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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020

IMPACT Remembering the humanity and philanthropy of R. Randall Rollins The legacy of R. Randall Rollins, the visionary businessman and philanthropist who passed away last month, will extend far into the future, carried by the public health leaders, physicians, theologians and others who benefitted from his investments in Emory. INSIGHT Ibram X. Kendi featured in Emory webcast, 'How to Be an Antiracist' American historian Ibram X. Kendi, a key voice in the conversation about race in America, will be featured in a special live webcast Thursday, Sept. 16, with Emory historian and moderator Carol Anderson. SAFETY Learn about Emory resources during National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. Find out what you should do to be ready for different types of emergencies that could occur on campus. CLASSROOM Professors become students to prepare dynamic remote instruction More than 800 undergraduate faculty completed intensive training in online course design and teaching to prepare for fall semester. Learn about their creative approaches, from home lab kits in chemistry to digital “movie trailers” to help students connect concepts in American Studies.

Take Note   Register for Rollins Takes Action webinar 'Race, Racism and Health' on Sept. 11 Sign up for 'Refresh From Stress: 30-Day Inspiration' during October; registration opens Sept. 14 Applications for Office of Sustainability's funding opportunities open until Sept. 28 University self-evaluations due by Oct. 15; learn more and sign in to complete yours

Emory In The News   Doctors offer guide for teaching the health effects of climate change in medical residency Sept. 10 |  Rebecca Philipsborn |  STAT The great vaccine race: Inside the unprecedented scramble to immunize the world against COVID-19 Sept. 9 |  Evan Anderson and Carol Kelly |  TIME Emory marketing professor on the power of social media advertising in politics Sept. 9 |  David Schweidel |  Georgia Public Broadcasting A doctor’s open apology to those fighting overweight and obesity Sept. 8 |  J. David Prologo |  The Conversation

DECATUR BOOK FESTIVAL   "Crime Fiction Down South" History professor Carl Suddler moderates as award-winning novelists Tom Mullen, Attica Locke and S.A. Cosby discuss their hard-hitting crime novels set in Georgia, Texas and Virginia. When: Sept. 14, 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required "African American Poetry" Poet Kevin Young will take part in a conversation about the range of voices in African American poetry, both in his own writings and as a scholar working on the anthology “African American Poetry: 250 Years of Struggle and Song.” When: Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

More Events   Beethoven Violin and Cello Sonatas The Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta continues its celebration of Beethoven's 250th birthday with a performance of his Cello Sonata No. 3 and Violin Sonata No. 7. When: Sept. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Emory Climate Talks Webinar Tune in as representatives from the City of Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management speak on "First Publicly Offered Environmental Impact Bond and City’s Efforts on Stormwater and Urban Resilience.” When: Sept. 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Candler in Conversation: "How Do We Find Balance?" Watch a special two-part series focused on spiritual, emotional and physical health, with guests addressing essential questions while providing reflections and helpful strategies from their unique perspectives. When: Sept. 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online; Facebook Live Admission: Free

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