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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021

COMMUNITY Emory alum Doug Shipman elected Atlanta City Council president The incoming president of the Atlanta City Council first moved to the city to attend Emory. Doug Shipman, a 1995 Emory College graduate and former Emory Alumni Board president, won the seat in the Nov. 30 runoff. WELLNESS ‘Refresh from Stress’ helps Emory employees recharge and reset Nearly 2,400 employees focused on improving their emotional health and well-being through “Refresh from Stress” in October. Now they’re entering the holiday season with new tactics for self-care that anyone can learn. INITIATIVE Rollins student raises humanitarian assistance funds for at-risk Afghan youth Shakila Ali’s family fled from Afghanistan to Pakistan after the Taliban first took over in 1998. They later moved to the U.S., but she hasn’t forgotten her homeland. Now the global health student is mobilizing others to support at-risk Afghan youth. HEALTH What we know, and don't know, about the Omicron variant Emory epidemiologists Carlos del Rio and Jodie Guest team up to answer questions about Omicron, a newly identified COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly in parts of the world.

CAPITOL REPORT   December looks like it could be the busiest month for Congress since the 2012 “fiscal cliff.” Learn about Emory's recent efforts in federal affairs and community engagement from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter.

TAKE NOTE   Stop by the Carlos Museum to see the ‘Resonance’ photography exhibit; last day is Dec. 5 Visit the final Emory Farmers Market of the semester on Dec. 7 "Global Health at Home: Emory Students Document Health Issues in the U.S." photography exhibit open through Feb. 6

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Biden vows to fight Omicron with ‘science and speed, not chaos and confusion.’ Dec. 2 |  Carlos del Rio |  New York Times How HIV research paved the way for the COVID mRNA vaccines Dec. 1 |  Colleen Kelley |  CNBC 6 great gift ideas to support small businesses Nov. 30 |  Erin Igleheart |  Fortune

FEATURED EVENTS   First Fridays at 4: "Maria: 1681" with Kali Gross Gross will discuss her historical research and current book project on Black women and capital punishment. She will map historical disparities, touch upon research challenges and explore the need for histories on difficult subjects. Part of the “First Fridays at 4” lecture series, where Emory professors share their latest research on topics related to race, difference and equity. When: Dec. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Oxford Chorale Holiday Concert Enjoy holiday songs from the Oxford Chorale, featuring Oxapella and members of the Oxford College Chamber Ensemble. When: Dec. 3, 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 properly wearing a 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

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   05 Dec. Ahana A Cappella Annual Winter Concert When: Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   05 Dec. Emory Gamelan Concert: "Wilujeng: A Blessed Return" When: Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building, Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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