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For Friends of Emory University February 2020

This issue of Emory Update comes as we join the world in responding to the threat of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, reminding us how connected we are as a global community. From faculty researchers working to develop potential treatments to students inspired to find ways to help people in China, the impact of the outbreak has come home to Emory. As we devote our health care and research resources toward this fight, we are also reaching out to support our Chinese students and colleagues, who need our compassion, empathy and understanding during these difficult times.   Thank you for taking the time to learn about and support our work. Claire E. Sterk Emory University President

FOCUS ON CORONAVIRUS   RESEARCH Emory, collaborators testing antiviral drug as potential treatment for coronaviruses Drug Innovation Ventures at Emory is developing an antiviral compound, discovered here, that could potentially treat the new coronavirus currently spreading around the globe. SUPPORT Coronavirus, community and compassion The global health crisis hits home for Emory, from faculty exploring possible treatments to a postdoctoral researcher who had to cancel the traditional wedding she had planned with her family in China. INSIGHT Emory faculty share expertise on coronavirus See the latest news, media interviews and videos featuring Emory faculty experts.

ON CAMPUS   CREATIVITY New space for students expands Emory’s innovation ecosystem The Hatchery, Emory's new student innovation center, joins the university's thriving environment of creativity and discovery. IN THE NEWS 40 years later, landmark Emory gift remains call to public service The Atlanta Journal-Constitution looks back at the 40th anniversary of Robert W. Woodruff's transformative gift to Emory.

IN THE COMMUNITY   GLOBAL Project to curb diabetes, hypertension advances toward $100 million MacArthur grant Emory’s proposal to end death and disability from diabetes and hypertension for millions of people in India is now among the top 100 projects under consideration for a $100 million grant by the MacArthur Foundation. LOCAL Emory’s traveling exhibit on black art and activism inspires Atlanta students A team at Emory is helping get educational materials out of the library and into the community through "Speak What Must Be Spoken," a traveling exhibition now on display at Drew Charter School. The opening celebration included music, art and a barber-shop skit written by students, all sparked by the exhibit.

TAKE NOTE   Human rights lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson to deliver Emory Commencement address Emory School of Medicine receives record NIH funding in 2019 Acclaim: Recent honors for Emory faculty and staff Research roundup: Recent grants and publications for Emory faculty and staff

Featured Events   Film Series: "African Americans in American Film" Emory Cinematheque showcases African Americans in American cinema over the last 100 years. Academy Award-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. will attend some screenings. Films start at 7:30 p.m. When: Every Wednesday through April 22, 2020 Where: White Hall, Room 208, 301 Dowman Dr. Admission: Free Concert Series: Beethoven 2020 The Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta celebrates Ludwig van Beethoven's 250th birthday with concerts, master classes and even family events such as “Beethoven in Blue Jeans” on March 29. When:  Through May 8, 2020 Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 North Decatur Road Admission: Free Exhibition: "Transcendent Deities of India" Explore "the everyday occurrence of the divine" through prints, photographs, graphic art, paintings and illustrations offering modern interpretations of traditional imagery. When:  Through May 17, 2020 Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Circle Admission: $8 adults; $6 seniors, students and children; free for Emory faculty, staff, students and children 5 and under

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