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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021

IMPACT The circle: Grief, joy and proton therapy When Jacynta Brewton’s twin sons arrived prematurely, she and her husband Greg thought that would be the biggest challenge they would face. But the journey to come brought them grief, joy and a new definition of grace. 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. CONNECTIONS New roles increase support for Jewish life at Emory Campus resources expand with the hiring of Rabbi Jordan Braunig in the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life and Paul Entis in the Tam Institute for Jewish Studies. ENVIRONMENT Diverse landcover boosts yields for major U.S. crops, study finds Monoculture is widely assumed to boost a farm’s production capacity, but a major study encompassing the mainland United States suggests that the opposite is true. Emily Burchfield, assistant professor of environmental sciences, is co-author of the study. COMMITMENT Symposium to offer new perspectives on Emory's history of slavery and dispossession The entire Emory community is invited to learn more about the school’s history with slavery and Native American land dispossession — and how that history impacts the present — at the “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession” symposium Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

OPERATING STATUS UPDATE   Emory moves to "modified yellow" status: To limit the current rise in COVID-19 cases and lessen the stress on systems and personnel needed to maintain safe campus operations, Emory shifted today to a modified yellow operating condition. Learn more about changes to dining, recreation centers, events and gathering protocols; testing expansion and contact tracing testing details; and the flu shot requirement for faculty, staff and students.

TAKE NOTE   Nominate faculty, staff or alumni for the international awards by Sept. 30 Check your parking permit status before returning to campus; click 'Visit the parking portal' Get the latest information on Emory Libraries services and spaces for fall semester

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Is it safe to gather for Labor Day? Experts weigh in amid COVID-19 surge Sept. 1 |  Marybeth Sexton |  TODAY The great resignation could see half the nation's workers changing jobs Sept. 1 |  Tom Smith |  Nasdaq After victory in World War II, Black veterans continued the fight for freedom at home Aug. 30 |  Carol Anderson |  Smithsonian Magazine

FEATURED EVENTS   Identity Spaces Unveiling Celebrate the redesign of the Center for Women, Office of LGBT Life and the Office for Races spaces: Centro Latinx, Emory Black Student Union and the new Asian Student Center. A ribbon cutting will be at the Emory Student Center Plaza; the identity spaces are in the Alumni Memorial University Center (AMUC). When: Sept. 8, 3:30 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center Plaza and AMUC Admission: Free Chat with the Chief Stop by for a snack and a chance to meet Emory Police Department Chief Cheryl Elliott at her first community event. When: Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. Where: DCT area of the Emory Student Center Admission: Free Concert: Bach's Lunch with the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Enjoy the first fall concert from the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta, held at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta and livestreamed. Selections will be performed by members of the Vega Quartet with cellist Khari Joyner. Masks required for those attending in person. When: Sept. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online and at First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta Admission: Free

09 Sept. Webinar: "Maximizing Your Day: Effective Time Management" When: Sept. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   09 Sept. Emory Climate Talks: "Finding the Mother Tree: Discovering the Wisdom of the Forest" with Suzanne Simard When: Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   09 Sept. Faculty Concert: "Kinetic Poise" with Julio Medina When: Sept. 9, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $12 / $8 each   13 Sept. Carlos Reads "An American Sunrise" When: Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Board Room (Level Two) Admission: $25 for Carlos Museum members; $40 for nonmembers (includes book); registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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