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News and Programs 11.07.25
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Flourishing Fellows: Brew and Breathe
Saturday, November 15, 1-4 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
The Flourishing Fellows, sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy, presents a coffee-shop-style event at the Emory Interfaith Center located at 1707 N Decatur Road. With the semester in full swing, join us to study, talk, or enjoy the vibes and de-stress. Sign up and bring a friend.
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Three Chaplains Film Screening: Muslim Chaplains in the U.S. Military
Friday, November 14, 2025, 5-6:30 pm, RARB 102 (and online)
Three Chaplains traces the stories of three U.S. military chaplains who are Muslim as they support and defend the religious rights of all service members, combat Islamophobia, and call for interreligious understanding, even while their own leadership faces questions from several sides. Come share dinner, watch the film, and join in discussion with Candler Prof. Danielle Tumminio Hansen and Muslim Chaplain Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov. A light halal meal will be served.
Sponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy, Candler Chaplaincy Studies Program, Department of Religion, Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies, and Muslim Students Association. All students, faculty and staff are welcome. For more information, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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International Community Friday Lunch/Coffee Hour
Fridays During Term, 11:30 - 12:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons
International Community Friday Lunch (ICFL) is a long-standing collaboration between the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life (OSRL) and International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). We are excited to bring back this popular event featuring a new format which blends ICFL with a new program, International Community Coffee Hour (ICCH). The purpose of these events is to extend a warm welcome, share helpful resources from our sponsors, and create a space for the international community to gather over free lunches or coffee, tea, and refreshments. If you are new to this event, welcome.
To ensure we are best serving active participants, we will serve the first 100 students and scholars who arrive. We encourage you to get there as early as possible to enjoy this very popular program. Learn more here. For questions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu. Fall 2025 Remaining Schedule:
- November 7, 2025 - Coffee
- November 14, 2025 - Lunch
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Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir: Fall Concert 2025
Saturday, November 15, 7 p.m. Cannon Chapel
Join the Emory University Chaplaincy and the Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir (VOIS) for our annual Fall Concert. VOIS offers a space for soul-healing and reflection through worship music of many different Christian genres. VOIS has been active on Emory's campus for over 40 years, and is happy to be a part of Emory Christian life with the leadership of the University Chaplaincy Music Director, Mr. Maury Allums. Refreshments will be provided immediately after the concert. Parking is free on Saturdays at Emory's Oxford Road and Peavine parking decks. For questions, email religiouslife@emory.edu.
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ISSS Windows to the World: West Africa
Friday, November 21, 2:30-4 p.m., Brooks Commons, Cannon Chapel
How much do you really know about the vibrant cultures, traditions, and countries of West Africa? Come explore this dynamic region in a special edition of ISSS Windows to the World. Experience the richness of West Africa through:
- Delicious, authentic cuisine
- A cultural presentation
- Fun trivia with exciting prizes
- Interactive activities that celebrate the spirit of West Africa
Bring your curiosity, your friends, and your appetite for culture and connection. ISSS would like to thank our co-sponsors the Emory University Chaplaincy and the Graduate Student Government Association (GSGA). Register here.
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Interfaith Atlanta's Winter Lights Program
Saturday, December 13, 4-6 p.m, Cannon Chapel
Please join us in a celebration of light this year at our annual Interfaith Winter Lights Program. We will have a collection of poems, songs, and stories presented by local artists and practitioners as well as time for fellowship and dialogue to follow.
We will also be collecting non-perishable items for the Eagle Food Pantry at Bread Coffeehouse for Emory students. Most needed items are dry pasta, pasta sauce, peanut butter, jelly, oatmeal, canned beans, and canned soup. Parking is free on Saturdays at Emory's Oxford Road Parking Deck: 1390 Oxford Rd NE. Cosponsored by the Emory University Chaplaincy.
For more information click here.
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Friends Meeting for Worship at Emory (Quakers)
Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join us for silent worship and reflection. All students, faculty, and staff welcome.
For further information, please contact Professor Christine Moe, Hubert Department of Global Health, at clmoe@emory.edu.
