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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019

RECOGNITION Award of Distinction honors Emory staff Meet the 12 employees selected as this year's winners of the Emory University Award of Distinction. Since 1985, the annual awards have recognized staff members who make significant contributions to the Emory community. GLOBAL HEALTH Researchers to use new funding to fight influenza A $15.89 million NIAID contract will support Emory researchers as they move an investigational anti-influenza drug candidate into human testing. SUPPORT Emory releases results of student survey on sexual violence, harassment Increased student participation in Emory's second campus climate survey on sexual violence reflects awareness of and engagement with prevention training, as well as opportunities for additional support and education. HONORS Sanjay Gupta elected to National Academy of Medicine The National Academy of Medicine elected Emory neurosurgeon and CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta to join its esteemed 2019 class, which consists of 100 members. CAMPUS Homecoming marks milestone anniversaries Homecoming continues through the weekend, with many activities open to faculty and staff, including Saturday's parade and concert featuring Emory alum Kristian Bush of Sugarland. See the full schedule and learn more about the 100th anniversary celebrations of Laney Graduate School, Goizueta Business School, the Emory Wheel and the Michael C. Carlos Museum, plus 150 years of Greek life.

TAKE NOTE   New online tool 'Venture Navigator' helps Emory researchers take inventions to market Volunteer to help with Homecoming Zero Landfill efforts on Oct. 26 Visit the Rose Library to see the exhibit honoring businessman Chip Robert until Nov. 15

Emory Insider   Choose your benefits: Annual benefits enrollment opens Monday, Oct. 28, for the 2020 plan year. Visit the annual enrollment website, which contains all of the information you need to know including What’s New for 2020, the 2020 Benefits Guide, rates, meeting dates and more.

In the News   Why is there no specific age in Georgia law to determine if a child is old enough to be home alone? Oct. 23 |  Melissa Carter |  11 Alive News Got plants? Atlanta college campuses heed student call for healthier food choices Oct. 22 |  Isaac Goldman |  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The tariff talks and Christmas shopping Oct. 21 |  Raymond Hill |  FOX 5 Atlanta

Featured Events   Emory Homecoming Parade, Festival and Concert See the Homecoming Parade wind its way through campus, then head to McDonough Field for the festival and concert headlined by Emory alum Kristian Bush. When: Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory Campus and McDonough Field Admission: Free Emory Takes Back the Night Take Back the Night is Emory's annual event dedicated to amplifying the voices of survivors of violence. This year features a keynote by Maja Hasic, human trafficking program director of Tapestri, and student performances. When: Oct. 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center, Mutipurpose Room N104 Admission: Free Emory Biomedical Venture Salon Hear from a panel of experts about taking a discovery to market, and engage with faculty working on research with market potential. When: Oct. 29, 5:30 p.m. Where: Emory University School of Medicine, 120 Lecture Hall Admission: Open to alumni and faculty; registration required

25 Oct. Cooke Noontime Concert: "The Art of Song" When: Oct. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   25 Oct. Puppy Petting Boo When: Oct. 25, 3:30 p.m. Where: Alabama Hall Lawn, 575 Asbury Circle Admission: $2 donation requested   25 Oct. Volleyball vs. Saint Mary's College When: Oct. 25, 5:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   26 Oct. Homecoming and Family Weekend 5K Run Through Lullwater Park When: Oct. 26, 8:30 a.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) Admission: Free   26 Oct. Volleyball vs. Roanoke College When: Oct. 26, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   26 Oct. International Relations Dodgeball Tournament When: Oct. 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: SAAC Gymnasium, Clairmont Campus Admission: $30 for a team of six   26 Oct. Homecoming Parade When: Oct. 26, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center Admission: Free   26 Oct. Homecoming Festival and Concert with Kristian Bush When: Oct. 26, 2:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   27 Oct. Emory Concerto and Aria Competition When: Oct. 27, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   28 Oct. Lecture: Domingo Morel on "Takeover: Race, Education and American Democracy" When: Oct. 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center, Multipurpose Room 1 Admission: Free   28 Oct. 2019 Bederman Lecture: Justice Rosalie Abella, Supreme Court of Canada, on "International Law and the Prospects for Justice" When: Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m. Where: School of Law, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free; registration required   28 Oct. Black Graduate Student Reception (Rescheduled) When: Oct. 28, 4:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center Plaza Admission: Free   28 Oct. Guest Lecture: Michael H. Fisher on "Writing India's Environmental History" When: Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. Where: Callaway Center, Room C-101 Admission: Free   29 Oct. Reformation Day at Emory When: Oct. 29, 9:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology and other campus venues Admission: $15   29 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 29, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   30 Oct. Woodruff Library 50th Anniversary Celebration When: Oct. 30, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Level 2 Admission: Free   30 Oct. NAACP Homecoming 5K Run When: Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m. Where: SAAC Field Admission: $5 per person or $45 for group of 10   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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