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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021

RESOURCES Emory expands humanities scholarship with open access digital publishing A groundbreaking effort within Emory College of Arts and Sciences brings books by humanities faculty to wider audiences through open access publication, making the works freely available online to anyone in the world with internet access. RECOGNITION Acclaim: Recent honors for Emory faculty and staff Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. View a sampling of recent accolades, including book awards, professional society honors and more. RESEARCH Just another common cold virus? Modeling SARS-CoV-2’s future fade If SARS-CoV-2 becomes endemic and most people are exposed in childhood, it may join the ranks of mild cold-causing coronaviruses that currently circulate in humans, according to a model developed by Emory and Penn State scientists. IMPACT Emory to honor Martin Luther King Jr. with online King Week programs King Week 2021 will feature a collection of online programs across campus honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Learn what’s happening and how to participate. PERSPECTIVE WHO, Emory experts discuss COVID-19 challenges in Facebook Live event The COVID-19 pandemic is a challenge for global equity, as much as it is for medicine and the economy, infectious disease experts from the World Health Organization and Emory explain. NATURE Gorillas at San Diego Zoo contract COVID-19, raising alarms for great apes The news that some members of the gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 ramps up the urgency for protecting great apes in the wild from exposure, warns Thomas Gillespie, an Emory disease ecologist. WELLNESS Diabetes Prevention Program promotes strategies for healthy living Emory employees who either have prediabetes or are at risk for Type 2 diabetes can take steps toward better health through a free, year-long program.

EMORY INSIDER   Watch Emory experts on Facebook Live: The road to recovery after COVID-19 is ongoing for patients known as "long-haulers." Watch Emory's Q&A about the long-term health impacts of COVID-19 with infectious diseases expert Jay Varkey, hosted by public health expert Jodie Guest.

TAKE NOTE   Remember that Better Choices Campaign activities begin Jan. 19 The next Walking on Wednesday series begins Jan. 20; register here Join Blomeyer’s 6-week fitness challenge, Lose BIG, starting Jan. 25

FEATURED EVENTS   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   Flu cases remain almost non-existent in the U.S. this year Jan. 14 |  Ben Lopman |  The Weather Channel What it means if one partner tests positive for COVID-19 and the other doesn’t Jan. 12 |  Rachel Patzer |  HuffPost The biggest tech fears for business leaders during the pandemic Jan. 11 |  Ramnath Chellappa |  Fortune

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