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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021

COMMITMENT Emory unpacks history of slavery and dispossession Emory sits on land that belonged to the Muscogee (Creek) Nation and enslaved people constructed buildings on the university’s original campus. “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession,” a symposium Sept. 29 – Oct. 1, examines Emory’s history and journey towards restorative justice. CAMPUS Emory approves Land Acknowledgment recognizing displaced Indigenous nations The Emory Board of Trustees has approved an official Land Acknowledgment recognizing the Muscogee (Creek) and other Indigenous nations displaced from the land where the university’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses are now located. INSIGHT Learn how to attend this week's ‘In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession’ symposium Join members of the Emory community, nationally renowned scholars and others for panels, performances, art installations and more during “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession: Emory, Racism and the Journey Towards Restorative Justice,” beginning today.

Atlanta Mayoral Candidate Forum: If you’ll be voting in the upcoming election for Atlanta’s mayor, hear from the candidates during a free forum at Emory on Tuesday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. WSB-TV’s Jocelyn Dorsey will moderate the event at Glenn Memorial Auditorium. Register to attend or get the livestream link.

MORE NEWS   IMPACT Amos gift supports increasing primary care providers in Georgia Kathelen and Dan Amos have pledged a $5 million gift to the School of Medicine to establish a loan forgiveness program to encourage Emory-trained physicians to practice primary care in Georgia. CREATIVITY Explore the arts in October, from original dance to immersive audio experiences October offers a multitude of events for arts enthusiasts to enjoy on campus, including debut dance and music programs, film screenings, museum exhibits and outdoor jazz concerts. CONVERSATION 'First Fridays' series highlighting faculty research on race returns this week The “First Fridays at 4 p.m.” lecture series — showcasing research from new Emory College faculty on topics related to race and social justice — returns Oct. 1 with Sergio Delgado Moya. The series continues later this semester with Kali Gross. COMMUNITY Still time to register: Virtual, in-person options for Winship Win the Fight 5K The annual Winship 5K, which raises money for cancer research, will take place Saturday, Oct. 2. A virtual race is also being held from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, allowing more people to participate.

The Future Starts with You   Help kick off 2O36, Emory's campaign focused on investing in people for the benefit of people. On Friday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Quad will be open to you for an immersive experience like no other — interactive domes, food, giveaways and more! No registration required.

FEATURED EVENTS   Webinar: "Learning from Women in our Latino Community" This reflection from Sister Teresa Maya will draw from the experience of the Latina woman’s faith experience of radical hospitality, unfolding mercy and accompaniment. The webinar is a part of the Aquinas Center’s “What's Next?” lecture series. When: Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Symposium: "The Pandemic of Diabetes: 100 Years After the Discovery of Insulin" Diabetes continues to rage as a slow and silent killer worldwide, even 100 years after the discovery of insulin. Learn about new research and treatments, plus current challenges and opportunities during this symposium hosted by the Emory Global Diabetes Center. Emory President Gregory L. Fenves and Provost Ravi Bellamkonda will share brief remarks. When: Oct. 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Decatur Book Festival with Carol Anderson Anderson will discuss her latest nonfiction book, “The Second: Race and Guns in a Fatally Unequal America,” moderated by WABE’s Rose Scott. When: Oct. 2, 10:15 a.m. Where: First Baptist Church of Decatur Admission: Free; registration required Decatur Book Festival with Tiphanie Yanique Yanique will be part of the literary fiction panel, discussing her new novel, “Monster in the Middle,” which releases Oct. 19, moderated by Nicole Stamant of Agnes Scott College. When: Oct. 2, 12:45 p.m. Where: First Baptist Church of Decatur Admission: Free; registration required

30 Sept. Emory Climate Talks: "Resiliency in Agriculture" with Will Harris When: Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   01 Oct. International Community Friday Lunch When: Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. Where: White Tent Near Cannon Chapel Brooks Commons Admission: Free   02 Oct. Lecture: "A New Look at the Treasures of Tutankhamun's Tomb" with Egyptologist Robert Bianchi When: Oct. 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   03 Oct. Concert: Pretty Yende, Soprano When: Oct. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $60; Emory students $10   04 Oct. Race and Difference Colloquium Series: “STUCK: Why Asian Americans Don’t Reach the Top of the Corporate Ladder and the Role of Race” with Margaret Chin When: Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   05 Oct. Lunch and Learn: “A Talk on Immigration and How To Be an Effective Ally” When: Oct. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   06 Oct. Conversation: "Luther's Appeals to Ethnic Identity and Implications for Social Justice" When: Oct. 6, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   06 Oct. APIDAA Talks: "Cultural Appropriation: Who Calls the Shots?" When: Oct. 6, 5:00 p.m. Where: Asian Student Center, AMUC 108 Admission: Free   06 Oct. Film Screening: "Sweet Land" When: Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free   07 Oct. Emory's Annual Campus Safety Fair When: Oct. 7, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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