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Thursday, Sep. 15, 2022 | |||
Hi, Emory!🗓 Today marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, so check out the story about a pop-up exhibit at Woodruff Library (curated by senior Arturo Contreras) and special events on campus during the next few weeks. Plus, you can still register to watch Monday’s Carter Town Hall livestream with keynote speaker Megan Rapinoe. And don't miss the photos from Oxford College’s Mid-autumn Festival or tips on how to stay safe when you’re on campus. Hang in there — it’s almost Friday! |
Connections Using art to teach social justiceIn the new class “Human Flourishing: Imagine a Just City,” led by Emory biology professor Micaela Martinez and comedian David Perdue, science and creativity combine to imagine a place where everyone flourishes. |
Campus Oxford College celebrates Mid-autumn FestivalStudents at Oxford College marked the annual harvest festival on Sept. 10 by making mooncakes and origami moons, enjoying traditional Chinese music and more. View photos of the celebration. |
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Accomplishment Graduate student selected as a 2022 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation FellowFaiza Rahman, a PhD candidate in Islamic civilizations studies, has been named a 2022 Charlotte W. Newcombe Doctoral Dissertation Fellow. The fellowship recognizes PhD candidates who explore facets of religious and ethical values to address the relevant questions of our time. |
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Safety Learn about important Emory resources during National Preparedness MonthSeptember is National Preparedness Month. Learn simple steps you can take now to be ready for different types of emergencies that could occur on campus, and plan to attend the Emory Safety Fair on Oct. 6. |
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Recognition U.S. News ranks Emory among top national universitiesEmory University is among the nation’s top universities, coming in 22nd in U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-23 rankings. |
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Conversation Tayari Jones takes Emory president to creative writing class on podcastOn the latest episode of One Big Question, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves talks to bestselling author and creative writing professor Tayari Jones about the power of storytelling. |
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Hispanic Heritage Month |
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with an Emory Libraries pop-up exhibit“Consciousness Is Power: A Record of Emory Latinx History,” a pop-up exhibit curated by senior Arturo Contreras, will be on display at the Woodruff Library Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. |
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Join Centro Latinx for special activities all monthCentro Latinx will host a variety of student-focused celebrations for Hispanic Heritage Month, including game nights, colloquiums, movie screenings and more. Check the calendar and follow @centro.latinx on Instagram for details. |
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Candler to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month with multiple eventsCandler School of Theology will collectively commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month for the first time this fall, with multiple in-person and online events including lectures, conversations and worship services. |
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Hear Megan Rapinoe speak at the Carter Town Hall |
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Two-time World Cup champion and Olympic gold medalist Megan Rapinoe will deliver the keynote address at the 41st Carter Town Hall, scheduled for Monday, Sept. 19, at 7 p.m. First-year students can attend in person, but the livestream is open to the full Emory community. There’s still time to register, so sign up now. |
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