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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, July 7, 2021

COMMITMENT President Fenves responds to racial and social justice advisory committee reports Emory’s racial and social justice initiatives advance significantly as President Fenves responds to reports issued by the Task Force on Untold Stories and Disenfranchised Populations and the University Committee on Naming Honors. COMMUNICATION Message from President Fenves: Continuing to examine the Emory story Last year President Gregory L. Fenves announced steps to examine Emory’s history and reconcile elements of our past with our present mission and values. He updated the Emory community in a message sent June 28. CAPITAL UPDATE Advocating for our international scholars Emory's Office of Government and Community Affairs monitors legislative and regulatory policies at the federal, state and local levels. Learn more about recent developments on two issues of interest to the Emory community. COMMUNITY ‘Emory Inspired’: Emory mobilizes COVID-19 vaccinations Location, convenience, friendly faces: Each of these elements counts a great deal, and Emory Healthcare has carefully seen to those critical details as Emory makes vaccinations as widely available as possible. UNIVERSITY Search process launched for the next dean of Goizueta Business School The just-launched search site for the next dean of Goizueta Business School details the Search Advisory Committee members, provides the means to nominate or apply and seeks community input. Watch the site for upcoming town halls and other milestones. HEALTH The way forward: Preparing for the next pandemic Emory infectious disease experts and epidemiologists dissect the nation’s COVID-19 response to help fix systemic problems and show how we can be ready for future public health emergencies. IMPACT Emory apologizes to doctor who overcame medical school rejection based on race After a rejection from Emory’s School of Medicine more than 60 years ago because of his race, prominent physician M. Gerald Hood tells his story of resolve and triumph.

COVID-19 CAMPUS UPDATE   Operating status: Based on current public health and community indicators, Emory moved to green operating status on July 1. Restrictions on gathering size, density and duration have been lifted, but gatherings should still adhere to current Emory health and safety protocols. Masks are still required in all indoor public and common spaces on campus and in Emory facilities, regardless of vaccination status. Learn more at Emory Forward.

TAKE NOTE   Road closures to impact Eagle Row, Fishburne Drive beginning July 11 Alumna to discuss importance of tackling health disparities during July 22 webinar CDC global health veteran to lead Emory Global Health Institute Emory recognizes faculty entrepreneurs for technology and innovation Learn the latest about transportation and parking for fall semester

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