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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, May 11, 2021

RESEARCH Emory, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta launch COVID-19 vaccine trial for young children Physicians from Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta are participating in a clinical trial testing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 6 months to less than 12 years. This is the same Moderna vaccine being distributed nationwide for adults. LEADERSHIP Gelaye promoted to senior vice president and dean of Campus Life Enku Gelaye is being promoted effective May 1 after serving as vice president and dean of Campus Life since August 2019. She is responsible for 15,000 students in areas such as undergraduate residential life, health and wellness, athletics and civic engagement. TEACHING History course uncovers ‘archival silences’ of enslaved people In the “Slavery and the Archive” class, students connected the threads from rare information sources in Emory’s library to build new stories and perspectives. SPORTS Emory welcomes return to University Athletic Association conference competition The University Athletic Association has announced its decision to return to a full schedule of conference competition this fall, ending a pandemic-related hiatus. Emory’s 19 varsity sports teams are part of the UAA, which competes in the NCAA’s Division III. RECOGNITION Theater and writing students receive Louis B. Sudler Prize in the Arts The Sudler Prize honors graduating seniors who have demonstrated exceptional promise in the performing or creative arts. Meet Ruth Puryear and Jack Stallins, Emory’s 2021 recipients. INNOVATION Biotech consulting club advances fledgling Emory startups Students brought potential products closer to the marketplace in the last few months through the Emory Biotech Consulting Club, which pairs student advisory teams with startup companies emerging from university research. WELLNESS Emory program supports women with postpartum mental health issues In honor of Maternal Mental Health Month, the Emory Brain Health Center is celebrating its recently launched PEACE (Perinatal Psychiatry, Education and Community Engagement) for Moms program, which supports Georgia women before and after childbirth.

EMORY COMMENCEMENT 2021   Watch the festivities: Emory will celebrate the Class of 2021 with ceremonies May 14-16 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Visit the Commencement website for details and to watch events live, including Dr. Anthony Fauci’s address during the Emory College ceremony on Sunday, May 16. You can also read about award recipients and outstanding graduates from each school here.

TAKE NOTE   Congratulate the Class of 2021 by contributing to the Memory Wall Get ready for fun and prizes during the Staff Fest 2021 'Variety Show' on May 21 Check whether you won any prizes as a Move More Challenge participant Emory Healthcare Vaccine Clinic accepting walk-ins for COVID-19 vaccinations

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Researchers fear people of color may be disproportionately affected by long COVID May 10 |  Alex Truong |  STAT State of mind matters for survival after heart attack May 7 |  Mariana Garcia |  U.S. News and World Report 5 reasons your vision is changing as a parent and what to do about it May 7 |  Soroosh Behshad |  Parents

EVENTS

12 May Facebook Live: “COVID-19: Vaccines, Fertility and Maternal Health” with Denise Jamieson When: May 12, 4:30 p.m. Where: Emory University Facebook Page Admission: Free   13 May Reading: "A Celebration of Indigenous Writing" When: May 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   19 May Anxiety Toolbox Seminar Series When: May 19, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 May Webinar: "Parents Supporting Teen Wellbeing: Cultivating Healthy Coping Strategies for Pandemic Fatigue" When: May 20, 1:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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