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Hi, Eagles!Before you unplug for the long weekend, we've got tons of great new stories to share. Meet the latest Woodruff Scholars, get to know the new executive director of CAPS, discover 10 great things to do around campus in September, learn how to apply for a free passport and more. Pull out your favorite spirit wear, because College Colors Day is tomorrow and Emory Athletics is celebrating with the Gold Rush Tailgate all weekend long. Plus, you heard their song three times in the “Barbie” movie — but did you know Indigo Girls are Emory alums? Keep scrolling to get all of that and more. So dive in and enjoy your weekend, Eagles! |
This week’s top stories |
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University Acclaimed design firm selected to create Emory’s Twin Memorials to honor the enslavedEmory has engaged Hood Design Studio to create memorials in Atlanta and Oxford to honor the enslaved individuals who are part of the university’s history. Studio founder Walter Hood will be the lead artist on the project. |
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Update Petition filed to form collective bargaining unit representing Emory PhD studentsWorkers United has filed a petition with the National Labor Relations Board to form a collective bargaining unit on behalf of all Emory PhD students. Get answers to frequently asked questions about PhD student unionization. |
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Leadership Tenille Gaines joins Emory Campus Life as executive director of CAPSBringing a decade of counseling experience in higher education, Tenille Gaines will begin her tenure at Counseling and Psychological Services on Oct. 2, enhancing Emory’s network of health and well-being support for students. |
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Event Get your blue and gold gear ready for College Colors Day tomorrowFriday, Sept. 1, is College Colors Day! Show your Emory and Oxford spirit by wearing your gold and blue. Plus, get a bookstore discount, join a photo contest and more. |
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Research Biologist gets the scoop on squash bug poopEmory biologists, including graduate student Jason Chen, solve a mystery about how a common insect acquires a microbe that is essential for its growth. The discovery may help in the control of an agricultural pest. |
Accomplishment Emory’s newest Woodruff Scholars pair intellect with leadership to benefit their communitiesRecipients of the university’s top merit scholarships, Woodruff Scholars bring exceptional academic achievements, leadership and service to the campus community. |
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International Delta Air Lines sponsors U.S. passports for Emory studentsEmory is among several Atlanta universities to receive sponsorship from Delta Air Lines to support its free passport program for students. Applications for the fall 2023 cycle are now open. |
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Community Science Gallery Atlanta and WABE unveil new interactive podcast, ‘Calls for Justice’The "Calls for Justice" podcast at Emory University’s Science Gallery Atlanta invites visitors to share reflections on the "JUSTICE" exhibition and provides listeners with insights into the many ways people think about justice and equity. |
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Students
Photos: First Day Fest celebrates the new semester
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From Emory Magazine Indigo Girls keep on rockingFolk-rock singer-songwriters Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, alums better known as Indigo Girls, believe that fate brought them back together at Emory, where they solidified their musical aspirations and began to embrace social activism. |
Campus 10 things to do at Emory in SeptemberThe fall semester may have just begun, but events are in full swing. As you settle into campus and get back into a semester routine, make time to enjoy the variety of activities this month. |
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Download the new Emory Safe app today |
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Emory is transitioning from the Live Safe app to the new Emory Safe app. The existing Live Safe app will no longer work starting today, Aug. 31, so download and review the new app for updated features including a campus emergency guide, instant safety notifications and more. |
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Calendar highlights |
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September |
Gold Rush Tailgate with Emory Volleyball and Soccer6:00 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center |
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September |
Oxford College Fall Elections Info Session5:30 p.m. | Oxford Library, Room 201 |
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Lecture: "AI in Healthcare through an Equity Lens: Benefits, Limits and Risks" with Chad Evans, James Washington, Walketria Smith and Herman Taylor Jr. of the Morehouse School of Medicine6:30 p.m. | King Plow Arts Center, Studio N-103 (887 West Marietta Street NW) |
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Tradition
Photos: First-year students show their Emory spirit through Songfest
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