The Student Activity & Academic Center understands the importance to keep members abreast of important announcements surrounding the happenings of our facility. It is our goal to post timely and prevalent blogs as soon as it becomes available to us at the Student Activity & Academic Center.
Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM CLOSED
Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center's gymasium will be closed on Friday, August 21 from 2-4pm; Saturday, August 21 from 10am-9pm; and Sunday, August 22 from 1pm-4pm and 7-9pm for the Emory University Varisty Volleyball practice.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM CLOSED
Posted: Monday, August 17, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center's gymasium will be closed on Wednesday, August 19 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm for a Residence Life & Housing event.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: WOODWAY TREADMILLS
Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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We are pleased to announce the delivery and installation of four brand new Woodway Path treadmills.
For more information please visit the Woodway website: http://www.woodway.com/commercialtreadmills/path.html
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Student Activity & Academic Center: POOLS, TERRACES, TENNIS COURTS 1-8 CLOSED
Posted: Monday, August 3, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will be hosting the annual Residence Life & Housing private event to kick-off the new school year on Sunday, August 16 from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. The Student Activity & Academic Center will close the Olympic Pool, Teaching Pool, Kiddie Pool, Lower Terrace, Upper Terrace, Tennis Courts 1-8, Sand Volleyball, and Outdoor Basketball Court beginning at 5:00pm. The rest of the facility will be open to our patrons which will close at 9:00pm due to the academic break schedule.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: EVENING GYMNASIUM CLOSURE
Posted: Friday, July 10, 2009@ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will be hosting the EVBC - Women's Volleyball Camp from Tuesday, July 14 through Thursday, July 16 and Monday, July 20 through Wednesday, July 22. The gymnasium will be CLOSED for open recreation basketball during this event.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: CUDAS SWIM PARTY
Posted: Friday, July 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will be hosting the ECSC - Cudas Swim Party on Tuesday, July 14 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The group will have the upper terrace, lower terrace, and the recreation field reserved. We do anticipate crowds in excess of 500 people, but the facility will remain open for open recreation swim.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: OLYMPIC POOL & TEACHING POOL CLOSED
Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool & Teaching Pool will be CLOSED on Tuesday, June 16 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm due to the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet. The Olympic Pool and Teaching Pool will re-open on Wednesday, June 17 at its regualar scheduled time. The Kiddie Pool will remain open during the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet. This will be the third and final swim meet of the year.
Student Activity & Academic Center: OLYMPIC POOL & TEACHING POOL CLOSED
Posted: Thursday, May 28, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool & Teaching Pool will be CLOSED on Tuesday, June 2 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm due to the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet. The Olympic Pool and Teaching Pool will re-open on Wednesday, June 3 at its regualar scheduled time. The Kiddie Pool will remain open during the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet.
Student Activity & Academic Center: OLYMPIC POOL & TEACHING POOL CLOSED
Posted: Thursday, May 21, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool & Teaching Pool will be CLOSED on Tuesday, May 26 from 5:00pm until 9:00pm due to the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet. The Olympic Pool and Teaching Pool will re-open on Wednesday, May 27 at its regualar scheduled time. The Kiddie Pool will remain open during the Clairmont Cudas Swim Meet.
Student Activity & Academic Center: OLYMPIC POOL, TEACHING POOL, KIDDIE POOL
Posted: Monday, May 4, 2009 @ 2:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool, Teaching Pool, and Kiddie Pool will be CLOSED on Friday, May 8, 2009 from 12:00pm until 3:00pm due to the Emory University Senior Luau. The pools will reopen following the event at 3:00pm.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: STEP UP & MOVE IT EMORY!
