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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021

IMPACT Saving mothers' lives Nurse midwife and researcher Alexis Dunn-Amore and master's student Katiana Carey-Simms take on the maternal mortality crisis, which disproportionately impacts Black women. INFORMATION Emory Healthcare announces COVID-19 vaccination requirements for providers and staff With COVID-19 infections on the rise, fueled by the Delta variant and low vaccination rates, Emory Healthcare will require COVID-19 vaccinations for its health care providers and employees, with an expectation for all to receive their vaccinations by Oct. 1. LITERATURE Decatur Book Festival becomes one-day October event, features Emory authors Presented by Emory, the AJC Decatur Book Festival is permanently moving from its traditional Labor Day slot to the first weekend in October. Emory faculty authors Carol Anderson and Tiphanie Yanique will be showcased in the festival. RESEARCH Baricitinib, first tested at Emory against COVID-19, emerges as major treatment option Baricitinib, a repurposed drug that was first used against COVID-19 in the United States by Emory researchers, is emerging as a major option for treatment of hospitalized patients needing respiratory support. ACADEMICS Gift honoring Don Harp to establish chair in biblical studies at Candler Candler School of Theology has received a $3 million gift from The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation to establish an endowed chair in biblical studies honoring the late Don Harp, Candler alumnus and former pastor/theologian-in-residence at the school. STUDENTS Innovation inspiration: The Hatchery’s micro-grant success stories With a bit of seed money, one-on-one coaching and access to a state-of-the-art innovation center, Emory students pursue their passion projects with micro grants sponsored by The Hatchery, Center for Innovation. SCIENCE EPA funds project to measure environmental contaminants, exposures in West Atlanta Emory researchers will receive $1.35 million from the Environmental Protection Agency to work with the West Atlanta community to better understand the potential risks for children being exposed to lead and other environmental contaminants.

EMORY INSIDER   Smart commute: If you’re preparing to resume your commute to campus, check out the perks available through the Smart Commute Program. Several adjustments have been made to suit the evolving needs of employees and to better support workplace flexibility on the Atlanta campus. Learn the latest details and register to participate.

TAKE NOTE   Apply to be a Zero Waste Ambassador during the 2021-2022 academic year Registration is open for the Winship Win the Fight 5K on Oct. 2; sign up to volunteer or run/walk Schedule a confidential Well-being Check-in with University FSAP as you prepare to return to campus

EMORY IN THE NEWS   How to make a neighborhood farm for an entire metropolis Aug. 9 |  Dave Furhman and Mindy Goldstein |  New York Times This founder's experience as a platoon leader in Iraq inspired him to disrupt the mental health care industry Aug. 9 |  Lisa Carlson |  Entrepreneur What will school look like this year? Will it be safe? Experts answer questions Aug. 6 |  Andi Shane |  TODAY Show

FEATURED EVENTS   Webinar: "Women's Health" Explore preventative steps that women can take to enjoy good health, including risk factors and screening recommendations specific to women. You can also create an action plan to take positive steps toward controlling your health. When: Aug. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required "Unwritten Hinduism" Conference in Honor of Joyce Burkhalter Flueckiger Professor Flueckiger joined Emory in 1992 as an ethnographer and scholar of South Asian religions. This conference, in honor of Flueckiger’s retirement in August, highlights her legacy and ongoing impact at Emory and in the fields of religious and South Asian studies. When: Aug. 13, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

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