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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020

COMMUNITY Emory to host live webcast with the Dalai Lama Slated for Dec. 8 and simulcast in 14 languages, “The Necessity of Compassion for the Survival of Humanity” builds on Emory’s long relationship with the Dalai Lama, who serves as Presidential Distinguished Professor (shown here during a visit in 2013). The free event is open to everyone. CREATIVITY Concerts and conversations highlight December arts programs Celebrate this holiday season with a cozy lineup of virtual Arts at Emory events, including the conclusion of the Beethoven 2020 celebration, "Connect and Cope" programs and the annual Fall Composition Showcase with student composers. INSIGHT Emory experts discuss Georgia as red, blue or purple The 2020 general election flipped Georgia to the Democratic presidential column for the first time in a generation. Register to hear Emory experts consider the implications for the state from electoral, business and legal perspectives during a live-streamed event on Dec. 2. ENVIRONMENT Valuing 'natural capital' vital to avoid next pandemic, global experts warn Pandemics will emerge more often, kill more people than COVID-19 and do even more damage to the world economy unless urgent steps are taken to address risk drivers such as deforestation, warns a major new report on biodiversity and pandemics. RESEARCH Emory receives NIH funding for HIV Clinical Trials Unit The Emory HIV Clinical Trials Unit has been selected as one of 35 units responsible for implementing the scientific agenda of the NIH HIV/AIDS clinical research networks. The award includes two clinical research sites in Atlanta already affiliated with Emory and will add new international sites in the Philippines and Mexico.

TAKE NOTE   Join the 'Sleep Better, Feel Better' challenge in December, earn Healthy Emory Connect points Staff are invited to share input on the university's provost search during Dec. 8 listening session Be aware of the new COVID-19 screening program for asymptomatic individuals on campus

Giving Tuesday   Support students: Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity to give a gift of support to many Emory programs. For students who lack consistent, dependable access to nutritious meals, school breaks present a critical challenge. Fight their food insecurity by donating to the Emory Food Security Fund.

Featured Events   Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves Hear a conversation between Tom Gillespie and Samuel Myers, author of “Planetary Health: Protecting Nature to Protect Ourselves.” When: Dec. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Connect and Cope: "Mental Music" In this installment of Science Gallery Atlanta’s virtual series, join Gary Motley and Dion Liverpool of Emory’s music department for a discussion of mental music. When: Dec. 4, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Advent Service of Song: Carols in the Chapel Join the Candler community online for a service of seasonal carols. Watch the live stream on Facebook, Instagram or on the Candler website. When: Dec. 8, 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The PPE crisis didn’t go away: Across the U.S., grassroots supply networks are trying to fill the void Dec. 1 |  Cheryl Iverson |  STAT Pandemic-related holiday shopping season puts spotlight on small and Black-owned businesses Nov. 28 |  Doug Bowman |  WSB-TV College basketball season tips off during coronavirus surge, with March Madness the ultimate goal Nov. 25 |  Carlos del Rio |  CNN

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