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Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022
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COMMITMENT
Expanded financial aid allows Emory students to aim even higher
Through need-based aid such as scholarships, grants and the newly expanded Emory Advantage program, students can make the most of their time on campus. Meet just a few Emory students pursuing their dreams with support from financial aid.

 

HEALTH
COVID-19 testing: Know the facts
Emory experts Jodie Guest and Colleen Kraft explain the difference between rapid antigen and PCR tests and discuss how tests can be used to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

 

RESEARCH
Can AI help unravel the mysteries of sepsis and save lives?
Emory researchers are investigating the use of artificial intelligence to forecast therapeutic effectiveness and outcomes for patients with sepsis, a syndrome that claims one in five lives around the world and has until now been a black box for rapid diagnosis and treatment.

 

INNOVATION
Emory’s Hatchery creates new innovation grants for students, faculty and staff
Two new grant programs are designed to build connections so that innovators are empowered to make a difference on the Emory campus and beyond.

 

COLLABORATION
Future of nursing workforce to be discussed at inaugural event March 22
The Business Case for Nursing Summit, featuring health economist Peter Buerhaus, will bring together experts from across health care and business. Emory’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Goizueta Business School will cohost the event.

COMMUNITY
University to launch Employee Resource Groups
Two campus-wide Employee Resource Groups will launch at Emory in the coming months to build community around common interests. A webinar on Feb. 15 will explain their purpose and provide a forum for input.
 
CAPITOL UPDATE
 
Emory Insider

 

Learn about Emory’s recent efforts in federal, state and local affairs from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter, including meetings with legislators to ensure scholarships for our students, research funding that impacts Emory’s programs, and discussions about community engagement.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
Join the grand re-opening of Blomeyer Health Fitness Center with activities Feb. 14-16
Join the grand re-opening of Blomeyer Health Fitness Center with activities Feb. 14-16

Nominate a student for the 2022 Marion Luther Brittain Award by Feb. 18
Nominate a student for the 2022 Marion Luther Brittain Award by Feb. 18

Award of Distinction nominations are open through Feb. 28
Award of Distinction nominations are open through Feb. 28
 
EMORY IN THE NEWS
 
The crisis management strategies that CEOs now use every day

 

The crisis management strategies that CEOs now use every day
Feb. 9 |  Douglas A. Hicks |  Bloomberg Businessweek

How much your bills have gone up depends a lot on where you live

 

How much your bills have gone up depends a lot on where you live
Feb. 8 |  Caroline Fohlin |  Marketplace

How Atlanta schools are supporting teachers' mental health using CARES Act dollars

 

How Atlanta schools are supporting teachers' mental health using CARES Act dollars
Feb. 8 |  Paula Gomes |  WGCL-TV (CBS 46)
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
Concert: The Bach Bowl

 

Concert: The Bach Bowl
This annual one-hour concert before the Super Bowl will get you in the mood for the big game with two of Bach's most imaginative and engaging works: the Brandenburg Concerti (no. 2 and no. 4) as well as a solo by Jens Korndörfer on the magnificent Wortsman memorial organ. Trumpeter Stuart Stephenson, flutist Christina Smith, the Vega Quartet and more also perform.
When: Feb. 13, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: Free; tickets required
Webinar: "Lift Our Happiness!" with Ann Park

 

Webinar: "Lift Our Happiness!" with Ann Park
Learn how to lift your happiness levels, especially during these challenging times. Drawing on clinical experience, scientifically proven techniques and mindful practices, alumna Ann Park will guide participants through four practical steps to increase your daily dose of happiness. Bring a laptop/pen/paper to write with and wear something comfortable for a simple, but impactful, exercise. Hosted by the Emory Alumni Association.
When: Feb. 14, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

 

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Attracting nearly 40,000 filmgoers, the annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival is the largest film festival in Atlanta and one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world. Read more about the festival (running Feb. 16-27), what films will be shown and the role Emory faculty will play in it.
When: Feb. 16, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: $16 per film for individuals; $32 per film for households
 
11
Feb.
 
Cooke Noontime Concert with Pianist Michael Gurt
When: Feb. 11, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum; Ackerman Hall
Admission: Free; registration required
 
14
Feb.
 
Discussion: "Finding Freedom: 'Back to Africa' Movements and Black Emigration"
When: Feb. 14, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
15
Feb.
 
Webinar: "Employee Resource Groups at Emory: Meet Your Chairs, Share Your Voice"
When: Feb. 15, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
15
Feb.
 
Discussion: "Love Noir: A Conversation about Black Love"
When: Feb. 15, 5:30 p.m.
Where: Alumni Memorial University Center, Room 106 (The Emory Black Student Union)
Admission: Free
 
16
Feb.
 
Book Launch: "You Truly Assumed" by Laila Sabreen
When: Feb. 16, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
 
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