Category: News and Events

  • Computing Center hosts clothing swap, supports Emory initiatives

    Computing Center hosts clothing swap, supports Emory initiatives

    In mid-October, the Computing Center at Cox Hall hosted X Fast Fashion, a clothing swap, putting the space to use in a new way. The swap supports the university wide initiative Climate@Emory, and a new student group, “./bin.” Clothing was scattered across tables in the Computing Center’s gallery space, ready to be looked through by…

  • LITS recent headlines and upcoming events

    Recent LITS headlines: ECDS news: Applications now open for TPC+R graduate student professional development program for Spring 2019 Emory Libraries news: Disjointed: Introductions to “The American Music Show” Emory Libraries news: Meet our 2018-19 Fellow – Andrew Kingston Emory Libraries news: Meet our 2018-19 Fellow – Joshua Fjelstul Emory Libraries news: Meet our 2018-19 Fellow –…

  • Annual Chili Cook-Off/Dessert Bake-Off continues to bring out large crowds

    Annual Chili Cook-Off/Dessert Bake-Off continues to bring out large crowds

    The Annual LITS Chili Cook-Off/Dessert Bake-Off was held this week on a beautiful fall day. Over 150 folks were in attendance. LITS employees from throughout the division flocked to the 1762 parking lot to partake in a wide array of chilis (21 submissions) and desserts (8 submissions). Danny Bridges (PeopleSoft administration) continues to reign supreme as chili…

  • Green IT update

    Green IT update

    Emory Point is holding an unwanted item recycling event on Friday, November 9, from 10 am to 4 pm at the Green Space by The General Muir. Mark your calendars and get ready to recycle. Details of what can be recycled are: Residential materials only. No contractor or commercial waste Clothing: Gently worn clothing, shoes, and…

  • 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 Emory Libraries news: Recent accomplishments at the WHSC Library Emory Libraries news: Oxford’s game collection puts pieces together for stress relief Emory Report news: Join EmoryThanks on Nov. 8 to show gratitude to Emory donors Upcoming…

  • Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off is next week

    Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off is next week

    The Annual LITS Chili Cook-off and Dessert Bake-off will be held next week on Wednesday, October 31 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Held in the parking lot of the 1762 Building, this event is one of the more popular LITS events of the year. Anyone interested in entering the contest must email Kim Comstock…

  • October is “energy awareness” month at Emory

    October is “energy awareness” month at Emory

    The Office of Sustainability Initiatives, in conjunction with Campus Services, has been keeping track of energy usage for most buildings on campus. Here are some of our buildings and how we stack up – know that we have much to be proud of. Congratulations for all your efforts on so many fronts over time that…