. That story got out, dating an emory guy, and for the rest of his tenure at Emory & Henry, students would hide their spoons whenever Johnson walked through the cafeteria.

But as tough as he was, the people that knew Johnson best knew there was so much more to him. He was a former U.S. Army Ranger that survived a year of heavy combat in the jungles of southeast Asia. He coached hard and his teams played harder. He was an intimidating presence, until you got to know him.

Nathan Davis is now the head coach at Bucknell, taking the Bison to this year’s NCAA tournament in just his second season running a Division I program. Before he took a job as an assistant at Emory & Henry he dating an emory guy an all-conference player at ODAC rival Randolph-Macon. Before a critical league game against Emory & Henry, Davis was walking off the court and heading into his locker room with a teammate when he was hit in the back with a balled up piece of paper.

It had been thrown by Bob Johnson.

“Come here,” Johnson said. “You two look too sick to play today.”

“It was surreal. Who does that?” Davis recalled in an interview last month. “It was so random and funny. At the time, everyone knew he’s a Vietnam veteran, he’s intense, his teams play so hard. He’s an intimidating figure, and an hour before the game he’s doing this? It’s pretty funny, dating an emory guy. We were like ‘Who is this guy?’ It was a side to him not a lot of people knew he had.”

Johnson had a way of connecting with people from all walks of life. From the cafeteria workers to the janitors to the maintenance men, he knew the name of everyone on campus. He never walked into the lunch room through the front door. He’d come in the back, what is the best dating site for relationships stories and handing out t-shirts and asking the cooks about their kids.

“He just really appreciated everybody who contributed,” Sherry Johnson said. “He taught that to these kids. They left knowing they need to respect everybody.”

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Bob and Sherry Johnson were friendly in high school. They went on a few dates, she visited him at West Point and, after he was kicked out, at Dickinson, but nothing serious ever developed between them until Bob came home from Vietnam.

“I ran into him at a party,” Sherry said, still chuckling at the dating an emory guy five decades later. “He drank all my date’s scotch then he took me home. And that was the beginning of our dating relationship.”

Bob’s father was Harold K. Johnson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March who would go on to how to get converstation on dating app going a four-star general and, from 1964-68, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. That was enough to get Bob into West Point. As the story goes, he was cut from the basketball team by Bob Knight for throwing a behind-the-back pass and, dating an emory guy, not too long after, kicked out of school after refusing to rat out a friend that had been accused of cheating.

He would finish up his college degree at Dickinson before heading off to Vietnam, where he became a U.S. Army Ranger and a platoon leader in the 101st airborne infantry division. Seven times during his tour of duty, he was in a helicopter that was shot down, those landings so violent that the toll on his knees cut his time in the service was cut short.

He would return to Northern Virginia, dating an emory guy, after marrying Sherry in 1973, he spent four years coaching at Boy’s Clubs and high schools in Washington, D.C. Eventually, he landed dating an emory guy spot as an assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent three years there, and two weeks before the start of the 1980 season, he got word that he had been tabbed to take over the Emory & Henry program.

“I have good news and bad news,” Sherry recalls her husband saying. “The good news is I’m taking you back to Virginia. The bad news is you’re six hours from Mommy.”

The Johnsons had two kids by that point. They couldn’t afford two mortgages, so Sherry stayed back in New York with the kids while Bob moved to Emory, Virginia, to begin his career and find a house the family could afford all while living in an abandoned gym, spending more time chasing off ghosts than chasing around his children.

“Martin Brock was the name of the old gym and there were supposed to be ghosts in there,” Sherry said, chuckling. “It was an experience for him.”

“Eventually, he found a house and so when the kids and I came down, dating an emory guy, we moved in and he got out of the gym, dating an emory guy. He lived there for a good six months.”

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Mike Young was the first.

When Johnson accepted the Emory & Henry head coaching job in 1980, it was, as Young described it, “the worst job in America.” The school hadn’t posted a winning season in 13 years and the program was hours and hours away dating an emory guy anywhere that could be considered a hotbed of high school talent.

“When he got down here nobody knew where the basketballs were,” Sherry said, dating an emory guy. “Literally. There was no history, no tradition, nothing.”

No hope either, it seemed.

“In the early 80s, the worst basketball in America was played in southwest Virginia,” Young said, dating an emory guy. “You had to get to Roanoke and east [to find players]. It was such a discount to get in-state kids, but Roanoke was two hours east. Then to get to Richmond or Northern Virginia, you’re passing by a lot of quality schools to get to good old Emory, dating an emory guy. You come off that exit off Sending that first message on a dating site and there’s a big dairy farm. For a city guy, that’s not what you lie awake at night dreaming about as a college destination.”

That, however, was great news for Young, whose father had dating an emory guy Emory & Henry.

“[Johnson] was in the market for bad players,” he said, “and I was a great fit.”

Young, who was a member of Johnson’s second recruiting class, became the first player to last four years with the hard-coaching Johnson, dating an emory guy, who rewarded him with a job as an assistant after graduation. That apprenticeship was the greatest initiation into the coaching ranks that a kid could ask for, in part because Young had to do everything.

He washed the practice gear, recruited, fundraised, connected with alumni, watched film, drew-up game-plans, made sure the vans were gassed up for road trips, found places they could afford to eat after games.

Everything.

Division III programs typically have just a single assistant coach, and at Emory & Henry, Young earned just $5,000 a year for the work.

“I absolutely loved it,” Young said.

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Not only did he learn how to run a basketball program, but Johnson ensured that Young learned as much as possible about basketball at the same time. At one point soon after Young was hired, Johnson shipped him off to Nashville for a week just to spend time with legendary Lipscomb head coach Don Meyer. He hung out in the offices, he sat in on practices, he even parked Meyer’s car during his daily lunch runs to Captain D’s. Jimmy Allen, Army’s head coach, was sent on that same trip. Nathan Davis, too.

After two seasons in the Emory & Henry program, Young left for Radford, where he spent a year under Oliver Purnell before becoming an assistant at Wofford. Young still hasn’t left. He spent 13 years as an assistant with the Terriers before becoming their head coach in 2002.

Two seasons were all you were afforded by Johnson, dating an emory guy. You entered the program, you gave him everything you had and he taught you everything he knows. Then he would send you on your way.

He did this at the detriment to his program. Continuity is key at any level, but particularly in Division III, where budgets are small, scholarships don’t exist and the athletes compete because of their love for the game and their loyalty to their teammates. Putting that much time and energy into molding a kid into a capable assistant coach is not an easy endeavor, not when the process begins anew every 24 months.

But that’s the way Johnson worked.

“There are a lot of head coaches that don’t want to let go of their assistants because they’ve just got to train somebody new,” Sherry said. “Bob’s outlook was you’ve got two years with me, after two years you need to go learn something from somebody else. He loved moving his assistants along.”

Seeing the people he developed, both coaches and players, thrive in their post-Emory & Henry career meant more to him than wins and losses, and he was as competitive as they come. One of the first tasks he required of his assistants was to call every one of his former assistants. He didn’t have the weight to get anyone a job, but he had a network that could be worked. Jimmy Allen, dating an emory guy, who just finished his first season as head coach at Army, played for Johnson for four years before becoming his assistant. When his two years were up, he went to Navy, where he helped get Davis on staff after Davis left Emory & Henry. Allen left Navy to join Young’s staff at Wofford when Young was named head coach.

Davis eventually left Navy and went to Colgate, where he spent one season working for Emmett Davis before taking over as the head coach at his alma mater. When Nathan Davis left, Emmett Davis hired another Emory & Henry product, dating an emory guy, Jon Coffman, the head coach of the Fort Wayne team that upset then-No. 3 Indiana in November.

Christian’s rise, however, is the most emblematic of Johnson’s steadfast refusal to allow his protégés to accept anything less than what they deserved. After leaving Emory & Henry, Christian got a job as an assistant at William & Mary, a dating an emory guy he got through Nathan Davis. After Christian’s first season at William & Mary, in 2007, Johnson decided that he would finally step down dating an emory guy Emory & Henry’s head coach. Christian, who was 25 years old at the time, interviewed for the job and was told that the position was his.

Until Johnson weighed in.

“I think you have bigger things ahead of you,” Johnson told Christian. “I’m not going to hire you.”

Christian believed him. He spent three more years at William & Mary before accepting a job as an assistant on Shaka Smart’s staff at VCU. Nine months later, Mount St. Mary’s was looking for a new head dating an emory guy 2012, at just 29 years old, Christian became one of the youngest head coaches in college basketball.

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Bob Johnson wasn’t just a basketball coach, dating an emory guy. He had two different tenures as a dating an emory guy coach at Emory & Henry, he ran the athletic department and he was a professor at the university, teaching everything from Western Civilization to Great Books to Physical Education.

“He’s the most well-read man I’ve ever met,” Sherry said.

He made it a point with his players and his assistants to develop them as men, not just as coaches. “From Day One, we met as a team and coach is talking about how you act in the classroom, dating an emory guy, how you do things, how you carry yourself, how you treat people,” Allen said. “You’re not going to miss a class, dating an emory guy. It wasn’t about basketball. It was about you as a person.”

He challenged his coaches intellectually. It wasn’t uncommon for him to tell his assistant to drop whatever they were doing, read a 300 page book and meet him on his deck for beers that night to discuss it.

Coffman graduated from Washington & Lee, dating an emory guy, a white-collar school in Northern Virginia and ODAC rival that Johnson not-so-affectionately referred to as “cake-eaters”, and spent two years at a money management firm in San Francisco before getting into coaching. He sent out 250 résumés and Johnson was one of three people to respond. Coffman traveled to Virginia for a two-day interview, the majority of which saw the pair “hanging out on his back deck in the mountains of Virginia,” Coffman said. “I can’t even count how many oil cans of Fosters we put down, talking everything from politics to education to his army background to basketball.”

Johnson didn’t want people on his staff that had no interest in the world outside of basketball.

“He challenged you to go find new ideas,” Allen said.

For Davis, it was Johnson’s ability to balance his personal and professional lives that stuck with him. Davis had never been around a coach that was married. He had never learned from someone that put everything he had into coaching while ensuring that he was a good father and a good husband at the same time.

“That was important, understanding that it was OK to balance your life and it was OK to have kids and to want to spend time with them,” Davis, who is married with a young son, said. “You could do this job and do those things, and that was very valuable to me. It’s something I carry as much as anything.”

Johnson had a way of pushing people without pushing them too far. He could lead without being suffocating. He inspired loyalty because the people in his program knew he would do everything he possibly could to help them. His door was always open, and when he didn’t have time, he made time. “He didn’t make you feel like he cared,” Allen said. “He showed you he cared.”

“It was,” Coffman said, “like getting a master’s in leadership.”

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Bob Johnson died on Aug. 22nd, dating an emory guy, 2009, finally succumbing to the cancer that had riddled his body for so many years.

He never got a chance to see Young reach any of his four NCAA tournaments. He never got to see Christian become a head coach at 29 years old. Dating an emory guy never got to see Coffman get hired at Fort Wayne three years after he was out of a job, debating whether or not it was worth it to continue in the coaching business. He never saw Nathan Davis thrive as the head coach at Bucknell, or Allen get hired by Dating an emory guy, the university that asked Johnson to leave four decades earlier.

But his family did.

Sherry and Johnson’s son, Casey, were in attendance when Allen’s Army team erased a 25-point deficit in the final 12 minutes at Navy. They went to UNC Greensboro a couple years back when Coffman’s team played there. Sherry still hosts parties at the house she and Johnson shared during Emory & Henry’s homecoming weekend. The group still gets together every year for an Emory & Henry dinner at the Final Four. Every one of the five Division I head coaches that Johnson spawned calls one of the five their best friend in the business, or their mentor in the business, or the most important person in the growth of their career.

And that is despite the fact that their time at Emory & Henry never overlapped.

Young was gone by dating an emory guy time Allen arrived on campus. Allen played against Nathan Davis and Jon Coffman, dating an emory guy, but he was off to Navy by the time Davis was hired. Coffman was hired to replace Davis. Christian entered the fray four years after Coffman dating an emory guy spent 27 years as a head coach. He won 374 games, he reached dating an emory guy NCAA tournament five times and the Sweet 16 twice. He had three players get named all-americans. The playing floor at Emory & Henry is named Bob Johnson Court. Since 2009, the ODAC memorialized his career by giving out the “Bob Johnson Coach of the Year” award.

But his legacy, the one that Johnson cared about more than anything else in his career, is the Emory & Henry family that he built, a family that extends beyond just those five coaches. Lineburg spent 10 seasons as an assistant at SMU before eventually becoming Radford’s AD. R.J. Spelsberg, who won a Virginia state title in 2016, is one of a myriad of successful high school coaches Johnson mentored.

“He would be so proud,” Sherry said. “All of his assistants would eat with us two times a week, three times a week. We live a mile from campus and they were just part of our family.”

