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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 15, 2021

🎙 Check out today's episode of Emory: In Case You Missed It, a new audio update of the biggest news from the past week, now available on your favorite podcast app. Listen and subscribe at Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also listen and view with our interactive Giide.

IMPACT Fighting toxic soil contamination When Emory environmental scientist Eri Saikawa and her student tested soil samples from Atlanta’s Westside neighborhood, what they found was “shocking and heartbreaking.” Learn more about Saikawa’s work in the series “I am an Emory Researcher.” RECOGNITION Acclaim: Recent honors for Emory faculty and staff Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments. INVOLVEMENT During National Volunteer Week, build community and serve others through Emory Cares All members of the Emory community are invited to celebrate National Volunteer Week by putting "Emory Cares" into action April 15-26. Learn about opportunities for students, faculty, staff and alumni. PARTNERSHIP Addiction Alliance of Georgia launches prevention collaborative in Atlanta school The Addiction Alliance of Georgia (a collaboration between Emory Healthcare and the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation) and the BARR Center are partnering to reduce risky behaviors in youth. South Atlanta High School will be the first BARR school in Georgia. SUPPORT Brown family gift to Emory bolsters human health innovation, increases representation of women in business Designed to provide focused philanthropy to advance human health innovation and foster stronger representation of women in leadership roles, John and Rosemary Brown’s $10 million gift helps Emory continue investing in the advancement of its diverse communities. INSIGHT New Georgia COVID-19 data adds important local dimension to national tracking tool Emory researchers have enhanced their dynamic national COVID-19 Health Equity Dashboard to provide more localized information on the impact of the pandemic in communities across Georgia.

TAKE NOTE   Virtual memorial celebration for Alice N. Benston set for April 18 Complete this survey by April 30 to let the Libraries know what you need for fall 2021

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Airports step up mental health assistance as passenger anxiety soars April 15 |  Jordan Cattie |  Kaiser Health News Is it time to rethink how we use mirrors in dance? April 14 |  Sally Radell |  Dance Magazine Tweaked COVID vaccines in testing aim to fend off variants April 12 |  Nadine Rouphael |  Associated Press

EVENTS   Panel Discussion: "Decolonizing Global Health" Emory faculty members and visiting scholars/panelists discuss global health, colonialism and how to foster change in global health research, education and practice. This session will examine “Disrupting and Rebuilding Global Health Care Systems.” When: April 20, 10:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Denim Day Wear your jeans or any denim clothing as a visible means to protest misconceptions around sexual violence. Use the hashtag #EmoryDenimDay to share your photos and highlights from conversations about preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. An initiative of the Office of Respect. When: April 21, 9:00 a.m. Where: On campus and virtually Admission: Free

16 April Musical: "First Date" with Ad Hoc Emory When: April 16, 7:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   17 April Concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra When: April 17, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center Virtual Stage Admission: Free   18 April Avatars of Vishnu Lecture: "At Hari’s Feet: Embroidering a Space of One's Own in Colonial Bengal" When: April 18, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 April Concert: Emory Big Band When: April 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center Virtual Stage Admission: Free   23 April Panel Discussion: "An Evening with the Black Latinas Know Collective" When: April 23, 5:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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