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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, June 9, 2021

LEADERSHIP Kimberly Jacob Arriola appointed dean of Emory’s Laney Graduate School Kimberly Jacob Arriola, executive associate dean for academic affairs in the Rollins School of Public Health and Charles Howard Candler Professor, has been appointed dean of Laney Graduate School, effective Sept. 1, 2021. CAMPUS President Fenves announces updates to Emory's COVID-19 protocols Beginning July 1, any faculty member, staff member or student who is not fully vaccinated for COVID-19 will be required to conduct weekly screening testing. FACULTY Malinda Maynor Lowery named second Cahoon Family Professor in Emory College Historian and documentary film producer Malinda Maynor Lowery will be the second Cahoon Family Professor in American History. A member of the Lumbee Tribe, Lowery has focused much of her work on questions of Native culture, identity and migration. RESEARCH Human-induced climate change responsible for a third of heat-related deaths Emory researchers are part of a sweeping new study that finds that more than one in three heat-related deaths can be attributed to human-made climate change. INSPIRATION Juneteenth event to feature acclaimed doctor who overcame medical school rejection based on race In 1959, Emory’s School of Medicine rejected applicant Marion Hood because of his race. Hood, who went on to a distinguished career as a doctor, will share his story of resilience in a virtual event June 17. IMPACT Stephen Warren remembered for changing the world’s understanding of Fragile X syndrome Emory mourns the passing of Stephen T. Warren, the founding and former chair of the School of Medicine's Department of Human Genetics, who died June 6. COLLABORATION Emory joins COVID-19 College Challenge, part of White House ‘National Month of Action’ Emory is among the first participants in the COVID-19 College Challenge, launched by the White House and the U.S. Department of Education. The initiative was announced June 2 as part of President Biden’s “National Month of Action” against the pandemic. RESOURCES Emory Johns Creek Hospital expands vertically with addition of new floors, plus parking deck Emory Johns Creek Hospital announced today the completion of a facility expansion adding two new floors and 40 additional beds to the existing hospital. COMMUNITY Graduate and professional students carry on Emory tradition of activism From equal rights to voting rights, from health care to the environment, the causes that Emory students align themselves with are as diverse as the students themselves. In Part 2 of our student activism series, get to know a few graduate and professional students making a difference on campus and beyond.

EMORY NEWS PODCAST   🎙 Learn how climate change is already taking a human toll around the world in the latest episode of Emory: In Case You Missed It, now available on your favorite podcast app. Listen and subscribe at Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

TAKE NOTE   Submit proposals for Emory's symposium on slavery and dispossession by June 18; learn more 'Operation: Eat Right' challenge has returned for the summer Goizueta Business School launches master of analytical finance degree Get children 'Wrapped Up in Reading' with the Carlos Museum this summer Take a few minutes to share what you like to see in Emory Report

EMORY INSIDER   Put your summer reading in OverDrive: Through Emory's OverDrive collection, you have access to popular e-books and audiobooks, including beach reads, inspirational titles, biography, true crime, a variety of non-fiction and more. Using the OverDrive platform, download titles to Mac, Windows, Kindle or a variety of other devices.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Labor force depressed as job openings soar June 7 |  Dorothy Brown |  MSNBC Personal timeouts for athletes are critical today — respect that June 5 |  Keiko Price |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Historian uncovers the racist roots of the 2nd amendment June 2 |  Carol Anderson |  NPR

EVENTS

11 June Webinar: "Enhancing Your Child’s Self-esteem" When: June 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   13 June Conservation Conversation: "Treating Two Ptolemaic Mummies from the Carlos Museum’s Senusret Collection of Egyptian Art" When: June 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   15 June Mindfulness Practice: Basics of Mindfulness When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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