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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020

LEADERSHIP Right time. Right place. Right leader. Gregory L. Fenves brings an extraordinary set of skills and experiences to lead Emory University through extraordinary times as its 21st president. SUPPORT Emory implements new Title IX regulations regarding sexual misconduct Emory is implementing new federal Title IX regulations that took effect Aug. 14. The university will also continue to investigate conduct prohibited by Emory to maintain an environment free of unlawful harassment and discrimination, even if it falls outside the definition of sexual harassment under the new regulations. ARTS Michael C. Carlos Museum welcomes back students, faculty and staff Emory’s Carlos Museum will reopen its galleries and Ebrik Coffee Room to the university’s students, faculty and staff on Aug. 19, following physical distancing and other health and safety guidelines. CAMPUS Libraries reopen for fall with new safety-focused options in place The Emory Libraries have made several changes for the fall semester to create a safer research environment for Emory faculty, staff and students. Read about new ways to access materials and other resources. WELLNESS Telehealth visits soar as Emory Healthcare keeps patients and doctors connected Emory Healthcare has seen exponential growth in its telehealth visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 215,000 visits conducted between patients and their health care providers from mid-March through July 2020.

COMMUNITY COMPACT   Working together for a safer campus community: Emory calls on all faculty, staff and students to recognize our responsibility to one another through the observance of community health standards. Read the Faculty and Staff Community Compact.

Take Note   Emory will end agreement with Confucius Institute in 2021 Complete the onboarding process if you'll be on campus during fall semester; learn more and check your progress Get the latest information about fall semester parking assignments, permit fees and shuttle service

Emory In The News   School district cancels classes due to staff absences Aug. 17 |  Rafi Ahmed |  ABC News Why having Kamala Harris on the ticket is meaningful to so many Aug. 15 |  Andra Gillespie |  National Public Radio States struggle to control COVID-19 cases as testing proves problematic Aug. 15 |  Carlos del Rio |  Good Morning America

Featured Events   Switching Off: Preventing Digital Burnout Gain insight into the true impact of living and working in a reactive, fully connected world where failing to switch off both digitally and mentally can pose a risk to mental health. When: Aug. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required "John Lewis: Good Trouble" Documentary Film Screening and Panel Discussion Emory Law invites you to watch “John Lewis: Good Trouble” from home, then join a live panel discussion about the documentary focusing on the life of Congressman Lewis, a civil rights leader and an American hero. When: Aug. 20, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Introduction to Zotero Learn quick and easy ways to use Zotero to save references and create bibliographies. When: Aug. 25, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

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