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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, May 20, 2020

EDUCATION Classes that click: a semester to remember Staying focused on academics amidst the COVID-19 pandemic brought lessons during class times and beyond. As Emory moves into remote learning for summer courses, students and faculty reflect on what they learned this spring. RESEARCH Emory announces plan for resumption of research Beginning immediately, Emory will commence a multi-phased plan to gradually return to campus for research. A robust practice of health monitoring and testing will be combined with public health guidance for mitigating risk. ARTS Concert Choir shares one more song to end the semester Although the Emory Concert Choir hasn’t rehearsed since before spring break, the members wanted to make music together one more time. The result was a virtual performance of “Beautiful River,” with the students singing from their homes across the country and around the world. SUSTAINABILITY Solar power agreement will help Emory reduce greenhouse gas emissions Emory will install more than 15,000 solar panels across 16 buildings on its Druid Hills campus, which will generate approximately 10 percent of the university’s peak energy requirements and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 4,300 metric tons. SOLUTIONS Emory, Georgia Tech students tackle COVID-19 problems in virtual hackathon More than 100 student teams competed to hack pandemic problems. Among the winners: Emory student Alexandra Tuttle and her sister McKenzie, a student at Georgia Tech, and their teammates proposed an app to help businesses operate under COVID-19.

COVID-19 NEWS   DISCOVERY Antibody study sheds more light on COVID-19 immunity New research from Emory indicates that nearly all people hospitalized with COVID-19 develop virus-neutralizing antibodies within six days of testing positive. The findings will be key in understanding protective immunity against SARS-CoV-2 and in vaccine development. RESEARCH Emory to study efficacy of remdesivir and baricitinib against COVID-19 Emory and Eli Lilly have gained NIAID approval to study the safety and efficacy of using the anti-inflammatory drug baricitinib with remdesivir to treat patients hospitalized with COVID-19. COLLABORATION Emory and Georgia Tech create COVID-19 barrier protection devices Emory physicians and Georgia Tech engineers teamed up to create barrier protection devices designed to contain respiratory droplets while breathing tubes are inserted, with a goal of reducing risks for medical staff. CREATIVITY Children's book contest winners address facts, emotions of pandemic Through engaging stories with charming illustrations, winners of the Emory Global Health Institute’s e-book competition help kids ages 6-9 understand the COVID-19 pandemic.

NOTE TO READERS   Summer schedule: With the academic year concluded, Dooley Report shifts to biweekly publication. Look for a new issue in your inbox every other Wednesday throughout the summer; weekly publication will resume with fall semester. Please visit the Emory News Center for daily headlines and events.

TAKE NOTE   Emory named among best universities for excellence, equity and employability Check this sample of recent grant awards and some newly-published research findings New HIV vaccine shows promise among primates Learn about some recent accolades faculty and staff have received for their work Stay active this summer with online classes from Emory Recreation and Wellness

COVID-19 UPDATES   Coronavirus and our community: Emory is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors. See the latest coronavirus updates, including answers to frequently asked questions and resources if you need support.

FEATURED EVENTS   Nutrition Discussion Group Emory Student Health dietitians will lead a virtual hour-long discussion group, starting with a specific nutrition topic and then opening up the forum for Q&A. When: May 27, 1:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free Workshop: Algorithms and Search Skills Build your search skills and gain a deeper understanding of how algorithms shape our online experiences. When: May 27, 4:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free Virtual 5k Sign up for a virtual 5k with Emory Recreation and Wellness during the month of June. Registration is open through May 28. When: June 1, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

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