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center in conjuction with Step Up Emory is pleased to annoucne it will be offering free fitness classes and demonstrations from April 27 through May 4. For more information and class schedule please visit the Step Up Emory web site.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM
Posted: Monday, April 14, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Gymnasium will be CLOSED on Sunday, April 19 from 9:00am until 8:00pm due to Residence Life & Housing - Training.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: HARD TENNIS COURTS
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Hard Tennis Courts will be CLOSED on Thursday, March 26 from 7:30am until 12:30pm; Friday, March 27 from 7:30am until 8:00pm; Saturday, March 28 from 7:30am until 8:00pm; and Sunday, March 29 from 7:30am until 2:30pm due to Emory Athletics Fab 5 Tennis Tournament.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Gymnasium will be CLOSED on Friday, March 27 from 6:30am until Saturday, March 28 until 8:00am due to a Human Resources Event.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: SWIM MEMBERSHIP IS NOW SUMMER EXTENDED MEMBERSHIP
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC is changing the name of the swim membership to summer extended. The membership remains the same as it will serve you from April 1 through November 1. The Summer Extended membership allows you access to the entire facility.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: WPEC POOL PASSES
Posted: Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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Non-Faculty/Staff Annual Members will be able to pick-up their WoodPEC pool passes beginning November 2, 2008.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM
Posted: Monday, March 9, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Gymnasium will be CLOSED on Friday, March 20 from 12:00pm until Saturday, March 21 until 8:00am due to a Residence Life & Housing Event.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: CAFE
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Cafe will be CLOSED on Friday, March 6 at 6:00pm through Sunday, March 15 until 10:00am due to Emory University Spring Break.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: FITNESS CLASSES
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Fitness Classes will be FREE from Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6. The SAAC Fitness Classes will be CANCELLED beginning Saturday, March 7 through Saturday, March 14 due to Emory University Spring Break. All Fitness Classes will resume as scheduled on Monday, March 16.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: CLAY TENNIS COURTS
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Clay Tennis Courts will be CLOSED from Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13 to remove the old surface off and apply 1.5 tons of new hyrdo court surface in anticipation of the spring/summer season.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM
Posted: Tuesday, February 10, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The SAAC Gymnasium will be CLOSED on Friday, February 27 from 12:00pm and Saturday, February 28 until 12:00pm due to a Residence Life & Housing event.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: FITNESS CLASS - PILATES CANCELLED
Posted: Friday, January 26, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will cancel the Saturday, January 30 fitness class due to "Super Saturday" and the "Super Bowl Party" for Residence Life & Housing. All members of the Student Activity & Academic Center are welcome to join us for the Super Bowl Party on February 1, 2009 beginning at 6:00pm.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: GYMNASIUM CLOSURE
Posted: Friday, January 26, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will close the gymnasium from the late afternoon on Friday, January 30 through the early morning of Monday, February 2. The Student Activity & Academic Center will be hosting "Super Saturday" and the "Super Bowl Party" for Residence Life & Housing. All members of the Student Activity & Academic Center are welcome to join us for the Super Bowl Party on February 1, 2009 beginning at 6:00pm.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: 2009 Spring Semester Fitness Classes
Posted: Friday, January 9, 2009 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center has released its 2009 Spring Semester Fitness Class schedule. Please visit the Fitness page for more information.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: Fitness For Turkey Lovers!
Posted: Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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In November, go ahead and enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner, as well as, some pie. Why? Because you just finished three weeks of Xtreme FITS! This boot camp is like no other in the area. In three weeks you will strengthen your core, tone your upper and lower body, and increase your cardiovascular endurance. If you are dedicated to getting into shape and seeing results please sign up today. Spots are limited and you do not want to miss it in November. For more information please visit our website by clicking here.
Classes are small so you are guaranteed personal attention throughout all exercises. Instructors are certified trainers who focus on correct form to prevent injury.
