Nominations sought for Awards of Distinction
Human Resources is seeking nominations for the annual Awards of Distinction, presented to employees who demonstrate consistent job excellence.

All regular staff and “presidentially” approved principals employed for at least one year are eligible to be nominated. Faculty, including librarians and employees of Emory Hospitals and Wesley Woods, are not eligible.

Nominations can be made by faculty or staff. Employees may not nominate themselves, nor can previous recipients or retirees be nominated. All nominations must be typed, limited to 500 words and endorsed by the head of the department, school or division in which the nominated employee works.

The department head must submit recommendation for each person to the selection committee. No department, school or division may have more than five nominees.

All completed and approved nominations are due Feb. 9 and should be sent to Patricia Douglass, assistant vice president for Human Resources, 1762 Clifton Rd., or by fax to 404-727-2746. For more information, call 404-727-7413.

Kids’ percussion workshop held Jan. 21
Members of the Atlanta Percussion Trio, Thamyris and DrummerMom will lead a hands-on percussion workshop for children ages 5-12 on Sunday, Jan. 21, from 1–2:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Studio. A family concert will follow at 4 p.m.

The musicians have presented hundreds of programs for children at schools throughout the Southeast. Participants will see, hear and play percussion instruments from around the world.
Cost for the workshop is $10 per child. Space is limited, and reservations can be made by calling 404-228-1544. For more information, call 404-727-5050.