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Welcoming Rev. Brent Huckaby, New Oxford College Chaplain
Rev. Brent Huckaby has been named College Chaplain and Director of Religious and Spiritual Life at Oxford College of Emory University, following several months of serving in an interim role.“Oxford is an incredibly unique environment,” Huckaby said. “It’s a small campus of only 1,000 first- and second-year students, all of whom continue to Emory Atlanta at the end of their time here. ... The caring and welcoming community, beautiful campus, and diversity of the student body make Oxford unlike any other university I know.” Serving in campus ministry was not a path he had anticipated, but Huckaby says he now feels a deep sense of call to this work. As the fall semester nears mid-term, Rev. Huckaby is focused on getting to know the students, faculty, and staff even better and on helping make spiritual wellness a meaningful part of campus culture. Rev. Huckaby previously served as an Associate Minister at Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, and as a Religious Life Affiliate in the Emory University Chaplaincy. Welcome Rev. Brent! Learn more here
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Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker Spotlight
Montserat Olivera (she/her) is from Brookhaven, GA, and is an Emory sophomore planning to graduate Spring 2028. She is working towards degrees in Public Policy Analysis and Econ and Human Health. While at Emory, she has been involved with the Graduation Generation, WMRE radio, MESA, and BLPLS. What Monserat likes best about working for OSRL is that “It feels like a safe space because people are friendly and the space is clean.” Of all superpowers, the gift she’d like to have is teleportation. When not working or studying, you might find her biking or eating matcha ice cream.
Learn more about the Emory University Chaplaincy Student Worker program here.
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Upcoming University Chaplaincy Programs
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Beloved Community Christian Worship and Free Lunch
Sundays During Term, 11 a.m. Service, Noon Free Lunch, Cannon Chapel
Emory Beloved Community is a weekly ecumenical Protestant worship service for the campus community, held in Cannon Chapel. All are welcome. For more information, please contact Emory Christian Chaplain Rev. Maddie Herlong at mhend25@emory.edu.
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Beloved Community Fall Bible Study: Claiming Our Identity in Christ
Tuesdays During Term, 6 pm, Emory Interfaith Center, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Beloved Community Bible Study is led by Rev. Maddie, Emory's Christian Chaplain, and OSRL chaplaincy interns. Join us as we explore what the Bible has to say for us today and as we deepen our community bonds. This fall, we'll explore what scripture has to say about our identity as Christians. Sign up in the Hub or email mhend25@emory.edu.
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Buddhist Meditation
Thursdays During Term
Community Tea and Refreshments, 5:15 p.m., Cannon Chapel 106
Guided Meditation and Dharma Discussion, 6 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
Come to enjoy light refreshments before meditation, and to connect with Emory Buddhist Club leaders and friends. For more information, please contact Emory Buddhist Chaplain Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman at psraman@emory.edu.
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Mindfulness Circle at Interfaith Center
Mondays During Term, 6-7 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center Meditation Room, 1707 N. Decatur Road
Facilitated by Emory Buddhist Chaplain Venerable Priya Rakkhit Sraman, the Mindfulness Circle is a space exclusively for Emory students to practice mindfulness as a group. Every Monday during the semester, we will engage in a mindfulness exercise followed by conversations around the practices of mindfulness. Light refreshments will be provided.
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Emory Buddhist Club: Movie Night
Friday, November 7, 6-8 p.m., Emory Interfaith Center
Join us at the Emory Interfaith Center on November 7 from 6-8 p.m. for food and film. It will be a potluck style dinner, so bring a dish if you can, though it’s not required (If you do bring something, please add a simple ingredient label). Come hang out, meet new friends, and unwind together. RSVP here.
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Muslim Jumu'ah Prayers and Halal Lunch
Fridays Year Round, Prayers 1:55 p.m., Lunch 2:30 pm, Cannon Chapel
Join us for Friday Prayers every week, which will be followed by a hot halal lunch in Brooks Commons during term. Join the Emory Muslim Life elist here.
