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LITERATURE Student’s debut novel showcases young Black Muslim women’s voices Laila Sabreen has quietly been working on fiction projects while pursuing additional undergraduate research and community service. Her first novel, “You Truly Assumed,” released Feb. 8. CONNECTIONS Emory celebrates Black History Month This year’s Black History Month events explore health and wellness, arts, sports, politics and social justice through compelling speakers, panel discussions and community conversations. Most events are virtual. CREATIVITY Music and artistic discussions fill the month of February on campus February is filled with concerts across multiple genres, including an evening with the legendary Branford Marsalis Quartet. The Carlos Museum hosts multiple events related to its exhibits and the Woodruff Library unveils an exhibit spotlighting graphic novels. RECOGNITION Carol Anderson honored for contributions to social justice by Brandeis University Brandeis University has awarded Emory historian Carol Anderson the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize for outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and religious relations. IMPACT Emory neurosurgeon helps President Biden relaunch Cancer Moonshot Edjah Nduom, a neurosurgeon-scientist at Emory University, was tapped to introduce President Joe Biden at a ceremony to relaunch the Cancer Moonshot initiative that began five years ago under President Barack Obama’s administration. COMMUNITY Patient awaiting heart transplant gets visit from baseball’s greatest prize A 43-year-old man from Columbus, Georgia, who is on the wait list for a heart transplant at Emory University Hospital, received a World Series-sized surprise.

TAKE NOTE   Students welcome at engagement sessions for Twin Memorials Nominate a student for the 2022 Marion Luther Brittain Award by Feb. 18 Servant Leader Summer Internship applications accepted until Feb. 28 Emory receives $15.4 million NIH grant to see if COVID tests detect variants

FEATURED EVENTS   Webinar: "Lift Our Happiness!" with Ann Park Learn how to lift your happiness levels, especially during these challenging times. Drawing on clinical experience, scientifically proven techniques and mindful practices, alumna Ann Park will guide participants through four practical steps to increase your daily dose of happiness. Bring a laptop/pen/paper to write with and wear something comfortable for a simple, but impactful, exercise. Hosted by the Emory Alumni Association. When: Feb. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Student Studio: Spherical Ceramic Vessels Visit the Art of the Americas galleries at the Carlos to discover small, spherical jars enlivened with colorful slip-painted designs made by Tonosi and Conte artists in Panama. Then create your own "closed-form" jars by joining two simple pinch pots, forming a rim and decorating them with your own slip designs. Museum staff will fire the jars and notify students when they are ready for pick-up. When: Feb. 18, 1:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free

10 Feb. Panel Discussion: "Black-Asian Solidarity" When: Feb. 10, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   11 Feb. Cooke Noontime Concert with Pianist Michael Gurt When: Feb. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum; Ackerman Hall Admission: Free; registration required   11 Feb. Valentine Card Workshop When: Feb. 11, 1:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Admission: Free; registration required   13 Feb. Concert: The Bach Bowl When: Feb. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free; tickets required   14 Feb. Discussion: "Finding Freedom: 'Back to Africa' Movements and Black Emigration" When: Feb. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   15 Feb. Discussion: "Love Noir: A Conversation about Black Love" When: Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m. Where: Alumni Memorial University Center, Room 106 (The Emory Black Student Union) Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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