In observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2019, we’re going to the movies! Please join us in a viewing of the movie Precious by: Lee Daniels Pregnant by her own father for the second time, 16-year-old Claireece “Precious” Jones (Gabourey Sidibe) can neither read nor write and suffers constant abuse at the hands of her […]
Dawn Peek (senior network analyst, Technical Operations Center) recently founded the My Sister’s Keepers of Atlanta, an organization “empowering women to move from behind the shadows of their pasts after experiencing sexual trauma.” “I am a thriving survivor of sexual assault,” says Dawn. Her organization works with women who are survivors of sexual assault. Their goal […]
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 […]
Sandra Harrison (Business/Administration) recently took a dream vacation by hiking the Inca Trail in Peru. She took the 7-day trip with fourteen of her cohorts from the Atlanta Outdoor Club, which typically does hiking, biking, kayaking and skiing adventures more regionally, but also organizes international trips for its members. Sandra has been a member of […]
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) just announced the following health initiatives for Fall: Blomeyer Health Fitness Center: Join this month of September for $0 enrollment fee and $0 for the first month. See this flyer for more information. Refresh From Stress: This 30-day inspiration is back. Registration is now open and the program begins October […]
All across campus, members of LITS wore denim on April 18 for Denim Day, an annual event designed to raise awareness and support for sexual assault survivors. The show of support was outstanding. Most participants wore jeans to work but some also wore items such as denim skirts and denim jackets. Denim Day was inspired a 1998 Italian Supreme […]
Thank you so much to the 115 people who responded to the coffee survey. Based on your responses, the time is right to get a demonstration of the First Choice coffee machine in the Library. LEAF has planned the demo in the level 1 staff room for 10 am on Tuesday April 10, during the April LEAF coffee. Come and […]