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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 16, 2021

IMPACT Southern Company Foundation funds new Center for Civil Rights and Social Justice at Emory Law Emory has received a transformative grant from Southern Company Foundation to establish the Emory University School of Law Center for Civil Rights and Social Justice and support other student success and access initiatives through Emory College and Winship Cancer Center. CAMPUS Emory creates Asian Student Center The new Asian Student Center on Emory’s Atlanta campus provides a place for students to explore their own cultures and backgrounds, become involved with advocacy and activism or simply hang out with friends. ARTS New Carlos Museum exhibition features the work of two leading Indigenous contemporary artists “Each/Other,” opening at the Carlos Museum on Sept. 25, is the first exhibition to feature together the work of Indigenous contemporary artists Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger. Members of the Emory community contributed items for some of the works. RESEARCH Collegiate football players may be at risk of heart ailments based on race, position played and more With the kickoff of college football season across the U.S., new research suggests that some college football players may be at risk of developing heart-related complications, based on race, the position they play, their weight and blood pressure. CONNECTIONS Renovated identity spaces unveiled on Emory’s Atlanta campus A ribbon cutting and open house on Sept. 8 marked the reopening of updated identity spaces for several groups on campus, plus a new center for Asian Pacific Islander Desi/American students.

TAKE NOTE   Winship Win the Fight 5K is Oct. 2; register to participate in person or virtually Hear Emory faculty Carol Anderson and Tiphanie Yanique speak at Decatur Book Festival on Oct. 2 Build your skills with new Learning Lab courses through Learning and Organizational Development Relax during mindfulness practice every Tuesday at noon

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Pandemic frustrations zero in on unvaccinated Americans Sept. 16 |  Drew Westen |  The Hill Taxing the rich for the social safety net Sept. 15 |  Dorothy Brown |  National Public Radio Why are so many people leaving their jobs during 'The Great Resignation'? Sept. 15 |  Tom Smith |  WXIA 11 Alive

FEATURED EVENT   Concert: George Li, Pianist The 2021-22 Candler Concert Series begins with pianist George Li, praised by the Washington Post for combining "staggering technical prowess, a sense of command and depth of expression." Since winning the Silver Medal at the 2015 International Tchaikovsky Competition, Li has rapidly established an international reputation and performs regularly with some of the world's leading orchestras and conductors. When: Sept. 18, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $45

17 Sept. Webinar: "Rigor and Reproducibility Seminar Series: An Introduction to Upcoming NIH Policy for Data Management" When: Sept. 17, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 Sept. JWJI Colloquium: "Illegal Immigrants/Model Minorities: Asian Americans and the Afterlives of Political Stigma" with Heidi Kim When: Sept. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 Sept. Reading with Ben Yagoda, Journalist and Nonfiction Writer When: Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   20 Sept. Lecture: "Photography at Emory" with Visiting Artist Abbey Hepner When: Sept. 20, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 Sept. Research Skills Workshop: "Advanced Search Skills" When: Sept. 21, 7:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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