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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2021

IMPACT Youth views on climate crisis take the world stage Emory students and alumni are raising diverse voices on equity during this year's United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, now underway in Glasgow. From cohosting seminars to moderating discussions, undergraduate and graduate students in Eri Saikawa’s “Climate and Society” class are making key contributions virtually. Learn how you can view their presentations. HEALTH Answering questions about children’s health during COVID-19 Lee Beers, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, joins Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest to discuss children’s physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. DISCOVERY Researchers outline the connection between inflammation and depression Researchers from Emory School of Medicine have outlined the impact of inflammation on motivation, as it relates to depression, in a paper published recently in Pharmacological Reviews.  RECOGNITION Emory named a top producer of Gilman Scholars for study abroad During the past 20 years, Emory has produced the second-highest number of Gilman Scholars among midsized universities. The program provides funding for outstanding low-income students to study abroad. COMMUNITY HHS taps Emory and others to lead regional disaster response system Emory will lead a team of collaborators from the Georgia Department of Public Health, Augusta University and the University of Georgia for the most recently designated Regional Disaster Health Response System. CREATIVITY Emory Arts shares a wide array of diverse programs in November Peruse museum exhibits, attend a concert, listen to an author reading or watch Emory Dance Company perform during the next few weeks. Arts enthusiasts can enjoy these events and more across campus in November.

EMORY INSIDER   Benefits reminder: Annual benefits enrollment for Emory University employees is open through Nov. 8. Visit the annual enrollment website to view the 2022 Benefits Guide and get information on what’s new for 2022, rates and more. Any changes made to coverage will become effective Jan. 1, 2022.

TAKE NOTE   Apply to participate in Mentor Emory by Nov. 8 Complete Emory's climate survey on racial diversity, equity and inclusion by Nov. 23 University Research Committee accepting Albert A. Levy Award nominations through Nov. 30

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The pandemic is still making us feel terrible Nov. 2 |  Kenneth Carter |  The Atlantic 6 things all Black women need to know about breast cancer Nov. 2 |  Lauren McCullough and Mylin A. Torres |  SELF Expert breaks down factors contributing to the labor shortage Nov. 1 |  Ramnath Chellappa |  WAGA FOX 5 Atlanta

FEATURED EVENTS   Conversation: "Where Do We Go From Here: Restoring Justice and Civil Discourse" with Anand Giridharadas Hear Anand Giridharadas, author, editor-at-large for TIME, political analyst for MSNBC and former foreign correspondent and columnist for the New York Times, speak. Sponsored by the James W. Fowler Ethics Fund. When: Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Bronze Pour at the Carlos Artists from Atlanta’s Inferno Foundry bring their portable foundry for a bronze pour open to members of the public ages 12 and up. Explore extraordinary works of bronze in the Carlos collections with a gallery guide written by Emory student Lizzie Meulbroek. Then pick up a scratch mold and carve your own design. When: Nov. 5, 6:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Plaza Level and Tate Room Admission: $25 for Carlos members; $35 for nonmembers; registration required

04 Nov. Documentary Screening: "Hunger Ward" When: Nov. 4, 6:00 p.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Rollins Auditorium Admission: Free; registration required   07 Nov. Lecture: "Artist as Social Engineer" with Cannupa Hanska Luger When: Nov. 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   07 Nov. Concert: Emory Chamber Ensembles When: Nov. 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free; registration and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or negative test result required   09 Nov. Lecture: "Bridging Minds: The Cultural Construction of Emotion Perception" with Maria Gendron When: Nov. 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Psychology Building, Room 290 Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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