Thursday, June 28, 2012

Independence Day in Decatur


Decatur will hold it's Fourth of July celebration next Wednesday starting at 6pm.  This event includes a parade, concert, and of course fireworks at the end of the night.



The parade line-up at Decatur First Baptist Church.Join Decatur's July 4th Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown Decatur. Decorate your wagon, ride your bike, skate, or walk in this event.

The City Commissioners will lead the parade in the mini-firetruck. Neighborhoods and organizations are encouraged to make floats and join the fun.


Parade line-up is at the First Baptist Church of Decatur at 5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 6 p.m. It ends at the Community Bandstand on the square with a presentation of colors and the Star Spangled Banner.


Anyone may participate in the parade but those with vehicles must register by completing the
July 4th Pied Piper Parade Guidelines form.

The concert, featuring the Callanwolde Concert Band, begins at 7 p.m. in the Community Bandstand. Fireworks begin at dark (approximately 9 p.m.) and are shot from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck. 


For more information: City of Decatur: Fourth of July 

Thursday, June 21, 2012

Summer Classes Getting You Down?

Taking summer classes is one of the toughest challenges a college student faces.    Staying motivated to study and work, while all their friends are at the beach or at home is a tough obstacle to overcome.  Here are some excellent tips on how to stay motivated this summer, and still have a social life.

It can be difficult to remain motivated during the summer session after taking throughout the rest of the year. This is especially true if you see your friends hanging out at the pool, going to parties, and taking vacations. However, because summer sessions are generally shorter, summer could be the most important time of the school year to keep your motivation high. Shorter classes move at a faster pace; therefore, it can be very difficult to catch up after you get behind.
The Beach

Below are methods you can use to help keep yourself on track during the summer session:


Select Interesting Courses

If possible, register for summer courses that you find interesting. Summer can be one of the hardest times to stay motivated due to burn out from having completed fall and spring course work and due to the wide availability of other fun activities. If you are not interested in the course material, it can be even more difficult to persuade yourself do your attend classes and to complete coursework. On the other hand, if you enjoy what you are learning and desire to know more, it will be easier to motivate yourself to stay on track with your work.

Consider Online Courses

Online courses often allow more flexibility on the time of day you complete course work. This flexibility might allow you to participate in more fun activities with your friends.

Make sure you manage your time effectively. Set up a schedule for yourself to ensure your work is completed on time. The flexibility that often accompanies online learning can cause students who are not careful with their time to fall behind.


Schedule On-campus Classes Early in the Morning

The earlier your classes start, the earlier they will end. If you wait to start your school day until eleven o’clock, you will be missing the ideal time to go to the pool or hang out on your college's campus lawn. However, if your course starts at eight o’clock, you are likely to be available for afternoon fun.

Participate in Class

Attend and participate in every class. Involving yourself in the course will help keep you stay interested in the material, which will help you remain motivated to study and learn more.
Pool

Study Early

If you have completed your schoolwork ahead of time, when an unexpected opportunity to participate in a fun activity comes along, you will be available to participate.

Spend Time with Classmates

The students in your class have the same schedule as you do, at least for part of the day. These students will also have many of the same test dates and assignment due dates. Therefore, they are likely to be busy when you are busy and free when you are free. If you are hanging out with classmates, you will be able to engage in fun summer activities together.

Focus on Your Goals

There was a reason you registered for the summer summer session. It may be because you are trying to graduate early, attempting to catch up on credits, or have a lighter schedule during the rest of the year. Whatever the reason for your summer course registration, keep it in mind whenever your motivation begins to waiver.

Reward yourself

Decide on a reward you would like to give yourself at the end of the session if you do well in your course. Write down concrete criteria for achieving that goal. Keep this goal in mind each day. If you need extra motivation, you may also want to give yourself little rewards each day that you attend class or do your work.


Summer can be a difficult time of the year to maintain your academic motivation because you may want to engage in other activities or you may feel burnt out from taking classes during the rest of the academic year. It can be especially difficult to keep up your motivation if your friends are not enrolled in summer courses. Using these motivation tips can help you stay energized during the summer session. 
 
For more tips head to BellaOnline College Site

Thursday, June 14, 2012

This Summer Try Something New!

If you are not taking any classes this Summer, but still need something to do here is a list to help.  There are things to do all around campus this summer to stay connected to your friends and also have some fun.  From music to pool parties, there is always be something to make your day more entertaining.

Looking for a something different to do this summer? Emory Report polled key campus departments and divisions for their best suggestions. Here are some tips for sampling some new summertime experiences:

Take care of your health

• Take a plunge off the high dive at the outdoor pool or have a picnic at the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) on the Clairmont Campus.
• Start a fitness routine with a personal trainer at the Woodruff Physical Education Center, the SAAC or the Blomeyer Health Fitness Center. "Summer is definitely a great time to start, especially if you are training in a nice air-conditioned facility like the Woodruff P.E. Center," says fitness coordinator Kari Hunt.
• Take a yoga class, tennis lessons or try a Zumba dance fitness class — all are offered through many Emory programs and facilities.
• Quit smoking with a Freedom from Smoking session offered by the Faculty Staff Assistance Program.
• Take advantage of free wellness coaching services for fitness and nutrition at the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, or schedule an appointment with one of the FSAP clinicians to address stress management, grief issues, relationship challenges, career goals and workplace concerns.
"Summer is a good time to pause and engage in positive self care," says Melissa Morgan, manager of FSAP wellness programs.


