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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, June 2, 2020

COMMUNITY Emory leaders speak out against racist violence; vigils planned A university-wide online solidarity vigil was held Friday, June 5. Earlier in the day, the Emory School of Medicine hosted “White Coats for Black Lives” events on the Emory Quadrangle and at six hospitals. VIEWPOINTS Georgia primary will be a preview of November election, say Emory experts Emory political experts say that new election realities in the state mean that Georgia's primary on June 9 is in many ways a preview of how November’s presidential election process will unfold. WELLNESS Employees got moving – virtually – during the Move More Challenge Nearly 5,000 employees of Emory University and Emory Healthcare got more physically active and learned about healthy habits during the annual Move More Challenge – despite the circumstances of COVID-19. LITERATURE Emory College AAE hosts virtual book club featuring faculty authors A virtual book club featuring works by Emory College faculty kicks off Thursday, June 4, with Tayari Jones discussing her New York Times bestseller “An American Marriage.” The discussion will begin at 7 p.m.

COVID-19 UPDATES   PERSPECTIVE 101-year-old retired nurse has survived COVID-19 and 1918 flu pandemic A 101-year-old resident of the Emory Healthcare skilled nursing center Budd Terrace at Wesley Woods has survived both Spanish flu as an infant and now COVID-19. COLLABORATION Emory, partners receive $31 million COVID-19 testing grant Emory is sharing in a $31 million federal grant designed to rapidly transform innovative technologies into widely accessible COVID-19 diagnostic testing. ANALYSIS Researchers report lower mortality for COVID-19 patients on ventilators As COVID-19 has become the leading cause of death in the U.S., Emory researchers report fewer deaths than what most have reported for critically ill COVID-19 patients using mechanical ventilation while in the ICU. RESEARCH Behavioral studies in era of COVID-19 raise new concerns about diversity The Internet offers a powerful tool for collecting data during a time of social distancing, but Emory psychologists find it also raises new concerns regarding the diversity of study participants.

EMORY INSIDER   Healthy habits: Operation: Eat Right, Emory’s annual summer nutrition challenge, returns June 1-July 12, with new Eating Healthy Journeys, ways to improve health habits and chances to earn points toward Emory medical plan incentives. Meet Super Dietitian and learn more about this year's program.

TAKE NOTE   Emory Healthcare professionals honored in Health Care Heroes 2020 awards Read or listen to stories from the Emory community about experiences during the pandemic -- or share your own Take time to thank an Emory faculty or staff member with new web-based tool Take your knowledge of Canvas to the next level with multiple class offerings in June and July Develop a plan for the future in "Personal Fiscal Resiliency" webinar June 10

EMORY EXPERTS ON COVID-19   Relaxing the rules of social distancing June 2 |  Akshat Pujara |  New York Times Georgia student, son of 2 first responders, creates lifesaving COVID-19 equipment May 31 |  Jeremy Collins and Kari Love |  NBC News Coronavirus FAQs: Is it safer to fly or drive? Is air conditioning a threat? May 30 |  Henry Wu |  National Public Radio Emory success of COVID-19 ventilator patients brings lesson: Prepare May 29 |  Sara Auld and Craig Coopersmith |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Face masks at home reduce COVID-19 risk, study says May 28 |  Colleen Kraft and Carlos del Rio |  Web MD

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