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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 25, 2021

IMPACT Student activism, an Emory tradition From equal rights to voting rights, from health care to the environment, the causes that Emory students align themselves with are as diverse as the students themselves. Get to know a few of today's student activists. DISCOVERY Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Read a sample of recent grant awards across campus along with newly published research findings. RECOGNITION Emory course-related podcast ‘Buried Truths’ wins Silver Gavel award “Buried Truths,” the podcast based on Emory's Georgia Civil Rights Cold Cases Project, is being honored by the American Bar Association for its season that examined the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. CAMPUS Improved Enterprise DocuSign service receives rave reviews across Emory DocuSign first gained widespread use in the mortgage industry, replacing handwritten signatures with mouse clicks. In this increasingly digitized age, DocuSign has unlimited uses at Emory. Learn how to access it and hear from satisfied users. COMMUNITY Oxford graduate creates Letters to Dad Foundation, receives outstanding service award Hannah Kreuziger was encouraged to write letters to her father as a way to cope with his unexpected death. The experience inspired the Letters to Dad Foundation, an outlet to help others deal with grief. EVENTS Staff Fest ‘Variety Show’ participants crown Favorite Pet and Aspiring Talent winners Hundreds of Emory staff celebrated the conclusion of another academic year with Staff Fest 2021 on May 21. Highlights included meeting the finalists for Emory’s Favorite Pet and voting for Emory’s Aspiring Talent.

TAKE NOTE   Submit proposals for Emory's symposium on slavery and dispossession by June 18; learn more Watch recordings of performances on the Schwartz Center's Virtual Stage Join live or on-demand webinars about working and parenting during the pandemic

NOTE TO READERS   Summer schedule: With the academic year concluded, Emory Report shifts to weekly publication. Look for a new issue in your inbox every Tuesday throughout the summer; twice-weekly publication resumes in August. Please visit the Emory News Center for daily headlines and events.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   A culture war with real consequences is coming May 25 |  Alan Abramowitz |  CNN Shock of Jan. 6 insurrection devolves into political fight May 22 |  Carol Anderson |  Associated Press In the race for a COVID-19 pill, a little lab plays a big role May 22 |  Dennis Liotta and George Painter |  New York Times

EVENTS

25 May Theater: "Labzik: Tales of a Clever Pup" When: May 25, 2021 - June 5, 2021 Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   27 May Webinar: "Poll Everywhere" When: May 27, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   27 May Emory Buddhist Club Guided Meditation When: May 27, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   01 June Webinar: "Canvas Quizzes" When: June 1, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   13 June Conservation Conversation: "Treating Two Ptolemaic Mummies from the Carlos Museum’s Senusret Collection of Egyptian Art" When: June 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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