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For Students of Emory University Thursday, Oct. 15, 2020

CAMPUS Emory announces plan for spring 2021 semester President Gregory L. Fenves announces the university’s plan for spring semester, including class formats, the academic calendar, a modest increase in residential students, changing to saliva-based COVID-19 testing and more. INSIGHT Decision 2020: Emory experts weigh in on the presidential race While all elections shape history, the 2020 presidential race is poised to be one for the record books. With early voting now underway in Georgia, five Emory election experts pinpoint the key issues and what’s at stake. ACTIVITIES Live vicariously through Swoop on a Homecoming bucket list adventure Emory celebrates Homecoming Oct. 19-25 with a wide range of activities for both students and alumni. Most events will be held virtually. Highlights include a conversation with Broadway stars from “Hamilton,” tributes to heroes such as U.S. Rep. John Lewis and the annual Student Talent Showcase. CONNECTIONS Prospective doctoral students SOAR with special Laney programs Approximately 60 potential students learned more about their graduate programs of interest through "Learning about Laney," a preview vistation day that went virtual this year. The visit day and LGS-SOAR are two ways Laney Graduate School reaches diverse scholars. COMMITMENT Emory Community Compact: Meet students and staff helping Emory beat COVID-19 To help prevent the spread of COVID-19 on campus, the Community Compact outlines individual guidelines, including wearing face coverings and physical distancing. Meet the compact coordinators and proctors who help students remember these responsibilities. VIEWPOINTS Online seminar series examines Reconstruction and its modern-day impact Emory’s Rose Library and Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry will host an online panel discussing "Defining the Black Reconstruction Archive" on Oct. 20. The event, moderated by Kimberly Wallace-Sanders, is part of a tribute series honoring Pellom McDaniels III. RECOGNITION Emory PhD graduate receives 2020 MacArthur Fellowship Tressie McMillan Cottom, a Laney Graduate School alumna, has received a prestigious 2020 MacArthur Fellowship in recognition of her work to shape discourse on issues related to race, gender, education and digital technology.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day   On Monday, Emory formally recognized Indigenous Peoples’ Day for the first time, honoring the resilience, history, traditions and cultures of Indigenous and Native American peoples — including the Muscogee Creek Nation, the first inhabitants of the land our campus calls home. Read the announcement by President Gregory L. Fenves and Interim Provost Jan Love and watch a panel discussion led by English professor Craig Womack (Creek) on “McGirt v. Oklahoma: Understanding the Implications of the Recent Supreme Court Decision Across Native America.”

Take Note   Celebrate LGBTQ History Month with activities throughout October Join the fun of virtual Library Day on Tuesday, Oct. 20 The Carlos Museum Bookshop is scheduling individual shopping appointments; learn more Nominate an outstanding individual to receive an honorary degree at Commencement; submit by Nov. 2 Gender parity review of psychological science shows progress and problems

EMORY INSIDER   Roll to the polls: If you are on or near campus and registered to vote in DeKalb County, your closest advanced voting site prior to the Nov. 3 elections is Bullock Science Center at Agnes Scott College. Emory Votes Initiative is running a safe, dedicated Emory Votes shuttle between Woodruff Circle and Agnes Scott on Oct. 17–18 and Oct. 24–25. Learn more and sign up for a ride.

Featured Events   Student Studio: Rangoli Creation Create your own rangoli with stencils and colored rice powder, or make your own design. Face coverings and appropriate physical distancing are required. Gloves and hand sanitizer will be provided. When: Oct. 16, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free Virtual Race Through Space Day Download the new “Race Through Space” app and join other participants in a virtual race across galaxies. The app and race are from Science ATL, the engineers of Atlanta Science Festival. When: Oct. 17, 10:00 a.m. Where: Virtual Admission: Free Virtual Concert: Cellist Khari Joyner Acclaimed musician and arts ambassador Khari Joyner is one of the leading cellists of his generation. Enjoy this recorded concert, followed by a live Q&A via Zoom. When: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

Emory In The News   Medical residents learn to treat the growing health hazards of climate change Oct. 12 |  Rebecca Philipsborn |  National Public Radio The books that shaped me: Tayari Jones Oct. 12 |  Tayari Jones |  Good Housekeeping Dogs and cats: Their brains, faces, blinking eyes and us Oct. 11 |  Daniel Dilks |  Psychology Today

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