“We still stay in touch and support these kids because they are part of our family.”

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Release date: Sept. 12, 2003
Contact: Deb Hammacher, Associate Director, University Media Relations,
at 404-727-0644 or dhammac@emory.edu

Theater Emory Unveils "Dating and Mating in Modern Times"


Theater Emory presents the world premiere of Elizabeth Wong's "Dating and Mating in Modern Times," a series of monologues performed by seven actresses on the joys and pitfalls of today's fast, frenzied and sometimes frustrating world of sex and relationships. Covering topics such as cybersex, speed dating, hookups and penis envy, this wild and woolly full-length play opens Saturday, Sept. 20 and continues with nine performances through Oct. 4 in the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, on the Emory University campus. There will be a dating an emory guy singles night (Sept. 28) and a pay-what-you-can performance and "Artists Up Close" talk-back session with cast and playwright (Sept. 21).

"Lots of guys think this is going to be one of those emasculating, dating an emory guy, castrating chick shows. But by the end of the run, I predict we'll be knee deep in guys, panting and drooling to see this show," says Wong, an acclaimed playwright and screenwriter who has had work performed in New York, Dating an emory guy. and abroad.

Wong describes "Dating and Mating in Modern Times" as "a celebration of men, the libido and the white hot desire for connection between the sexes." She will direct free ebony dating sites cast of Emory students and Atlanta professional favorites, including Jill Jane Clements, Mary Lynn Owen, Valerie Payton and Widdi Turner. The actresses will portray characters as diverse as a teenage skater girl, a Vegas showgirl and a Southern beauty queen, dating an emory guy, and will perform what Wong calls "wicked, dating an emory guy, naughty, nasty, wise and provocative" monologues that delve into the pleasure and pain at the core of the modern dating scene.

"Dating and Mating in Modern Times" was commissioned last year by the Playwriting Center of Theater Emory and was further developed through workshops during last February's Brave New Works Festival, dating an emory guy, part of the celebration of the university's new Dating an emory guy and Donna Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. This production is sponsored by the Hightower Fund, dating an emory guy.

"Since Theater Emory's Playwriting Center is strongly committed to the kind of new work our research university setting encourages, I'm thrilled to see the collaborative creation and discovery experienced with Elizabeth's development of this play. She is generating what promises to be one of the more daring, dating an emory guy, hilarious and popular works to premiere in Atlanta," says Vincent Murphy, artistic producing director of Theater Emory.

Wong's work has been produced to great acclaim across the country. Her spicy satire "Kimchee and Chitlins," about the black residents' boycott of Korean stores in New York, premiered at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. She also won acclaim as a writer on the dating an emory guy ABC sitcom dating an emory guy Girl" with Margaret Cho. She has received commissions from Actors Theater of Louisville, Denver Theater Center, Cincinnati Playhouse, Omaha Magic Theater, the Mark Taper Forum, and dating an emory guy, the Kennedy Center to write the libretto of her play, "The Happy Prince," as an opera for young audiences. Her play "China Doll" won the ATHE/Kennedy Center's Mark David Cohen Award and was featured at Arena Stage's inaugural New American Play Series.

General admission tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for Emory faculty, staff and discount groups, and $6 for Emory students. Tickets may be purchased through the Arts at Emory Box Office at 404-727-5050 or online at www.emory.edu/ARTS/. Parking is available in the Peavine Parking Deck. Parental discretion is advised as free american dating site play contains material that may not be suited for those younger than 17.

Performance dates and times are as follows:
August 3, 2021 Fall Return to Campus for Faculty Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty

Dear Emory Faculty, 

President Fenves shared an updated vaccination policy with all Emory employees, including all Emory faculty, on July 27.  All Emory University faculty and staff will now be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the Fall 2021 semester. Emory faculty and staff can find locations to schedule a COVID-19 vaccine, free of charge, on Emory Forward. Emory employees may request a vaccination exemption for medical or strong personal reasons by visiting the Emory Forward vaccine page; exemptions must be requested no later than August 16. Those with a vaccine exemption as well as those not yet fully vaccinated (two weeks post final dose) must take a weekly screening test.

The primary motivation for these policies is to ensure the safety for our community and enable us to get closer to being able to maximally pursue our research, teaching and service missions as a largely residential community.

Please find below other reminders and updates to assist your planning for the fall semester. 

Classrooms. 

With the exception of the mask requirement, classroom practices will revert to pre-COVID norms. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, shuttles, and other meeting spaces.  

Building Access. 

Building access restrictions will be lifted by August 16. Access to buildings will be restored to pre-COVID norms.  

Research. 

Masking policies for research will continue to follow university guidelines. Masks are still required, regardless of vaccination status, in all indoor public and common spaces on campus—including classrooms, laboratories, shuttles, and other meeting spaces.  

Pandemic-related restrictions on building access will be lifted, and buildings may operate at full density. 

Calendar. 

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From Emory & Henry to the Big Dance: The man behind college basketball’s unlikeliest coaching tree

This story was initially published on March 9th, 2017, on NBCSports.com.

For six months after he took his first head coaching job, Bob Johnson lived in a haunted old gym.

There, on the Emory & Henry campus, 700 miles away from his wife and two children, at a tiny school in a tinier town tucked away in the mountains of southwestern Virginia, surrounded by dairy farms and lonely roads, the Vietnam veteran and son of a former four-star Army general launched a coaching career that would last three decades and produce as many current Division I head coaches as Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski, two of whom will hear their names called on Selection Sunday.

He never left that school, the one that never had a basketball history to speak of when he arrived, the one that had 13 straight losing seasons when he started spending his nights with the spirit of a confederate soldier.

Johnson died at Emory & Henry, two years after he retired and two days before his 63rd birthday, leaving a legacy that stretches far beyond his little corner of Appalachia and the confines of what we call family.

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Jamion Christian is the baby of the Emory & Henry family.

He won’t turn 35 until after this year’s Final Four and looks more like one of his players than a head coach that is taking Mount St. Mary’s to the NCAA tournament for the second time in four years.

Christian got his start at Emory & Henry the day after he graduated from the Mount. At 22 years old, less than a month after finishing his career as a Division I basketball player, Christian’s parents were helping him unpack in the apartment he was moving into on campus. Johnson, his 57-year old boss with two knee replacements and a couple wins over cancer already on his résumé, appeared at the top of the stairs with Christian’s mattress on his back.

That’s who Johnson was. He was demanding as all hell, but he was never going to ask his staff or his players to do something he wouldn’t do himself. There was the time he didn’t think his team was doing medicine ball slides hard enough, so he grabbed the 25-pound ball, held it above his head and threw 20 minutes on the clock, forcing his team to watch as he bettered college athletes two decades his junior.

He was also the toughest son of a gun in every room he walked into. Mike Young, who has spent the last 15 seasons as the head coach at Wofford, drove from Spartanburg, S.C., to Bristol, Va., when Johnson’s first bout with cancer forced him to have a kidney removed. Young was in Johnson’s hospital room when Marcy, his nurse, came in to check on him and let him know there was a buzzer he was allowed to press if he needed anything.

“Marcy,” Johnson said, “there’s not another thing I need tonight. But tomorrow, after my surgery, I might be uncomfortable, and I’m going to hit this buzzer and I am going to expect you to be there immediately. If you’re not, Marcy, I’m going to throw this f—ing phone through that window over there.”

They all had a good laugh at that, Marcy included.

“But she was there,” Young said, “when he rang that buzzer.”

Johnson was back at practice five days later, which only added to the mystique of his persona. He loved regaling whomever would listen with stories of his time in Vietnam. One day, when he was at lunch with his assistant, current Radford Athletic Director Robert Lineburg, he told the tale of how he could kill a man six different ways with a spoon. That story got out, and for the rest of his tenure at Emory & Henry, students would hide their spoons whenever Johnson walked through the cafeteria.

But as tough as he was, the people that knew Johnson best knew there was so much more to him. He was a former U.S. Army Ranger that survived a year of heavy combat in the jungles of southeast Asia. He coached hard and his teams played harder. He was an intimidating presence, until you got to know him.

Nathan Davis is now the head coach at Bucknell, taking the Bison to this year’s NCAA tournament in just his second season running a Division I program. Before he took a job as an assistant at Emory & Henry he was an all-conference player at ODAC rival Randolph-Macon. Before a critical league game against Emory & Henry, Davis was walking off the court and heading into his locker room with a teammate when he was hit in the back with a balled up piece of paper.

It had been thrown by Bob Johnson.

“Come here,” Johnson said. “You two look too sick to play today.”

“It was surreal. Who does that?” Davis recalled in an interview last month. “It was so random and funny. At the time, everyone knew he’s a Vietnam veteran, he’s intense, his teams play so hard. He’s an intimidating figure, and an hour before the game he’s doing this? It’s pretty funny. We were like ‘Who is this guy?’ It was a side to him not a lot of people knew he had.”

Johnson had a way of connecting with people from all walks of life. From the cafeteria workers to the janitors to the maintenance men, he knew the name of everyone on campus. He never walked into the lunch room through the front door. He’d come in the back, swapping stories and handing out t-shirts and asking the cooks about their kids.

“He just really appreciated everybody who contributed,” Sherry Johnson said. “He taught that to these kids. They left knowing they need to respect everybody.”

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Bob and Sherry Johnson were friendly in high school. They went on a few dates, she visited him at West Point and, after he was kicked out, at Dickinson, but nothing serious ever developed between them until Bob came home from Vietnam.

“I ran into him at a party,” Sherry said, still chuckling at the story five decades later. “He drank all my date’s scotch then he took me home. And that was the beginning of our dating relationship.”

Bob’s father was Harold K. Johnson, a survivor of the Bataan Death March who would go on to become a four-star general and, from 1964-68, the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. That was enough to get Bob into West Point. As the story goes, he was cut from the basketball team by Bob Knight for throwing a behind-the-back pass and, not too long after, kicked out of school after refusing to rat out a friend that had been accused of cheating.

He would finish up his college degree at Dickinson before heading off to Vietnam, where he became a U.S. Army Ranger and a platoon leader in the 101st airborne infantry division. Seven times during his tour of duty, he was in a helicopter that was shot down, those landings so violent that the toll on his knees cut his time in the service was cut short.

He would return to Northern Virginia, and, after marrying Sherry in 1973, he spent four years coaching at Boy’s Clubs and high schools in Washington, D.C. Eventually, he landed a spot as an assistant at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He spent three years there, and two weeks before the start of the 1980 season, he got word that he had been tabbed to take over the Emory & Henry program.

“I have good news and bad news,” Sherry recalls her husband saying. “The good news is I’m taking you back to Virginia. The bad news is you’re six hours from Mommy.”

The Johnsons had two kids by that point. They couldn’t afford two mortgages, so Sherry stayed back in New York with the kids while Bob moved to Emory, Virginia, to begin his career and find a house the family could afford all while living in an abandoned gym, spending more time chasing off ghosts than chasing around his children.

“Martin Brock was the name of the old gym and there were supposed to be ghosts in there,” Sherry said, chuckling. “It was an experience for him.”

“Eventually, he found a house and so when the kids and I came down, we moved in and he got out of the gym. He lived there for a good six months.”

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Mike Young was the first.

When Johnson accepted the Emory & Henry head coaching job in 1980, it was, as Young described it, “the worst job in America.” The school hadn’t posted a winning season in 13 years and the program was hours and hours away from anywhere that could be considered a hotbed of high school talent.

“When he got down here nobody knew where the basketballs were,” Sherry said. “Literally. There was no history, no tradition, nothing.”

No hope either, it seemed.

“In the early 80s, the worst basketball in America was played in southwest Virginia,” Young said. “You had to get to Roanoke and east [to find players]. It was such a discount to get in-state kids, but Roanoke was two hours east. Then to get to Richmond or Northern Virginia, you’re passing by a lot of quality schools to get to good old Emory. You come off that exit off I-81 and there’s a big dairy farm. For a city guy, that’s not what you lie awake at night dreaming about as a college destination.”

That, however, was great news for Young, whose father had attended Emory & Henry.

“[Johnson] was in the market for bad players,” he said, “and I was a great fit.”

Young, who was a member of Johnson’s second recruiting class, became the first player to last four years with the hard-coaching Johnson, who rewarded him with a job as an assistant after graduation. That apprenticeship was the greatest initiation into the coaching ranks that a kid could ask for, in part because Young had to do everything.

He washed the practice gear, recruited, fundraised, connected with alumni, watched film, drew-up game-plans, made sure the vans were gassed up for road trips, found places they could afford to eat after games.

Everything.

Division III programs typically have just a single assistant coach, and at Emory & Henry, Young earned just $5,000 a year for the work.

“I absolutely loved it,” Young said.

