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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020

COLLABORATION Pandemic conditions help fuel students’ business ingenuity COVID-19 didn’t stop HackATL 2020, one of the most prominent hackathons in the Southeast. More than 230 undergraduate students virtually joined forces worldwide, created teams and set out to build a viable business in 48 hours and then pitch their ideas to judges, angel investors and venture capitalists. SAFETY Emory campuses under Tropical Storm Warning Emory’s Atlanta and Oxford campuses are under a Tropical Storm Warning. Emory is closely monitoring the potential for severe weather and will delay opening until 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 29. COMMUNITY Emory joins with Latino Youth Leadership Conference to encourage students to attend college After hosting the Latino Youth Leadership Conference in the past, Emory is at the forefront of this year’s virtual event, aimed at empowering Latinx young people to pursue higher education. ENVIRONMENT New lead screening method zooms in on highest-risk areas in Georgia Emory researchers have developed a more precise screening index of areas where children are most at risk for low-level lead exposure in Atlanta and throughout Georgia. The work was led by Samantha Distler while she was an undergraduate majoring in quantitative sciences on the neuroscience and behavioral biology track. CREATIVITY November features virtual concerts, artist lectures and live reading of 'Sovereignty' One highlight of arts programs in November will be a live reading of "Sovereignty," a play exploring the politics and struggles of the Cherokee Nation. The performance continues the Michael C. Carlos Museum’s celebration of Indigenous people.

HOMECOMING 2020   Play it again: Emory Homecoming 2020 is a wrap, but the fun hasn't ended. Visit the Homecoming 2020 website to re-watch your favorite activities or catch those you missed, all on demand through Sunday, Nov. 15. Be sure to check out the HocoFest student talent show; SkitFest, a twist on the longstanding Songfest tradition for first-year students; and the musical showcase with "Hamilton" stars.

TAKE NOTE   View "The Art of Global Health" virtual exhibit through Oct. 31 Emory Libraries wants your input on their services during remote learning this semester; share by Nov. 6 Georgia Research Alliance names two Emory faculty members as supported investigators

ELECTION 2020   Path to the polls: Haven’t voted yet? It’s not too late to make your voice heard! The Emory Votes Initiative website is a great place to access nonpartisan voter information, links to credible resources and more as you cast your votes this election.

Featured Events   Rothschild Lecture: "Skin in the Game: American Jews, Whiteness and the Contemporary Movement for Racial Justice" The 12th Annual Rothschild Lecture, hosted by the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies, will feature a conversation with Eric K. Ward, executive director of the Western States Center and nationally recognized expert on the relationship between authoritarian movements, hate violence and preserving inclusive democracy. When: Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required "Black and Pandemic Poetry" The English Department and the Rose Library invite you to celebrate the new "Black and Pandemic Poetry" initiative. Featuring professors Jericho Brown and Geraldine Higgins in conversation with Emory students, this virtual event will explore the role of poetry in times of crisis. When: Oct. 30, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

ELECTION EVENTS

29 Oct. Last-Minute Analysis with Alan Abramowitz When: Oct. 29, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   30 Oct. AwareHealth and Pre-Election Anxiety When: Oct. 30, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   05 Nov. Conversations about Racism in the 21st Century When: Nov. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   05 Nov. Post-Election Debrief with Alan Abramowitz and Bernard Fraga When: Nov. 5, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   05 Nov. Post-Election Analysis with Andra Gillespie When: Nov. 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   05 Nov. The Election Is Over: Now What? When: Nov. 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   06 Nov. City of Decatur Anti-Racism Speaker Series with Andra Gillespie When: Nov. 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

EMORY IN THE NEWS   These Atlanta suburbs show how Georgia has become a 2020 battleground state Oct. 24 |  Alan Abramowitz and Andra Gillespie |  CNBC U.S. tops one-day record with 83,757 COVID-19 cases, exceeding previous summer high Oct. 24 |  Bob Bednarczyk |  USA Today 17 ways you can develop new habits and improve your life Oct. 23 |  Gregory Berns |  Entrepreneur

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