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Muslim Students Association: FALLanthropy Week
November 8-14, 2026
MSA’s FALLanthropy Week is coming up, beginning this Saturday. Join us as we host a variety of events and collaborate with amazing organizations throughout the week, all focused on giving back and showing gratitude. Find more information on our Instagram page here.
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Weekday Fajr Prayers
Mondays and Wednesdays During Term, Times Vary, Cannon Chapel Room 106
Join the Muslim Students Association and Emory Muslim Life for Fajr prayers in the morning in Cannon Chapel Room 106. Students must request EmoryCard access through the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life in order to attend. For EmoryCard access and instructions, please email religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Muslim Life Weekly Halaqa and Dinner
Tuesdays During Term, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel, Room 314
All Emory students are invited to join us for an Islamic text study on different topics each week. Dinner will be provided. Previous attendance not required. For more information, please contact Emory Muslim Chaplain Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov at rahimjon.abdugafurov@emory.edu.
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Hindu Aarthi
Fridays During Term, 5-6 p.m., Cannon Chapel
Join Emory's Hindu community for weekly prayers and community. All are welcome.
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Emory Hindu Life: Hinduism Roundtable
Thursdays During Term, 5:30-6:30 p.m., AMUC 125
Come be part of a welcoming space for thoughtful conversation and community. Every week, we gather in AMUC 125 from 5:30–6:30 pm to discuss Hindu ideas, engage critically, and interact with meaningful readings. Whether you’re deeply rooted in Hinduism or simply curious to learn more, this circle offers a chance to reflect, ask questions, and explore the Hindu tradition. Come with questions and ideas. Snacks will be served.
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Chabad at Emory: Shabbat
Fridays During Term, Services 7:30 p.m., Dinner 8:00 p.m., 1500 N Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30306
Join fellow Emoryites and experience Shabbat at Chabad. A perfect blend of gourmet food, spirited singing, friendly schmoozing, and inspired ideas. RVSP is a must. Text “Shabbat Dinner” to 404.999.7787 to register. Sponsored by Chabad at Emory. Learn more here.
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HIllel at Emory: Upcoming Activities
The next two weeks at Emory Hillel are packed with community, celebration, and Jewish joy.
From weekly favorites to special holiday moments, there are so many ways to connect, recharge, and start the new year together.
Check out the calendar here and mark your dates—we can’t wait to see you.
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Hillel at Emory: Newish and Jewish
Saturday, November 15, Dinner at Ponce at 6:30 p.m., Lights at Botanical Garden at 9:00 p.m.
Wrap up the semester with a magical night out. Join us Saturday, November 15th for dinner at Ponce City Market and holiday lights at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens — our final Newish and Jewish event of the semester.
Register now using the link.
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University Catholic Center: Weekly Offerings
- Sunday - Catholic Mass, 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cannon Chapel
- Tuesday - Catholic Eucharistic Adoration, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Wednesday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
- Friday - Catholic Mass, 5:00 p.m., University Catholic Center, 1753 N Decatur Rd
We also have the Rosary being prayed as a group on:
- Monday/Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. on the Quad
- Tuesday/Thursday at 1:00 p.m. on the Quad
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Emory Graduate Christian Fellowship: Bible Study
Thursdays during term, 6 p.m., RRR R205
No need to prepare beforehand, just show up and be ready to study the book of Acts. Message in the GroupMe if you need help finding the room.
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Reformed University Fellowship
Mark your calendars for these events so you can come by and see us.
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Bread Coffeehouse
1227 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30307
Visit Bread Coffeehouse or join us for DBS (Dinner, Band, and Stories) on Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Espresso Bar open M-Th, 12-5 p.m.
To learn more, visit here.
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Emory Orthodox Christian Fellowship Faith and Falafel
Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., Cannon Chapel Room 314
As always, come grab free falafel sandwiches, relax, and meet people from all walks of life. Whether you come every week or this would be your first time, we’d love to see you there. Bring a friend, bring your questions, or just bring your appetite.
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International InterVarsity Fellowship
International students and visiting scholars are invited to be a part of the International InterVarsity Christian community. At CAnnon Chapel's Brooks Commons each Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. is Tea Talk, a chance to have boba tea and practice English conversation, Fridays at 6:30 p.m. is Dinner and Bible Study, and other activities like hiking trips are announced regularly. Please check and sign up for our coming activities here.
