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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021

ACTIVITIES Emory celebrates Homecoming Emory students, alumni, staff and faculty came together last week to celebrate Homecoming with a full slate of concerts, events and activities. See some highlights from the week of "Swoop's Streets." CREATIVITY Arts and Social Justice Fellowship begins second year Faculty and students pair with local artists to explore how creative thinking and artistic expression can inspire change as this year’s Arts and Social Justice Fellowship Program gets underway. RESOURCES Libraries roll out beta version of new search engine, request feedback The Emory Libraries will launch a new search engine in January to improve library searches and results. Emory students can test it and provide feedback now. CAMPUS Visit Emory's new collection of items from 'Dracula' author Bram Stoker What better way to spend Halloween week than by visiting the Rose Library’s new pop-up exhibit highlighting the work of Bram Stoker, the 19th-century Irish author best known for "Dracula?” Emory's Rose Library is now home to what has been described as the world’s most comprehensive collection of rare materials highlighting Stoker’s work. FOREFRONT Emory supports Medicines Patent Pool and Merck license agreement for molnupiravir to treat COVID-19 The Medicines Patent Pool and Merck have entered into a licensing agreement to facilitate affordable access for molnupiravir, an investigational oral antiviral COVID-19 medicine, in 105 low- and middle-income countries. FACULTY Joanne Solis-Walker to join Emory's Candler School of Theology Candler School of Theology will welcome Joanne Solis-Walker as associate dean and professor in the practice of leadership next semester. Solis-Walker will lead projects that expand access to Candler-based theological education. RESEARCH Into the heart of brightness Emory ethnobotanist Cassandra Quave publishes a memoir celebrating a life in science, from her roots to the fruits of her labor. Some of those “fruits” include training more than 100 undergraduates in her lab, which has published more than 100 articles — many of them written by students.

EMORY INSIDER   Flu shot attestation: All students are required to receive a flu vaccination by Friday, Oct. 29. If you haven't had your shot yet, please stop by White Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for your free vaccination — no appointment needed. After receiving your vaccination, you must complete Emory’s Flu Attestation Form — regardless of where you received the shot — and include the date. The same form also allows you to request a qualified medical or religious exemption. For more information, visit the Student Health Services Join the Fight Against Flu webpage.

TAKE NOTE   Events recognizing LGBTQ+ History Month continue Share your ideas for the new Emory Interfaith Center Emory's Center for the Study of Law and Religion receives gift from The MirYam Institute for ethics, leadership development Season 3 of Emmy-winning series 'Your Fantastic Mind' kicks off Nov. 1

FEATURED EVENTS   Virtual Screening: "Fauci" "Fauci" from National Geographic films is a portrait of Dr. Anthony Fauci, a public servant, scientist, physician, husband and father whose career spans seven presidents and is bookended by two pandemics: HIV/AIDS, which shaped him, and COVID-19, which has tested him beyond all expectations. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, the Center for Ethics and The MirYam Institute Project in International Ethics and Leadership. When: Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Emory Pride's Annual Drag Show A staple of the Emory LGBTQ community since October 2004, members of the Emory community — LGBTQ or not — come together to watch students perform in drag. Representatives from student groups at Emory will perform for a chance to win the grand prize. Audience members can show off their own looks for a chance to win a gift card during intermission. When: Oct. 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free (with suggested donation at the door going to the Trevor Project)

HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS

28 Oct. Halloween Blood Drive When: Oct. 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine Lobby Admission: Free; RSVP required   28 Oct. Student Programming Council Fright Fest When: Oct. 28, 6:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Plaza Admission: Free; RSVP required   29 Oct. Dia de los Muertos Celebration When: Oct. 29, 4:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free; RSVP required   29 Oct. Mini Pumpkin Painting Workshop When: Oct. 29, 5:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House Admission: Free   29 Oct. Muslim Student Association Fall Fest When: Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. Where: Campus Life Pavilion Admission: Free; RSVP required   29 Oct. Emory Anime Club: A Spooky GBM with Food and Mystery When: Oct. 29, 6:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free; RSVP required   29 Oct. Dooley After Dark: Halloween Party When: Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center Multipurpose Rooms Admission: Free; RSVP required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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