Courtesy Emory & Henry Athletics

Not only did he learn how to run a basketball program, but Johnson ensured that Young learned as much as possible about basketball at the same time. At one point soon after Young was hired, Johnson shipped him off to Nashville for a week just to spend time with legendary Lipscomb head coach Don Meyer. He hung out in the offices, he sat in on practices, he even parked Meyer’s car during his daily lunch runs to Captain D’s. Jimmy Allen, Army’s head coach, was sent on that same trip. Nathan Davis, too.

After two seasons in the Emory & Henry program, Young left for Radford, where he spent a year under Oliver Purnell before becoming an assistant at Wofford. Young still hasn’t left. He spent 13 years as an assistant with the Terriers before becoming their head coach in 2002.

Two seasons were all you were afforded by Johnson. You entered the program, you gave him everything you had and he taught you everything he knows. Then he would send you on your way.

He did this at the detriment to his program. Continuity is key at any level, but particularly in Division III, where budgets are small, scholarships don’t exist and the athletes compete because of their love for the game and their loyalty to their teammates. Putting that much time and energy into molding a kid into a capable assistant coach is not an easy endeavor, not when the process begins anew every 24 months.

But that’s the way Johnson worked.

“There are a lot of head coaches that don’t want to let go of their assistants because they’ve just got to train somebody new,” Sherry said. “Bob’s outlook was you’ve got two years with me, after two years you need to go learn something from somebody else. He loved moving his assistants along.”

Seeing the people he developed, both coaches and players, thrive in their post-Emory & Henry career meant more to him than wins and losses, and he was as competitive as they come. One of the first tasks he required of his assistants was to call every one of his former assistants. He didn’t have the weight to get anyone a job, but he had a network that could be worked. Jimmy Allen, who just finished his first season as head coach at Army, played for Johnson for four years before becoming his assistant. When his two years were up, he went to Navy, where he helped get Davis on staff after Davis left Emory & Henry. Allen left Navy to join Young’s staff at Wofford when Young was named head coach.

Davis eventually left Navy and went to Colgate, where he spent one season working for Emmett Davis before taking over as the head coach at his alma mater. When Nathan Davis left, Emmett Davis hired another Emory & Henry product, Jon Coffman, the head coach of the Fort Wayne team that upset then-No. 3 Indiana in November.

Christian’s rise, however, is the most emblematic of Johnson’s steadfast refusal to allow his protégés to accept anything less than what they deserved. After leaving Emory & Henry, Christian got a job as an assistant at William & Mary, a job he got through Nathan Davis. After Christian’s first season at William & Mary, in 2007, Johnson decided that he would finally step down as Emory & Henry’s head coach. Christian, who was 25 years old at the time, interviewed for the job and was told that the position was his.

Until Johnson weighed in.

“I think you have bigger things ahead of you,” Johnson told Christian. “I’m not going to hire you.”

Christian believed him. He spent three more years at William & Mary before accepting a job as an assistant on Shaka Smart’s staff at VCU. Nine months later, Mount St. Mary’s was looking for a new head coach.

In 2012, at just 29 years old, Christian became one of the youngest head coaches in college basketball.

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Bob Johnson wasn’t just a basketball coach. He had two different tenures as a football coach at Emory & Henry, he ran the athletic department and he was a professor at the university, teaching everything from Western Civilization to Great Books to Physical Education.

“He’s the most well-read man I’ve ever met,” Sherry said.

He made it a point with his players and his assistants to develop them as men, not just as coaches. “From Day One, we met as a team and coach is talking about how you act in the classroom, how you do things, how you carry yourself, how you treat people,” Allen said. “You’re not going to miss a class. It wasn’t about basketball. It was about you as a person.”

He challenged his coaches intellectually. It wasn’t uncommon for him to tell his assistant to drop whatever they were doing, read a 300 page book and meet him on his deck for beers that night to discuss it.

Coffman graduated from Washington & Lee, a white-collar school in Northern Virginia and ODAC rival that Johnson not-so-affectionately referred to as “cake-eaters”, and spent two years at a money management firm in San Francisco before getting into coaching. He sent out 250 résumés and Johnson was one of three people to respond. Coffman traveled to Virginia for a two-day interview, the majority of which saw the pair “hanging out on his back deck in the mountains of Virginia,” Coffman said. “I can’t even count how many oil cans of Fosters we put down, talking everything from politics to education to his army background to basketball.”

Johnson didn’t want people on his staff that had no interest in the world outside of basketball.

“He challenged you to go find new ideas,” Allen said.

For Davis, it was Johnson’s ability to balance his personal and professional lives that stuck with him. Davis had never been around a coach that was married. He had never learned from someone that put everything he had into coaching while ensuring that he was a good father and a good husband at the same time.

“That was important, understanding that it was OK to balance your life and it was OK to have kids and to want to spend time with them,” Davis, who is married with a young son, said. “You could do this job and do those things, and that was very valuable to me. It’s something I carry as much as anything.”

Johnson had a way of pushing people without pushing them too far. He could lead without being suffocating. He inspired loyalty because the people in his program knew he would do everything he possibly could to help them. His door was always open, and when he didn’t have time, he made time. “He didn’t make you feel like he cared,” Allen said. “He showed you he cared.”

“It was,” Coffman said, “like getting a master’s in leadership.”

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Bob Johnson died on Aug. 22nd, 2009, finally succumbing to the cancer that had riddled his body for so many years.

He never got a chance to see Young reach any of his four NCAA tournaments. He never got to see Christian become a head coach at 29 years old. He never got to see Coffman get hired at Fort Wayne three years after he was out of a job, debating whether or not it was worth it to continue in the coaching business. He never saw Nathan Davis thrive as the head coach at Bucknell, or Allen get hired by Army, the university that asked Johnson to leave four decades earlier.

But his family did.

Sherry and Johnson’s son, Casey, were in attendance when Allen’s Army team erased a 25-point deficit in the final 12 minutes at Navy. They went to UNC Greensboro a couple years back when Coffman’s team played there. Sherry still hosts parties at the house she and Johnson shared during Emory & Henry’s homecoming weekend. The group still gets together every year for an Emory & Henry dinner at the Final Four. Every one of the five Division I head coaches that Johnson spawned calls one of the five their best friend in the business, or their mentor in the business, or the most important person in the growth of their career.

And that is despite the fact that their time at Emory & Henry never overlapped.

Young was gone by the time Allen arrived on campus. Allen played against Nathan Davis and Jon Coffman, but he was off to Navy by the time Davis was hired. Coffman was hired to replace Davis. Christian entered the fray four years after Coffman left.

Johnson spent 27 years as a head coach. He won 374 games, he reached the NCAA tournament five times and the Sweet 16 twice. He had three players get named all-americans. The playing floor at Emory & Henry is named Bob Johnson Court. Since 2009, the ODAC memorialized his career by giving out the “Bob Johnson Coach of the Year” award.

But his legacy, the one that Johnson cared about more than anything else in his career, is the Emory & Henry family that he built, a family that extends beyond just those five coaches. Lineburg spent 10 seasons as an assistant at SMU before eventually becoming Radford’s AD. R.J. Spelsberg, who won a Virginia state title in 2016, is one of a myriad of successful high school coaches Johnson mentored.

“He would be so proud,” Sherry said. “All of his assistants would eat with us two times a week, three times a week. We live a mile from campus and they were just part of our family.”

“We still stay in touch and support these kids because they are part of our family.”

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Plus Delta Partners is pleased to welcome Emory University as the newest addition to our client community. Known for its leading research programs, Emory University is recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools and is home to one of the nation’s most comprehensive academic health care systems.

Beginning in July, a total of twenty-three participants from Emory will go through the Discipline of Frontline Fundraising (DFF) Program in two cohorts of 10–12 people each. In addition, members of the Advancement and Alumni Engagement leadership team will participate in Plus Delta’s Executive Leadership Program (ELP).  This program will help the senior leaders manage the Emory Donor Engagement ProcessTM (DEP) and identify methods for reinforcing the shared fundraising approach through internal processes and procedures.

“We are looking forward to our fundraisers and leadership team going through these programs together. This will not only help bring an understanding of how we can better define the Emory way of fundraising, but also how we can reinforce our shared approach across the team to encourage better collaboration,” says Joshua R. Newman, Senior Vice President, Advancement and Alumni Engagement at Emory University.

"We are honored to partner with the fundraising and leadership teams at Emory to help them create a shared approach that drives fundraising results and further advances their team culture,” says Guy Hart, President & CEO at Plus Delta Partners.  

 

About Plus Delta Partners

Plus Delta is a specialized consulting firm that provides professional development programs for advancement teams, academic leaders, health care providers and non-profit professionals. These programs foster integrated advancement models and help organizations raise more money faster. Our unique approach to building sustainable performance improvements blends group training sessions, individual skills assessment & coaching, management skill-building, and ongoing performance measurements that consistently deliver increases in fundraising outcomes for our clients. For more information visit www.plusdeltapartners.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

 

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1836 as "Emory College" by the Methodist Episcopal Church and named in honor of Methodist bishop John Emory, Emory is the second-oldest private institution of higher education in Georgia. Learn more athttp://www.emory.edu/home/index.html

 

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Theater Emory Unveils "Dating and Mating in Modern Times"


Theater Emory presents the world premiere of Elizabeth Wong's "Dating and Mating in Modern Times," a series of monologues performed by seven actresses on the joys and pitfalls of today's fast, frenzied and sometimes frustrating world of sex and relationships. Covering topics such as cybersex, speed dating, hookups and penis envy, this wild and woolly full-length play opens Saturday, Sept. 20 and continues with nine performances through Oct. 4 in the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, Dobbs Center, 605 Asbury Circle, on the Emory University campus. There will be a special singles night (Sept. 28) and a pay-what-you-can performance and "Artists Up Close" talk-back session with cast and playwright (Sept. 21).

"Lots of guys think this is going to be one of those emasculating, castrating chick shows. But by the end of the run, I predict we'll be knee deep in guys, panting and drooling to see this show," says Wong, an acclaimed playwright and screenwriter who has had work performed in New York, L.A. and abroad.

Wong describes "Dating and Mating in Modern Times" as "a celebration of men, the libido and the white hot desire for connection between the sexes." She will direct a cast of Emory students and Atlanta professional favorites, including Jill Jane Clements, Mary Lynn Owen, Valerie Payton and Widdi Turner. The actresses will portray characters as diverse as a teenage skater girl, a Vegas showgirl and a Southern beauty queen, and will perform what Wong calls "wicked, naughty, nasty, wise and provocative" monologues that delve into the pleasure and pain at the core of the modern dating scene.

"Dating and Mating in Modern Times" was commissioned last year by the Playwriting Center of Theater Emory and was further developed through workshops during last February's Brave New Works Festival, part of the celebration of the university's new Marvin and Donna Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. This production is sponsored by the Hightower Fund.

"Since Theater Emory's Playwriting Center is strongly committed to the kind of new work our research university setting encourages, I'm thrilled to see the collaborative creation and discovery experienced with Elizabeth's development of this play. She is generating what promises to be one of the more daring, hilarious and popular works to premiere in Atlanta," says Vincent Murphy, artistic producing director of Theater Emory.

Wong's work has been produced to great acclaim across the country. Her spicy satire "Kimchee and Chitlins," about the black residents' boycott of Korean stores in New York, premiered at Victory Gardens Theater in Chicago. She also won acclaim as a writer on the groundbreaking ABC sitcom "All-American Girl" with Margaret Cho. She has received commissions from Actors Theater of Louisville, Denver Theater Center, Cincinnati Playhouse, Omaha Magic Theater, the Mark Taper Forum, and recently, the Kennedy Center to write the libretto of her play, "The Happy Prince," as an opera for young audiences. Her play "China Doll" won the ATHE/Kennedy Center's Mark David Cohen Award and was featured at Arena Stage's inaugural New American Play Series.

General admission tickets are $15 for general public, $12 for Emory faculty, staff and discount groups, and $6 for Emory students. Tickets may be purchased through the Arts at Emory Box Office at 404-727-5050 or online at www.emory.edu/ARTS/. Parking is available in the Peavine Parking Deck. Parental discretion is advised as this play contains material that may not be suited for those younger than 17.

Performance dates and times are as follows:

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March 3, 2022 2:00 PM Revised Masking Policy Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Emory University has reviewed the CDC’s revised masking guidance and the City of Atlanta’s removal of indoor mask mandates within the context of our community health indicators to consider changes to campus COVID-19 protocols.

Effective Monday, March 7, masks will be optional indoors on Emory’s campuses. Masks will still be required in all classrooms and instructional spaces until Monday, March 21, at which time masks will become optional in these spaces. Exceptions include the following:

  • In alignment with federal transportation protocols, masks will still be required on all Emory shuttles and public transportation until further notice.
  • Masks will still be required indefinitely in clinical, patient-care, and select research facilities on campus, including, but not limited to, Student Health Services.

Should health indicators change or heightened risks emerge, indoor masking requirements may be reinstated.