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International InterVarsity: Hiking Trip to Helen
Saturday, Novemeber 8, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Welcome to InterVarsity Hiking - Nature's Adventure. We are happy to explore the beauty of GA favorite places with you. We believe together we will create unforgettable memories. Helen GA is famous with many things such as beautiful Anna ruby fall, German town, hiking trails etc.. up to date 14 available spots: sign up here.
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International InterVarsity: Thanksgiving Dinner
Saturday, November 22, 5-8 pm, First Alliance Church
Join InterVarsity Christian Fellowship for Thanksgiving Dinner, games, and awards on November 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First Alliance Church, located at 2512 North Druid Hills. Please RSVP here.
Learn more about Intervarsity here.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Sunday Worship Services
Sundays, 8:30 am and 11 am, Glenn Memorial Church
Glenn Memorial UMC invites you to worship with us. A short walk to the front gate of campus, Glenn has a thriving young adult group, and we welcome newcomers anytime. Are you an early riser to get a head start on homework? The 8:30 service might be for you. Do you sleep in on Sundays? We'll catch you at 11:00 am. There is a place for you at Glenn, and we'd love to help you find it.
For more info about worship or young adult ministry, visit our website here https://www.glennumc.org/young-adults or contact Director of Young Adult Ministries Sutton Smith at 334-707-1486.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Hygiene Kit Building
Saturday, November 15, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Glenn Memorial UMC Youth and Activities Building, 1669 North Decatur Road.
College and graduate students are invited to a service and learning opportunity with Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church's Young Adults Ministry. Join us on Saturday, November 15th from 10-11:30 a.m. to build hygiene kits for Intown Cares, an organization that works to prevent and reverse homelessness and hunger in Atlanta. An Intown associate will share about homelessness in Atlanta and the organization's work, then lead us in building hygiene kits. Meet at Glenn's Youth and Activities Building at 1669 North Decatur Road. Text Sutton Smith, Director of Young Adult Ministries, at (334) 707-1486 with questions or to RSVP.
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Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church: Friendsgiving with Glenn Young Adults
Tuesday, November 18, 7 p.m.
College and graduate students are invited to a Friendsgiving potluck dinner on Tuesday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m., in the home of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church members. The hosts will provide our main dish, but you're welcome to bring a side dish, dessert, or beverage to share, if you'd like. RSVP to Sutton Smith, Director of Young Adult Ministries, by text at (334) 707-1486 to receive the address and share dietary restrictions or transportation needs.
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Candler School of Theology: Chapel Worship Schedule
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:05 a.m. - 12 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
All are welcome to join the Candler community in ecumenical Christian worship. View the Candler worship schedule here.
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Candler Worship: Celebrating the Life of Dr. James Abbington
Thursday, November 13, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m. Cannon Chapel Sanctuary or via Livestream.
Join the Candler community for a service celebrating and remembering the life of music and ministry of Dr. W. James Abbington, Jr., who died on September 27. Abbington served on Candler’s faculty as associate professor of church music and worship from 2005 to 2025.
Watch the livestream here or for more information, email Associate Dean of Worship and Spiritual Formation Khalia J. Williams.
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Candler School of Theology: Blessing of the Greens
Tuesday, December 2, 11:05 a.m. - 12 p.m., Cannon Chapel Sanctuary
All are welcome to join the Candler community for the annual Blessing of the Greens worship service, celebrating the start of Advent season. Watch the livestream here or for more information, email Candler Associate Dean of Worship and Spiritual Formation Khalia J. Williams.
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Candler School of Theology: Listening for Hope Lunch and Learn
Tuesday, December 2, 12:00 -1:00 p.m., Candler School of Theology
Rev. Dr. Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones, assistant professor of Theology and Africana Studies at Candler School of Theology, has researched extensively on Black Madonnas. As a special Advent offering, Dr. Adkins-Jones will be the speaker at a Lunch and Learn on campus called "Listening for Hope." She will remind attendees about the purpose of the season of Advent and how Mary, in all her iterations, can guide us along pathways to hope despite the noise surrounding us.