Taste the foods of summer

• Enjoy the foods that say summer at the Emory Farmers Market's three special events: an Ice Cream Social on June 26; a grilled foods and watermelon seed-spitting contest July 17; and a Tomato Centric Celebration on Aug. 28.


Explore your artistic and literary interests

Summer Band Picnic Emory Summer Concert Band. Photo by Tom Brodnax.
• Bring a picnic and enjoy music by the Emory Summer Concert Band on Patterson Green in the courtyard of the Goizueta Business School. Concerts are Thursdays, July 12 and July 19 at 8 p.m.
"Musical fare is light, and includes classical transcriptions, original wind band literature, marches, folk music, dances, and selections from film and musical theater," says Scott Stewart, director of wind studies. "Admission is free, and families and picnics are encouraged."
• Learn more about the treasures within the Carlos Museum's permanent collection.
Although the Ancient American galleries are closed until January for extensive renovation, the Asian, Classical Greek and Roman, Egyptian and African galleries feature highlights from the ancient civilizations. Priyanka Sinha, director of communications and marketing, suggests allowing around two hours for a visit, enough to appreciate the collection without feeling overwhelmed. "The museum is a great place to take a break, reflect and see highlights from each collection," Sinha says. "It's also turned out to be a great date place." 
• Draw the Classics at the Carlos Museum.
Beginning June 15 through mid-August, "meet in the rotunda of the museum at 10 a.m. with drawing pad, pencils and a soft eraser," says Julie Taylor Green, senior manager for school programs and docent guild at the Carlos. Docents will lead a "draw with the masters" session in the Asian, Classical Greek and Roman, Egyptian or African galleries. "Participants range from experienced artists to those who have not spent time drawing since elementary school," she says.
• Explore Chinese culture at the Woodruff Library's new Chinese Culture Exploratorium, an interactive, multimedia exhibit.
• Check out popular fiction "beach" books or movies from the Robert W. Woodruff Library, and borrow a Nook or iPad.
"A lot of Emory staff may not realize they can do all those things here," says Holly Crenshaw, director of communications at the library.
Emory Bookstore Emory Bookstore. Emory Photo/Video.
• Join the monthly Noble Reads book club at the Emory University Bookstore. The next meeting is Monday, June 25 at 11 a.m., to discuss "The Starboard Sea" by Amber Dermont.


Polish professional skills

• Learn about technology or find guidance on a project at Emory's Center for Interactive Teaching (ECIT), open to faculty, staff and students.
Faculty can check out new technologies, such as a WordPress installation specifically for teaching, a new student response/clicker system. Faculty can also take advantage of ECIT's summer programs, Emory College Online, for College faculty and Fellowships in Research and Science Teaching for post-docs, says Wayne Morse, ECIT director.
• Take a class from Learning Services, the division of Human Resources that offers professional development opportunities.
• Check out a book from the library at Learning Services to brush up on management and professional improvement topics.
• Review progress on your professional development goals; talk to your supervisor about the possibility of participating in a Learning Services program in AY2012-13, such as Excellence Through Leadership, and programs for managers, supervisors and administrative staff.


Useful and fun for families

• Join Children's Story Time every Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Emory University Bookstore. Summer visitors will include the "Wild Thing" and "Tacky the Penguin."
"Always a fun story, often a great activity and sometimes we even have story characters.  This event is fun for all ages," says Myra Haley, bookstore director.
• Hire a student to help with yardwork, babysitting or tutoring. The Emory Employee-Student Job Network remains active in the summer, says Aaronnette Jackson, human resources associate at Emory WorkLife Resource Center.
• Parents and their middle and high school students can learn about mapping the trail to college, including how to apply and pay for college, through upcoming programs offered by the Emory WorkLife Resource Center.
• Look for the latest updates on camps and learning programs, area events and activities, and discounts and bargains in WorkLife's Summer Planning guide.
Keep checking Emory's Events Calendar for more opportunities and events throughout the summer.

For more summer activities check out the Emory University webpage!

Friday, June 8, 2012

Pool Party June 23


Join us Saturday June 23, 2012 from 1pm - 4pm for a Pool Party! We will have a DJ, food, drinks, snacks, and fun! We would love to see you!

Friday, June 1, 2012

Google Maps Car


The slow-moving tricycle and small car roaming Emory's streets and walkways recently were collecting more than curious stares — they were gathering visual data to illustrate Emory's Druid Hills campus on Google Maps Street View.
Using a series of directional cameras, the customized equipment is used to capture a sequence of images that will be stitched together to create a panoramic view of Emory's urban landscape.

The technology, which is featured online in Google Maps and Google Earth, was launched in 2007 to provide panoramic views of streets around the world through 360-degree street-level imagery. Lately, those views have been expanded to include an increasing number of college and university campuses.
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