Month: May 2014
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Doing the math and counting the Commencements
Yes, we did celebrate Emory’s 175th anniversary in 2011, which was 175 years after Emory College at Oxford, Georgia, was chartered in December 1836. So why is this year’s Commencement billed as Emory’s 169th? The first Commencement could have been held in 1837, which could make this our 178th Commencement. But two factors dictate that this does…
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Summer Plans on Campus 2014!
There are a number of major projects that will begin immediately following Commencement, Harris Hall and Alabama Hall most notably. Other projects have been and will continue to be underway: these include Candler School of Theology, the Chemistry addition, Raoul Hall and the Emory Healthcare Hospital addition. There are also several minor projects, ones that…
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Green IT for May!
Greetings Green ITers! April’s last week continues to celebrate Earth Day, Earth Week and yes Earth Month! Here’s the latest: Recycling for electronics and document shredding services that were offered by Emory Recycles throughout the month of April were a huge success. Go to BriarcliffRecycling for more info! Don’t Dump It – DONATE IT! Emory Recycles said…