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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, March 10, 2021

CAMPUS COVID-19: One year later On March 11, 2020, Emory leaders informed the community that all classes would transition to remote learning. Through photos and headlines, take a look back at an extraordinary year, as students, faculty and staff met unprecedented challenges. OBSERVANCE Emory celebrates Women’s History Month 2021 Renee Montgomery, co-owner of the Atlanta Dream and former WNBA player, will be the featured speaker at “Beyond the Games: Black Women in Sports Past, Present and Future” on March 18. COMMUNITY 'Science always prevails' as Atlanta Science Festival returns March 13-27 The Atlanta Science Festival returns with more than 80 virtual and physically distanced activities to educate, engage and entertain all ages. Emory faculty and students will headline events ranging from discussions of COVID-19 vaccines to a “Drive-In Demo Show” of chemistry in action. IMPACT 'Fighting for my family' For Emory researcher and physician Zanthia Wiley, the fight against COVID-19 health disparities is deeply personal. Learn more about Wiley and her work in the new series "I am an Emory Researcher." LEADERSHIP Emory launches The Roberto C. Goizueta Business & Society Institute to enhance social impact Goizueta Business School marks the next phase of its social impact initiatives with a new institute dedicated to transforming business to solve society’s most pressing challenges, including inequality and climate change. FACULTY Dianne M. Stewart selected as Emory College Chronos Fellow As the Chronos Fellow for 2021, Emory College professor Dianne M. Stewart will have the opportunity to further explore her research interests in African-heritage religious cultures in the Caribbean and the Americas. LITERATURE U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo to give free reading online Joy Harjo, the first Native American U.S. poet laureate, will read her poems at an online event hosted by the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library on Saturday, March 20.

EMORY INSIDER   Get the news: Emory University students, faculty and staff have free access to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Chronicle of Higher Education, the AJC and many other newspapers, including foreign language publications. The periodicals can be accessed through the Emory Libraries’ institutional subscriptions with an active Emory ID. Visit this blog for instructions on how to access various publications.

TAKE NOTE   Watch video from Emory's March 4 COVID-19 community town hall Capitol Update: Election reform bills in the Georgia General Assembly Submit your poetry or prose to the 2021 Creative Writing Contest by March 24 Expand your knowledge with online BBA classes through Goizueta this summer Watch last week's Facebook Live discussion on COVID-19 and returning to sports

EVENTS   Discussion: "Might Could: Stories of Innovation in the ATL" with Karen Cashion This new series from The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, features conversations with innovation thought leaders and disruptors in nonprofits, higher education and industry who are making Atlanta a city of the future. Karen Cashion, CEO of Tech Alpharetta, will speak. When: March 11, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: First Address In his first address to the university community, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves will speak on the unprecedented journey we’ve undertaken during the past year, our bright future as a university and how we can build on our rich legacy of excellence and impact. When: March 23, 3:00 p.m. Where: Emory.edu home page Admission: Free

11 March Panel Discussion: "Black Women, Community and Black Church" When: March 11, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   11 March Presentation: "Million Dollar Hoods Project" When: March 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   11 March Wondrous Worlds Lecture: "The Rumi Prescription" with Melody Moezzi When: March 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   15 March Workshop: "Canvas Resources and Tips for Students" When: March 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   16 March Emory Climate Talks: Conversation with Talea Mayo When: March 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   17 March Anna Julia Cooper Lecture with Renita Weems When: March 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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