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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021

ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory senior Ahmed Aljohani awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarship Biology major Ahmed Aljohani is Emory’s 21st student to be selected for the Rhodes Scholarship, which provides for study at the University of Oxford in England. Scholars are chosen based on outstanding intellect, character, leadership and service. SUPPORT Emory receives transformational grant to establish new Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health The Goizueta Foundation has committed $50 million to Emory University to establish the Goizueta Institute @Emory Brain Health, renaming the landmark initiative announced in May 2021 as the Emory Brain Health Personalized Medicine Institute. IMPACT Emory Healthcare named most trusted health system brand Emory Healthcare has been named a top 10 most trusted health system brand in the U.S., the only health system in Georgia to make the list, by the American Hospital Association and the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market Development of the AHA. COMMUNITY Emory Inspired: Reducing the distance from farm to table The Working Farms Fund, a partnership between Emory and The Conservation Fund, grows diversity in the ranks of farmers, boosts the state's economy, reduces the carbon footprint and puts local, sustainably grown food on campus tables. ACTIVITIES Get in the holiday spirit with Emory events The Emory community will celebrate holidays in the coming weeks with music, art and special religious services. Learn about the festivities. ENVIRONMENT Prime minister of Barbados to speak at Emory Climate Talks Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, a vocal and determined advocate for urgent action on climate change, will deliver the final conversation in the Emory Climate Talks 2021 series. The online event is Dec. 2 at 4 p.m. HEALTH COVID-19 Q&A: Travel and holiday safety The holiday season has arrived, bringing long-awaited reunions of family and friends who have been separated by the pandemic. Henry Wu, director of Emory’s TravelWell Center, joins epidemiologist Jodie Guest to discuss ways to safely travel and gather during the holidays.

EMORY INSIDER   Get an early start on GivingTuesday: GivingTuesday is a global giving movement, but you don't have to wait until next Tuesday to give. Your support helps Emory fulfill its commitment to radically reshape the future to serve humanity through knowledge.

TAKE NOTE   Reminder: No shuttle service Nov. 25 or 26 during Thanksgiving break Faculty can apply now for rapid response grants through Emory Global Health Institute; learn more

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FEATURED EVENTS   Emory Chanukah Celebration All are welcome for a Chanukah celebration at the Emory Student Center. Emory’s Office of Spiritual and Religious Life, in conjunction with Meor, Chabad, Hillel and the Bayit, will host a festive candle lighting with hot cider and Chanukah snacks. When: Nov. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center Plaza Admission: Free Lecture: "Safety for Our Sisters: Ending Violence Against Native Women" with Mary Kathryn Nagle Nagle, an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation, will discuss the ways in which her legal and artistic work both draw attention to the pervasive issue of violence against Native women, who suffer disproportionately high levels of rape and domestic violence. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger.” When: Dec. 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online Admission: Free Oxford Chorale Holiday Concert Enjoy holiday songs from the Oxford Chorale, featuring Oxapella and members of the Oxford College Chamber Ensemble. A second performance will be Friday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. When: Dec. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College Chapel Admission: $5; buy tickets beforehand at the OxBox Office or that evening at the door A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols The beloved Emory tradition returns, with choral music from the Emory Concert Choir and University Chorus and Scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community. All guests must follow posted safety protocols including proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test result and wearing a properly mask while indoors. Additional performances will be Saturday, Dec. 4, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. When: Dec. 3, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn United Methodist Church Auditorium Admission: $20

29 Nov. JWJI Colloquium with Nikol Alexander-Floyd When: Nov. 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   30 Nov. Concert: Emory Jazz Ensembles When: Nov. 30, 8:00 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   03 Dec. Cooke Noontime Concert with Pianist Rachelle Mccabe When: Dec. 3, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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