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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020

CREATIVITY Emory’s traveling exhibit on black art and activism inspires Atlanta students A team at Emory is helping get educational materials out of the library and into the community through "Speak What Must Be Spoken," a traveling exhibition now on display at Drew Charter School. The opening celebration included music, art and a barber-shop skit written by students, all sparked by the exhibit. HEALTH Coronavirus updates for the Emory community Get the latest information for faculty, students, staff and campus visitors. Learn about travel restrictions, what to do if you feel ill, prevention tips, support resources and more. RECOGNITION Carlos del Rio named foreign secretary of the National Academy of Medicine Carlos del Rio, executive associate dean for Emory University School of Medicine at Grady Health System, has been elected as the next foreign secretary of the National Academy of Medicine. CONNECTIONS 'Embodied' celebrates the interplay between health and the arts Arts at Emory and the Center for the Study of Human Health partner to present "Embodied," a semester-long exploration of the intersection of well-being and creative expression.

TAKE NOTE   Want to learn more about being a Wellness Champion? Register for Jan. 30 webinar Share your feedback on the vendor for shuttle bus operations by Jan. 31 Nominations open for Graduating Women of Excellence Awards; submit by Feb. 3

EMORY INSIDER   Learn something new: A new year means a new opportunity to invest in your personal development and well-being. Emory Continuing Education has lots of offerings, including several new courses. Check out the Winter/Spring 2020 catalog to find a class that's right for you.

In the News   Fourth spy at Los Alamos knew atomic bomb’s inner secrets Jan. 27 |  Harvey Klehr |  The New York Times Removal of unsafe lead begins in contaminated Atlanta neighborhood Jan. 27 |  Eri Saikawa |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution The problem that psychology can’t shake Jan. 25 |  Patricia Bauer |  The Atlantic

Featured Events   Symposium: Beat Neglected Tropical Diseases On the first-ever World NTD Day, hear global health practitioners discuss why we should all be passionate about eliminating NTDs. Attend in person or watch online. When: Jan. 30, 3:30 p.m. Where: The Task Force for Global Health Admission: Free; registration required for in-person attendance Oxford Student Center Grand Opening Help celebrate a new chapter in the life of Oxford College and the long-anticipated dream of opening the Oxford College Student Center. When: Feb. 2, 2:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Student Center Admission: Free

29 Jan. Colloquium: Poet Heather Christle When: Jan. 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Callaway, Room N301 (Kemp Malone Library) Admission: Free   29 Jan. Film Screening: "Carmen Jones" When: Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   30 Jan. Workshop: EndNote Introduction When: Jan. 30, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free; registration required   30 Jan. Workshop: Zotero Introduction When: Jan. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free; registration required   30 Jan. Lecture Series: Developing Peace in a Violent World When: Jan. 30, 5:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   30 Jan. Lecture: Ken Carter on "Inside the Minds of Thrill-Seekers" When: Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College Student Center Admission: Free   30 Jan. Film Screening: "Breaking the Silence" When: Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College; Williams Hall Admission: Free   31 Jan. Pajama Concert When: Jan. 31, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   31 Jan. Theater: "Brave New Works: The Use of Wildflowers" When: Jan. 31, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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