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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Jan. 13, 2022

Be ready for winter weather: Know the multiple ways to stay informed about possible closings and delays at Emory in the event of severe weather conditions. Here is a reminder of the university's inclement weather procedures and policies.

CAMPUS Spring semester brings new faculty, programs and events to Emory The nine schools that make up Emory University have plans for new programs, inspiring events and more during the spring semester. Read a roundup of what’s in store. WELLNESS Healthy Emory Connect: New and improved resources coming soon An updated version of the Healthy Emory Connect platform will launch in February, giving employees the tools they need to take better control of their health journey. RESEARCH Emory clinical trial suggests drug strategy for Alzheimer's Boosting levels of norepinephrine may be able to stall neurodegeneration in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s disease, a study conducted at Emory Brain Health Center suggests. IMPACT Winship contributes to FDA approval of first-ever drug for acute GVHD The FDA has approved the first-ever drug to be used for the prevention of acute graft versus host disease in adult and pediatric patients, opening the door for safer bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants in patients who do not have a perfectly matched graft donor. RECOGNITION Emory alumnus Oscar Escobar wins select State Department fellowship Oscar Escobar is the third Emory recipient of the prestigious Rangel Graduate Fellowship, an early-career program for aspiring diplomats. HEALTH Omicron variant: Emory experts discuss latest news Emory epidemiologists Carlos del Rio and Jodie Guest explain the latest COVID-19 guidance — including vaccines, testing, quarantine and isolation — amid a post-holiday surge of infections caused by the Omicron variant.

KING WEEK 2022   Observance: Kicking off Jan. 15, King Week includes lectures, panel discussions, community service awards and worship services. Bobby Seale, founding chair of the Black Panther Party, gives the keynote address Jan. 18. Learn more about the events.

TAKE NOTE   COVID-19 booster attestation for faculty and staff due by Jan. 19; learn more Save on continuing education classes during 'New Year, New You' promotion Jan. 18-21 Nominations for LGBT Life's Annual Pride and GALA Awards open until Jan. 31

CAPITOL REPORT   From the federal Tracking Pathogens Act and efforts to protect medical research to building partnerships with newly elected local leaders, learn about Emory’s recent efforts in federal, state and local affairs from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   9 signs you need to break up with your therapist Jan. 13 |  Nadine Kaslow |  TODAY What the end of the child tax credit means for childhood poverty Jan. 12 |  Dorothy Brown |  National Public Radio Pro sports leagues are chasing Gen Z where it plays Jan. 12 |  Mike Lewis |  New York Times

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