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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, March 24, 2021

LEADERSHIP President Fenves outlines goals and strategies to increase Emory’s impact In his first address, President Fenves praises the perseverance of faculty, staff and students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and provides updates on actions to support racial and social justice, faculty eminence and student experiences across the university. COMMITMENT Emory to welcome all students back to campus for fall 2021 Emory will welcome all students back to campus for the fall 2021 semester. Hear from President Gregory L. Fenves about what returning students should expect. PARTNERSHIP Emory joins the Universities Studying Slavery consortium Emory will take part in the Universities Studying Slavery consortium — institutions addressing historical and contemporary issues of race and inequality in university communities as well as slavery’s legacy in American society. CREATIVITY Theater Emory goes virtual with original, student-written ‘Viral Plays’ Student playwrights created 10-minute virtual plays with the help of award-winning Emory alumna Lauren Gunderson. All productions, including “It’s a Dream to Die For,” can be viewed through March 26. COMMUNITY President Biden, Vice President Harris visit Emory campus Emory hosted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on March 19 for a meeting with Asian American community leaders in the wake of the Atlanta-area spa shootings. View student reactions to the visit. CELEBRATION Emory’s student innovation center, The Hatchery, turns one The Hatchery has fueled creativity and supported student innovators and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys for one year. Learn more about the center and celebrate its anniversary at a physically distanced party on March 26. PERSPECTIVE James Weldon Johnson Distinguished Lecture to feature historian Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham Award-winning scholar Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham will deliver the 2021 James Weldon Johnson Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, April 1. She will speak on “History in the Face of Slavery: A Family Portrait.” RESEARCH Vaccine-induced antibodies still potent against SARS-CoV-2 variant A more contagious coronavirus variant known as B.1.1.7 is still susceptible to antibodies induced after COVID-19 infection or immunization with a currently available vaccine, according to Emory scientists. MILESTONE Emory medical students celebrate virtual Match Day The traditional tearing open of envelopes was replaced by a special email, but the excitement was the same as Emory’s graduating medical students discovered where they will begin their careers as doctors.

COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATE   Expanded vaccine eligibility: All Emory students, faculty and staff will be able to register for vaccines through Emory Healthcare starting Thursday, March 25. Read the latest from Amir St. Clair, executive director of COVID-19 response and recovery, and watch the community town hall.

TAKE NOTE   Inaugural graduation recognition ceremony scheduled for Asian and Asian American students; submit your information by March 26 Wonderful Wednesdays returns March 31; register your club for a table Emory unveils new community engagement strategy

EVENTS   Conversation: Poet John Murillo and Jericho Brown Award-winning poet John Murillo will give a reading from his work, followed by a conversation with Jericho Brown, Pulitzer Prize winner and director of Emory’s creative writing program. Attendees will be invited to join in with their own questions via chat. When: March 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Student Studio: Islamic Art Sidewalk Chalk The “Wondrous Worlds: Art & Islam Through Time & Place” exhibit at the Carlos Museum shows that complex geometric design is everywhere in Islamic art. Explore the exhibition, grab a Turkish coffee from Ebrik, and then use oversized compasses, yardsticks and beautifully colored chalk to create your own geometric patterns on the sidewalks surrounding the quad. Limited to 25 students at a time. Masks and social distancing are required. When: March 26, 1:00 p.m. Where: Quadrangle Admission: Free 2021 Pride Awards Join the virtual celebration highlighting the contributions of our community members and celebrate graduating LGBTQ+ students. When: March 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

25 March Discussion: "Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: The Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx Populations" When: March 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   26 March The Hatchery's Birthday Party When: March 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, 1578 Avenue Place, Suite 200 Admission: Free   28 March Concert: Emory Collaborative Piano When: March 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   30 March Panel Discussion: "Decolonizing Global Health Education" When: March 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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