Student Activity & Academic Center Recreation Field
November 3 - 21 from 5:45am until 6:30am
Price: $175
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Student Activity & Academic Center: Gymnasium CLOSURE
Posted: Monday, October 3, 2008 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Gymnasium will be closed for the following events:
Emory University Healthcare: Thursday, October 16 & Friday, October 17
Residence Life & Housing/Gamma Phi Beta: Friday, October 24
Emory Athletics - Men's/Women's Varsity Basketball: Friday, October 31 4:00pm - 6:00pm & Saturday, November 1 - 10:00am - 2:00pm
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Emory University - Campaign Emory - Celebration Emory
Posted: Monday, September 22, 2008 @ 11:00am
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will be the host location for Celebration Emory beginning Monday, September 15, 2008 and ending Monday, October 1, 2008.
More information regarding this event can be found by click here.
President James W. Wagner and incoming Emory Alumni Board President Crystal Edmonton 95C will guide you through a brief showcase of Emory's courageous efforts to enlighten, care, connect, listen, discover, and give. Celebrate Emory's great strengths: scholars and scientists, innovations and inventions, programs, and partnerships. And learn about Emory's bold plans to share knowledge, care for communities at home and abroad, connect with the environment, and discover new solutions to enduring problems.
The featured entertainment is Enquérir (to inquire), an original production that explores the origin, challenges, and ultimate triumph of courageous inquiry at Emory. An international cast of renowned cirque-style acrobats journey through an ideal powerful enough to inspire positive change in the world. These acrobats have been featured in productions by Cirque du Soleil, the Moscow Circus, and NBC's Celebrity Circus. They will be accompanied by exhilarating live Taiko-fusion music, as well as local dancers and performers.
During this exciting time for the University we ask our patrons of the Student Activity & Academic Center to please be patient as this event could affect your regularly scheduled visits to our facility. While the facility will be open on Thursday, September 25, 2008 it is strongly encouraged that patrons use the facility prior to 4:00pm.
Event Construction: Monday, September 15 through Wednesday, October 1 from 8:00am until 8:00pm (noise levels will be increased during this time period)
Event Construction: Monday, September 22 through Monday, September 29 (gymnasium will be closed for open recreation)
Event Construction: Monday, September 22 through Monday, September 29 (fitness classes will be located in Rm 316 of SAAC. Thursday's class will be cancelled.)
Event Construction: Monday, September 22 through Monday, September 29 (computer lab closed at SAAC. Can access a computer lab at the "H" Space or 18th Floor of the Tower. No Printer Access.)
Celebration Emory Event: Thursday, September 25 from 4:00pm until 12:00am (patrons parking in the clairmont deck must park on the 6th floor)
Celebration Emory Event: Thursday, September 25 from 6:00pm until 12:00am (pools will be closed)
Celebration Emory Event: Saturday, September 27 from 6:00pm until 12:00am (clay tennis courts will close @ 6:00pm)
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Student Activity & Academic Center: 2008 Fall Semester Fitness Classes
Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center has released its 2008 Fall Semester Fitness Class schedule. There will be two minor location changes during the semester. On August 27, 2008 fitness classes will be held in Rm 316. From September 22 through September 29 all fitness classes will be held in the "H" Space on the Clairmont Campus.
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Student Activity & Academic Center: 2008 Summer Academic Break Hours
Posted: Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 11:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will have reduced hours during Academic Break. These hours can be found on the website under the "Hours" webpage.
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Emory University Residence Life & Housing: Sunday, August 17, 2008
Posted: Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 1:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will close its Olympic Pool, Lap Pool, and Kiddie Pool at 6:00pm on Sunday, August 17, 2008 due an event sponsored by Emory University Residence Life & Housing.
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Summer Camps End on Friday, August 8, 2008.
Posted: Friday, July 18, 2008 @ 1:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will end its summer camp season on Friday, August 8, 2008. The hard tennis courts and gymnasium will return to its normal open recreation schedule.
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Volleyball Camp: Monday, July 21 - Friday, July 25.
Posted: Monday, July 21, 2008 @ 1:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center's gymnasium will be closed from Monday, July 21 through Friday, July 25 due volleyball camp. During this time the outdoor basketball court will be available for open recreation.
