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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021

REFLECTION 2021: Emory's year in review From research breakthroughs to a Rhodes Scholar, faculty, students and staff found many ways to flourish in 2021. Take a look back at 10 of the biggest stories, with more headlines so you can delve deeper into this year of impact and achievement. CAMPUS Emory University to require COVID-19 boosters for students, faculty, staff With the continued spread of COVID-19 and the emerging Omicron variant, all Emory University students, faculty and staff will be required to receive a booster dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for the 2022 spring semester. HEALTH What we've learned about the Omicron variant Emory epidemiologists Carlos del Rio and Jodie Guest team up to discuss the latest developments regarding the COVID-19 Omicron variant. CONNECTIONS Emory welcomes Muscogee (Creek) Nation leaders to campus, their ancestral homeland A recent reception welcoming leaders from the Muscogee (Creek) Nation to Emory is an early step toward honoring Indigenous peoples, the original inhabitants and stewards of the land on which Emory now sits. ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory selects first members of Class of 2026 On Dec. 15, 804 students were admitted to Emory College, Oxford College or both. These outstanding Early Decision I applicants join 61 students who matched to Emory through QuestBridge, which links talented low-income scholars with leading universities, to build the foundation for the Class of 2026. COMMITMENT Twin Memorials Working Group updates community on progress The Twin Memorials Working Group met regularly throughout the semester to develop plans for honoring enslaved persons who labored on Emory’s campus. The group envisions memorials in Oxford and Atlanta that tell these stories in impactful ways. SCIENCE ‘Your Fantastic Mind’ episode to focus on long COVID, becoming a brain surgeon Learn what’s known about long COVID and take a look into the life of a future brain surgeon when the next episode of “Your Fantastic Mind” airs on Jan. 3. HONOR Plan now for King Week events in January As you look toward next semester, mark your calendar for Emory's King Week, a series of events Jan. 13-20 honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the civil rights movement. Programs include a keynote address, educational lectures, spiritual services, community service projects, celebrations and exhibits. RECOGNITION Celebrating staff: 2021 service anniversary milestones More than 200 Emory University staff members were recognized in December for reaching significant service anniversary milestones. Read a few of their thoughts on life at Emory for 25-plus years.

NOTE TO READERS   Today's edition concludes Emory Report's publishing schedule for 2021. To keep up with university happenings, please visit the Emory News Center. Look for the next Emory Report on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, when regular publication resumes. Best wishes for the winter break and the new year!

TAKE NOTE   Plan ahead for Emory Dining's hours during winter break Faculty: Get spring courses up and running with the Spring Semester Course Preparation Day workshop Jan. 6 'And I Must Scream' exhibit coming to the Carlos Museum in January; learn more

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Do you know what's in your blood? New EPA docs show widespread risk from common chemicals Dec. 16 |  Kyle Steenland |  MSN As COVID cases surge, pro sports leagues reevaluate their safety protocols Dec. 15 |  Zach Binney |  National Public Radio Treasury plans first analysis of U.S. tax benefits by race Dec. 14 |  Dorothy Brown |  Bloomberg

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