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Emory First: National First-Generation College Celebration Week.
November 5-14, 2025
First-Generation College Celebration (FGCC) Week is celebrated annually on and around November 8 to commemorate the signing of the Higher Education Act (“HEA”) of 1965 by then-President Lyndon B. Johnson. This act created federal financial aid programs to fund students’ education and made key investments in colleges and universities. Many of the HEA’s programs promote postsecondary access, retention, and completion for today’s limited-income, first-generation college students. All students are welcome to join us in the community.
This year's celebration at Emory runs from November 5-14 and is themed around "Trailblazing Together," featuring a variety of programs and activities. Hosted by Emory First and in partnership with campus organizations and offices, the celebration offers a range of activities.
Come celebrate with us and join the fun. Follow us on Instagram at @emoryfirst for more updates and see the full list of events below or on the Emory First website.
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Rothschild Lecture and Seminar: “The Material of Race: Caribbean Jews, Clothing, and Manhood in the Age of Emancipation and Liberal Revolution”
Friday, November 7, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Callaway N204 (lunch served) or via Zoom
The Tam Institute for Jewish Studies presents Laura Arnold Liebman of Princeton University in a seminar exploring how the oversized attention given to clothing by Jewish men in the Dutch and British Caribbean reflected their concerns about winning acceptance in these colonial societies, where dress was considered a prime marker of civic virtue, race, and proximity to power. Especially during the 1820s and 1830s, when Caribbean Jews were engaged in the process of petitioning for civil rights, the relationship between manhood and clothing became a prime battleground on which the war over Jewish equality was waged.
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Department of Religion: Book Launch Event
Sacred Drugs: How Psychoactive Substances Mix with Religious Life
Friday, November 7, 1 pm, Convocation Hall, Room 210
Join the Department of Religion for a Book Launch event. RSVP here.
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The Tam Institute for Jewish Studies: Rethinking Jews and Race: Eric Zemmour and Far-Right Jewish Identity in France
Frday, November 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Zoom Seminar
This seminar delves into the writings of Eric Zemmour, a far-right French polemicist and presidential candidate of Algerian Jewish origin who reframes himself as a native white Frenchman. It examines his use of xenophobic and anti-Muslim rhetoric, rooted in the "great replacement theory," and his defense of a perceived Judeo-Christian French identity. Drawing upon Baldwin and Fanon, the paper argues that Zemmour's ideology reveals a deeply embedded anti-Semitism behind his anti-Muslim rhetoric, highlighting the enduring postcolonial entanglements of race, religion, and fascism in the French Republic.
This session is based on a pre-circulated paper that should be read in advance. To receive the text and the Zoom link, please register here. For more information, email brent.buckley@emory.edu.
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International Education Week 2025: One World, Many Voices - Education for a Compassionate Future
November 17-21, 2025
Join us in celebrating international education with special events such as International Wonderful Wednesday, Glocal Recipes at the DCT, an Education Abroad Fair, International book display and much more.
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King Center: Unity in Diversity: A Path to Nonviolence through Faith, Culture, and Positive Peace
Saturday, November 8, 2 p.m., Ebenezer Baptist Church
The King Center and HWPL (an international peace NGO) is bringing together religious leaders, educators, spiritual practitioners, and cultural ambassadors from diverse traditions — including Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Judaism, Islam, and Sikhism — to explore how our sacred teachings can guide humanity toward compassion, harmony, and nonviolence.
For more information and to register, please click here.
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Repair the World: Atlanta Civil Rights Pilgrimage Tour
Sunday, November 9, 2025. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This transformative experience is designed to provide an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the Civil Rights movement and its ongoing relevance today. The tour will begin with a visit to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights at 9:00 a.m., where you will engage with the powerful history and legacy of civil rights advocacy.
Following our morning session, we will gather for a tour of the MLK Center for Nonviolent Social Change, reflecting on the strategies and philosophies that shaped the movement. Our day will conclude at the Breman Jewish Museum at 2:00 p.m., where we will explore the shared histories and values of both communities and share a meal together.