Your commitment to following important health measures, in addition to improved COVID-19 conditions, has allowed masking to be optional. Emory’s current vaccination rate is 98%, with a current booster rate of 88% for the total eligible population. Case rates, hospitalizations, and health care strain have all significantly declined below recommended thresholds since the recent Omicron surge.

As we adjust to live with COVID-19 in a highly vaccinated community, many will welcome this new change while some may have concerns. “Mask optional” means it is each individual’s personal choice to wear a mask or not, and our collective community response must be one that honors and respects these choices. Anyone who needs to or prefers to wear a mask is encouraged and welcome to do so.

For those who are in high-risk categories or require additional support, please utilize the resources or contact form on Emory Forward.

Summary of Guidelines

Masking

  • Because of increased personal risk, unvaccinated individuals should continue to wear masks indoors.
  • Campus members should carry a mask at all times as a best practice. Emory will continue to make masks available to everyone on campus.

Testing

  • Emory continues to provide asymptomatic testing for all students, faculty, and staff.
  • Weekly testing continues to be required for those who are unvaccinated.
  • With spring break approaching, we strongly recommend getting tested before and after any travel, as well as when returning to campus. 

Self-Monitoring

  • Should you become symptomatic, exposed, or test positive for COVID-19, please follow the required instructions on Emory Forward.
  • Continue to self-monitor health conditions, wash hands frequently, stay home when sick, and isolate or quarantine as applicable.

Emory’s operating conditions will remain the same at this time; however, we are assessing changes to the operating model. We are grateful to take these important steps forward and thank you for your continued partnership to support a healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

February 25, 2022 6:30 PM CDC Announces Changes to Masking Guidance Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced new indoor masking guidelines and thresholds for assessing community risk. Under these new guidelines, Fulton and DeKalb counties are at low-risk community levels. Newton County is at a high-risk community level at this time. New COVID-19 Community Level definitions and thresholds can be found on the CDC website.

For communities with low-risk levels, such as DeKalb and Fulton counties, the CDC recommends that individuals stay up to date with all COVID-19 vaccines and boosters and get tested if symptomatic. For communities with high-risk levels, such as Newton County, the CDC recommends, in addition to staying up to date and testing when symptomatic, that individuals wear masks indoors and take additional precautions if at high risk for severe illness.  

Emory University is reviewing the updated CDC recommendations, in the context of our community health indicators, to consider changes to COVID-19 protocols. Next week, we expect to announce changes to Emory policies, including indoor masking requirements, that will align with Emory University’s COVID-19 objectives.   

As always, thank you for your partnership to support a safe and healthy campus community.  

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery 

January 25, 2022 2:00 PM Upcoming Changes to Operating Conditions and Spring Semester 2022 Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • (NEW!) Yellow operating condition effective Jan. 31
  • Return-to-campus checklist

Dear Emory Community,

Our campus community’s high vaccination rate of 98%, booster requirement, testing protocols, masking requirement, and revised isolation/quarantine procedures have been critical steps in our pandemic response. Because of your partnership, we will continue to advance forward into the next phase of our COVID-19 strategy. 

In consultation with Emory’s public health teams, and based on the prevailing data across safety indicators listed on Emory Forward, the university will move to a yellow operating condition effective January 31, when in-person classes resume. 

We believe moving to the yellow operating condition will help limit COVID-19 disruptions while providing important guidelines for safe community engagement on campus - all while continuing to align with our university objectives. At the same time, we all must continue to limit the impact of Omicron by closely following COVID-19 protocols and practicing healthy behaviors while transitioning into this new phase.

Here is what this will mean for the spring semester as you plan your return to campus: 

Yellow Operating Condition

Events/Gatherings

Academic and non-academic events, activities, and meetings can take place indoors.

Gathering Size

Indoor gatherings with more than 250 people should follow new guidelines found on Emory Forward’s Event and Gathering page.

Campus Dining

Normal operations will resume. Indoor dining is allowed for organized events and gatherings; however, outdoor dining, individually boxed meals, and grab-and-go options are encouraged.

Recreation and Athletics

Normal operations across recreational facilities and sporting events will resume. Spectators are allowed at sporting events.

Mask Requirements

Current masking requirements remain in effect.

Building Access

Campus remains open. For further information on specific facilities or hours of operation, please reference that facility's webpage.

Return-to-Campus Checklist

Did you verify your booster status?

  • Students only: Upload your booster
  • Faculty and staff only: Attest your booster*

    See the Vaccine page of Emory Forward for more information on vaccine and booster requirements. 

    * Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must still complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Have you reviewed new isolation and quarantine changes? 

Please review the changes on Emory Forward’s Isolation and Quarantine page. Students can find further instruction on the Student Health Services website. 

Did you complete your pre-entry testing requirement? (STUDENTS ONLY)

See Emory Forward’s Testing page for more information.

Do you know the new process for contact tracing and return-to-campus instruction? (FACULTY/STAFF)

Faculty and staff who are symptomatic, exposed, or infected with COVID-19 should follow the revised self-service instructions on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. 


Thank you for your continued partnership as we move into the next phase of the pandemic. We hope you share in our excitement to return to in-person learning, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 13, 2022 2:30 PM Return to In-Person Learning Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Classes will return in-person on January 31
  • New phase of Emory’s pandemic response 
  • Changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocol
  • Revised isolation and quarantine protocols
  • COVID-19 testing requirements
  • Booster deadline is January 19

Dear Emory Community,

At the end of December, President Fenves wrote to our community announcing the decision to begin the spring semester with remote teaching for the majority of Emory schools and units until January 31. This decision was informed by public health guidance around the Omicron variant, the projected surge in cases and resulting disruption, and when health and safety factors would improve. Current guidance continues to indicate that infection in the community is projected to significantly decline, and conditions are expected to improve by the end of January.

With these projections in mind, Emory University will return to in-person learning on January 31. All undergraduate, graduate, and professional classes will resume in person on this date, as previously planned.

As we prepare for the return on January 31, we know that our community is at an inflection point in the pandemic. Given what we have learned from Omicron, along with the effective vaccine interventions already in place, Emory will move into its next phase of COVID-19 response. We remain focused on our objectives of limiting transmission, reducing severity of illness, protecting the most vulnerable, and promoting a vibrant campus experience. At the same time, we know our COVID-19 strategy must evolve to better respond to the most immediate needs, while also advancing our academic and research mission.

Thus, Emory will begin taking important steps to shift our protocols and minimize future COVID-19 disruptions by empowering more personal accountability. This effort will require a new level of community engagement, and our partnership will be more crucial than ever as we move into this important phase of pandemic response.

I ask that you closely follow Emory Forward updates over the coming weeks to prepare for and make this shift with us as we move toward January 31.

Here are the four things to know this week:

1. (NEW!) Contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty/staff

The Omicron surge is requiring important and immediate changes to contact tracing and return to campus protocols for faculty and staff. The traditional contact tracing model yields limited effectiveness with the rapid transmission of the Omicron variant. Thus, to better manage the isolation/quarantine process and clearance required to return to campus, Emory University is aligning with the Emory Healthcare contact tracing model. By moving to a new self-service process, faculty and staff will receive guidance on notifying contacts and isolation/quarantine procedures.

Faculty and staff who test positive for COVID-19, have developed symptoms, or have been exposed are now asked to follow the revised self-service instructions on Emory Forward’s What Do I Do If page. In this new process, faculty and staff will receive the information and guidance based on their individual circumstances, to include clearance protocols for returning to campus. Please review and familiarize yourself with these new procedures so that you can take the necessary safety and health steps.

2. (NEW!) Isolation and quarantine protocols have changed

The CDC recently changed its isolation and quarantine guidelines, to include the following:

  • Shortened period of isolation
  • New procedures for when and how to end isolation
  • Revised quarantine measures based largely on vaccination/booster status

Full details can be found here. Emory will adopt and apply the recommended CDC guidelines across our student, faculty, and staff populations.

Isolate-In-Place Protocols for Students Living On Campus

As previously noted, Emory will begin an isolate-in-place protocol as part of its larger isolation and quarantine policy for students living on campus. Students requiring isolation who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms will receive instructions on how to isolate in their residences. Those who are high risk or exhibit more severe symptoms will continue to isolate and quarantine at the Emory Conference Center Hotel.

Students isolating in place will continue to receive access to medical care and academic continuity support during their period in isolation. Full details on what students living on campus can expect with this new protocol are available on the Student Health Services website.

3. Testing requirements: A breakdown

Emory University has three types of required testing for the spring semester:

Required Test TypeWho is Required?
Pre-Entry TestingAll students are required to receive a negative COVID-19 test and complete an online attestation form before returning to campus. Students who remained on campus during winter break must test and complete the form as soon as possible.
Test Upon ArrivalUnvaccinated students moving into campus housing must conduct a screening test within 24 hours of arriving on campus.
Weekly Screening TestingUnvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to conduct weekly screening tests.

For more information, please review Emory Forward. As a reminder, any Emory student, faculty, or staff member who is asymptomatic can schedule a COVID-19 test through Emory’s screening locations.

4. ACT NOW: Booster deadline is January 19

The deadline to get boosted and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Those not eligible for the booster, per CDC guidelines, by January 19 must get boosted within two weeks of becoming eligible. Please note, that the CDC has recently shortened its eligibility periods for the Pfizer and Moderna boosters to five months after the primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

*Faculty and staff who uploaded booster information through the HOME portal must complete the attestation form in the linked button above.

Throughout every phase of our pandemic response, your willingness to do your part has been the cornerstone of our ability to keep our community members safe. Our shared responsibility to take care of each other will keep us on track as we shift into this new phase of the pandemic together. As always, thank you for your partnership.

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

January 5, 2022 2:20 PM Spring Semester 2022: Virtual Town Hall Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Thursday’s Town Hall Information
  • Where to Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
  • Spring Semester Testing Requirements

Dear Emory community,

I hope 2022 finds you healthy and well!  

Following last week’s temporary remote start announcement for the spring semester, we are grateful for our campus community’s resilience and adaptation to this change. And we also know the challenges and concerns you may have as we navigate the coming weeks.  

We look forward to providing more information and addressing common questions during a virtual university town hall tomorrow. All members of our community are welcome, and we will make a recording available on Emory Forward for those who cannot attend.

During tomorrow’s town hall, President Fenves will address the Emory community regarding plans for the spring semester and temporary remote start. In addition to President Fenves and myself, we will also be joined by Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Ravi Bellamkonda, as well as Emory School of Medicine’s Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Zanthia Wiley, to discuss current COVID-19 data, how Emory University is supporting academic continuity, and important protocols for spring 2022. 

FAQs: Spring 2022

You can find important information for the spring semester on Emory Forward’s Spring Semester 2022 page, which now includes Frequently Asked Questions that address common topics around the temporary remote start.

Important Reminder: Testing Requirements for Spring

Pre-Entry Testing: All undergraduate, graduate, and professional students are required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus for the spring semester. Students must receive a negative test and confirm your pre-entry test using the prompts on the Emory Forward testing page before moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason.

  • What do I do if I don’t have access to a COVID-19 test in my area?

    We understand testing availability is limited in certain areas. If you are able to conduct a PCR or antigen test to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement prior to arrival at Emory, please do so. For those who cannot secure outside testing, Emory’s COVID-19 screening sites are available for asymptomatic students to fulfill the pre-entry testing requirement.
  • What do I do if I have COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed?

    Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions. 

Testing Upon Arrival: Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to test upon arrival to campus. Within 24 hours of moving into campus housing, unvaccinated students will need to conduct a screening test on campus, and then again 3-5 days later. Students will receive email and text notifications directing them to schedule their testing appointments when arriving on campus.

Weekly Screening: Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff will continue to be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, who will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form.

Thank you for your partnership as we begin the spring semester, and we hope you can join us tomorrow!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 3:00 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Remote Start to Spring Semester
  • Protocol Modifications for Spring 2022
  • Continued COVID-19 Prevention Measures

Dear Emory community,

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Emory University has created important protocols and policies in response to COVID-19. These measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - are effective at reducing campus transmission and minimizing illness. 

Yet, with the Omicron variant projected to create more positive cases and strain across our campus community, President Fenves announced earlier today that Emory will revise its spring semester plans to minimize disruption to academic continuity and important support services for our students. 

Emory’s campus will remain open and courses will begin on time. Undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. In-person learning will resume on January 31, as health and safety conditions permit. 

Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses. Deans and HR managers will communicate directly with their respective schools and units to outline specific plans. 

Emory’s remote start for spring semester will coincide with important COVID-19 protocol modifications. Based on public health guidance and lessons learned over the course of the pandemic, these protocol changes are designed to best support our mission and community. Plans to begin spring 2022 include: 

Research: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place.  

Campus Operations: Emory University is shifting to an orange operating status effective Tuesday, December 28. All non-essential events and gatherings should be postponed or moved to a virtual setting. Non-academic indoor and outdoor gatherings will be limited to 25 persons or less. Indoor dining is not permitted for any event or gathering.  

