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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021

CAMPUS Dr. Anthony Fauci to deliver Emory Commencement address Dr. Anthony Fauci will deliver the 2021 Commencement address for Emory College of Arts and Sciences and receive the Emory University President’s Medal. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, he will give his remarks virtually. RESOURCE Feb. 24 COVID-19 Community Update: How Emory is helping lead vaccine efforts As Emory Healthcare takes a lead role in administering vaccines, Emory’s medical, nursing and public health students are also stepping up to help. Read the latest from Amir St. Clair, executive director of COVID-19 response and recovery, and watch the community town hall. university Emory to include libraries and museum under new leadership structure Emory Libraries and the Michael C. Carlos Museum will be organized under a new leadership structure designed to facilitate closer coordination in their mutual educational, research and discovery missions, and ultimately enhance support for both. COLLABORATION Emory, Curry College examine role of COVID-19 antibodies on reinfection Public health researchers from Curry College in Massachusetts have partnered with Emory to conduct a new study on Curry’s campus to examine the role of antibodies and virus infection in the college community. ACCOMPLISHMENT Two recent graduates selected for prestigious Luce Scholars Program Emory College alums Zach Denton and Yaza Sarieh will embark on a year of immersive study in Asia, thanks to being named part of the 2021-2022 class of Luce Scholars. HEALTH CARE Emory Healthcare teams up with the Atlanta Falcons to tackle heart disease Quarterback Matt Ryan has teamed up with Emory Healthcare, the official team health care provider of the Atlanta Falcons, to help tackle heart disease in Black and Brown communities who have higher rates of heart disease and death compared to white communities. RESEARCH Study finds increased COVID-19 mortality among adults with Down syndrome Emory researchers, in an international collaboration with the Trisomy 21 Research Society, have found increased COVID-19 mortality among those with Down syndrome compared to the general population.

COVID-19 UPDATE   Stay informed: The Emory Forward website is your resource for the latest information on campus gathering policies, COVID-19 tests for faculty and staff on campus, the COVID-19 vaccine at Emory and more. Visit often to stay abreast of updates.

TAKE NOTE   Marion Luther Brittain Award 2021 nominations due by March 1 Register now to watch the Women of Excellence Awards on March 4 Watch the 17th Annual Hamilton E. Holmes Memorial Lecture addressing the work of healing from our two traumas EGHI case competition addresses mental health crisis of health care workers during COVID-19

EMORY IN THE NEWS   'Allen v. Farrow' is the latest example of 'consequences culture' Feb. 22 |  David Resha |  CNN The disease-resistant patients exposing COVID-19's weak spots Feb. 21 |  Ignacio Sanz |  BBC News Science experiments that will chill out your kids Feb. 19 |  Shaunna Donaher |  National Geographic

EVENTS   Discussion: “How Emory Takes Action to Provide Access and Opportunity for Diverse Business” Join this conversation focused on how Emory University is taking action to provide more access and opportunity for diverse businesses in the metro Atlanta region by ensuring they gain access to contracts, mentors and other resources as the university develops partnerships. Randy Brown, manager of the university’s supplier diversity program, will moderate the discussion. When: Feb. 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Oxford College Black History Month Program Join Oxford College and the City of Oxford for their inaugural Black History Month program for the community featuring local speakers, music and Oxford’s current Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars, Chris Ejike and Hannah Bodus. Hosted by alum Rev. Dr. Avis Williams and Oxford College chaplain Rev. Dr. Lyn Pace. When: Feb. 28, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

25 Feb. Climate and Health Conversation with Rollins Dean James Curran, Stacey Abrams, Renee Salas and Surili Patel When: Feb. 25, 12:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   25 Feb. Wondrous Worlds Lecture: "Discovering Islamic Geometric Design" When: Feb. 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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