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

Listen: 'Revisionist History' podcast spotlights Emory "If you write about American medicine, you eventually make the pilgrimage to Emory," says Malcolm Gladwell, journalist and author. In the latest episode of his "Revisionist History" podcast, Gladwell and President Gregory L. Fenves discuss Atlanta, Emory and COVID-19.

NEWS   ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory selects first members of Class of 2025 In December, 769 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 56 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to start the Class of 2025. RESEARCH Some women with breast cancer may forgo chemotherapy Some postmenopausal women with early stage breast cancer can safely forgo chemotherapy, according to a national study from the director of the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship. INSIGHT Georgia: Red, blue or purple? Experts weigh in on swing-state status With all eyes on the upcoming U.S. Senate runoffs, Emory College Dean Michael A. Elliott hosted a panel discussion examining Georgia’s new swing-state status and future role in American politics from business, marketing and political perspectives. HEALTH COVID-19 vaccine rollout demands 'unprecedented' communication Three leading experts on vaccination and COVID-19 are urging Americans and the U.S. government to be vigilant against anti-vaccination advocates and their “rumors, misinformation and conspiracy theories in a fractured media universe.” CELEBRATION Proton Therapy Center marks second anniversary and patient care milestone The Emory Proton Therapy Center celebrates its second anniversary this month and has reached an important milestone: treating its 1,000th patient. WELLNESS Let FSAP help you focus on self-care during the holiday season As the holidays and winter break approach, schedule time to focus on self-care and emotional well-being. Learn about upcoming programs from the university’s Faculty Staff Assistance Program that can help.

TAKE NOTE   Watch past programs from the ‘Connect and Cope’ video series and tune in for the last installments on Dec. 14 and 18 Emory Healthcare nurses honored by March of Dimes at 2020 Georgia Nurse of the Year event Learn about Emory’s transition to OneDrive for Business on the Box Migration Page (sign-in required) The provost prospectus is available online, outlining the qualities sought in the next provost and executive vice president for academic affairs

FEATURED EVENT   Arts and Social Justice Fellowship Showcase Join a project showcase and conversation with the inaugural cohort of Emory’s Arts and Social Justice Fellows program, where six Atlanta artists worked with faculty to help students translate their learning into creative action and activism in the name of social justice. When: Dec. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Why teachers are putting stickers on their faces during remote learning Dec. 10 |  Arber Tasimi |  Good Morning America How a vaccine will be administered to hard-to-reach communities Dec. 8 |  Carlos del Rio |  PBS News Hour You can survive winter and not spread COVID-19. Here’s how. Dec. 7 |  Jodie Guest |  Vox

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