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Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
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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
 
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
New performance management forms for 2021 have launched; learn more

Join one of the daily online sessions to learn about putting compassion into practice
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
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”

 

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"

 

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

 

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

 

The future of the coronavirus? An annoying childhood infection
Jan. 12 |  Jennie Lavine |  New York Times

Did dinosaurs sleep at night?

 

Did dinosaurs sleep at night?
Jan. 12 |  Anthony Martin |  Discover

Study examines how companies stay quiet when they can be blamed for negative events

 

Study examines how companies stay quiet when they can be blamed for negative events
Jan. 11 |  Teri Lombardi Yohn |  Forbes
 
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