Monday, November 19, 2012
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 9:24 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Spend some time
with your friends and family and remember everything in life that you
are thankful for.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
New Theater Production at Emory
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 10:05 AM
Make sure not to miss this new theater production at Emory that opens November 18th. It is part of the New Works Festival and features tales of the Brothers Grimm. There are five professional and nine student actors that portray each character in the various tales.
Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest: Tales of a Precarious Nature," the latest Theater Emory production opening Thursday, Nov. 8, follows a current trend of innovative approaches to creating theater.
The play, which runs through Nov. 18 at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, takes modern, urban travelers into the shocking, forbidden and magical stories of the Brothers Grimm and drops them into places of disequilibrium and transformation.
"Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest" was conceived and directed by Theater Emory's artistic director, Janice Akers, originally developed in the 2011 Brave New Works festival on campus.
The characters are portrayed by an ensemble of five professional and nine student actors, who find themselves in compelling tales, "wrestling not only with the beast in the woods but with the demons inside of themselves," says Akers, "We are on a path to creating a piece that feels both primal and industrial, a world in which there are sudden and inexplicable events, both outside the characters and in their interior lives."
" 'Grim' has been a unique project to work on," says actor Nicholas Surbey, communications coordinator for Emory College Center for Creativity and Arts ('10C). "We started rehearsal with a concept and text from different stories, and worked together as an ensemble, under the guidance of our director, to put together a completed show."
"The resulting play doesn't have a traditional structure or chronological story line, but rather explores the intense complexity of experience reflected in these children's stories. We can go from being totally terrified and lost in the woods, to finding ourselves magically transported into something manically funny. Everything can change in a moment, so the drama of the evening really comes from waiting for the next extreme shift," Surbey adds.
Performances of "Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest" are Nov. 8-10 and 14-17 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. in the Mary Gray Munroe Theater of the Dobbs University Center. Tickets are $20 general admission, $16 discount category members, $6 Emory students and may be purchased at the Arts at
Emory box office at 404-727-5050. For more information, visit theater.emory.edu.
For more information see Emory.edu
Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest: Tales of a Precarious Nature," the latest Theater Emory production opening Thursday, Nov. 8, follows a current trend of innovative approaches to creating theater.
The play, which runs through Nov. 18 at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater, takes modern, urban travelers into the shocking, forbidden and magical stories of the Brothers Grimm and drops them into places of disequilibrium and transformation.
"Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest" was conceived and directed by Theater Emory's artistic director, Janice Akers, originally developed in the 2011 Brave New Works festival on campus.
The characters are portrayed by an ensemble of five professional and nine student actors, who find themselves in compelling tales, "wrestling not only with the beast in the woods but with the demons inside of themselves," says Akers, "We are on a path to creating a piece that feels both primal and industrial, a world in which there are sudden and inexplicable events, both outside the characters and in their interior lives."
" 'Grim' has been a unique project to work on," says actor Nicholas Surbey, communications coordinator for Emory College Center for Creativity and Arts ('10C). "We started rehearsal with a concept and text from different stories, and worked together as an ensemble, under the guidance of our director, to put together a completed show."
"The resulting play doesn't have a traditional structure or chronological story line, but rather explores the intense complexity of experience reflected in these children's stories. We can go from being totally terrified and lost in the woods, to finding ourselves magically transported into something manically funny. Everything can change in a moment, so the drama of the evening really comes from waiting for the next extreme shift," Surbey adds.
Performances of "Grim, Grimmer, Grimmest" are Nov. 8-10 and 14-17 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. in the Mary Gray Munroe Theater of the Dobbs University Center. Tickets are $20 general admission, $16 discount category members, $6 Emory students and may be purchased at the Arts at
Emory box office at 404-727-5050. For more information, visit theater.emory.edu.
For more information see Emory.edu
Thursday, November 8, 2012
New Fall Recipe
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 10:06 AM
Now that the Election is over, it is time for everyone to relax.
Here is a great delicious recipe for an apple tart that everyone should
try.
Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Roll the dough slightly larger than 10 by 14-inches. Using a ruler and a small knife, trim the edges. Place the dough on the prepared sheet pan and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baler. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally down the middle of the tart and continue making diagonal rows on both sides of the first row until the pastry is covered with apple slices. (I tend not to use the apple ends in order to make the arrangement beautiful.) Sprinkle with the full 1/2 cup of sugar and dot with the butter.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Rotate the pan once during cooking. If the pastry puffs up in one area, cut a little slit with a knife to let the air out. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tart will be fine! When the tart's done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados and brush the apples and the pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tart with a metal spatula so it doesn't stick to the paper.
Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
For more information see Food Network.
Clairmont Reserve
Ingredients
For the pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 12 tablespoons (11/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup ice water
For the apples:
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold unsalted butter, small diced
- 1/2 cup apricot jelly or warm sieved apricot jam
- 2 tablespoons Calvados, rum, or water
Directions
For the pastry, place the flour, salt, and sugar in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Pulse for a few seconds to combine. Add the butter and pulse 10 to 12 times, until the butter is in small bits the size of peas. With the motor running, pour the ice water down the feed tube and pulse just until the dough starts to come together. Dump onto a floured board and knead quickly into a ball.Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Roll the dough slightly larger than 10 by 14-inches. Using a ruler and a small knife, trim the edges. Place the dough on the prepared sheet pan and refrigerate while you prepare the apples.
Peel the apples and cut them in half through the stem. Remove the stems and cores with a sharp knife and a melon baler. Slice the apples crosswise in 1/4-inch thick slices. Place overlapping slices of apples diagonally down the middle of the tart and continue making diagonal rows on both sides of the first row until the pastry is covered with apple slices. (I tend not to use the apple ends in order to make the arrangement beautiful.) Sprinkle with the full 1/2 cup of sugar and dot with the butter.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the pastry is browned and the edges of the apples start to brown. Rotate the pan once during cooking. If the pastry puffs up in one area, cut a little slit with a knife to let the air out. Don't worry! The apple juices will burn in the pan but the tart will be fine! When the tart's done, heat the apricot jelly together with the Calvados and brush the apples and the pastry completely with the jelly mixture. Loosen the tart with a metal spatula so it doesn't stick to the paper.
Allow to cool and serve warm or at room temperature.
For more information see Food Network.
Clairmont Reserve
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Fall Back Time is Sunday
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 8:24 AM
Do not show up an hour early for class on Monday. This Saturday night
to Sunday make sure to set your clocks back an hour for fall back time.
Enjoy your extra hour of sleep this weekend.
It's time once again for the annual ritual of resetting our clocks for a return to standard time. In fall, we turn daylight saving* time off, which means moving clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 4, 2012. This return to "normal" time (Pacific Standard Time) moves sunset back an hour with the corresponding effect of an earlier sunrise.
Unless you plan on being awake and functional at 2 a.m. Sunday morning,
set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night. You'll
then be on time for Sunday activities and refreshed from getting an
extra hour of sleep.
For more information see About.com
Clairmont Reserve
It's time once again for the annual ritual of resetting our clocks for a return to standard time. In fall, we turn daylight saving* time off, which means moving clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, November 4, 2012. This return to "normal" time (Pacific Standard Time) moves sunset back an hour with the corresponding effect of an earlier sunrise.
Unless you plan on being awake and functional at 2 a.m. Sunday morning,
set your clocks back one hour before retiring on Saturday night. You'll
then be on time for Sunday activities and refreshed from getting an
extra hour of sleep. For more information see About.com
Clairmont Reserve
Thursday, October 18, 2012
Tips for College Graduates
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 10:49 AM
College graduates are having more trouble finding jobs than ever
before. As they are forced to move home, they end up working part time
retail jobs until they may land a job a few years later. Here are ten
great tips on how to improve your chances at landing a job post
graduation.
Many companies are biased against hiring recent grads. Diana Zimmerman of the marketing communications agency CMS Communications, Intl., says she doesn't interview recent college grads anymore: "I have found, overall, they have, (right or wrong) a very different work ethic, and are just too self-absorbed. A job interview is not about them. It's about what value they can bring to the company. Many of them haven't even researched the company they are interviewing for."
But all hope isn't lost. Here's a list of 10 steps you can take to
increase your chances of snagging a great job once you graduate.
1. Find hands-on learning opportunities. According to Sabrina Ali, career counselor and writer, participating in cooperative education or practicum opportunities gives college students "paid work experience, industry mentoring, and [they] become a known entity in their industry of choice prior to needing or wanting full-time work, and have a chance to figure out better what they want for themselves in terms of a career after they graduate."
See if your university or department offers opportunities that would allow you to try out working in the field you're studying in.
2. Socialize online (beyond Facebook). Maria Stephens, PR manager at the pattern-based analytics company Emcien Corporation, says it's important to manage your online reputation. According to her, employers will Google you, so it's best to be prepared by knowing what they'll find. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is polished and up-to-date. Either don't post anything embarrassing that might prevent you from being hired on Facebook or Twitter, or change your privacy settings so your updates don't appear in search results.
