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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, May 20, 2021

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EVENTS Staff Fest 2021: A virtual event like no other Celebrate the completion of another academic year by joining the virtual “Variety Show” of Staff Fest on May 21. Play games, compete for prizes and vote for Emory’s favorite pet and best talent. EXPERTISE Nursing leader tapped for national Black maternal mortality task force Rose L. Horton, a nursing leader at Emory Decatur Hospital, will help guide the Biden administration’s efforts to combat maternal mortality in the Black community as part of a new national stakeholder group. COLLABORATION Through Council on Competitiveness, Emory takes role in increasing American innovation For the past several years, Emory has engaged in a nonpartisan effort, with a diverse set of leaders representing major economic sectors, to enhance our nation’s competitiveness and drive inclusive prosperity for all Americans. FOREFRONT Critical care NP/PA residency program first to receive national accreditation under newly designed pathway The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant has granted Accreditation-Clinical Postgraduate Program status to the Emory Critical Care Center Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Residency Program, sponsored by Emory Healthcare. HEALTH Volunteer ‘wellness champions’ help Emory employees flourish Wellness champions work with fellow employees across the Emory community to promote health and well-being in many ways. If you’re interested in learning more, register for the next Wellness Champion webinar on May 26. INPUT Share your thoughts on Emory Report to help shape its content Emory Report is the official email newsletter for all faculty and staff. To help us better serve you, please take our short annual readership survey. The survey takes less than 10 minutes and your answers will help us provide the information that matters most to you.

TAKE NOTE   Listen to yesterday's Facebook Live Q&A about the CDC's face mask guidelines Summer dining hours are in effect through Aug. 6 Here's the summer schedule for Emory's shuttles Emory Libraries have online and on-site services for summer

EMORY IN THE NEWS   What's the best time to take vitamins? May 19 |  Melissa Majumdar |  U.S. News and World Report A psychedelic drug may help treat PTSD. But questions remain on how best to use — and regulate — it May 19 |  Barbara Rothbaum |  Science 9 vaccinated Yankees players and staff tested positive for COVID — here’s how that happens May 18 |  Zach Binney |  CNBC

EVENTS

24 May Theater: "Labzik: Tales of a Clever Pup" When: May 24, 2021 - June 5, 2021 Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   25 May Mindfulness Practice When: May 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   25 May Webinar: "What's New in Canvas" Lunch and Learn When: May 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   27 May Webinar: "Poll Everywhere" When: May 27, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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