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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 16, 2020

COMMUNITY Emory Healthcare opens COVID-19 drive-through testing site Emory Healthcare has opened a drive-through testing site at Executive Park for individuals suspected of having COVID-19. Testing visits are by appointment only. HEALTH Critical care services for COVID-19 patients expand to meet demand As the community spread of COVID-19 grows, Emory Healthcare, like many health systems, is expanding critical care services throughout its hospitals to accommodate its sickest patients. ENVIRONMENT Sustainability Innovator Awards honor faculty, staff and students Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives has announced this year's winners of the Robert S. Hascall Sustainability Innovator Awards, given to students, faculty and staff who employ research, academics, engagement and leadership to foster sustainability across the university. ACHIEVEMENT Emory student named 2020 Truman Scholar for promoting economic justice Josh Kaplan, an Emory College junior, has been named a 2020 Harry S. Truman Scholar for his work on economic justice for marginalized communities. He is among only 62 college students in the U.S. to receive the highly competitive honor. LITERATURE 'Pandemic Poetry' provides connection in the chaos The arts have long been seen as a way to find meaning amid chaos, and today's circumstances are no different. Members of Emory's English department are sharing their perspectives through "Pandemic Poetry" submissions on social media. CAMPUS Virtual Community Hub helps keep students connected The new Emory Virtual Community Hub allows students to connect with friends, tap into virtual activities and find ways to take care of themselves and others. Faculty and staff can help by adding events and sharing the site with students. COMMITMENT All hands on deck: Spiritual health across Emory’s hospitals and campuses Dozens of spiritual health staff provide support to patients, families and staff across Emory Healthcare, while campus chaplains and staff help communities stay connected during remote learning.

COVID-19 UPDATES   Coronavirus and our community: Emory is closely monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak to protect students, faculty, staff and visitors. See the latest coronavirus updates, including answers to frequently asked questions and resources if you need support.

TAKE NOTE   Remember that FSAP is a resource for emotional support during this time Emory Global Health Institute launches contest for children’s book to explain COVID-19 Register to attend the Undergraduate Research Programs' virtual symposium by April 19 Tune in to the 'Break the Cycle of Health Disparities' virtual conference on April 20

FEATURED EVENTS   Workshop: "Maintaining Community and Connections Online" Drop by every Friday to share thoughts about the week,strategies, resources, and ideas for building community in a remote teaching environment. When: April 17, 10:00 a.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free Piano Concert to Benefit Emory DRIVE Enjoy performances by some of Emory’s piano students and donate to Emory’s DRIVE fund for EIDD-2801, an antiviral compound that shows promise as a potential treatment for COVID-19. When: April 17, 10:30 a.m. Where: Facebook Live Admission: Free to listen; donations to DRIVE welcome Webinar: "Technology and Keeping Your Kids Safe" Learn ways to keep your children safe in a technology-heavy world, from protecting their privacy and adding parental controls to basic texting abbreviations and more. When: April 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Earth Day Celebration with Alexis Rockman Celebrate Earth Day with artist Alexis Rockman, whose work portrays a "world shaped by human excess and environmental corruption." When: April 22, 3:00 p.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   How to stay healthy when your child, spouse or roommate has COVID-19 April 16 |  Alex Isakov |  National Public Radio A non-profit is gathering laptops and other devices so hospital patients can say goodbye to their loved ones April 15 |  Joanne Kuntz |  CNN All your coronavirus questions, answered April 14 |  Matthew Freeman |  TIME Celebrate Earth Day — even while sheltering in place April 14 |  Ciannat Howett and Eri Saikawa |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Clinical trials underway for potential coronavirus treatment April 13 |  Aneesh Mehta |  NBC

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