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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2021

STUDENTS Flying high: Eagles set to soar in full return to sports Emory athletics fans have much to cheer for as the university’s 400-plus student-athletes return to full UAA conference play. Read a breakdown of upcoming seasons for all varsity sports teams, including anticipated highlights and updates on some notable Eagles alumni. CAMPUS Deep dive with Keiko Price Former NCAA standout swimmer and new athletics director Keiko Price brings Division I experience to Emory — and a drive to help student-athletes succeed in sports and life. SAFETY During National Preparedness Month, learn about important Emory resources September is National Preparedness Month. Find out about simple steps you can take now to be ready for different types of emergencies that could occur on campus. RESEARCH Female donors linked to better blood transfusion outcomes for preterm infants New research from Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta suggests that the sex of adult blood donors may affect the risk of common complications when premature infants receive blood transfusions. ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory, Georgia Tech researcher sets American record, wins Paralympics medal Biomedical engineer Cassie Mitchell again reached the podium at the Paralympic Games, overcoming cancer and a yearlong pandemic delay to win a silver medal in the F51 club throw.

COVID-19 UPDATE   Expert Q&A: Why do some people need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine? How is that different from a booster? Do vaccines work against the Delta variant? Watch a Q&A with Emory physician experts Carlos del Rio and Jodie Guest for answers and advice on these questions and more.

TAKE NOTE   New Walking on Wednesdays series begins Sept. 22; learn more and register now Build your skills with new learning labs through Learning and Organizational Development Check your parking permit status before returning to campus; click 'Visit the parking portal'

EMORY IN THE NEWS   America's ongoing school nurses shortage turns dire: 'I don't know what the school year is going to bring' Sept. 6 |  Linda McCauley |  CNN Making sense of the latest COVID-19 surge in the U.S. Sept. 5 |  Carlos del Rio |  National Public Radio Surprising learnings from Warby Parker and AllBirds IPO filings Sept. 3 |  Daniel McCarthy |  Forbes

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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