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Student Activity & Academic Center Gymnasium - CLOSED
Posted: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 @ 12:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center gymnasium will be closed on Friday, July 11 from 6:30am until 6:30pm due to the Summer Camp - Challenge & Champions closing festivities.
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Cafe - Sky Ranch Grill and Sub Connection.
Posted: May 19, 2008 @ 3:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Cafe including the Sky Ranch Grill and Sub Connection will be open 7 days a week Monday through Sunday during the Summer. The cafe will be open from 11:30am until 7:00pm.
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Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool - OPEN
Posted: Saturday, June 28, 2008 @ 9:00am
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool is looking better this morning. The diving well will remain closed until the water clarity gets back to normal, but the shallow end and lap lanes will open as scheduled.
If we have any other announcements regarding the Olympic Pool this weekend we will keep you informed.
Thank you again for patience.
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Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool - CLOSED
Posted: Friday, June 27, 2008 @ 7:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Olympic Pool is closed due to a filtration issue. The filtration issue began around 5:00pm on Friday, June 27 and the pool was closed at 5:30pm. At this time the management staff is accessing the situation and trying to get the pool operational by tomorrow morning.
The Student Activity & Academic Center staff will post an update tomorrow morning Saturday, June 28 at 9:00am.
The Teaching Pool and Baby Pool will remain operational during this time.
We are sorry for the inconvenience and are trying to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
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DeKalb County Swim League (DCSL) Championship at WoodPEC
Posted: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 @ 10:00am
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There have been many questions regarding the location of the Clarimont Cudas' DeKalb County Swim League (DCSL) Championship. It will be hosted at the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WoodPEC) on the main campus of Emory University. The Student Activity & Academic Center will NOT be the host site for this event. Any questions regarding this matter should be forwarded on to Chris Marshall (cpmarsh@emory.edu).
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Clairmont Cudas Swim Team - Home Meet - Pool Closure 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Posted: Tuesday, June 3, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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The Clairmont Cudas Swim Team will host its second of two home meets this coming Tuesday, June 10, 2008 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The Olympic Pool, Teaching Pool, and Baby Pool will be closed during this event. If you are planning on using any of the other indoor or outdoor facilities please prepare for large crowds.
This will be the last pool closure due to swim team for the rest of the summer.
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Clairmont Cudas Swim Team - Home Meet - Pool Closure 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
Posted: Tuesday, May 20, 2008 @ 1:00pm
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The Clairmont Cudas Swim Team will host its first of two home meets this coming Tuesday, May 20, 2008 from 6:00pm until 9:00pm. The Olympic Pool, Teaching Pool, and Baby Pool will be closed during this event. If you are planning on using any of the other indoor or outdoor facilities please prepare for large crowds.
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Cafe - Sky Ranch Grill and Sub Connection.
Posted: Wednesday, April 30, 2008 @ 4:30pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center Cafe including the Sky Ranch Grill and Sub Connection will be closed from Wednesday, May 7 through Sunday, May 18 for Emory University's Academic Break. The Student Activity & Academic Center is in the process of detailing the cafe's operational hours during the swim and summer seasons. Once this information is made available it will be posted to High Dive Announcements.
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Emory University Commencement.
Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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Emory University Commencement will be held on Monday, May 12. The Student Activity & Academic Center will open at 12:00pm to accommodate the large crowds during this event.
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The Emory University Alumni Association and Residence Hall Association sponsors Senior Luau.
Posted: Monday, May 5, 2008 @ 4:30pm & Friday, April 18, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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The Emory University Alumni Association and Residence Hall Association will be sponsoring the Senior Luau for all 2008 graduating seniors on Thursday, May 8, 2008. This event will be only be open to graduating seniors and the Student Activity & Academic Center's Lower Terrace, Olympic Pool, Teaching Pool, and Baby Pool will be closed from 12:00pm until 6:00pm on Thursday, May 8, 2008. The rest of the facility will remain accessible for open recreation.
