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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, March 2, 2021

GLOBAL Infant mortality consortium, pioneered by Emory-Ethiopia Partnership, receives $4.5 million grant Emory’s School of Nursing is sharing in a $4.5 million grant as part of a multinational consortium working to reduce infant mortality in Ethiopia. Saving Little Lives at Birth has also been named the flagship program of the Ethiopian Ministry of Health, an endorsement highlighting the importance of maternal-infant health to Ethiopia’s well-being. CONVERSATION 'First Fridays' series to highlight faculty research on race A new lecture series showcasing Emory faculty scholarship on race, ethnicity and social justice launches March 5. Faculty members Dianne M. Stewart and Tayari Jones will discuss their research into the Black family and how their work overlaps. HEALTH CARE Emory University Hospital Midtown earns Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center status The Georgia Department of Public Health, Office of EMS and Trauma, has designated Emory University Hospital Midtown a Level I Emergency Cardiac Care Center, Georgia's highest level of emergency cardiac care. RESEARCH Give COVID-19 a one-two punch by voting for Emory in STAT Madness Emory is competing in STAT Madness, a "March Madness"-style bracket contest for biomedical research. The university has two papers, both of which cover groundbreaking research on COVID-19. Vote for Emory! CAMPUS Rev. Dr. Barber headlines virtual conference on chaplains’ ‘soul work’ Students, faculty and staff can participate in the March 8-9 “Imagining the Possibilities” conference co-sponsored by Emory with chaplains from diverse religious and spiritual viewpoints engaging pressing topics such as racial justice and LGBTQ inclusion. SUPPORT Emory joins national network to prevent sexual harassment in higher education The National Academies’ Action Collaborative on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Higher Education has launched a new partner network to engage higher education–focused organizations to share their work on preventing and addressing sexual harassment in the industry.

COVID-19 VACCINE TOWN HALL   Stay informed: Emory’s next community update on the COVID-19 vaccine will be Thursday, March 4, at 11:30 a.m. The virtual town hall will feature President Gregory L. Fenves and other presenters. Join the live town hall or watch it later on the COVID-19 vaccine page of the Emory Forward website.

TAKE NOTE   Move More Challenge begins March 22; registration is open Take the COVID-19 vaccine survey for faculty and staff by March 5 Experts use innovative robotic technology to more effectively treat head, neck and urologic cancers

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Why the 19th Amendment did not guarantee all women the right to vote March 1 |  Pearl Dowe |  History The raging evolutionary war between humans and COVID-19 March 1 |  Katia Koelle |  Wired Why the people who worry the most about climate change vote in the smallest numbers Feb. 25 |  Bernard Fraga |  The Hill

EVENTS   Facebook Live: "COVID-19: What You Need to Know" Get answers to the latest COVID-19 questions from Jay Varkey, associate professor of infectious diseases. Hosted by Jodie Guest of Rollins School of Public Health. When: March 3, 11:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Facebook Page Admission: Free Women of Excellence Awards Join this celebration of women who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues that affect women at Emory and in the larger community. When: March 4, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Facebook Live: "COVID-19: Sports and Events Safety" When will it be safe to go to a football game? A concert? Join Carlos del Rio, infectious diseases expert and executive associate dean of the School of Medicine, and public health expert Jodie Guest for a live discussion on COVID-19 safety for sports and events. When: March 5, 11:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Facebook Page Admission: Free

04 March Lecture: "Indigenous Suffragists, the 19th Amendment and the Politics of Self-determination" When: March 4, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   04 March Concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra When: March 4, 8:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   05 March Candler Concert Series: Gabriela Montero, Pianist When: March 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   06 March Kickoff Event: "21-day Compassion Challenge" When: March 6, 10:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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