Pre-Entry Testing for All Students: All students will be required to complete a negative PCR test 48 hours or a negative antigen test (includes at-home tests) 24 hours before returning to campus to begin spring semester. Students must receive a negative test and complete the attestation form on the Emory Forward testing page prior to moving into campus housing or returning to campus for any reason. COVID-19 screening testing is available for asymptomatic Emory students, faculty, and staff on campus. 

Students who have COVID-19 symptoms, test positive for COVID-19, or have a household contact testing positive for COVID-19 should not return to campus and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.

Unvaccinated students moving into the residence halls will also be required to conduct a test upon arrival to campus. Unvaccinated students, faculty, and staff are required to continue participating in weekly COVID-19 screening testing. Anyone unvaccinated, who will not be on campus during a given week(s), must fill out a testing exemption form. 

Housing: Residence halls will remain open to begin the spring semester. Students are not required to change their move-in plans and have the ability to return to campus housing throughout the remote period. Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume should prepare for a greatly reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and new changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

Starting December 30, students returning to campus housing before January 21 must input their arrival date in the MyHousing portal. Further campus housing information will be communicated directly to residential students. 

Isolation and Quarantine Protocols: Emory Conference Center Hotel will continue to operate as an isolation location for symptomatic or high-risk students living on campus requiring enhanced medical and support services. New isolate-in-place protocols will take effect for COVID-19 positive students with mild or no symptoms. 

Emory University will also implement recently announced CDC guidelines. Revised protocols will  include a reduced isolation period of 5 days for those who are asymptomatic and revised quarantine protocols for those exposed to COVID-19. 

Dining Services: During the remote start to the spring semester, food service will transition to a grab-and-go model available in the main dining areas. In the event of COVID-19-related disruptions, facilities may implement further modifications as needed. 

Normal dining operations are scheduled to resume with the return of in-person learning on January 31, as health conditions allow.

Faculty and Staff Workforce: Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person. Asymptomatic faculty and staff are strongly encouraged to regularly utilize screening testing options available at Emory. Symptomatic faculty and staff are encouraged to get tested for COVID-19 at the Northlake testing location.

Where operations allow, units may offer additional flexibility for remote work. Faculty and staff should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements during this time and should conduct meetings remotely when able.

Study Abroad: University-sponsored study abroad programs planned for spring 2022 will continue as scheduled. Further effort is ongoing to support academic continuity needs should partnership programs/countries postpone or cancel.

NCAA Athletics: Emory University will continue winter and spring NCAA athletics as scheduled. As Emory transitions to the orange operating condition, spectators will be restricted from attending sporting events during this time. Club sports and intramurals will be postponed through January to support a de-densified campus. 

Ongoing COVID-19 Prevention Measures: As we move toward sustained campus operations, these ongoing COVID-19 prevention measures are still in effect:

  • Vaccines: All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 
  • Boosters: All campus members are required to receive a COVID-19 booster by January 19. Instructions for students, faculty, and staff can be found on the Emory Forward vaccine page.  
  • Masking: Masks are still required in all indoor public and common spaces on campus and strongly encouraged outdoors when in groups.
  • Testing: Take advantage of COVID-19 screening testing available at Emory.
  • Healthy Habits: Wash your hands and practice good hygiene.

Through the efforts of our campus community, close to 98% of our students, faculty, and staff are fully vaccinated, and many already have completed Emory University’s booster requirement. Our COVID-19 measures - including getting vaccinated, boosted, and wearing masks - remain effective in supporting a safe campus community.

As always, thank you for your trusted partnership, and I hope you are healthy and enjoying a much-deserved break during the winter recess. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

December 28, 2021 12:00 PM Remote Start Announcement for Spring Semester Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope you’re celebrating the holidays and getting some needed time to enjoy the break after the fall semester. 

In recent days, communities across the nation have seen significant increases in COVID-19 cases because of the spread of the Omicron variant. The university has been monitoring the latest data and consulting with Emory’s public health experts and epidemiologists to understand the trajectory of the virus. More than 97% of our Emory community members have been vaccinated and all students, faculty, and staff are required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by January 19, which is the best protection against serious illness and hospitalization. 

While the campus will open as planned on January 4, we know there will be positive cases within our community. Therefore, to continue all aspects of our academic mission, undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses will start the spring semester in a remote format, excluding clinical and research activities, School of Medicine courses, and other select activities. Classes will transition back to in-person learning on January 31, should conditions permit. Most undergraduate courses will be canceled on January 27 and 28 to accommodate students returning to the Atlanta or Oxford campuses. Deans will provide further details about spring semester plans to their respective schools. 

An Emory Forward message this afternoon will have more information about the remote start, new COVID-19 protocols, and what you can expect for the spring semester. Information will also be available on the Emory Forward website. Here is a high-level overview: 

  • Students: More information, including how to document re-entry testing requirements and the upcoming booster requirement deadline, can be found on Emory Forward.

    Residence halls will remain open to begin the spring semester. While residential students are not required to change their move-in plans and may return to campus throughout the remote period, all are encouraged to delay their return to campus, if they are able to do so, to help reduce on-campus density during the surge. Additional campus housing information will soon be communicated directly to residential students.

    Students who return to campus before in-person classes resume should prepare for a reduced on-campus experience with limited activities, few co-curricular events, modified grab-and-go dining, and changes to isolation and quarantine protocols. 

  • Faculty and Staff: Campus will remain open to all employees. Faculty and staff whose duties require them to be on campus should continue working in person and are strongly encouraged to use the screening testing options available at Emory. Units may offer additional flexibility for remote work when operations allow. Employees should consult with their supervisors about their school or unit’s approach to flexible work arrangements. All faculty and staff are encouraged to conduct meetings remotely when able. 

  • Researchers: Research activities will continue as scheduled with the appropriate safety precautions currently in place. 

I understand that beginning the semester with remote learning and teaching is inconvenient, particularly for students and families who have already made travel arrangements, faculty who have planned in-person coursework, and staff who have made countless adjustments to their protocols throughout the past two years. But we must be adaptable during this surge so we can continue our important work—learning, teaching, creating, and discovering—in the face of this ever-evolving pandemic.

As previously mentioned, please review the Emory Forward message later this afternoon. I also hope you will attend a virtual Town Hall on January 6, where I will be joined by Emory Healthcare experts and Amir St. Clair, associate vice president and executive director for COVID-19 response and recovery, to answer questions about the spring semester. Further information about the Town Hall will be shared with the community soon.

With all that we have faced since March 2020, we know that we can effectively teach and learn remotely at Emory. We also know how special the on-campus experience is. That is why we are making this decision now—so that we can carry out the rest of the spring semester on our wonderful campuses in Atlanta and Oxford.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 16, 2021 1:30 PM Booster Requirement Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

I hope your final exams, papers, projects, work, and grading have gone well and you are looking ahead to a restorative holiday season.

The university has been closely monitoring increases in COVID-19 cases and the spread of the Omicron variant, as well as guidance from the CDC and public health experts. Vaccines are the most powerful tool to protect the health of our community against COVID-19, and recent scientific data overwhelmingly supports the effectiveness of booster shots.

With the continued spread of COVID-19 across the nation and the emerging Omicron variant, all Emory University students, faculty, and staff will now be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester. The deadline to get your booster is Wednesday, January 19. 

  • Students: Starting Monday, December 20, all Atlanta and Oxford students can upload booster documentation into the Student Health Services Portal.
  • Faculty and Staff: Starting Thursday, January 6, all faculty and staff members can complete an online form on Emory Forward attesting to their booster status.

With more than 97% of students, faculty, and staff currently vaccinated, we have kept our campus healthy. The booster is the next step in an evolving public health strategy that has seen us adapt to every new development in the pandemic to continue the learning, teaching, and discovery that define Emory.

Again, the deadline to get your COVID-19 booster and verify your status is Wednesday, January 19. Per CDC guidelines, individuals are eligible to get the booster two months after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine or six months after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Those not eligible for the booster by January 19 must receive and report their booster shot within two weeks of becoming eligible. If you have previously received a vaccine exemption, it will be extended for the booster and no further action is necessary at this time.

I encourage you to make an appointment for your booster shot during the winter break. There will be significantly less going on at Emory during the coming weeks and my hope is that you can find a good day to get the COVID-19 booster. To learn more about the vaccines and booster shots, please visit Emory Forward. Booster locations and relevant information can be found at vaccines.gov.

I know it has taken a lot of effort to get to this point in the pandemic. There were moments that felt like we were nearing the end. The continued uncertainty has caused great fatigue, yet you’ve stepped up to keep the Emory mission going and to make sure our community is healthy and thriving. Thank you for all you’ve done, and continue to do, to help us move forward and excel. 

My best wishes to you for a joyous and healthy holiday season.

Sincerely, 

Gregory L. Fenves
President

December 8, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Changing COVID-19 Travel Requirements 
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Winter Break
  • Healthy Habits to Remember

Dear Emory community, 

Emory continues to monitor evolving science regarding the Omicron variant. As we learn more about this variant, new information from Emory’s experts will be posted on the Emory Forward resources page. Check back regularly for updated content. And as you make plans for the upcoming winter break, please include the latest COVID-19 updates around booster shots, travel guidelines and screening testing schedules into your planning. 

Get Boosted 

The CDC recommends COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. We strongly recommend that everyone eligible get a booster shot as soon as possible. Booster locations and relevant information can be found online. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Get Your COVID-19 Booster

Who

Everyone 18 years or older.

What

Booster shots are available for all COVID-19 vaccines authorized in the United States. you can get any booster regardless of your original vaccine series.

When

If you received Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna: At least 6 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination series.

If you received Johnson & Johnson's Janssen: At least 2 months after completing your primary COVID-19 vaccination.

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline is today. All campus members must be fully vaccinated or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Anyone with an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.  

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Evolving Travel Requirements 

International travel requirements have changed and further modifications may occur in the coming weeks. The State Department and CDC provide current guidance on vaccine and testing requirements, along with important safety recommendations for travelers. 

Those traveling are responsible for understanding any testing requirements with upcoming travel. Student Health Service’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling destination-specific tests. Please plan ahead should you need to test before traveling. 

Have a Winter Break Testing Plan

COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before, during and after winter break. Anyone unvaccinated, who will be accessing campus during the break, is still required to complete weekly screening tests. If not on campus during a given week(s), fill out a testing exemption form. 

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Bring Healthy Habits Home for the Holidays

  • Get your COVID-19 booster shot and flu shot.
  • Test regularly.
  • Wear masks, wash your hands and practice good hygiene.  
  • Avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings or other risky behaviors.

By continuing to practice these important habits over break, we will support a safer and healthier campus environment when we return for the spring semester. Keep reviewing important COVID-19 updates ahead of returning to campus.

Wishing you a peaceful and healthy holiday season. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in limiting the spread of COVID-19. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 30, 2021 2:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • New COVID-19 Booster Recommendation
  • Update on Omicron variant
  • COVID-19 screening test reminder
  • On and off campus health and safety reminders

Dear Emory Community,

As we return to campus and prepare for the final weeks of the semester, we are closely monitoring the emerging Omicron variant and its potential impact on our campus community, as well as new COVID-19 booster shot recommendations from the CDC.

Much about Omicron remains unknown, including its transmissibility and the severity of illness caused, and studies are ongoing to better understand this data. But by navigating previous variants, we have already learned what remains effective in our COVID-19 response: Get vaccinated, get your booster, wear your mask, monitor your symptoms and test regularly. 

To maintain a safe campus community and address variant concerns, Emory University has implemented important COVID-19 policies, including campus-wide vaccination policies, testing protocols and masking requirements. Campus vaccination numbers continue to trend upward – with more than 97% of students and 96% of employees vaccinated.

And we must continue to lean on these important safety practices. Here are essential steps to keep our forward momentum:

Booster Shots

On Monday, the CDC recommended COVID-19 booster shots for everyone ages 18 and older. COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots remain highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness, hospitalization and death. Vaccination is even more critical as variants emerge.

Take Action: We strongly encourage everyone eligible to get a booster shot. CDC recommends getting your booster at least 6 months after completing your primary series if you received Pfizer or Moderna; or get your booster at least 2 months after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

And if you have not yet been vaccinated, get vaccinated as soon as possible. Booster and vaccination locations and relevant information can be found online. Please consider your end-of-semester schedule when making your appointment.

Testing

Emory employs multiple testing protocols to identify cases, provide follow-up care and contact tracing, and limit transmission. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website. 

Take Action: In addition to those who are required, we encourage all campus members to test regularly. Visit the testing page of Emory Forward to schedule your test today.

Practice Important Safety Measures

Along with COVID-19 vaccination and testing policies, Emory’s indoor masking policy, gathering and dining limitations, contact tracing measures and isolation/quarantine procedures continue to demonstrate effectiveness at limiting COVID-19 infections and reducing illness on campus. 

