Monthly Archives: October 2018

LITS Wellness Committee: Kinship 5K, stretch break, refresh from stress, and a new blog post

Please read ahead for some updates from your wellness committee. Check out our website to stay up-to-date on campus wellness activities and find resources. The Winship 5K is THIS SATURDAY October 13. LITS has a team named LITS: Unplugged and Still Running. Sign up to run or walk. Refresh from Stress is going on right […]

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LITS recent headlines and upcoming events

Recent LITS headlines: ECDS news: New special issue of American Quarterly highlights intersections between American studies and the digital humanities (co-edited by ECDS’ Jesse P. Karlsberg) Oxford Library news: Library exhibits and classroom collaborations Rose Library news: Suspense in the Archive: Did the Mid-Century Avant-garde have a Southern Accent? Upcoming LITS events: (go HERE for more information for […]

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee enters year three

[Ed. note: this article was written by Gretchen in collaboration with members of the DEI Committee.] The Emory Libraries’ Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee enters its third year looking to add new members and to enhance its presence in the Emory community. Emory Libraries recognize diversity, equity, and inclusion as core values integral to […]

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Oxford IT announces network fiber cut simulation test for next week

Map of Oxford, GA

Can you imagine a day without internet! That’s exactly what happened to Oxford College during Commencement 2017 day. Our one and only network connection to the world was cut somewhere in Porterdale, GA. No one was prepared for such an event – parents, students, faculty, staff all felt disconnected from the world. Although the Oxford […]

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Green IT corner

Recycling flyer

Here’s some good news for some hard to recycle items: DeKalb County is sponsoring its Annual Household Hazard Waste Event on Saturday, October 20, from 8 am to 12 noon. Note that proof of DeKalb County residency is required, as this is open only to DeKalb residents. Please review the flier or call the Sanitation Division at 404-294-2900 with […]

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LITS recent headlines and upcoming events

Recent LITS headlines: Emory Libraries news: Guests can get up close with artists’ books at upcoming Rose Library event Emory Libraries news: Burkett to share stories of collecting Rose Library’s African American materials Emory Report news: ‘SisterWriters’ Tayari Jones , Pearl Cleage share their literary friendship in Emory talk Upcoming LITS events: (go HERE for more information […]

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