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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, April 8, 2020

LEADERSHIP Emory Board of Trustees names Gregory L. Fenves as 21st president Gregory L. Fenves, president of The University of Texas at Austin, has been elected as the 21st president of Emory University by a unanimous vote of Emory’s Board of Trustees. Fenves will assume office on Aug. 1. SUPPORT CAPS continues to provide workshops, other services to students Counseling and Psychological Services remains open and is offering HIPAA-compliant telehealth clinical services for Emory enrolled students via Zoom. They also have scheduled several interactive workshops about stress and procrastination during remote learning. COMMUNITY Connections and care: Emory Spiritual Life moves online during COVID-19 Emory’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life has found ways to continue supporting the community during social distancing, including offering resources for Passover, Easter and Ramadan. ACHIEVEMENT Emory College students win Goldwater Scholarship for math, science research For the second year in a row, four Emory College students have won the nation’s top scholarship for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering. Pushkar Shinde, Krishna "Ananthu" Pucha, Kim Sharp and Taylor Dover all plan to pursue doctoral degrees. CONNECTIONS Ombuds Office serves students through remote learning phase The university’s Ombuds Office is still serving the Emory community as a communication partner and bridge to other resources during this time of remote learning, teaching and working. SUSTAINABILITY Campus plans virtual celebrations to recognize Earth Day The Emory community will mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with numerous activities throughout April. Join virtual events, learn about available resources and play your part in #AtHomeActivism. EDUCATION Classes that click: Introduction to sociology For student Sareena Sethi, decorating her room at home to be more like her college room is helping ease the transition; for sociology professor Devon Goss, a four-legged assistant helps brighten the days. “Classes That Click” explores how Emory is adapting to remote learning.

FOCUS ON COVID-19   RESEARCH New antiviral drug discovered at Emory offers hope for COVID-19 treatment Scientists are hopeful that a new drug called EIDD-2801 could change the way doctors treat COVID-19. The drug shows promise in reducing lung damage and has finished testing in mice. It will soon move to human clinical trials. ENVIRONMENT Pandemic lockdowns set up 'natural experiment' on air pollution COVID-19 lockdowns have slashed air pollution levels across the globe. Emory professor Eri Saikawa is asking her students to track current greenhouse gas emissions and air pollutants to study how the novel coronavirus has impacted air quality and climate change.

TAKE NOTE   Apply to co-lead an alternative fall break trip; submissions due by April 12 Join EGHI for 'Preserving Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic' on April 14 Check out the Schwartz Center's Spotify playlist featuring Candler Concert Series pianists

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Wayfair shares surge 37% as coronavirus drives sales of office furniture and home décor April 6 |  Dan McCarthy |  CNBC Emory tests Remdesivir, vaccine trials for COVID-19 April 5 |  Aneesh Mehta |  MSNBC We’re going to see what else the word 'funeral' can mean April 5 |  Gary Laderman |  New York Times Why is there no national lockdown? April 4 |  Polly Price |  CNN What we're learning from online coronavirus screening project April 4 |  Alexander P. Isakov and David Wright |  ABC News

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