Carter Town Hall; Office of Well-Being; sustainability grants

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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021

LEGACY

Ambassador Andrew Young encourages students to ‘get smart’ at Carter Town Hall

Emory University hosted the 40th annual Carter Town Hall on Dec. 2, inviting first-year students to ask former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young some of the most pressing questions of our time.

STUDENTS

Emory College senior applies engagement in humanities to accomplishments in scientific research

Chemistry major Pushkar Shinde has built on varied experiences — immune system research, studying ethics and playing on Emory’s tennis team — to carve his path.

ENVIRONMENT

Sustainability grants fund innovative projects across campus

Winners of the most recent round of sustainability grants will put their funds toward a variety of green initiatives across campus, including creating habitats for pollinators and educating about the value of pollinators to local ecosystems.

COMMITMENT

John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition announces semifinalists

Hosted by Goizueta Business School, the competition brings together students from leading universities to focus on the intersection of business and racial equality. The 20 semifinalists for 2022 were selected from 76 applicant teams representing more than 40 schools.

WELLNESS

Woodruff Health Sciences Center establishes Office of Well-Being

The Office of Well-Being is the first of its kind and will be focused on prioritizing and promoting wellness for all clinicians, health professionals, faculty and staff across our clinical, research and educational mission.

TAKE NOTE

Plan ahead for Emory Dining's hours during winter break

Stop by the Carlos Museum to see the 'Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger' exhibit; last day is Dec. 12

University Research Committee accepting funding proposals through Jan. 14

EMORY IN THE NEWS

One in ten adults worldwide have diabetes

Dec. 8 | Jessica Harding | WebMD

Despite pandemic, Emory University reports 'unprecedented' increase in nursing school applications

Dec. 7 | Kimberly Ellis and Linda McCauley | WXIA-TV 11 Alive

Local professor discusses the Department of Justice’s decision to close Emmett Till case

Dec. 7 | Hank Klibanoff | WABE 90.1 FM

FEATURED EVENTS

Concert: Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale

Enjoy a musical experience of carols and wintry delight during three performances: Friday, Dec. 10, at 8 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 11, at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 12, at 4 p.m. A livestream of the Saturday performance will be available for all ticket holders to watch for seven days after the event.

When: Dec. 10, 8:00 p.m.

Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall

Admission: $35 (Emory-affiliated discounts might apply); proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result required

Arts and Social Justice Fellows Program Project Showcase and Community Conversation

The Arts and Social Justice Fellows program pairs Atlanta artists with faculty to help students explore the power of art to inspire change through collective action. Each pairing will give a short presentation of artistic projects their class created this semester and engage in a conversation about the profound impact of this work on Emory students and the community at large.

When: Dec. 15, 5:30 p.m.

Where: Burlington Road Building, Performing Arts Studio; the event will also be live-streamed

Admission: Free; registration required

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