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Incorporate Emory history directly into the Freshman Advising and Mentoring at Emory (F.A.M.E. ) program to reinforce the meaning of Emory’s heritage and rituals.

Present informational displays in various campus locales common to staff, students, and faculty which reflect, through archival materials, photographs and explanatory exhibits the activities, programs and people associated with campus buildings.

"History at Emory" column might become a regular feature of campus news groups (in such publications as The Emory Wheel or Emory Report, and on Emory’s Web page).

Affix the Emory logo on buildings, buses, street signs—everywhere—to remind visitors where they are.

History and walking tour of Emory University—In the classroom Emory’s history could be emphasized in discussion. An "Historical Walking Tour of Emory University" that focuses on Emory’s history and landmarks could be sponsored on a faculty or administrative level to establish a tradition of teaching the past.

Emory: The Movie—To strengthen further this sense of Emory’s tradition, the university might sponsor the creation of a video, to be made available on CD-ROM and distributed to Emory newcomers. This piece should be professionally commissioned and contain an amalgam of the solemn and the more light-hearted. The video would document Emory’s history and legacy by means of an engaging medium.

A brochure—An attractive document containing similar information would be a convenient and informative hand-out for visitors and should include a map showing significant historical markers.

Invite the alumni—The alumni should lead the ceremonial line at graduation; arrange for the oldest alumni to enter first, with their class, followed by the alumni from each successive year followed by the new graduates.

Schedule regular meetings—Invite the Provost, the President and the Deans to speak with the students on a regular basis.

Informal notes—Notes of congratulation for a job well done sent by senior administrators and department chairs to students, faculty, staff and alumni are deeply appreciated and motivating.

On-campus services—Emory should continue to consider ways to assist community members. Childcare and lockers for commuters are examples. Emory might consider operating laboratory schools for the children of faculty, staff and students.

An Emory retreat center—The university might acquire, develop or utilize a center, located in the north Georgia mountains, to sponsor retreats and informal faculty, student and staff seminars in a removed and rustic setting. A center of this type would be a wonderful place to encourage involvement of alumni and their families with Emory through summer recreational programming.

Wonderful Wednesday—Bring back or reinvent the purpose of the former "Wonderful Wednesday," on an occasional basis, as a time of study or service.

Recognize the contributions—Celebrate employees through permanent public recognition of staff award winners.

Student leaders—Designate student leaders to represent the university at events, such as Alumni Weekend, Family Weekend and commencement, in a manner similar to orientation.

Annual Class Ring Ball—Sponsor a special ceremony for juniors who receive their rings, once they have achieved upper-class status and thereby have enough hours at Emory to attain alumni status.

Bowling center—A small bowling alley might be placed in the campus plaza area.

Distance indicators—Add markers to walking and jogging trails around the campus to indicate route lengths.

"Long and Dangerous Journey"—Implement this legendary journey around the campus, perhaps led by the author, or some of his acolytes, as part of the informational walking tour of the campus.

Music and poetry—Embellish traditions with music and poetry that become part of the fabric of the institution. Teach new students what these traditions are and what they mean.

Alumni status—The university might consider granting alumni status to faculty members and long-term staff members.

Alumni on tape—A living history program featuring alumni should be considered. The alumni would share their memories of Emory on video tape, and these recollections could form a book that would be used to reconnect with other alumni.

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