Staff Fest News Today

Campus may be quieter thanks to the arrival of summer, but there are still plenty of fun events and activities to get involved in, from Staff Fest on June 14 to enjoying Lullwater Preserve.

The Emory Staff Council is preparing for the new academic year with a new name that better reflects its purpose: supporting and representing Emory staff at all levels of the university.

Don’t miss the 45th-annual Staff Fest, as the university’s celebration of employees returns to the Quad on Friday. Enjoy games, food and fun, including the 3K run/walk, volleyball tournament and “Chalk the Walk” art competition.

The online platform Emory OPEN makes it easier than ever for students, faculty, staff and alumni to find, attend and track service opportunities across the metro Atlanta area. It further supports the University’s community engagement strategy.

Events for Pride Month include an exhibition of queer pulp fiction in the Rose Library and several activities sponsored by the new Emory Pride Employee Network, culminating with a carnival-themed celebration on the Cox Hall bridge.

Thousands of university employees turned out May 13 for Staff Fest, held in person for the first time since 2019. View photos and find out winners of the volleyball tournament, fun run and “Chalk the Walk” art contest.

El esperado tercer disco de la cantante neozelandesa tiene tantos momentos brillantes como discretos; - LA NACION

Hundreds of Emory staff took time to celebrate the conclusion of another academic year with Staff Fest 2021 on May 21. What was dubbed “a Variety Show like no other” had participants jumping into virtual games such as “Guess who?,” “Predict what Google would say” and “Don’t forget the lyrics” by typing into chat so quickly that their answers scrolled past in a blur. Two highlights included live voting for Emory’s Favorite Pet and Emory’s Aspiring Talent. More than 120 staf...

Staff Fest, a time-honored Emory tradition, always occurs on the Friday after Commencement to celebrate the university’s staff for the success of the academic year. All staff are invited to kick back and have some fun with other Emory colleagues on Friday, May 21, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. Staff Fest 2021 (the 43rd annual event) promises to be a virtual event like no other, with a full slate of interactive and engaging activities. The first hour features the “Variety Show,” with staff play...