3. Become more than just a resume. Stephens also suggests managing a blog to give you a leg up in the competitive job market. "[Find] something professional that relates in a way to something that could strengthen your chances of getting an interview because you'll instantly become more than just a resume," she says. "Whether it's your interests with running or cooking, show that you're an interesting person with talents and a personality."
4. Never waste a summer. Sure, you know that interning is one way to get some job experience while still in college, but don't be afraid to take on more than one over the years of your entire college education. "In this tough job climate, it is important that college students prove that they are worth the risk of being hired," says Christie Haynes, president of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau in Dawsonville, Ga. "They can do this by never wasting a summer in college ... Find an internship that allows you to gain valuable experience in the field you hope to enter upon graduation."
5. Take classes outside of your major. You can assume that if you take all the sociology classes your major requires that you'll be hireable when you finish your degree, but the truth is: that's not always the case. Other classes, especially those in business, can give you real-world knowledge that employers will appreciate. Consider taking classes in communications, public speaking, finance, and general business.
6. Get a part-time job in the field you're interested in. Scooping ice cream to pay for your college courses won't do you any good when you graduate. Robert Sollars of Today's Training LLC says if you take an entry-level position in the industry you want to work in (such as working a private security position if you're working toward a degree in criminal justice), you can get a sense of what the work requires to see if you're truly interested in making a career out of it. "This will allow them to get their 'feet wet' and learn more about a different side of the law enforcement community," he says.
7. Meet people. Most college students aren't thinking about networking, but that's exactly what you should be doing before you graduate. Many colleges have strong alumni networks that students can tap into, and many college departments offer opportunities to meet professionals in the community who are working in that field. Get out and shake hands. Get advice on the profession you're interested in and ask questions to get tips on how to best position yourself.
Ali says you should ask questions you can't find the answers to online: "What do you wish you'd known about the job before you started? What skills and traits make someone ideally suited for this kind of work in the long-term?"
8. Know how to talk about yourself. Early in your career, you may find it hard to toot your own horn, but Ali says it's important to be able to do so: "This element is so important and so often overlooked, yet it's a crucial step in determining your success in finding work," she says. "What are you going to say when someone asks: 'Who are you and what are you looking for (in relation to work)?'"
Be confident in your response, and don't be afraid to say what you want. Knowing what you want out of a career proves you're a go-getter, which appeals to employers.
9. Nail the interview process. Even before you apply for your first job, find out what a professional job interview will look like. Talk to professionals that you network with to see what questions you should expect to be asked, and practice your answers. Have a friend mock interview you so you can get your nervous tics out and learn to smoothly answer questions.
10. Be open. If you zero in on one single job that you want, you might miss out on other great opportunities. Spend your college time exploring different industries you could work in, as well as different roles you might be eligible for once you graduate. Your ideal job may come from left field, so be open to possibilities.
For more information see US News.
Many companies are biased against hiring recent grads. Diana Zimmerman of the marketing communications agency CMS Communications, Intl., says she doesn't interview recent college grads anymore: "I have found, overall, they have, (right or wrong) a very different work ethic, and are just too self-absorbed. A job interview is not about them. It's about what value they can bring to the company. Many of them haven't even researched the company they are interviewing for."
But all hope isn't lost. Here's a list of 10 steps you can take to
increase your chances of snagging a great job once you graduate.1. Find hands-on learning opportunities. According to Sabrina Ali, career counselor and writer, participating in cooperative education or practicum opportunities gives college students "paid work experience, industry mentoring, and [they] become a known entity in their industry of choice prior to needing or wanting full-time work, and have a chance to figure out better what they want for themselves in terms of a career after they graduate."
See if your university or department offers opportunities that would allow you to try out working in the field you're studying in.
2. Socialize online (beyond Facebook). Maria Stephens, PR manager at the pattern-based analytics company Emcien Corporation, says it's important to manage your online reputation. According to her, employers will Google you, so it's best to be prepared by knowing what they'll find. Make sure your LinkedIn profile is polished and up-to-date. Either don't post anything embarrassing that might prevent you from being hired on Facebook or Twitter, or change your privacy settings so your updates don't appear in search results.
3. Become more than just a resume. Stephens also suggests managing a blog to give you a leg up in the competitive job market. "[Find] something professional that relates in a way to something that could strengthen your chances of getting an interview because you'll instantly become more than just a resume," she says. "Whether it's your interests with running or cooking, show that you're an interesting person with talents and a personality."
