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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022

IMPACT With a flourish: How Emory fosters student success Meet 16 of Emory’s best and brightest students — from undergraduates to PhD candidates — and find out how the university is helping them flourish by preparing them for a lifelong journey of transformation, contribution and service. RECOGNITION Historian Daniel LaChance named 2022-23 Chronos Fellow Emory historian Daniel LaChance, whose research examines harsh punishment in the United States, has been awarded the Chronos Faculty Fellowship in Emory College of Arts and Sciences. RESEARCH Scientists identify obesity-promoting metabolite from intestinal bacteria Bacteria inside our guts are fine-tuning our metabolism. Emory researchers have identified an obesity-promoting chemical produced by intestinal bacteria. WELLNESS An ounce of prevention can equal a pound of cure Moving into a new year is the perfect time to make health a priority and schedule an annual preventive exam or other screenings.

COVID-19 UPDATE   Stay informed: In a new video, Emory physician experts Marybeth Sexton and Jodie Guest go through the gamut of respiratory masks, from the heavy-duty N95 to surgical masks to cloth masks. What's the difference between them? How do you get the right fit? Watch the video to learn more.

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 are open

EMORY IN THE NEWS   The life and legacy of Sidney Poitier Jan. 18 |  Nsenga Burton |  WABE 90.1 FM Political Rewind: Reflecting on Dr. King's legacy as fight for voting rights continues Jan. 17 |  Fred Smith |  Georgia Public Broadcasting The Covid race to watch: Vaccines vs. variants Jan. 15 |  Patrick Sullivan |  Wall Street Journal

EVENTS   2022 MLK Jr. Community Service Awards Watch the annual ceremony recognizing individuals and groups from the Emory and surrounding Atlanta communities for their work to end injustice. Andra Gillespie, associate professor of political science and director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute, will speak on “Breaking Down Injustice: Our Voices and Our Vote.” When: Jan. 20, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

21 Jan. Emory Climate Talks: "Climate Justice as Freedom" When: Jan. 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   21 Jan. Atlanta Master Chorale: Duruflé "Requiem" When: Jan. 21, 8:00 p.m. Where: Dunwoody United Methodist Church Admission: $35 general public; $30 Emory staff; $10 students   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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