All participants will receive a stipend of $200. Register here today.
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Repair the World: Black and Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Forum
Sunday, November 16, 2025, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Join a powerful network of student changemakers. The Black and Jewish Leaders of Tomorrow Leadership Forum brings together college students from across Atlanta to explore identity, leadership, and community. Through dialogue, workshops, and shared experiences, participants build skills to combat racism and antisemitism, strengthen Black–Jewish relationships, and create lasting impact on campus and beyond. Whether you identify as Black, Jewish, or both, this event will be a space to connect, learn, and lead toward a more just and united future. All participants will receive a stipend of $200. Register here.
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Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration: Amen is Just the Beginning
Thursday, November 20, 6:30 p.m., Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, GA
Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration “Amen is Just the Beginning,” Thursday, Nov. 20, Temple Kol Emeth, 1415 Old Canton Road, Marietta, music begins at 6:30 p.m., program starts at 7:00. Twenty congregations have come together for this annual celebration followed by a reception, now in its 21st year. Personal items may be carried in a clear bag only. If at all possible, please do not bring bags into the event. Registration is required. Register here.
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Opportunities and Resources
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Forum for Theological Exploration: Ministry Fellowship
Forum for Theological Exploration is seeking nominations for its new Ministry Fellowship, a one-year program for college sophomores and juniors interested in deepening their vocational discernment and peer support. If you know a college sophomore or junior who is exploring a call to ministry, nominate them for the FTE Ministry Fellowship today. This experience includes in-person retreats, a one-year cohort, online courses, and a stipend to further explore their call to ministry.
Applications are due January 15, 2026.
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Office of Sustainability: Spring Internship
Looking for internship experience during the spring semester?
The Office of Sustainability Initiatives has reopened applications for our paid spring internship program. Apply to learn more about sustainability at Emory and engage in meaningful activities related to your interests.
Applications are open from November 4th to November 18. Please email your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and availability to emorysustainability@emory.edu to apply.
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Pathways Center: Law, Policy, and Government Pathways Scholar Program
The Pathways Center is now accepting applications for the Law, Policy and Government Scholars program in Washington DC for summer 2026.
This eight-week, cohort-based internship can offer hands-on experience in law, policy, government, non-profit, consulting and other industries in the US capital. It provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to build your professional network, live in a purposeful learning community with fellow Emory students, and decide whether you might want to work post-graduation in Washington DC.
Through this Pathways program, you will:
- Secure your own paid internship (30 hrs/week) with support from the Pathways Center
- Network with Emory alumni at all stages of their careers working across various industries in the DC area
- Explore cultural landmarks, attend panel discussions with industry VIPs, and visit work locations with Professor Alex Bolton
- Enjoy free housing at George Washington University and a stipend for living expenses
Students from any major on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses are eligible for the program provided that they will be juniors or seniors in the Emory College of Arts and Sciences in fall 2026.
This program offers an excellent opportunity for future attorneys, policy makers, analysts, economists, journalists/communications professionals, non-profit leaders, foreign service workers, political consultants and strategists—and much more.
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Emory Advance for Juniors and Seniors: Step Away. Reflect Deeply. Lead Forward.
January 5-9, 2026
Dear Emory Juniors and Seniors What if five days could change how you see yourself, your purpose, and your path forward? The Emory Advance is a transformative experiential program (January 5–9, 2026) designed for students who want to pause, reflect, and prepare for what comes next — in college and beyond. Set in a beautiful, rustic-style environment, this immersive experience invites you to connect with peers and faculty across disciplines, explore what truly matters to you, and build the clarity and confidence to lead a purposeful life.
Over the course of five days, you will:
- Step away from campus noise to think deeply about who you are and who you’re becoming.
- Join honest, energizing conversations about purpose, values, and leadership.
- Recharge in a reflective, retreat-style setting — surrounded by other motivated juniors and seniors.
- Leave with tools (and a community) to make the rest of college — and life after — more intentional, meaningful, and yours.