4. Never waste a summer. Sure, you know that interning is one way to get some job experience while still in college, but don't be afraid to take on more than one over the years of your entire college education. "In this tough job climate, it is important that college students prove that they are worth the risk of being hired," says Christie Haynes, president of the Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau in Dawsonville, Ga. "They can do this by never wasting a summer in college ... Find an internship that allows you to gain valuable experience in the field you hope to enter upon graduation."
5. Take classes outside of your major. You can assume that if you take all the sociology classes your major requires that you'll be hireable when you finish your degree, but the truth is: that's not always the case. Other classes, especially those in business, can give you real-world knowledge that employers will appreciate. Consider taking classes in communications, public speaking, finance, and general business.
6. Get a part-time job in the field you're interested in. Scooping ice cream to pay for your college courses won't do you any good when you graduate. Robert Sollars of Today's Training LLC says if you take an entry-level position in the industry you want to work in (such as working a private security position if you're working toward a degree in criminal justice), you can get a sense of what the work requires to see if you're truly interested in making a career out of it. "This will allow them to get their 'feet wet' and learn more about a different side of the law enforcement community," he says.
7. Meet people. Most college students aren't thinking about networking, but that's exactly what you should be doing before you graduate. Many colleges have strong alumni networks that students can tap into, and many college departments offer opportunities to meet professionals in the community who are working in that field. Get out and shake hands. Get advice on the profession you're interested in and ask questions to get tips on how to best position yourself.
Ali says you should ask questions you can't find the answers to online: "What do you wish you'd known about the job before you started? What skills and traits make someone ideally suited for this kind of work in the long-term?"
8. Know how to talk about yourself. Early in your career, you may find it hard to toot your own horn, but Ali says it's important to be able to do so: "This element is so important and so often overlooked, yet it's a crucial step in determining your success in finding work," she says. "What are you going to say when someone asks: 'Who are you and what are you looking for (in relation to work)?'"
Be confident in your response, and don't be afraid to say what you want. Knowing what you want out of a career proves you're a go-getter, which appeals to employers.
9. Nail the interview process. Even before you apply for your first job, find out what a professional job interview will look like. Talk to professionals that you network with to see what questions you should expect to be asked, and practice your answers. Have a friend mock interview you so you can get your nervous tics out and learn to smoothly answer questions.
10. Be open. If you zero in on one single job that you want, you might miss out on other great opportunities. Spend your college time exploring different industries you could work in, as well as different roles you might be eligible for once you graduate. Your ideal job may come from left field, so be open to possibilities.
For more information see US News.
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Emory joins Teach for America
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 11:44 AM
The Rollins School of Public Health students have collaborated with Teach for America to educate students on valuable health skills. This is a great partnership to reach Atlanta schools and the next generation of Americans.
"They're big! If only they fit," jokes Carrie Oliver of her "Teacher Pants"—metaphorical trousers that represent the self-reflection, patience, and vision required to teach PreK-12 students about health.
Last spring, Oliver was among the first Rollins School of Public
Health students enrolled in Classroom to Community, a seminar that
paired them with Teach for America (TFA) teachers in Atlanta-area
schools. The seminar is part of ConnectEd4Health, an alliance between
Rollins and TFA to promote health in the classroom to overcome barriers
to education. The collaboration is the first of its kind between a
school of public health and TFA, the national program that places
outstanding college graduates in underserved areas to teach for two
years.
"Our partnership with TFA is a launch pad for using local schools as a vehicle to teach critical health skills to the next generation," says Ariela Freedman, assistant research professor at Rollins and a TFA alumna.
ConnectEd4Health grew out of student interest fostered by Freedman. Although it offered no course credit, the first seminar drew in a landslide of applicants. Freedman chose 15 students who were paired with TFA mentors to learn to guide them in becoming effective health educators.
As RSPH students quickly learned, the classroom can be an unforgiving place. "It's a reality check from Rollins, where everyone tells you to change the world. Then you're out in the world, and it's big," says Gaëlle Gourmelon 12MPH.
But the difficulties were part of the learning process for Lolly Beck-Pancer 13MPH. Her first lesson on high levels of sugar in food might have been ambitious for a kindergarten class, but she made an impression—one 5-year-old was so taken aback by the presence of sugar in his chocolate milk that he flatly refused the beverage in favor of water.
