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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, March 18, 2021

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INVOLVEMENT Emory unveils new community engagement strategy Musa Abdus-Saboor credits Emory’s Start:ME program with giving him confidence to start his own electrical business. The university’s new community engagement strategy will amplify Emory’s impact in areas of social and economic mobility; health and well-being; and arts, science and cultural enrichment. COMMUNITY Emory president responds to tragic murders in Atlanta “Our hearts go out to all who are hurting today throughout Atlanta and in the Asian and Asian American communities,” Emory President Gregory L. Fenves said March 17. “All of Emory stands united in the face of this atrocity.” Read the full statement. RESEARCH Drug launched at Emory reduces virus that causes COVID-19 to undetectable levels An antiviral drug initially discovered by Emory’s non-profit drug development company DRIVE appears safe and reduces SARS-CoV-2 to undetectable levels in COVID-19 patients after five days of administration, according to data from a Phase II clinical trial. HEALTH CARE Emory nursing students administer COVID-19 vaccines Helping give the COVID-19 vaccine is a historic learning opportunity for any student nurse. Administering it to a retired nurse who was part of the polio vaccine rollout makes the experience even more memorable.

CAMPUS NEWS   SUPPORT New Emory chaplains appointed to serve university’s religious diversity Hindu, Jewish and Buddhist chaplains have joined the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, and Muslim and Christian chaplains are also being hired. Meet the new chaplains and learn about their faith journeys. CREATIVITY Theater Emory goes virtual with original, student-written ‘Viral Plays’ Student playwrights created 10-minute virtual plays with the help of award-winning Emory alumna Lauren Gunderson. All productions, including “It’s a Dream to Die For,” can be viewed through March 26. OBSERVANCE Emory-Tibet Week 2021 focuses on ‘Compassion, Practice and Well-being’ After canceling activities in 2020 due to the pandemic, Tibet Week returns to Emory March 21– 27 with film screenings, daily meditations and the traditional mandala sand painting exhibition. SUSTAINABILITY Emory Farmers Market returns on March 23 Pick up lunch, a snack or other grocery items – and support local vendors – at the Emory Farmers Market, held on McDonough Field on Tuesdays through April 27.

EMORY DAY OF GIVING   Make a difference: Join faculty, staff and others in creating life-changing opportunities through Day of Giving on March 24. Support an area that inspires you and earn an Emory face covering by contributing during the early giving period March 17-21.

TAKE NOTE   Join a team for the Move More Challenge before competition begins next week Be part of the Department of Medicine’s inaugural Health Equity Day; submit abstracts for consideration by March 31

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The COVID shift to remote work is placing another burden on women: housecleaning March 18 |  Ruomeng Cui |  NBC News 'You can’t get away from the idea that you’re just lucky to be alive' March 17 |  Nadine Kaslow |  Vox Driven by the pandemic and 'the Fauci effect,' applicants flood public health schools March 17 |  Wendy Armstrong |  STAT

EVENTS   Raymond Danowski Poetry Library Reading Series: Poetry Reading by Joy Harjo U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo will give an online reading as part of Women’s History Month for the Rose Library at Emory University. A member of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, Harjo is the first Native American to hold the position. When: March 20, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: First Address In his first address to the university community, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves will speak on the unprecedented journey we’ve undertaken during the past year, our bright future as a university and how we can build on our rich legacy of excellence and impact. When: March 23, 3:00 p.m. Where: Emory.edu home page Admission: Free

21 March Wondrous Worlds Lecture: "Early Indian Textile Trade to West Asia and Its Indonesian Afterlife" When: March 21, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   21 March Bach Birthday Recital with Timothy Albrecht When: March 21, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   26 March The Hatchery's Birthday Party When: March 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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