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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020

IMPACT Motorcycle crash survivor reclaims life with help from Emory doctors After a horrific accident, Jalen Richardson found hope and healing with help from Emory physicians and other caregivers at the Grady Burn Center, a service dog named Shadow and his National Guard unit. COLLABORATION Partnership with Verizon to fuel Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub The Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub will be powered by Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband service, adding digital speed and connectivity to an ecosystem working to transform the health care industry. ARTS New exhibit features etchings by surrealist Unica Zürn Etchings and drawings by German artist Unica Zürn are on view at the Carlos Museum until May 24, with a gallery talk set for March 4. The works include creatures rendered in the delicate, linear style that became her hallmark. DISCOVERY A whale bone leads faculty, students to the Smithsonian in hopes of answers A mysterious whale bone housed at Oxford for more than a century led faculty and students to confer with alumnus Nick Pyenson at the Smithsonian.

PHOTO GALLERY   Nikki Giovanni shares her poetry at Emory Award-winning poet Nikki Giovanni visited Emory for two events over the weekend, serving as guest poet for the 20th anniversary Twelfth Night Revel on Friday and giving a free public reading on Saturday. See more photos from her visit.

TAKE NOTE   Learn the basics of estate planning and essential documents during March 4 webinar Nominate a graduating senior for the McMullan Award by March 6 Stop by the Schwartz Center to see the new 'Art of Global Health' exhibit through May 15

EMORY INSIDER   Start walking: The Move More Challenge is back this spring (March 23-May 3), with registration opening Monday, March 2. Join a team and work together as “One Emory” to unlock five stages and try to achieve 2.4 billion steps! Plus, you can earn points and possibly win great prizes for participating.

In the News   40 years later, landmark Emory gift remains call to public service Feb. 23 |  James Laney and Catie Miller |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution A rare legal battle: Can a state force a city to house coronavirus patients? Feb. 24 |  Polly Price |  The New York Times What does Bernie Sanders' success mean for Georgia? Feb. 24 |  Alan Abramowitz and Andra Gillespie |  Georgia Public Broadcasting

Featured Events   Sustainable Events Symposium Sample sustainable catering and learn more about planning sustainable events on campus. When: Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free; register online Global Health Forum on the Novel Coronavirus Outbreak Join a panel of experts from Emory and other organizations as they discuss local and global preparedness in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. When: Feb. 27, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Auditorium 120 Admission: Free Concert: "Pablo Sáinz Villegas: Americano Trio" Spend an evening listening to the musician known worldwide as this generation’s great classical guitarist. The program includes both solo performances and selections by the Americano Trio. When: Feb. 29, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $50; discount available for Emory faculty, staff and students

26 Feb. Data Science Symposium and Panel Discussion: "How Health and Big Data Are Merging" When: Feb. 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 120 Admission: Free   26 Feb. Workshop: "Having a Ball: Music, Laughter and Patient Inspiration" When: Feb. 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free; register online   26 Feb. Lecture: Thomas S. Kidd on "Who Is an Evangelical?" When: Feb. 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Room 360 Admission: Free; register online   26 Feb. Film Screening: "An Officer and a Gentleman" When: Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   27 Feb. Library Day When: Feb. 27, 11:00 a.m. Where: Robert W. Woodruff Library, Second Floor Admission: Free   27 Feb. Lecture: Steve Zdenek on "Access Remade: Designing, Disrupting and Transforming Inclusive Media" When: Feb. 27, 4:00 p.m. Where: Robert W. Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free; register online   27 Feb. Lecture: Danielle Jung on "Of the People: Understanding Illicit Governance" When: Feb. 27, 5:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   28 Feb. Panel Discussion: "Reparations: An Idea Whose Time Has Come?" When: Feb. 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: The Carter Center, Presidential Library and Museum Admission: Free for Emory faculty, students and staff   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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