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Hello, Emory!📚 A longtime favorite event — the Ellmann Lectures — returns to campus March 3-5, featuring speakers Natasha Trethewey and Fintan O’Toole. Mark your calendar for three days of literary love and get the backstory on what to expect. ❤️ Speaking of love, watch for a story later this week about three of Emory’s “scientific power couples” whose relationships extend beyond the lab. 🗓️ And the calendar is overflowing with events commemorating Black History Month, with conversations, film screenings and much more. Have a great week, and watch your inbox for more stories that will keep you up to date on all things Emory each day. — The Emory Report Team |
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Perspectives The Ellmann Lectures return with ‘Writing Lives’ from March 3-5The Ellmann Lectures — which established Emory’s name in the world of arts and letters — will feature poet Natasha Trethewey and writer Fintan O’Toole, who will honor the 10th anniversary of the death of Seamus Heaney, the first Ellmann Lecturer. |
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Wellness Improve your heart health with Healthy EmoryFebruary is American Heart Month, and Healthy Emory has a wide range of programs and resources to help Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees improve their cardiovascular health this month and throughout the year. |
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In Case You MIssed It Rollins researcher shares insights with first lady, national leaders at White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research RoundtableEpidemiology professor Tené T. Lewis was one of 10 participants in an exclusive roundtable discussion held Feb. 7 in Atlanta with first lady Jill Biden. The group discussed research, education, investment and other topics related to women’s health. |
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Join the Douglass Day Transcribe-a-thon on Wednesday |
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Bring your laptop and some friends and help transcribe the handwritten letters and speeches of abolitionist and orator Frederick Douglass. Come early and get a gingerbread cupcake (his favorite flavor!) in honor of one of America’s most revered historical speakers. The event on Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 1 p.m. in the Rose Library is open to Emory students, faculty and staff. Learn more from Emory Libraries. |
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Poetry reading by Major JacksonFebruary 18, 3:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
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Livestream concert from Indigo Girls to benefit the School of Nursing’s Lillian Carter CenterFebruary 21, 8:00 p.m. | Online |
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Emory Farmers Market11:00 a.m. | McDonough Plaza |
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Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra8:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
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Campus Peace up. A-Town down.No matter which Super Bowl team you were rooting for, we can all agree Usher represented Atlanta well during the halftime show. Students gathered to watch the big game Sunday night in the Emory Student Center. Hosted by Campus Life departments (Student Center Operations & Events and Emory Dining) in partnership with Dooley After Dark, the watch party was packed with incredible sports moments and delicious food. Follow Emory University on Instagram for more great photos of campus happenings. |
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