Throughout spring semester, Rollins students and TFA members discussed how to better promote health in the classroom. In an entry on the Classroom to Community blog, Sahar Salek 12MPH discussed her volunteer work as a dental assistant at a school-based health center in south San Diego. Such centers, she wrote, can be crucial to combating the social determinants of health in underserved schools and integrating health and education.
Audra Williams, an MD/MPH student at Emory and a TFA alumna from Atlanta, concurs. "This year brought together my lives as a teacher and medical student," says Williams, who co-taught the Classroom to Community seminar with Freedman. "We all need to take on the responsibility to learn what's going on in our schools to build healthier communities."
For more information see Emory.
"They're big! If only they fit," jokes Carrie Oliver of her "Teacher Pants"—metaphorical trousers that represent the self-reflection, patience, and vision required to teach PreK-12 students about health.
Last spring, Oliver was among the first Rollins School of Public
Health students enrolled in Classroom to Community, a seminar that
paired them with Teach for America (TFA) teachers in Atlanta-area
schools. The seminar is part of ConnectEd4Health, an alliance between
Rollins and TFA to promote health in the classroom to overcome barriers
to education. The collaboration is the first of its kind between a
school of public health and TFA, the national program that places
outstanding college graduates in underserved areas to teach for two
years."Our partnership with TFA is a launch pad for using local schools as a vehicle to teach critical health skills to the next generation," says Ariela Freedman, assistant research professor at Rollins and a TFA alumna.
ConnectEd4Health grew out of student interest fostered by Freedman. Although it offered no course credit, the first seminar drew in a landslide of applicants. Freedman chose 15 students who were paired with TFA mentors to learn to guide them in becoming effective health educators.
As RSPH students quickly learned, the classroom can be an unforgiving place. "It's a reality check from Rollins, where everyone tells you to change the world. Then you're out in the world, and it's big," says Gaëlle Gourmelon 12MPH.
But the difficulties were part of the learning process for Lolly Beck-Pancer 13MPH. Her first lesson on high levels of sugar in food might have been ambitious for a kindergarten class, but she made an impression—one 5-year-old was so taken aback by the presence of sugar in his chocolate milk that he flatly refused the beverage in favor of water.
Throughout spring semester, Rollins students and TFA members discussed how to better promote health in the classroom. In an entry on the Classroom to Community blog, Sahar Salek 12MPH discussed her volunteer work as a dental assistant at a school-based health center in south San Diego. Such centers, she wrote, can be crucial to combating the social determinants of health in underserved schools and integrating health and education.
Audra Williams, an MD/MPH student at Emory and a TFA alumna from Atlanta, concurs. "This year brought together my lives as a teacher and medical student," says Williams, who co-taught the Classroom to Community seminar with Freedman. "We all need to take on the responsibility to learn what's going on in our schools to build healthier communities."
For more information see Emory.
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Emory Homecoming 2012
Posted by Clairmont Reserve on 11:21 AM
Reuniting with old friends and participating in Emory traditions is what everyone wants to do at Homecoming weekend. Homecoming at Emory is scheduled for this weekend, and there are tons of activities for everyone to take part in. Here are ten easy steps to help you prepare for homecoming this year.
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is almost here!
Make the most of your trip back to campus by following our 10 easy steps to help you prepare:1. Watch the trailer. The official Homecoming and Reunion Weekend trailer is sure to get you pumped for the weekend ahead. Check out what's in store.
2. Like us. Join the Emory Alumni Association on Facebook for Homecoming updates.
3. Pack your Dooley. Get ready for this year's fun photo contest, and Emory's immortal spirit Lord James Dooley will tag along.
4. Follow @emoryalumni on Twitter. Start using the #iminhc2012 hashtag to get your fellow alumni excited about the weekend. We'll use this throughout the weekend for alumni to follow all the action.
5. Connect with your classmates at your reunion. Before heading to your reunion this fall, reconnect with old friends on your reunion Facebook group. While you're there, check out the cool Facebook cover photo and update your Facebook profile to match.
6. Print a campus map. There are lots of changes on campus; you don't want to get lost. Don't worry the memories are still around.
7. Brush up on music by this year's Homecoming concert artist, Slightly Stoopid, and get ready to sing along.
8. Start texting. Text Homecoming to 9-9699, bookmark the mobile site on your phone, and have the weekend schedule at your fingertips.
9. Submit a Class Note. Where have you been and what have you been up to since graduation? Post your exciting news.
10. Check out the full schedule for the weekend and register for the events you want to attend! Then pack your Emory gear (or get a free t-shirt from the Association!) and head home to campus. See you soon!
For more information see Alumni Emory.