Take Action:

Collectively, these measures allow us to maintain our commitment to live, learn and work together in person here at Emory University. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 23, 2021 12:45 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Staying Safe and Healthy During Holidays 
  • Updated COVID-19 Booster Eligibility
  • Planning for COVID-19 Testing Over Thanksgiving 
  • Get Your Flu Shot
  • Reminder of December 8 COVID-19 Vaccine Deadline 

Dear Emory community,

Together, we’ve worked hard this semester to minimize illness and COVID-19 transmission on campus. And we look forward to celebrating the upcoming holidays while still maintaining a safe and healthy campus community. Here’s how you can be an active partner in our effort:

Holiday Gatherings

To help celebrate the holidays in a safe and healthy manner, please be extra attentive to Emory’s modified yellow operating conditions when hosting or attending campus gatherings in the coming weeks. These conditions include masking requirements, limits on large gatherings and restrictions on indoor dining for gatherings/events. Practicing healthy behaviors will help us celebrate safely together.

Get a Booster Shot 

The CDC has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots to all adults. Booster shots are safe, effective, and an important public health tool to increase protection against COVID-19 infection and severe outcomes. Please review the latest guidance, along with recent educational videos from Emory, and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. 

Have Thanksgiving Testing Plans

If you’re traveling during Thanksgiving, COVID-19 screening testing is available at Emory before and after the holiday period. We encourage all campus members to test upon returning to campus. Students, faculty and staff who are required to complete weekly screening tests should apply for a testing exemption if not on campus or accessing any campus facility during the given week(s).

Now is the time to make end-of-the-semester testing plans. Those traveling are responsible for understanding testing requirements for any upcoming travel. The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling. Student Health’s travel page and the Georgia Department of Public Health list options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Remember, if you become sick or test positive for COVID-19, please stay home and follow Emory’s reporting instructions.  

Get Your Flu Shot and Complete the Attestation Form

Emory is requiring the flu shot for students and employees as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on healthcare systems. As we move through the coming weeks, it will be important to practice infection-prevention measures against the flu, much like we do for COVID-19: wear your mask, wash your hands, cover your cough and stay home when sick.  

Become COVID-19 Vaccine Compliant

Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination policy revision deadline of Wednesday, December 8, 2021, is quickly approaching. All students, faculty and staff must be fully vaccinated with vaccination records uploaded into the portal, or have received an approved medical or religious exemption. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption is still required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Information on where to get vaccinated or how to file a medical or religious exemption, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation can be found on Emory Forward.

Wishing you a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. Thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

November 4, 2021 2:15 PM Pediatric COVID-19 vaccinations Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory University faculty and staff, 

Following the recent recommendation and authorization from the CDC and FDA, the Pfizer pediatric COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 years old has been approved.

Please review the latest guidance from the Georgia Department of Public Health on the pediatric vaccination rollout here in Georgia, along with further educational resources from the CDC, Emory Healthcare, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Pediatric vaccine providers include public health clinics, pediatric practices, pharmacies, community health centers and many other locations. To find a COVID-19 vaccination site, please visit the GDPH vaccine locator.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 27, 2021 12:00 PM COVID-19 Protocols and Policy Deadlines Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Stay COVID-19 safe at Halloween
  • Mandatory flu shot attestation deadline: October 29
  • Mandatory COVID-19 vaccination exemption deadline: December 8
  • Booster shot resources

Dear Emory community,

It was wonderful and exciting to see our campus community come together and celebrate Homecoming, Family Weekend, and the 2036 campaign launch last week. Even while gathering, it was heartening to see our campus members following COVID-19 safety protocols and contributing to a safe and healthy campus environment.  

As we look towards the Halloween weekend and future gatherings, please extend this thoughtfulness and continue to practice important infection prevention measures. Whether celebrating on or off campus for Halloween, remember to wear your masks, avoid or limit risky activities and stay home if you are sick. 

COVID-19 Testing

Students, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including both before and after the Halloween weekend. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app. And if you test positive for COVID-19, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Flu Shots and Attestation (by October 29)

Flu shots are required for all faculty, staff, and students. All campus members must be compliant and complete the flu shot attestation form by this Friday, October 29. No upload of documentation is necessary.

COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Deadline (by December 8)

As a reminder, revisions were recently announced  to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs. 

By December 8, all faculty, staff and students must be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved. This applies to everyone regardless of work/study location. 

Instructions for faculty and staff exemption requests are located on the HR website, and those for student exemption requests are posted on the SHS site. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing. 

Booster Shots

New recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have recently been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance and discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

Thank you, again, for participating in our efforts to maintain a safe and healthy Emory University, and wishing you a very happy (and safe) Halloween!

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 14, 2021 12:00 PM IMPORTANT COVID-19 Vaccine Exemption Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Important COVID-19 policy change for faculty, staff and students who are not fully vaccinated
  • Who is impacted and next steps required
  • Information on where to get vaccinated and how to upload proof of vaccination

​​Dear Emory University community, 

As we move forward, our priority continues to be maintaining a safe and healthy campus environment, and the most critical tool in our fight against COVID-19 continues to be vaccination.  Through the work and commitment of many across Emory, currently 97% of students and 94% of faculty and staff are fully vaccinated. Thank you to the 29,000+ vaccinated campus members for your contribution in keeping our community safe and helping Emory University to be a national leader in this effort.

Based on the efficacy and safety of COVID-19 vaccines, the full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine, current protocols in place across Emory Healthcare and several university units, and recently announced federal requirements, President Fenves has approved revisions to Emory University’s COVID-19 vaccination exemption policy for all faculty, staff and students. Under this policy revision, Emory University will only allow COVID-19 vaccination exemptions for approved medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs.

By December 8, 2021, all faculty, staff and students must be fully vaccinated and upload their vaccination documentation, or have a validated medical or religious exemption approved. This applies to all faculty, staff and students regardless of work/study location. Any campus member who receives an approved exemption will still be required to conduct weekly COVID-19 testing.

If you are fully vaccinated and have uploaded your documentation, or if you are a student who has already received an approved medical exemption, you do not need to read further.

Unvaccinated faculty, staff and students who now need to request an exemption for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs, or be fully vaccinated, by December 8 include the following:

Students: Any student who previously completed the University attestation form for either a strong personal objection or remote study exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements.

Faculty and staff: Any faculty or staff member who previously completed the University attestation form for either a medical, strong personal objection, or remote work exemption. The previous attestation form no longer meets the current policy requirements. 

Further details will be sent directly by Human Resources and Student Health Services for those who will need to take additional steps to be compliant – and additional information can be found on Emory Forward.

COVID-19 vaccination sites are listed on the Georgia Department of Public Health website. FAQ videos on the vaccine and its efficacy can be found here, and instructions for uploading vaccination documentation for employees and students is available online. 

Please note, fully vaccinated is considered 14 days after the final dose in either a one or two dose vaccine series – and depending on the vaccine received, the full vaccination process may take up to six weeks. For this reason, unvaccinated faculty, staff and students should get their first vaccine dose as soon as possible to meet the December 8 deadline. Noncompliance after December 8 will result in disciplinary measures.

Further resources and information around the safety and efficacy of the vaccines will continue to be shared with our campus community over the coming weeks to help support those moving through the vaccination process.

Thank you again to everyone for their continued efforts at maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

October 6, 2021 9:50 AM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • COVID-19 cases continue declining
  • Safety guidance for Fall Break
  • Reminder of screening testing, destination-specific testing, and symptomatic testing
  • COVID-19 booster shot information

Dear Emory community,

Through the actions taken by our community across our campus partnership, COVID-19 case counts and prevalence continue to decline. I want to extend my appreciation, again, to those who provide care, support, and academic continuity to members of our community and to the many across campus dedicated to this effort. 

The pandemic has shown us that conditions can change quickly– and while we need to remain vigilant to COVID-19 protocols, it’s also important to recognize the positive impact of working together and following infection prevention measures both on and off campus. 

Fall Break Guidance

As noted at the onset of the fall semester, we anticipate COVID-19 cases will vary throughout the year, especially during periods where large gatherings, frequent indoor events, and increased travel is expected. We may be entering into one of these periods, starting with the upcoming Fall Break-- and by working together, we can prevent an increase in positive cases.

Please take preventative measures, especially when off campus and during any upcoming travel, to minimize any elevated risk of transmission:

  • Wear your mask and wash your hands regularly
  • Based on transmission evidence, avoid or limit attendance at large indoor gatherings off campus, particularly at bars, nightclubs, indoor concerts, and parties
  • Stay home when sick or symptomatic

To help inform decision-making for your health and the health of others, below are varying levels of risk associated with community activities:

LowerHigher
OutdoorsIndoors
MaskedUnmasked
Smaller groupsLarger groups
Spread outDense
VaccinatedUnvaccinated

COVID-19 Testing

Students, faculty, and staff who are asymptomatic are always welcome to schedule a COVID-19 screening test, including before and after Fall Break travel. Hours of operation are posted on the Emory Forward website as well as within the scheduling app.

Please note it is the responsibility of each individual to understand testing requirements for any upcoming travel (i.e., type of test, within what period of time, and documentation required). The State Department and the CDC offer guidance on testing requirements for traveling. Along with information found on Student Health’s travel site, the Georgia Department of Public Health also lists options for scheduling travel-specific tests.

Before and after travel, please monitor your health and follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing, especially if you become sick or symptomatic.  And if you test positive for COVID-19, stay home and report it to Emory as soon as possible.

Booster Shots

Over the past few weeks, new recommendations on COVID-19 booster shots have been released. Please review the latest COVID-19 booster shot guidance as well as discuss with your primary healthcare provider to better understand how this may impact you. Vaccination locations in Georgia can be found on the GDPH website. 

I am extending wishes for a safe and restful Fall Break and look forward to an exciting month ahead of us. Thank you for your partnership in maintaining a safe and healthy Emory University.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 16, 2021 1:30 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Update on campus COVID+ cases
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus 
  • Modifications to symptomatic testing and reporting COVID+ results
  • Flu shot mandate

Dear Emory faculty and staff,

Through the hard work of many across campus, along with employing Emory’s testing and contact tracing processes, the rates of campus prevalence, daily COVID-19 positive cases, and those in isolation/quarantine have all decreased.

What you can continue to do

To maintain a safe environment, I ask all members of our community to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and important health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands.  

What to do if symptomatic or COVID-19 positive 

Thank you for your patience and understanding these past few weeks as we prioritized services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive. We recognize wait times across the COVID Nurses’ Line and other support services were long. To improve this process, we have adjusted protocols for university faculty and staff to the following:

If you develop COVID-19 symptoms:

  • Inform your supervisor, self-isolate, and do not come to campus.
  • Visit the Emory Healthcare testing site at Northlake Mall for a free COVID-19 test as soon as possible. 
  • Visiting Northlake assists in preventing strain on our systems. If unable to visit Northlake, please contact your primary care physician, local pharmacy or find a testing location on the Georgia Department of Public Health website for a diagnostic test.
  • While awaiting your test results, call Emory’s Contact Tracing line at 404-727-6190 for additional instructions and next steps.

If you test positive for COVID-19: 

  • Please call Emory’s Office of Injury Management (OIM) at 404-686-8587. You will receive important instructions on next steps including isolation requirements, contact tracing procedures and return to campus protocols.  

If you are asymptomatic, you can always schedule an on campus screening test on the Emory Forward website.   

Flu shot 

Flu shots will be required for all faculty, staff, and students.  All campus members are asked to be compliant with this requirement by October 29, 2021. Information on upcoming flu shot clinics and how faculty/staff can comply will be sent directly from Human Resources. Emory is requiring the flu shot as another important effort in keeping the campus community healthy and minimizing strain on our healthcare systems.

We remain committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable. Emory will continue focusing on limiting transmission and promoting infection-prevention measures. Thank you to those across our campus working nonstop to assist students and community members, and thank you for continuing to be active partners in keeping Emory University safe.

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 7, 2021 12:15 PM COVID-19 Update Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Reminder of modified yellow operating status
  • Emory maintains support services for those COVID-19 positive despite strain on systems
  • Please be patient as we prioritize those who are sick and minimize delays
  • Be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus
  • Check email for additional information

Dear Emory community,

Last Thursday, Emory moved to a modified yellow operating status to address increases in COVID-19 positive cases across the campus community. We are actively working to reverse this trend through increased testing, adjusted dining operations, modified gathering protocols and restrictions on certain activities. Thanks to tireless collaborations across campus, we continue to balance our goal of living out Emory’s mission and providing a vibrant campus experience, while also maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Emory has created a comprehensive framework to identify positive cases, conduct contact tracing, provide quarantine and isolation housing, and deliver important medical and wrap-around services. The current increase in positive cases has strained the systems and personnel here at Emory working to maintain a high level of care for our impacted students. As we manage this current stress on Emory’s COVID-19 response teams and processes, please remain patient and understanding with those working hard to prioritize services for campus members sick or COVID-19 positive—while they also work to reduce delays.

