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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022

IMPACT Emory neurosurgeon helps President Biden relaunch Cancer Moonshot Edjah Nduom, a neurosurgeon-scientist at Emory University, was tapped to introduce President Joe Biden at a ceremony to relaunch the Cancer Moonshot initiative that began five years ago under President Barack Obama’s administration. RESEARCH Emory receives $15.4 million NIH grant to see if COVID tests detect variants Researchers at Emory have helped make at-home COVID-19 testing accessible, affordable and accurate. A new grant will allow them to ramp up their work "testing the tests." RECOGNITION Carol Anderson honored for contributions to social justice by Brandeis University Brandeis University has awarded Emory historian Carol Anderson the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize for outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and religious relations. COMMUNITY Local schools receive thousands of face masks following mask donation to Emory Healthcare Emory Healthcare provided thousands of high-quality face masks to DeKalb County School District and Atlanta Public Schools, following a generous donation to Emory Healthcare. SAFETY Take time to get prepared during Severe Weather Awareness Week Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia is Feb. 7-11, which offers an opportunity for the Emory community to review campus emergency plans for what to do in the event of disasters. CREATIVITY Music and artistic discussions fill the month of February on campus February is filled with concerts across multiple genres, including Emory Jazz Fest featuring Raul Midón. The Carlos Museum hosts multiple events related to its exhibits and the Woodruff Library unveils an exhibit spotlighting graphic novels.

FREE BOOSTER CLINICS   Get boosted: Emory University is partnering with CVS to offer two on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinics where faculty and staff can receive doses one or two of the COVID-19 vaccine or the COVID-19 booster shot for free. Space is limited and appointments are required. Learn more and sign up.

TAKE NOTE   Nominate a student for the 2022 Marion Luther Brittain Award by Feb. 18 Award of Distinction nominations are open through Feb. 28; learn more Emory Farmers Market is back for spring semester; visit Tuesday on McDonough Field

EMORY EXPLORES: MENTAL HEALTH   Education opportunity: Mental health and wellness don’t have to be taboo topics. Join two expert speakers — both Emory alumni — as they explore the important issues of grief and happiness. Rebecca Soffer will discuss “Lean Into Grief” on Monday, Feb. 7, at 12 p.m., and Ann Park will share “Lift Our Happiness!” on Monday, Feb. 14, at 12 p.m. The free webinars are hosted by Emory Alumni Association. Learn more and register.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   How Brazil survived its president’s vaccine skepticism Feb. 3 |  Lorena Chaves |  Vox Emory University announces $100 million gift for public health Feb. 1 |  President Gregory L. Fenves |  Forbes Should we go all in on Omicron vaccines? Feb. 1 |  Rafi Ahmed |  The Atlantic

FEATURED EVENTS   Nix Mann Endowed Lecture: "From Malaïka to Yemoja: A Reflection on Breaking Free" French-Beninese author and photographer Laeïla Adjovi delves into her artistic and literary practice, discussing topics that permeate her work and research: multilayered identities; fragmented collective memory; the link between the African continent and its diasporas; and the (mis)representation of the African cultural heritage. Adjovi's photographic series, “Malaïka Dotou Sankofa,” is featured in the exhibition “And I Must Scream,” currently on view at the Carlos Museum. When: Feb. 6, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

05 Feb. Foundation Course: Cognitively Based Compassion Training When: Feb. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online; course lasts four Saturdays Admission: $295 Emory employees; $195 full-time Emory students; registration required   07 Feb. JWJI Colloquium: "Gospel Music in the Soul and Hip-Hop Eras" with Claudrena Harold When: Feb. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   09 Feb. Bram Stoker Lecture Series: "American Vampires" with John Browning When: Feb. 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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