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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, March 24, 2021

LEADERSHIP President Fenves outlines goals and strategies to increase Emory’s impact In his first address, President Fenves praises the perseverance of faculty, staff and students throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and provides updates on actions to support racial and social justice, faculty eminence and student experiences across the university. COMMITMENT Emory to welcome all students back to campus for fall 2021 President Gregory L. Fenves announces that the entire Emory community — students, faculty and staff — will return to in-person learning, teaching, research and work for the fall 2021 semester. PARTNERSHIP Emory joins the Universities Studying Slavery consortium Emory will take part in the Universities Studying Slavery consortium — institutions addressing historical and contemporary issues of race and inequality in university communities as well as slavery’s legacy in American society. COMMUNITY President Biden, Vice President Harris visit Emory campus Emory hosted President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on March 19 for a meeting with Asian American community leaders in the wake of the Atlanta-area spa shootings. View student reactions to the visit. RESEARCH Vaccine-induced antibodies still potent against SARS-CoV-2 variant A more contagious coronavirus variant known as B.1.1.7 is still susceptible to antibodies induced after COVID-19 infection or immunization with a currently available vaccine, according to Emory scientists. CELEBRATION Emory’s student innovation center, The Hatchery, turns one The Hatchery has fueled creativity and supported student innovators and entrepreneurs at every stage of their journeys for one year. Learn more about the center and celebrate its anniversary at a physically distanced party on March 26. MILESTONE Emory medical students celebrate virtual Match Day The traditional tearing open of envelopes was replaced by a special email, but the excitement was the same as Emory’s graduating medical students discovered where they will begin their careers as doctors.

COVID-19 COMMUNITY UPDATE   Expanded vaccine eligibility: All Emory faculty, staff and students will be able to register for vaccines through Emory Healthcare starting Thursday, March 25. Read the latest from Amir St. Clair, executive director of COVID-19 response and recovery, and watch the community town hall.

TAKE NOTE   Get details on programs from Emory's 2021 Virtual Summer Camp and Learning Expo Hear practical advice on parenting, caregiving and more with family webinars and podcasts from Bright Horizons Be part of the Department of Medicine’s inaugural Health Equity Day; submit abstracts for consideration by March 31

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Emory professor shares his outlook for Georgia’s economy this summer March 23 |  Tom Smith |  WABE 90.1 FM How the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our sense of mortality March 21 |  Gary Laderman |  CNN Your home’s value is based on racism March 20 |  Dorothy Brown |  New York Times

EVENTS   Conversation: Poet John Murillo and Jericho Brown Award-winning poet John Murillo will give a reading from his work, followed by a conversation with Jericho Brown, Pulitzer Prize winner and director of Emory’s creative writing program. Attendees will be invited to join in with their own questions via chat. When: March 25, 6:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required 2021 Pride Awards Join the virtual celebration highlighting the contributions of our community members and celebrate graduating LGBTQ+ students. When: March 30, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

25 March Discussion: "Systemic Racism and Health Disparities: The Impact of COVID-19 on Latinx Populations" When: March 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   26 March The Hatchery's Birthday Party When: March 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: The Hatchery, Emory Center for Innovation, 1578 Avenue Place, Suite 200 Admission: Free   28 March Concert: Emory Collaborative Piano When: March 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   30 March Panel Discussion: "Decolonizing Global Health Education" When: March 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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