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| Friday, Jan. 27, 2023 | |||
Hi, Emory!We're kicking off this week's issue by introducing you to the new interim dean for the School of Medicine. Plus, catch the preview of the events scheduled during Charter Week, Feb. 6–11. Formerly known as Founders Week, it's a time to reflect on the university's historic beginnings and celebrate the rich diversity of academic and campus life. You'll also get to explore little-known objects and obscure artifacts around Emory and learn more about how students collaborated with Professor Bernard Fraga to demystify the 2022 elections. So let's get to it! |
Top university news |
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Leadership Carlos del Rio to serve as interim dean for Emory University School of MedicineCarlos del Rio, an internationally known clinician and epidemiologist, has been named interim dean for Emory School of Medicine. He will begin his appointment on March 1. |
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Events Emory celebrates Charter Week with lectures, music and special eventsGet ready to celebrate Emory’s past, present and future during Charter Week, set for Feb. 6-11. View the full schedule of events, including a special One Emory presentation from President Fenves on Feb. 7. |
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International Conference with the Dalai Lama highlights Emory Compassion Center’s workAt the invitation of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Emory’s Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics co-hosted a conference in Dharamsala, India, to highlight programs aimed at “educating the heart and mind.” |
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Connections ‘The best kind of challenging’: Emory students join international simulation to debate AI and health inequitiesSimuvaction celebrated its “day of action” at Emory with students from around the world, bringing diverse disciplines together to ensure that artificial intelligence is used as a tool to reduce health disparities. |
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Research Demystifying elections: Emory students learn to use data to create a better understanding of votingStudents in Emory political scientist Bernard Fraga’s class worked in real time to crunch midterm election data and translate the numbers into credible analysis ready for the public eye. |
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Expert Renowned scholar in race, history and social transformation brings new perspectives to Emory CollegeAfter working with the Obama Presidency Oral History Project, the LA Lakers and more, scholar Karida Brown is focusing on the Department of Sociology’s research apprentice program, overseeing undergraduate students on a variety of projects. |
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Perspective Chaplain's Lecture Series returns to Oxford with author and professor Kate BowlerAuthor, podcaster and Duke University professor Kate Bowler will speak on “Life After Perfect” when the in-person lecture series returns on Feb. 7. The event is free and open to the public. |
Help improve mental health and well-being at Emory; get a $5 gift card |
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| Complete the Healthy Minds Study survey for a $5 gift card and a chance to win up to $500 in prizes. This is an opportunity for you to make your voice heard. The survey will provide confidential information on students’ day-to-day experiences on campus and insight into their challenges and successes. Survey results will help improve mental health and well-being resources at Emory. The survey is open through Feb. 6. Check your Emory email for the survey invitation or contact campuslife@emory.edu with questions. |
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Calendar Highlights |
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Life 101: How to Succeed in Grad SchoolJanuary 31, 6:00 p.m. | Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Room 2-3 |
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Poetry reading and book signing with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada LimónFebruary 11, 3:00 p.m. | Glenn Auditorium |
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Dance performance: "ARARAT, the beginning" (additional show Jan. 28)7:30 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio |
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Lecture: "The Vow that Began the Buddha’s Path to Awakening" with Andy Rotman of Smith College2:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online |
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Viewing of Morehouse College King Collection documents5:30 p.m. | Atlanta University Center, Woodruff Library |
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From Emory Magazine Exploring pieces of hidden EmoryOverlooked spaces. Forgotten places. Little-known objects and obscure artifacts. From students who have left their marks inside the Lullwater Tower ruin to the letter suggesting Robert W. Woodruff pause his education, Emory is full of treasures worth discovering (or rediscovering). |
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