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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

INSIGHT Emory Election 2020 experts weigh in on Democratic presidential debate The ten leading Democratic presidential hopefuls took the stage at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the fifth presidential debate. Read what some of Emory's election experts thought. RECOGNITION Laney to receive peace award for diplomacy with Korea Former Emory University President James T. Laney will receive the World Methodist Council's 2019 Peace Award, acknowledging his efforts to promote peace between North and South Korea. RESEARCH Creating viral targets can weaken HIV vaccination, Emory scientists warn Vaccination against HIV can backfire if the vaccine induces the wrong kind of immune response. Emory/Yerkes scientists examine relevant evidence from SIV vaccination/challenge studies. PERSPECTIVES Faculty Impact Forum invites discussion surrounding big concepts Multiple departments across Emory joined the latest Faculty Impact Forum, an opportunity to explore wide-ranging topics. This meeting centered on a topic many consider unspeakable: the concept of death. PROFILE One Emory: Students as stakeholders Meet Emory College senior Jasmine Cui, one of the people bringing the "One Emory" strategic framework to life, and learn how she has used the Dining at the DCT initiative to get to know her professors.

TAKE NOTE   Cross country teams both qualify for NCAA D-III national championships Campus shuttle schedules will change during the Thanksgiving holiday; see the latest details Purchase a book to donate to BeLoved Atlanta; drop-off deadline is Dec. 11

EMORY INSIDER   Harvest feast: Celebrate the season with a special Plant-Based Harvest Feast on Friday, Nov. 22, from 11 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. in Asbury Cafe (ground floor of Emory University Hospital). There is no cost, and everyone is welcome to join.

In the News   Is Georgia a swing state? Democrats think so, and some trends are on their side Nov. 20 |  Andra Gillespie |  USA Today Mother and daughter pen children's book about breast cancer Nov. 17 |  Sarah Friend |  US News and World Report Doctors trying new approach to freeze away pain Nov. 14 |  David Prologo |  FOX 5 Atlanta

Featured Events   Volleyball NCAA D-III Championship Tournament The Emory Eagles won their quarterfinal match in the NCAA D-III tournament today, so will play again on Friday. If they win that, they'll advance to the national championship match on Saturday at 7 p.m. When: Nov. 22, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Performance: Emory Dance Company Emory Dance Company performs new contemporary works by Israeli guest artist Dafi Altabeb and others. When: Nov. 23, 2:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $15 / $12 / $8 Concert: Rashid Williams with Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory Wind Ensemble Renowned guest drummer Rashid Williams (currently touring with multi-platinum artist John Legend) will share the stage with Emory musicians. When: Nov. 23, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

22 Nov. Colloquium: James Meyer on "The Art of Return: The Sixties and Contemporary Culture" When: Nov. 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Room 204 Admission: Free   22 Nov. Lecture: Jennifer Seavey on "Seabird Conservation in a Warming Ocean" When: Nov. 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 112 Admission: Free   22 Nov. Performance: Dooley's Players Present "Peerless" When: Nov. 22, 7:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building Admission: Free   23 Nov. Film Screening: "The Favourite" When: Nov. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free   23 Nov. Concert: Voices of Inner Strength Gospel Choir When: Nov. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   25 Nov. Colloquium: Ron Mickens on "The Heroic Era for Blacks in Science" When: Nov. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free; registration required   25 Nov. 3D Modeling Workshop When: Nov. 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Tech Lab Admission: Free; registration required   26 Nov. Emory Farmers Market When: Nov. 26, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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