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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, March 23, 2022

MILESTONE Medical students celebrate Match Day Graduating Emory medical students experienced a rite of passage March 18, when they discovered where they are headed next on their journeys to become physicians. See the emotional moment when they learned where they matched to begin residency training.  EVENTS Dooley’s Week 2022 brings a musical celebration across genres Emory undergrads can celebrate spring with Dooley’s Jukebox during a musically inspired Dooley’s Week, set for March 27-April 1. All events will take place in person, for the first time since 2019. RESEARCH Heartland virus identified in lone star ticks in Georgia Emory scientists have found Heartland virus circulating in lone star ticks in Georgia. Their research adds new evidence for how the tick-borne virus may evolve and spread geographically and from one organism to another. Steph Bellman, an MD/PhD student focused on environmental health, is a co-author of the study. ATHLETICS Men’s swimming and diving team claims 2022 NCAA Division III title The Emory men’s swimming and diving team clinched the NCAA Division III title on March 19, the 30th national championship for Emory Athletics. The women’s team finished second in the closest national championship meet in NCAA Division III women’s history. PERSPECTIVES Ukrainian experts contextualize the Russian invasion, imagine its end Journalist Anne Applebaum and University of Victoria professor Serhy Yekelchyk considered the origins of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in a talk cosponsored by Emory and Georgia Tech. SUPPORT KMCL gift to Emory Law will increase diversity among environmental lawyers Emory Law’s Environmental and Natural Resources Law program has received a gift from the Kazmarek Mowrey Cloud Laseter LLP law firm for a new initiative providing annual scholarships and summer stipends to students who bring diversity to the environmental bar. CREATIVITY Emory alumnus pairs period romance with diversity to build ‘Bridgerton’ At Emory, Chris Van Dusen learned to be true to his creative instincts. Years later, those same instincts led him to combine period romance, diverse casting and modern twists to create the powerhouse Netflix series “Bridgerton.”

COMMENCEMENT   Congratulations, Class of 2022! This Friday, March 25, is the deadline to register to attend the Emory University Commencement Ceremony on the Quadrangle on Monday, May 9, at 8:30 a.m. All graduates are required to RSVP for this ceremony. This is a ticketed event and registration includes access to two guest tickets. All undergraduate students are required to attend, and all graduate and professional students are encouraged to attend. Any unassigned tickets after March 25 may be offered to registered graduates to invite additional guests. For specific school recognition ceremony details, check the schedule online. Schools will contact graduates with any additional information related to school recognition ceremonies.

PHOTO GALLERY   Oxford Spring Festival Juniors and seniors on the Atlanta campus who began their Emory journey at Oxford were invited to return to their Oxford roots on March 18. The afternoon included food, games, a Coke toast with Dean Douglas Hicks and the chance to connect with other students, faculty and staff. Click an image to read more and view other photos from the day.

TAKE NOTE   Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference Drew Charter School unveils Black Lives Matter mural inspired by Emory exhibit COVID-19 Q&A with Emory experts: Understanding long COVID

CREATIVITY+   Creative career paths: Creativity lies in everyone, and Emory's broad network proves it. In the new video/audio series Creativity+, Emory alumni and staff share their unique pathways to encourage students to embrace creativity and remember that unconventional and winding career paths are not only common but valuable. The series launched last week with “The Myth of ‘I Made It’”; this week’s episode explores “The Courage to Pivot.” Look for new episodes Mondays through April 11. Listen here.

FEATURED EVENTS   2022 Emory Pride Awards Join the annual ceremony honoring individuals and groups within Emory for their exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ community. The evening will showcase this great work, celebrate the steps toward LGBTQ equality and highlight graduating LGBTQ students. When: March 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: The Hatchery at Emory Point Admission: Free; registration required Emory Entrepreneurship Summit Learn, connect and get inspired during Goizueta Business School's 6th Annual Emory Entrepreneurship Summit. The event is open to students, faculty and staff and will feature alumni entrepreneur-led workshops and a keynote from Vivek Garipalli, CEO and founder of Clover Health. The summit begins Thursday, March 31, and continues through Friday, April 1. When: March 31, 5:15 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free; registration required

27 March Concert: Emory Collaborative Piano When: March 27, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   28 March Discussion: "White Washing the Movies" with David Oh When: March 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   30 March Artist Talk: Charmaine Minniefield on "Indigo Prayers" When: March 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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