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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
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Emory helps take science to the community for the Atlanta Science Festival
The Atlanta Science Festival will take the city by storm March 6-21 as science-themed activities pop up throughout the metro area. Two perennial campus favorites, Chemistry Carnival and Physics Live, will be Friday, March 20, with students explaining their research, giving lab tours and entertaining participants with science games. Get details on all Emory events.

 

ATHLETICS
Men's basketball to host opening rounds of NCAA D-III Championship
Cheer on Emory as championship basketball begins. Play starts at 5 p.m. Friday in the WoodPEC before the Eagles take on Methodist University at 7:30 p.m. Winners will advance to Saturday’s second-round game at 7:30 p.m.

 

ACTIVITIES
10 free things to do in March
Campus activities this month include enlightening lectures, multiple performances and the chance to create a sand painting reminiscent of a Tibetan mandala. Learn about these and other ways to have fun for free.

CREATIVITY
Spring brings a busy calendar of March arts events
Arts at Emory has a full calendar of events in March, including the 17th annual Barenaked Voices student concert of a capella music on March 26. Learn about other activities.
 
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES
 
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Spring Break travel and student programs in Italy: Emory-sponsored study abroad and all other student programming in Italy are suspended indefinitely due to COVID-19. Student Health Services is also offering guidance on domestic and international travel plans during Spring Break and other personal travel. See the latest coronavirus updates for the Emory community.
 
NEWS
 
ACHIEVEMENT
Emory named a top Fulbright producer
Nine students and recent alumni were named to the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for this academic year. They are joined by six faculty and staff who have been named Fulbright Scholars, building on the university's history as a top Fulbright producer.

 

DISCOVERY
Lampl featured in new Netflix documentary series 'Babies'
Anthropology professor Michelle Lampl is one of more than 30 internationally renowned scientists featured in the new Netflix documentary series "Babies," highlighting her pioneering research that confirmed that babies and children grow in spurts.

 

ARTS
New director of orchestral studies builds student talent
A passion for performance and teaching – and building a talented community of young musicians – drives the work of Paul Bhasin as the newest conductor of the flagship Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra. Learn about upcoming performances, including March 5.

 

RESEARCH
Vote for Emory's research on detecting Alzheimer's through eye movements in #STATMadness
Emory has advanced to the second round of STAT Madness, the bracket competition for biomedical research. Vote for Emory's 2020 entry, detecting Alzheimer's and mild cognitive impairment using eye tracking.

 

CAMPUS
Site preparations begin on new R. Randall Rollins Building
Construction begins this month on a 10-story facility to significantly expand Rollins School of Public Health. Site preparations include the installation of safety fencing and the carefully regulated process of tree removal and replacement.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
University establishes Consensual Relationship policy
University establishes Consensual Relationship policy

Emory nonprofit starts GoFundMe campaign to help test coronavirus treatment; add your support
Emory nonprofit starts GoFundMe campaign to help test coronavirus treatment; add your support

Join TurboVote through the Emory Votes Initiative to receive election reminders, register to vote and apply for your absentee ballot
Join TurboVote through the Emory Votes Initiative to receive election reminders, register to vote and apply for your absentee ballot
 
Featured Events
 
2020 Emory Women in Excellence Awards

 

2020 Emory Women in Excellence Awards
Celebrate women who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues that affect women at Emory and in the larger community
When: March 5, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House
Admission: Free; RSVP required
Atlanta Master Chorale: "Questions and Queries"

 

Atlanta Master Chorale: "Questions and Queries"
Join the Chorale for its third concert of the season as they ponder questions and conundrums large and small. A second performance will be Saturday, March 7, at 8 p.m.
When: March 6, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: $30; Emory faculty, staff and students are eligible for a discount
 
05
March
 
Clarkston Community Health Center Fundraiser
When: March 5, 5:00 p.m.
Where: Papi's Cuban and Carribean Grill, Emory Point
Admission: Purchase of meal; 20% of proceeds benefit CCHC
 
05
March
 
Human Health on Film: "And the Band Played On"
When: March 5, 7:30 p.m.
Where: White Hall, Room 208
Admission: Free
 
05
March
 
Concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra
When: March 5, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: Free
 
07
March
 
Dance Workshop: "Peace, Love, Vote"
When: March 7, 12:30 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Tharp Rehearsal Hall
Admission: Free; register online
 
 
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