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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021

HONORS Emory historian Deborah Lipstadt nominated as U.S. envoy to combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt, Dorot Professor of Modern Jewish History and Holocaust Studies, has been nominated by the White House to serve as the State Department’s special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, a position with the rank of ambassador. COMMITMENT Fall symposium connects activism to Emory’s history of slavery and land dispossession The Emory community is invited to explore its own past at a symposium this fall, “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession,” from Sept. 29-Oct. 1. It will feature panel discussions, performances and exhibitions on the Atlanta and Oxford campuses. CAMPUS Winship Cancer Institute names Adam Marcus deputy director Adam Marcus has been named deputy director of Winship Cancer Institute, where he will lead the integration of research, clinical and educational components. He assumed the new post Aug. 1. COLLABORATION Emory Healthcare announces Anthem Inc. as latest partner in its growing Innovation Hub Anthem joins Emory Healthcare’s Innovation Hub with 11TEN Innovation Partners to build new digital health solutions enabled by 5G. IMPACT Emory’s C.T. Vivian papers provide rich resources for classes, films, plays A collection of Rev. C.T. Vivian’s papers in the Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Books Library has seen a recent jump in activity, with new material added from the family, research conducted for an upcoming documentary and instructional use by Emory classes. HEALTH SCIENCES Emory Autism Center welcomes Mikle South as new director Mikle South will join the Emory University School of Medicine and Emory Brain Health Center as director of the Emory Autism Center, effective Sept. 1. ATHLETICS Emory alum wins gold with Team USA in Tokyo Olympics Andrew Wilson (top left) was part of the U.S. team that won the gold medal in the men's 4x100 medley relay last weekend. He swam breaststroke for the U.S. team in the qualifying heat for that race, and competed earlier in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke, as well as the mixed 4x100 medley relay. Learn more about his athletic and academic achievements at Emory.

TAKE NOTE   Get information about parking permits for fall semester Apply by Sept. 27 for a grant to support work promoting sustainability and social justice on campus Registration is open for the Winship Win the Fight 5k on Oct. 2; sign up to volunteer or run/walk

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Americans suffer pandemic whiplash as leaders struggle with changing virus Aug. 2 |  Carlos del Rio |  New York Times Eviction moratorium ends for renters, concerns arise Aug. 2 |  Tom Smith |  WXIA-TV Deaths from Alzheimer's far more common in rural America July 30 |  Ambar Kulshreshtha |  U.S. News and World Report

FEATURED EVENTS   Webinar: "Preparing for Back to School" As the new school year approaches, make the most of learning moments with your child at home and learn strategies to encourage social development when they return to the classroom. When: Aug. 5, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Virtual Concert with Emory Mu Phi Epsilon Enjoy an evening of music with members of Emory’s professional music fraternity Mu Phi Epsilon as they premiere a virtual concert dedicated to all Emory Healthcare workers, volunteers and others who helped battle against COVID-19 and contributed to the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines. When: Aug. 6, 8:15 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free

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