As we conduct case investigations, off-campus transmission continues to be the primary source of infection at Emory. For this reason, I ask for you to strictly follow COVID-19 protocols and be vigilant in your health practices both on and off campus. Wear your mask, stay home when sick or symptomatic, gather outdoors as much as possible and wash your hands regularly. We must work together to minimize transmission and protect those most vulnerable. 

Any member of our campus community who is asymptomatic can always schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.  Anyone symptomatic or exposed is asked to follow the proper protocols to receive specific guidance on testing for their situation. We will also continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. 

Finally, please continue to check your inbox for further COVID-19 guidance from those offices relevant to you and your affiliation with Emory University. These include Human Resources, your dean’s office and Campus Life, among others. Each office plays a different part in our COVID-19 efforts, and I encourage you to read the important information they share. Let’s work together  to keep COVID-19 off campus so we can stay on campus. 

Thank you for your understanding and for continuing to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

September 2, 2021 12:20 PM COVID-19 Protocol Updates and Modified Yellow Operating Condition Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

In this message:

  • Emory planned for and is addressing positive COVID-19 cases and limiting spread.
  • On-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection.
  • Shifting from green to modified yellow operating status to address current conditions
    • Changes to dining, recreation centers, events and gathering protocols.
    • Testing expansion and contact tracing testing details.
    • Flu shot requirement for faculty, staff and students.

Dear Emory community,

COVID-19 cases are rising across the country due to the Delta variant-- and universities, including Emory University, are experiencing these increases as they resume in person classes. Given the nature of the virus and variants, infections are expected. At the same time, the COVID-19 vaccine remains highly effective at significantly reducing serious illness. Emory’s response to-date includes an effective layered strategy of infection and illness prevention. Along with vaccinations, wearing masks indoors is essential at preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Here at Emory, the evidence is that on-campus transmission is extremely limited with no documented transmission in classrooms. Off-campus transmission is the primary source of infection, and fully vaccinated persons testing positive for COVID-19 are presenting with mild or no symptoms. With Emory’s high vaccination rates and testing protocols, our response now focuses on where risk exists among our largely vaccinated community. We planned for and are ready for this reality. 

We are committed to living our mission and nurturing a vibrant campus while still preventing the serious consequences of COVID-19 and protecting those most vulnerable in our community by reducing transmission and promoting vaccinations.

To limit the current rise in cases and lessen the stress on systems and personnel needed to maintain safe campus operations, Emory is shifting to a modified yellow operating condition with the following changes taking effect today (9/2/21):

On Campus Dining:

  • Campus members are strongly encouraged to dine outside as able. Outdoor tents, patios, and tables are located across campus, with additional tents being installed.
  • Dining at the Dobbs Common Table and the Oxford Dining Hall is now limited to only those on a meal plan.
  • Students without a meal plan, along with faculty, staff, and visitors, are welcome to eat at our many retail locations.
  • Eating and drinking is still not allowed in classrooms.

Events and Gatherings:

  • Non-academic indoor events or gatherings with more than 250 attendees should move outdoors, if possible. If unable to be held outdoors, events should move to a larger space or be separated into smaller sections and held in multiple spaces.
  • Masks are strongly encouraged outdoors, regardless of vaccination status, when gathering in groups and/or physical distancing cannot be maintained.
  • Indoor dining is not permitted for events or gatherings. Eating or drinking at events needs to be hosted outdoors.
  • All event attendees must adhere to proper health screening and stay home if sick or symptomatic.

Testing:

Emory employs multiple testing protocols successful in identifying cases and limiting spread. Testing may increase based on health guidance and transmission evidence.

  • Emory has more than doubled the number of screening tests conducted for campus members since last week. While those unvaccinated are required to test weekly, anyone who is asymptomatic is always welcome to schedule a screening test on the Emory Forward website.
  • Any student, faculty or staff member who is symptomatic or exposed needs to follow proper protocols to receive guidance on the appropriate diagnostic test for their situation.
  • Emory has and will continue to require testing for cohorts or groups identified by our contact tracing and public health advisory teams as having high risk of exposure. This strategy has proven highly effective at minimizing transmission and spread.

Recreation Centers:

Fitness facilities at Atlanta and Oxford campuses will make modifications and limitations to their operations. Details will be shared on the campus recreation websites. Masks must be worn in these spaces.

Flu Shot Requirement:

Emory University will again require flu shots for all faculty, staff, and students to keep our community healthy and prevent strain on our healthcare systems. Details on flu shot clinics and how to comply will be available soon. 

These measures are being put into place so that we can maintain our commitment to live, learn, and work together on the Emory campus. Thank you for your efforts to be active partners in keeping yourself and others safe.

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 26, 2021 10:00 AM Fall 2021 COVID-19 Information and Resources Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community,

After many months of planning and preparation, we are excited to begin the fall semester. I want to extend a special greeting to our new students, faculty, and staff joining Emory University this year. 

Emory has implemented extensive COVID-19 protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and healthy campus community. The Emory Forward website, along with regular Emory Forward messages, will serve as the primary points of reference for all things COVID-19 on campus. Please read, review, and stay current with items found on Emory Forward. 

To keep our campus safe and maintain our in-person experience, it is vital that everyone follows important infection-prevention measures both on and off campus. Evidence continues to show off-campus transmission as a primary source of infection when we don’t remain vigilant away from campus. 

In this way, our COVID-19 efforts are based on a partnership model where each student, faculty, and staff member is asked to play an important role in the collective safety of the campus community. Through your commitment to COVID-19 protocols this past year, the Emory community demonstrated that it can safely live, learn, and work on campus together. 

When we remain steadfast to these principles, we can do this.

Make sure you are aware and informed on how to play your role in Emory’s collective COVID-19 response efforts: 

Community Compact

Please review the 2021-2022 community compact (one for students, one for faculty/staff) to better understand your responsibility and expectations in following Emory’s COVID-19 protocols and infection-prevention measures.

Vaccination and Testing

To date, over 90% of the Emory University community is fully vaccinated. Information on the safety of the vaccine and where to get vaccinated is available on Emory Forward. Anyone not yet fully vaccinated is required to conduct regular COVID-19 screening testing. Please review Emory Forward’s vaccine and testing pages to learn more.

What do I do if…

Each campus member plays an important role in maintaining a safe campus environment, which means everyone needs to know what to do if they:

  • Develop COVID-19 symptoms,
  • Test positive for COVID-19 outside Emory, or
  • Have been exposed on or off campus.

Please review instructions for what you need to do in each of these situations.

Contact Tracing

When Emory University learns of someone testing positive for COVID-19, a robust public health and contact tracing process is set in motion. These teams are professionally trained to identify close contacts based on CDC definitions, determine steps to mitigate transmission, and provide the necessary follow-up to include possible testing and quarantine procedures.

Based on your interactions with someone COVID-19 positive, you may not always be identified as a close contact per CDC guidelines. But you are always welcome to test through Emory’s screening program, which is available for on demand testing to all asymptomatic students, faculty and staff. 

Masking

Masks continue to be required indoors and on shuttles, regardless of vaccination status. Forgot a mask or need one? Mask dispensers are being installed at entry points in campus buildings. Be vigilant in wearing your mask—don’t put someone in a position to have to monitor your compliance with this important campus requirement. 

Return to Campus Videos

To highlight how the university is maintaining a safe and healthy environment and the steps you can take to keep yourself safe, a series of short videos featuring Emory’s public health experts along with campus leaders can now be found on Emory Forward’s resources page. 

FDA Vaccine Approval and Boosters

On Monday, the Pfizer vaccine received full FDA approval, with the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines expected to follow soon. These vaccines are critically important in our fight against COVID-19 and this recent approval supports the safety and efficacy behind their development. 

The FDA also recently approved a third vaccine dose of Moderna or Pfizer for individuals meeting the CDC criteria for moderately to severely immunocompromised people.  If you meet criteria for a third dose (or unsure if you fit this criteria), please consult with your healthcare provider to discuss next steps.

A third dose is different than a booster:

  • A third dose of vaccine is administered when the immune response following a primary vaccine series is likely to be insufficient. 
  • A booster is an additional dose of vaccine administered when the initial sufficient immune response to a primary vaccine series is likely to have waned over time. 

At this time, a booster for the general vaccine-eligible population has not received FDA approval or formal CDC recommendation. Current guidance on boosters will be updated as information becomes available or conditions change.

As we enter into this new academic year, please remember that conditions are continuously evolving. Flexibility and resilience across our community is key as we support each other through these changes. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors and adhering to COVID-19 protocols will allow us to maintain a safe and healthy campus environment this fall.

Thank you for your partnership in keeping Emory University safe. 

Sincerely,

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 11, 2021 5:55 PM Returning to the Classroom Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Faculty and Staff,

As we approach the beginning of the academic year, my first here at Emory as your provost, I share your anticipation and the excitement that always accompanies the start of every new semester. I understand your anxieties, too. I’ve spent the past five years at Duke, and returning to Emory has been a sort of homecoming, yet things have changed. The pandemic asks of us to be all the things we value—scholars, teachers, mentors, friends, and colleagues—and do so under challenging and evolving conditions.  

I believe the present is precious, and we need to give it our full attention and not “put on hold” the things we love and hold dear and can do safely. This includes our interactions with each other and our interactions with our students and other colleagues. With this mind-set, I’ve jumped into the job of provost with my whole heart, and I’m reassured by the teams of experts and scholars working to keep Emory as safe as possible. As I navigate my time at Emory, I realize that it’s important to take things day by day, celebrate each moment we have with each other and our students, and not let the present be consumed by what might come.

The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence, the Environmental Health and Safety Office, and Emory’s COVID-19 response teams have collaborated to create a set of guidelines for in-person teaching this semester, the complete version of which may be viewed on the CFDE website. The motivating principle governing these guidelines is to have layered safety measures in place so we can all, through our responsible actions, recreate the residential and scholarly community we love and do so safely for the long run. 

Masks in Classrooms

Faculty and students must wear masks at all times in the classroom, including during instruction (“at all times” means no eating or drinking in the classroom, but instructors may allow breaks for eating and drinking during longer classes). Schools will provide masks as needed, including transparent masks as needed for faculty whose students need to be able to see their mouths.

Mask Violations

Non-compliant students should be addressed by an instructor in a kind and compassionate way. Most students are mask compliant, but faculty may exercise their authority if a student is in violation of the community compact and needs to be asked to leave the classroom.

Classroom Set-Up

Classroom density will return to normal this semester, but if non-enrolled students asked to be added to the class, instructors must first make sure there are empty seats. If the classroom is full, instructors should tell the non-enrolled students that they cannot remain due to safety protocols. Some acrylic barriers may still be in place, but faculty do not need to teach behind them.

Small Group Work

Please be flexible with assigning in-class group work as students will have different comfort levels regarding personal space.

Classroom Ventilation

HVAC systems across campus facilities have been adjusted to maximize fresh air intake and improve indoor air quality through UV lighting filtration systems. Where possible, higher efficiency filter systems have been installed.

Classroom Cleaning

Rooms will no longer be cleaned by staff between each class, but each classroom will have hand sanitizer and paper towels available for faculty and students with special cleaning concerns. 

Office Hours

Faculty and students should all be masked during office hours when held indoors. If a number of students are expected at office hours at the same time, the faculty member may wish to schedule a larger room or hold office hours on Zoom or outside.

As you review these policies, I am sure you have questions and suggestions. Please visit the Emory Forward website as it is constantly updated. I look forwarding to speaking with you more about in-person teaching this fall at the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence’s webinar on Tuesday, August 17, at 3:00pm. The webinar is for all instructors—faculty and teaching assistants—and any staff who are interested.

In closing, I ask that you approach this semester with as much flexibility as you can muster and kindness and compassion—towards your students, your colleagues, and yourselves. We will get through this time, and we will do so by acting in a manner informed by science and fortified by our resolve to take care of each other and our teaching and research missions.

Sincerely,

Ravi V. Bellamkonda
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

August 10, 2021 3:15 PM Additional Information re: Updated Emory COVID-19 Protocols Emory College, Oxford College, Business, Graduate, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Public Health, Theology Students, Faculty, Staff

Dear Emory Community, 

With fall semester orientations, move-in, and other pre-semester events underway, we look forward to welcoming our students, faculty, and staff to campus. 

In our collective effort against COVID-19, Emory University continues to have high rates of vaccination across its campus – with over 88% of our community vaccinated – demonstrating the powerful and shared response from our students, faculty, and staff to date. Evidence continues to show that vaccines offer a strong degree of protection against the variants, including Delta, and remain highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. Vaccination is the best way to protect you, your family, and our community. 