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The Student Activity & Academic Center announces Summer 2008 Fitness Classes.
Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2008 @ 4:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center has announced their Summer 2008 Fitness Class schedule. Fitness classes will begin on Monday, May 19, 2008 and run through Friday,
August 8, 2008. Classes will not be held during Memorial Day on Monday, May 26,
2008 or Independence Day on Friday, July 4, 2008.
For information regarding class schedules and pricing information please click here.
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University Athletic Association (UAA) 200 Men's Tennis Championships.
Posted: Friday, April 18, 2008 @ 2:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will play host to the University Athletic Association 2008 Men's Tennis Championship on Friday, April 25; Saturday, April 26; and Sunday, April 27. Teams from Brandeis University, Carnegie Mellon University, Case Western Reserve University, New York University, University of Chicago, University of Rochester, and Washington University in St. Louis will be represented in the tournament.
Please come out and support your Emory Eagles!
Hard Court Open Recreation:
Friday, April 25 - hard courts will be open for reservations after 6:00pm.
Saturday, April 26 - hard courts will NOT be open for reservation on this day.
Sunday, April 27 - hard courts will be open for reservations after 6:00pm.
Clay Court Open Recreation:
The clay tennis courts will NOT be used for tournament play.
They will remain open for recreation use the entire weekend.
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Gymnasium CLOSED this weekend for Residence Life & Housing - RA Training.
Posted: Friday, April 11, 2008 @ 5:00pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center's gymnasium will be closed on Saturday, April 12 beginning at 2:00pm and will re-open on Monday, April 14 at 10:00am. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we ask that all patrons relocate to the outdoor basketball court as an alternate means of open recreation basketball. Residence Life & Housing will be conducting their annual RA training for the upcoming semester.
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Spring Band Concert hosted at the Student Activity & Academic Center's Recreation Field.
Posted: Monday, April 7, 2008 @ 12:00pm
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The Spring Band concert will be held at the Student Activity & Academic Center's recreation field on Tuesday, April 8 from 8:00pm until 10:30pm. This year's headlining band is Lupe Fiasco.
The Student Activity & Academic Center will remain OPEN during the concert, but please remember there will be live music and gathering crowds in and around the Student Activity & Academic Center.
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DeKalb County makes an Official Announcement regarding the Summer Extended Season.
Posted: Friday, March 28, 2008 @ 4:00pm
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DeKalb County Chief Executive Officer, Vernon Jones, announced on Friday, March 28, 2008 that DeKalb County could fill their swimming pools beginning Tuesday, April 1, 2008. This announcement comes as GREAT NEWS to the Student Activity & Academic Center as questions and worries surrounded the fate of the Summer Swim Season 2008.
As a result of this announcement the Student Activity & Academic Center will begin selling swim and summer memberships online and in-person beginning Monday, March 31, 2008. The Student Activity & Academic Center pool will officially open on Monday, April 7, 2008 at 12:00pm.
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Dooley's Week Concert hosted at the Student Activity & Academic Center's Recreation Field.
Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 @ 11:35am
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The Dooley's Week concert will be held at the Student Activity & Academic Center's recreation field on Thursday, March 27 from 8:00pm until 10:30pm. This year's headlining band is Ok Go with their hit single Here It Goes Again. Many know this song and group as the "people dancing on treadmills."
The Student Activity & Academic Center will remain OPEN during the concert, but please remember there will be live music and gathering crowds in and around the Student Activity & Academic Center.
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House Bill 1281 and Student Activity & Academic Center Membership Plan.
Posted: Friday, March 14, 2008 @ 07:30pm
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On Tuesday, March 4, 2008 the Georgia House of Representatives passed House Bill 1281 “prohibiting a local government from imposing stricter outdoor watering restrictions than the state during a drought without permission from the Director of the Environmental Protection Division of Georgia (EPD of Georgia).”
