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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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RECOGNITION
U.S. News ranks Emory’s graduate, professional schools among best in nation
Emory University’s graduate and professional schools and programs continue to be ranked among the best in the nation, according to the 2023 edition of U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools” guide.

 

FACULTY
Deborah Lipstadt confirmed as U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism
Deborah E. Lipstadt, professor of modern Jewish history and Holocaust studies, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, a State Department position with the rank of ambassador.

 

MILESTONE
Astronaut Scott Kelly to speak at Class Day Crossover celebration
Emory will celebrate graduating undergraduate students with Class Day Crossover on May 5, an evening of inspiration, awards and fun. Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly has been named keynote speaker.

 

commitment
New Campus Life associate VP to focus on student health and well-being
As Emory’s inaugural associate vice president for health, well-being, access and prevention, James Raper will help bring increased focus to the university’s holistic approach to student health and well-being.

 

PERSPECTIVE
Women’s History Month keynote Haben Girma is on a mission to dismantle ableism
As a disability rights advocate and the first Deafblind woman to graduate from Harvard Law School, Haben Girma shared valuable perspectives during Emory’s annual Women’s History Month keynote address.

ACCOMPLISHMENT
Emory’s Class of 2026
On March 30, Emory offered admission to the final group of first-year students who applied under the Regular Decision admission plan to join the undergraduate Class of 2026. Learn about the outstanding admitted class, drawn from the most diverse applicant pool in Emory's history.
 
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Indigenous Language Path engagement sessions: The Emory community is invited to learn about and provide input into a university-wide project to develop physical reminders and rituals on Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses to honor Muscogee language and knowledge as the Indigenous language and knowledge of this land. Open engagement sessions are scheduled for April 7 on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses. Learn more and RSVP for sessions.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
Dooley's Week activities continue for undergraduate students
Dooley's Week activities continue for undergraduate students

Emory participates in COVID-19 booster vaccine study
Emory participates in COVID-19 booster vaccine study

Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference April 8-9
Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference April 8-9
 
PHOTO GALLERY
 
Emory students celebrate Holi
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Emory students marked Holi, the Indian festival of colors, in a variety of ways, including a religious ceremony, dancing and celebrating with colored paint powder. Click any of the photos to view the gallery.
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
First Fridays at 4P: "Literature of Liminal America: Virgin Islands Literature and Expanding the Borders of U.S. Identity" with Tiphanie Yanique

 

First Fridays at 4P: "Literature of Liminal America: Virgin Islands Literature and Expanding the Borders of U.S. Identity" with Tiphanie Yanique
Tiphanie Yanique, associate professor of English and creative writing, will read from her book "Monster in the Middle" and talk with Michelle Gordon from the Department of African American Studies on the relationship between American and Caribbean literature.
When: April 1, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
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April
 
Cooke Noontime Concert: "Foolish Music" by Beethoven, W.F. Bach and Mozart
When: April 1, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall
Admission: Free; registration required
 
01
April
 
Student Studio: Backstrap Weaving
When: April 1, 1:00 p.m.
Where: Emory Quadrangle outside Carlos Museum
Admission: Free
 
04
April
 
Discussion: "A Pledge with Purpose: Black Sororities and Fraternities and Racial Uplift" with Gregory Parks
When: April 4, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
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April
 
Lecture: "Indigenous Teachings: Lessons for Public Health" with Victoria O'Keefe
When: April 6, 4:30 p.m.
Where: Emory Student Center (Multipurpose Rooms 5 and 6) and online
Admission: Free
 
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April
 
Book Launch: "Unruly Women: Race, Neocolonialism and the Hijab" by Falguni A. Sheth
When: April 7, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Atwood Chemistry Building, Room 360
Admission: Free
 
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April
 
Concert: Jazz on the Green
When: April 7, 6:00 p.m.
Where: Patterson Green
Admission: Free
 
 
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