Even with high vaccination rates and layered prevention strategies in place across campus, we know community members have questions amid current public health conditions, the Delta variant, and resuming in-person activities. As we return to campus, Emory University will continue to monitor conditions and maintain important COVID-19 health protocols to protect the campus community.  

Below are important updates and reminders about the preparation and infection prevention measures Emory is taking to keep the community safe as we move into the 2021-2022 academic year.

COVID-19 Protocols for Fall 2021 Campus Readiness

Vaccinations

All Emory University students, faculty, and staff are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the fall semester. Campus members who have an approved vaccination exemption or anyone not yet fully vaccinated are required to conduct regular screening tests. At this time, testing is required weekly, however, frequency could increase depending on community prevalence. Testing procedures and scheduling information are available on Emory Forward’s testing information page.

Masking

Outdoors: Masks are not required outdoors on campus, but unvaccinated individuals are advised to wear masks when physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Indoors: All individuals, regardless of vaccination status, must wear masks indoors and on shuttles, unless in an enclosed single occupancy or non-shared space (e.g., private office or private study room), while actively eating or drinking, or when in their personal living space on campus. Please note, some spaces on campus may have more restrictive protocols in place.

Contact Tracing/Quarantine and Isolation

Emory continues to implement contact tracing, quarantine and isolation procedures, and COVID-19 positive instructional guides to help support the health, safety, and wellbeing of the community.

Physical Space Readiness

Please review the actions, processes, and services provided by Campus Services in preparing and resuming on-campus activities.

Contingency Planning

Emory has taken comprehensive steps to maintain a healthy campus environment and is prepared to adjust protocols as needed to preserve academic continuity, keep campus open, and live our mission. Emory’s response efforts are guided by evidence-based decisions as informed by public health data and environmental conditions. COVID-19 health indicators are continuously reviewed and evaluated alongside any specific guidance emerging from the CDC and Georgia Department of Public Health. 

Campus Reorientation

To help support Emory’s return to campus, the following outlines upcoming communication, education, and reorientation efforts for the campus community:

  • My office is developing a COVID-19 Return to Campus video series with campus leaders and public health experts discussing how to stay safe amid current COVID-19 conditions. Videos will be posted to Emory Forward and shared with campus members.
  • Later this week a message from the Office of the Provost will outline the Fall 2021 academic experience and classroom guidance related to COVID-19 protocols.  The Center for Faculty Development and Excellence will host a teaching webinar on Tuesday, August 17th with Provost Bellamkonda and others further discussing this guidance.
  • Campus Life is communicating expectations with students and has prepared a Fall 2021 Returning to Campus campaign full of events, resources, programming, and webinars.
  • Human Resources has important health and wellness resources, return to campus informational videos, and emotional support practices available for review
  • Campus signage will be updated to reflect current conditions and expectations of members of campus to keep ourselves and each other healthy.
  • Emory Forward will continue to serve as the central source of COVID-19 policies, protocols, and information. 

Throughout the pandemic, Emory University students, faculty, and staff have demonstrated resiliency time and again to take important collective steps needed to keep the community safe.  As we welcome everyone back, keep doing your part. We remain confident that practicing healthy behaviors, adhering to COVID-19 protocols, and being flexible in our response will allow us to live, study, and work together on campus safely throughout the semester.

Thank you for your commitment to keeping Emory University safe. We’ve got this. 

Sincerely, 

Amir St. Clair
Associate Vice President and Executive Director for COVID-19 Response and Recovery

August 4, 2021 7:05 AM Important update: EHC to require COVID-19 vaccination by October 1, 2021 Healthcare Staff

This message is sent on behalf of Jonathan S. Lewin, MD, FACR, EVP for Health Affairs, Emory University; Executive Director, Woodruff Health Sciences Center; and CEO and Chairman of the Board, EHC; Dane Peterson, President and COO, EHC; Sharon Pappas, PhD, RN, EHC Chief Nurse Executive; Bryce Gartland, MD, EHC Hospital Group President; Ira Horowitz, MD, Director of the Emory Clinic, EHC Physician Group President; Bill Bornstein, MD, PhD, EHC Chief Medical Officer and Chief Quality and Patient Safety Officer; and Lilicia Bailey, CHRO, EHC

Team EHC,

Over the last several weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 infections in metro Atlanta, the Southeast and our nation, resulting in a rapid rise in hospital admissions. This resurgence has been driven by a combination of the rapidly spreading Delta variant and our community’s low vaccination rate. As this significant spike in infections becomes more serious, we have a commitment to provide a safe environment for both our care teams and patients.

At this time, we have made the decision to require the COVID-19 vaccination for all providers and employees with an expectation to have received their COVID-19 vaccination shots by Oct. 1, 2021 (one dose of J&J or two of either Moderna or Pfizer).

While this is a change from earlier direction, our decision is based on our commitment to provide the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff, providers and community. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we have heard from many of you on the importance of our leadership within the community. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us.

The COVID-19 vaccines – which Emory researchers played a role in developing and testing – have been highly effective, have an excellent safety record, and are our strongest defense against the virus. Widespread vaccination is also the best way to get back to life without masks and other COVID-19-related restrictions. The greater the number of unvaccinated individuals in the community, the longer COVID-19 will persist and the greater the likelihood of the emergence of potentially even more worrisome and dangerous future variants.

COVID Vaccination Next Steps

Complete the following steps by Oct. 1, 2021, to fulfill the EHC COVID vaccination requirement:

  • Get vaccinated: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community. You may get vaccinated at any community location, such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If it’s more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See a full schedule of OU vaccine clinics in the FAQs below.
  • Upload external vaccination record to HOME – if you were vaccinated outside EHC: Once you have been vaccinated, please click here for instructions on uploading external vaccination records to the HOME employee health portal. If you require assistance in uploading your records, please inform your manager and help will be provided.
  • Confirm vaccination status in HOME: If you have already been vaccinated and have uploaded an external vaccination record, please confirm your vaccination status by logging in to the HOME employee portal. Your vaccine record is available in “My Medical Information.”

Thank you to the more than 70% of EHC providers and staff who are already fully vaccinated, and all of our care teams who work to improve lives and provide hope each and every day. The move to a COVID-19 vaccination requirement is not unique to EHC. Several health care organizations, universities and employers locally and across the U.S. have announced similar requirements. It is also consistent with expert national guidelines from many of the leading professional organizations (see FAQs below). We will continue to evaluate the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our health care system and community, and may make adjustments to our policies and requirements in the future, as needed.

If you have questions about the new requirement or need information on how to receive the vaccine, reach out to your manager or HR lead.

Thank you for all you do to improve lives and provide hope.

FAQs

EHC Vaccine Requirement Process

Q: Where can I get vaccinated?

A: COVID-19 vaccines are widely available in the community. You may get vaccinated at any community location such as your local pharmacy, grocery store or Department of Public Health location. Vaccination is fully covered by Emory insurance and is free of charge for everyone. Click here to search for a specific vaccine and the nearest location where available. If it’s more convenient, make an appointment to get vaccinated at EHC in the HOME employee portal. Click here for instructions. See below for a complete schedule of EHC OU vaccine clinics.

All OU Vaccine sites will be open on the days listed below.
Clinic hours are 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 1 – 1:30 p.m.
 

EJCH

Mondays & Wednesdays

6325 Hospital Pkwy, Johns Creek, GA 30097, MOB Suite 202

ESJH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

5665 Peachtree-Dunwoody Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30342, 5th Floor South

EUH

Tuesdays & Fridays

1364 Clifton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
2nd floor, D wing, Suite D219

EHH

Tuesdays & Thursdays

2801 Dekalb Medical Pkwy, Lithonia, GA 30058, Suite 1214

ELTAC

Mondays & Fridays

450 North Candler St, Decatur, GA, 30030, Suite 226

EDH

Wednesdays & Fridays

2701 N Decatur Rd, Decatur, GA 30033, Suite 1031

EUHM

Tuesdays & Thursdays

550 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA, 30308
Orr Bldg. 6th Floor, Suite 06825

Q: What is the deadline to be fully vaccinated?

A: The EHC deadline to have received your COVID-19 vaccines is Oct. 1, 2021 (one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer). By this date, all staff and providers should have their vaccination record uploaded to the HOME employee portal or should have received approval for a valid exemption.
 
Q: Is there an exemption process for opting out of the vaccine? If so, what qualifies as a reason?

A: Yes, EHC staff and providers can apply for a vaccination exemption based on validated medical contraindications or religious beliefs. More information on the exemption process will be shared via email.
 
Q: What is the timeline to receive each dose of Moderna or Pfizer in order to fulfill the vaccine requirement?

A: If you received Pfizer dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 21 days after dose 1. If you received Moderna dose 1, you should schedule dose 2 28 days after your first dose.

Pfizer 21 days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 9, 2021
Moderna 28 days between dose 1 and 2: Dose 1 by September 2, 2021
J&J one dose: Any day up to October 1

Q: What happens if I don’t get vaccinated in time for the deadline?

A: If you do not get vaccinated by the Oct. 1, 2021 deadline and you have not received confirmation of a valid exemption, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, Emory Healthcare will follow our policy regarding employment up to and including termination. Providers who have not been vaccinated or received an approved exemption will have their privileges suspended and eventually terminated. 

Q: Is pregnancy a valid exemption for the vaccine?

A: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists strongly recommends all pregnant women who do not have a medical contraindication receive the COVID-19 vaccine. While we strongly recommend all individuals without contraindication receive a COVID vaccination, women who are pregnant may apply for deferral of their COVID vaccination until after the pregnancy.

Q: If a booster vaccine dose is recommended, will we be required to receive the booster, as well?

A: At this time, there is no official recommendation for fully vaccinated individuals to receive a booster. However, research on boosters is currently in motion and there is a possibility that boosters will be recommended for certain COVID-19 vaccines or populations. We will advise on how a booster recommendation impacts our vaccination policy, as well as, when and if boosters are recommended.

Q: I do not work in a patient-facing role, or I work remote, am I still required to be fully vaccinated?

A: Yes, COVID vaccination will now be a condition of employment at EHC, similar to the flu vaccination requirement, for all staff and providers, regardless of role or work location.

Q: I’ve had COVID-19. Do I still need to get vaccinated?

A: Yes, consistent with CDC recommendations, all EHC staff and providers need to be vaccinated or submit a valid exemption, regardless of whether or not they have had COVID-19.

Q: What is the criteria to be considered having received the “COVID-19 vaccination shots?”

A: Receiving COVID-19 vaccination shots means one dose of J&J or two doses of either Moderna or Pfizer.

Q: What do I do if I have difficulty uploading my vaccination record into the HOME portal?

A: If you have difficulty uploading your vaccination record into HOME, you can email a photo or scan of your card to covidvaccine@emoryhealthcare.org.

Q: If I receive approval for exemption will I need to be tested regularly? If so, how often?  

A: We believe it is important for all members of our team (vaccinated and those who have received an approved exemption) to play a role in supporting the safety of our workplace. Given this, we are developing a testing protocol for members of our team that have received approval for exemption. Specific details are still in progress and will be shared as soon as possible.

Additional vaccine-related questions

Q: Why aren’t we waiting until the vaccines receive full FDA approval?

A: While we initially planned to hold off on requiring COVID-19 vaccination until it received full FDA approval, the substantial increase in COVID-19 infections driven by the Delta variant has led us to reconsider our initial plans. These vaccines have been administered hundreds of millions of times and have already demonstrated an outstanding safety record.

Our decision is based on our commitment to providing the safest environment to care for patients and to protect our staff and providers. It is the right thing to do from a public health perspective, and we know that the majority of our staff and providers are aligned with our decision. Not only does this create a safe environment for our patients but for each of us. Read more in a multi-society statement here: Mandating COVID-19 Vaccination for Health Care Workers

PROTOCOL REVIEW AND APPROVAL GUIDANCE

 

OFFICE STAFF REVIEW ASSIGNMENTS

Office staff designations for protocol submission assistance (By first initial of PI last name):

 

A-K: Jessica Goldman
Phone: (404) 727-3196
Email: jbgoldm@emory.edu

L-Z: Walter “Guy” Wiles IV
Phone: (404) 712-2033
Email:  wwiles@emory.edu

 

RESEARCH INTEGRITY

Daiana Weiss
Phone: (404) 727-2598
Email: dweiss2@emory.edu

Carmen Nash
Phone: (404) 727-9735
Email: cbnash@emory.edu

Jonathan Adams
Phone: (470) 728-3343
Email: jadam12@emory.edu

 

OPERATIONS

Walter “Guy” Wiles IV
Phone: (404) 712-2033
Email:  wwiles@emory.edu

 

MEETING SCHEDULE AND REVIEW SUBMISSION DEADLINES

The IACUC Committee meets on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the Month. Deadlines for FCR review are the Wednesday one week PRIOR to the meeting date for the agenda to be disseminated to members. DMR reviews are rolling submissions and do not have a “deadline”.

 

Источник: [https://torrent-igruha.org/3551-portal.html]

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