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Woo named finalist in Emory provost post

Emory University announced Tuesday that Meredith Woo, dean of the University’s College of Arts & Sciences, is one of four finalists for the position of provost and executive vice president for academic affairs.


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Anti-Thanksgiving event emphasizes popular holiday's roots

President Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863. Though it has since evolved to mean different things to different people, the first celebration supposedly went something like this: “In the year 1621, the Pilgrims held their first Thanksgiving feast.


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Admissions office sees jump in early action applications

The University saw 13,879 early action applications this year, up from 11,681 last year. Dean of Admissions Greg Roberts attributed the rise to increased knowledge about the early action program. “Since last year was only our first year I assume that more students were familiar with it this year,” Roberts said. The jump in applications has added to the Office of Admission’s workload.

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The University’s Orientation and Transition programs are vital to supporting first year and transfer students throughout their entire transition to college. But much of their work goes into planning summer orientation sessions. Funlola Fagbohun, associate director of the first year experience, describes her experience working with OTP and how she strives to create a welcoming environment for first-years during orientation and beyond. Along with her role as associate director, summer Orientation leaders and OTP staff work continually to provide a safe and memorable experience for incoming students.