This House Bill also “prohibits the Director of EPD of Georgia from restricting the use of water for public, private, or community swimming pools due solely to a drought and/or water shortages except in emergencies.”
The House Bill goes on to say “a local government could also apply to the Director of EPD of Georgia for an exemption from the state watering restrictions.”
This Bill will move on to the Georgia Senate, and if passed there, the Governor has the ability to sign it into law. The timeframe for this Bill moving to/from the Georgia Senate and Governor’s Office is not known. It is also not known if this bill is passed and signed into law if DeKalb County would apply for an exemption.
The Student Activity & Academic Center has learned through Commissioner Burrell Ellis’s office that DeKalb County has set a tentative Tuesday, April 1, 2008 date for the announcement of its future plans regarding the county’s current outdoor watering ban. Due to the timing of this announcement the Division of Campus Life, Residence Life & Housing, and the Student Activity & Academic Center are in the process of determining its course of action regarding the selling of its swim and summer memberships. Our administration will be taking into consideration every aspect of this situation including water conservation, energy conservation, official start date of our pools, and the best overall interests to you our patrons. It is our goal to announce our plans for the upcoming swim and summer season once DeKalb County has officially released its April 1st statement.
We thank you for your patience during this time period, and we hope to have an announcement to you on or shortly after Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
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Locker Renewal for Spring/Summer Season.
Posted: Friday, March 14, 2008 @ 06:30pm
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Please remember to renew your locker beginning Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 23 for the Spring/Summer season. Any locker not renewed during this time period will be cleaned out from its current location. If you do not plan to renew your locker please remember to remove your belongings before Sunday, March 23. Lockers will be cleaned out beginning Monday, March 24.
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DeKalb County is still waiting...memberships postponed until March 15.
Posted: Friday, February 27, 2008 @ 05:30pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center is postponing the selling of their swim and summer memberships until March 15, 2008. DeKalb County is still deciding on whether they will allow outdoor pools to become operational this summer. Upon emailing the DeKalb County Commissioners last week we have confirmed three commissioners are in favor of pools opening this summer and they plan on having a decision in the next few weeks. Cobb County was the latest county to approve the opening of pools this season. We are still asking that you help the efforts by contacting The DeKalb County Commissioners Office.
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Polar Bear Plunge cancelled for today.
Posted: Friday, February 21, 2008 @ 12:30pm
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The Polar Bear Plunge in conjunction with the Athletics & Recreation intramural soccer tournament are cancelled for today Friday, February 21, 2008. The date and time of rescheduling the event has yet to be determined.
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DeKalb County not yet on board with Governor and State Recommendation.
Posted: Wednesday, February 18, 2008 @ 12:00pm
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As we had announced back on Wednesday, February 6, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue and the State of Georgia relaxed the water ban allowing swimming pools to open for the swim season of 2008.
What many of us were not aware of is the decision of opening a swimming pool lies with each individual county. Governor Perdue and the State of Georgia were simply making a recommendation to the counties to allow pools to open for the swim season of 2008. Provided is a link to an Atlanta Journal Constitution article explaining this situation. Please click here.
DeKalb County is still following the prior exemption which would not allow us to open a public or private pool in the county for the swim season of 2008. DeKalb County does not know when they will make a decision regarding this matter.
We ask that you please contact The DeKalb County Commissioners Office & our local legislators to help the efforts of the Student Activity & Academic Center and DeKalb County pools to open for the swim season of 2008.
At this time the Student Activity & Academic Center is tentatively planning on selling our swim and summer memberships beginning March 1, 2008.
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Summer Extended & Summer Pool Season is a GO!
Posted: Wednesday, February 6, 2008 @ 4:30pm
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The Student Activity & Academic Center will begin selling swim and summer memberships on Saturday, March 1, 2008. The pool will officially open for business on Tuesday, April 1, 2008.