- Have an amazing time! (We take play very seriously…)
Whether you’re preparing for graduation, considering your next move, or simply looking to reconnect with your “why,” Emory Advance offers the space — and community — to do it.
To get a preview, watch the video here from last year's program. To show interest and get notified for the lottery registration, visit here.
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Study Abroad Oppotunity in Poland
May 31-June 11, 2026
Kaldi's Drop-In: Tuesday, November 11, 3-5 p.m.
The Jews of Poland: History and Memory 11-day summer study will feature:
- Time split between Krakow and Warsaw, visiting general and Jewish site
- Featuring excursions to Auschwitz-Birkenau, Wieliczka Salt Mines, and a former "shtetl" (small-town Jewish community)
- Dialogue with contemporary Polish and Polish-Jewish activists, university students, cultural and community leaders
- Opportunities to explore East European Jewish life from the medieval to modern eras, through the Nazi Holocaust and Soviet domination, and culminating in the current period of post-Soviet Jewish Renewa
- Engagement in dialogue about Jewish and Polish memory, trauma, and memorialization
- Enjoyment of local cuisine and nightlife.
For more information contact: eschain@emory.edu
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Emory CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services): Fall 2025 Therapy and Support Groups
To join a group at CAPS, contact the appropriate group facilitator or call CAPS at 404-727-7450 to schedule a pre-group interview.
The Art of Uncertainty: Exploring Change Through Creativity
In-person, Wednesdays 1:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Alexandra Scott
Journey Through Grief: Strength and Connection
In-Person, Fridays 1:00-2:30pm, Starts 9/26
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
Grad-iators: Fighting through grad school together
Virtual, Fridays 2:00-2:30pm
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
Sisterhood Speaks: A Group for Healing and Connection
Virtual, Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm
Contact: Dr. RaiNesha Miller
The Barbershop: “No clippers needed—just real conversation.”
Location & Time,TBD
A confidential space for men at Emory to gather, reflect, and be real.
Contact: Dr. Chesmore Montique
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Weekly Spiritual Gatherings
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There is a plethora of weekly religious and philosophical gatherings offered at Emory. Many of them are listed here and at the button below.
Check back for more weekly gatherings as the semester gets started.
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Emory University Chaplaincy: Chaplain Office Hours in AMUC 125
Monday-Friday, Noon-2 p.m., AMUC 125
Emory University Chaplaincy chaplains are available Monday through Friday from approximately Noon-2 pm during term in AMUC Suite 125 to offer pastoral care and have meetings with students, faculty, and staff. The general schedule is below and may vary semester to semester.
- Monday: Rev. Maddie Herlong
- Tuesday: Ven. Priya Rakkhit Sraman
- Wednesday: Ustadh Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov
- Thursday: Pandit Rajeev Persaud
- Friday: Rabbi Jordan Braunig
To schedule a time with a chaplain outside of these hours, please contact them directly here.
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Religious Accommodations: List of Major Religious Holidays 2025-26
Emory OSRL seeks to provide guidance for the Emory community regarding upcoming religious holiday observances that may impact the community by providing a list of major religious holidays observed by sizeable religious demographic groups within the Emory community. These are provided in order to assist community members with avoiding potential schedule conflicts. For more information, please click here. For questions, please contact religiouslife@emory.edu.
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Upcoming Religious Holidays
These events are drawn from the multifaith calendar maintained by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life at Harvard Divinity School. To see more upcoming religious holidays and festivals, please click here.
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Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
Mon., Nov. 24, 2025
Tradition: Sikhism
This day commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji (1621–1675), the ninth of the Ten Sikh Gurus. He is remembered not only for his defense of the Sikh faith, but also of Hinduism and of religious liberty.
Ascension of 'Abdu'l-Baha
Thu., Nov. 27, 2025
Tradition: Baha'i
Commemorates ’Abdu’l-Bahá’s death.
First Sunday of Advent
Sun., Nov. 30, 2025
Tradition: Christianity-Protestant, Christianity-Roman Catholic
Period of four weeks in which Christians prepare for Christmas and meditate on the end of all time. In Western churches, the first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian liturgical year.
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