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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021

IMPACT Emory student reflects on experience at U.S. Capitol during Electoral College vote certification Appearing in a viral photo purported to show aides securing Electoral College votes, Virginia Brown explains the image was actually taken before the violence and urges "the best way forward is to uphold our democratic values." RECOGNITION Emory ranks 5th among U.S. universities for infectious diseases program Emory’s infectious diseases program ranks 5th in the U.S. and 9th in the world, according to U.S. News & World Report. From HIV to Ebola to COVID-19, Emory has led the way in tackling deadly diseases. RESEARCH Chemists invent shape-shifting nanomaterial A nanomaterial developed at Emory can be triggered to shape-shift — from flat sheets to tubes and back to sheets again — in a controllable fashion. The discovery holds potential for a range of biomedical applications, from controlled-release drug delivery to tissue engineering. WELLNESS Healthy Emory’s Better Choice expands locations, invites employees to January challenge The Better Choice program helps simplify eating healthier during the workday. Employees can kick-start healthier eating in 2021 by participating in Better Choice campaign activities during January and February. COMMUNITY Our stories of resilience and resolve Palliative care physician Joanne Kuntz knew how important it was for quarantined COVID-19 patients to see and speak with their loved ones, so she found a way.

EMORY INSIDER   🎙Watch Emory experts on Facebook Live: Did you know that protecting nature can have a significant impact on pandemics? Thomas Gillespie and Cassandra Quave discussed that topic today. Tune into the university's Facebook page again on Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. when Carlos del Rio and Colleen Kraft join World Health Organization experts for a live COVID-19 Q&A.

TAKE NOTE   New performance management forms for 2021 have launched; learn more Join one of the daily online sessions to learn about putting compassion into practice Follow these steps to receive your 2020 tax forms online; sign up by Jan. 19

FEATURED EVENTS   Book Discussion: "The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls” Emory alum and New York Times bestselling author Anton DiSclafani discusses her novel, “The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls,” with Dean Michael A. Elliott of Emory College. When: Jan. 14, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Discussion: "The Role of Religion and Culture in Shaping Global Health" Join experts as they discuss topics related to decolonizing global health in this series that focuses on global health, colonialism and how to foster change in global health research, education and practice. When: Jan. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Virtual Concert: All-Star Trio Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta begins the year with an all-star trio of violin, cello and piano joining forces for a thrilling concert of Brahms, Franck and Piazzolla. When: Jan. 23, 8:00 p.m. Where: Online; Schwartz Center Virtual Stage Admission: Free

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The future of the coronavirus? An annoying childhood infection Jan. 12 |  Jennie Lavine |  New York Times Did dinosaurs sleep at night? Jan. 12 |  Anthony Martin |  Discover Study examines how companies stay quiet when they can be blamed for negative events Jan. 11 |  Teri Lombardi Yohn |  Forbes

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