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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 19, 2020

CONNECTIONS How family stories help children weather hard times Stories of family members who persevered through difficult times and maintained loving bonds reassure children that their family will also find a way through tough situations, says psychologist Robyn Fivush. Learn tips for telling family stories. EVENT Staff Fest 2020 finds success online Staff Fest on May 15 looked entirely different this year because of the online format, but the spirit and the theme, “Stronger Together,” were clearly evident. See photos and read the recap, including trivia and fun run/walk winners. SCIENCE New HIV vaccine shows promise among primates Emory researchers have shown a new HIV vaccine better prevents infection and lasts longer, shielding subjects even a year after vaccination. It targets an area of the immune system that is ignored by most current vaccines. CREATIVITY Children's book contest winners address facts, emotions surrounding pandemic Through engaging stories with charming illustrations, winners of the Emory Global Health Institute’s e-book competition help kids ages 6-9 understand the COVID-19 pandemic. RECOGNITION Acclaim: Recent honors for Emory faculty and staff Learn about some recent accolades faculty and staff have received for their work locally, nationally and internationally. DISCOVERY Research roundup: Recent grants and publications Research is an integral part of Emory, from the sciences to the humanities. Here’s a sample of recent grant awards and some newly-published research findings. EDUCATION Classes that click: a semester to remember Staying focused on academics amidst the COVID-19 pandemic brought lessons during class times and beyond. As Emory moves into remote learning for summer courses, faculty and students reflect on what they learned this spring.

TAKE NOTE   Take time to thank an Emory faculty or staff member with new web-based tool Browse the Carlos Museum's 'Wrapped Up in Reading' list for summer book choices Office of Sustainability Initiatives releases 2019 energy and utilities report

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.

FEATURED EVENTS   Daily Refresh with FSAP Take a few minutes to refresh and unwind. Join one of the final 15-minute sessions of the semester. When: May 20, 4:30 p.m. Where: Zoom Admission: Free Webinar: Meet Your Teen Explore the profound physical, emotional and intellectual changes teens experience and how different parenting styles impact the maturing teen. When: May 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Why does COVID-19 steal your sense of taste and smell? May 18 |  Maria Sundaram |  WXIA-TV 11 Alive CDC essential to controlling COVID-19, rebuilding economy May 16 |  James Curran, William Foege, Jeffrey Koplan and Claire E. Sterk |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Researchers try combining remdesivir with a second drug to deliver a "one-two punch" to virus May 16 |  Aneesh Mehta |  CBS Evening News New evidence suggests COVID-19 patients on ventilators usually survive May 15 |  Craig Coopersmith |  National Public Radio Is it safe for my family to exercise with face masks? May 14 |  Sarah Fankhauser  |  Parents

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