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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021

COMMITMENT Slavery, dispossession symposium at Emory connects student activism to restorative justice Emory’s “In the Wake of Slavery and Dispossession” symposium educated attendees on the university’s history and inspired a stronger sense of community, challenging external and internalized racism. HEALTH COVID-19 Q&A: 'What is long COVID?' Pulmonologist Alex Truong joined epidemiologist Jodie Guest to answer questions about long COVID, including who is at risk and what symptoms people may experience. CAMPUS Dean and University Librarian Yolanda Cooper to join Case Western Reserve University Yolanda Cooper, university librarian and dean of libraries, will leave Emory to take the position of vice provost and Lindseth Family University Librarian at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, beginning Jan. 1, 2022. MILESTONE Oxford College renames historic building Oxford College has renamed Language Hall after Judge Horace J. Johnson Jr., an alumnus who became the first Black Superior Court judge in the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, and established a scholarship endowment in his honor.

The Future Starts With You   Help kick off 2O36, Emory's campaign focused on investing in people for the benefit of people. On Friday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Quad will be open to you for an immersive experience like no other — interactive domes, food, giveaways and more! No registration required; learn more.

TAKE NOTE   Check out the schedule of events during LGBTQ+ History Month González Lectures to be held at Candler Oct. 22-23; register by Oct. 20 to attend virtually Applications for leadership, mentor and administrative professionals programs accepted until Nov. 8 University Research Committee accepting funding proposals for 2022-23

ELECTION 2021   Be an informed voter: Emory hosted a forum Oct. 5 for candidates vying to be the next mayor of Atlanta. The election is set for Tuesday, Nov. 2, and early voting started today. Learn more and watch a video of the forum.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Why religious exemptions for vaccine mandates are more telling than we want to admit Oct. 11 |  Ira Bedzow |  Forbes How antiviral pill molnupiravir shot ahead in the COVID drug hunt Oct. 8 |  George Painter |  Nature Nine pandemic words that almost no one gets right Oct. 8 |  Sri Edupuganti |  The Atlantic Combating sickle cell disease takes a community-based approach Oct. 7 |  Beatrice Gee |  U.S. News and World Report

FEATURED EVENTS   Gallery Talk: Discussion of "Resonance: Recent Acquisitions in Photography" Curator of Works on Paper Andi McKenzie explores the exhibition's themes (isolation and togetherness, loss and shared joy, fear and courage) as well as the very act of interpretation itself. When: Oct. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Works on Paper Gallery (Level One) Admission: Free; registration required Fall 2021 Reading Series with Tiphanie Yanique In the annual Phillis Wheatley Reading, Yanique will read and sign her new novel, “Monster in the Middle.” She will be introduced by poet Emily Pérez, author of “What Flies Want” and winner of the 2021 Iowa Prize. When: Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free

14 Oct. Emory Climate Talks with Carlton Waterhouse of EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management When: Oct. 14, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   15 Oct. Gender Fluidity Movement Workshop When: Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   15 Oct. Concert: “This Amazing Day” with the Atlanta Master Chorale When: Oct. 15, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $35   16 Oct. Concert: Riyaaz Qawwali When: Oct. 16, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free; registration required   19 Oct. Webinar: "The 3 C’s of Effective Estate Planning" When: Oct. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   19 Oct. MediaLab Fall Workshop: "Introduction to Audacity" When: Oct. 19, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, MediaLab Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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