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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, March 1, 2022

UNIVERSITY Tyler Perry to deliver Emory Commencement address World-renowned cinematic innovator Tyler Perry will deliver Emory University’s 2022 Commencement address and receive an honorary degree. The event is set for May 9 on the Emory Quadrangle. CAMPUS Emory community encouraged to comment on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Planning Report The final draft of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Planning Report is available online, and community members are invited to offer their perspective through March 30. ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory named top producer of student Fulbright winners For the sixth consecutive year, the U.S. State Department has named Emory a top producer of Fulbright winners. In the past decade, 119 Emory students have won the Fulbright, the government’s flagship international exchange program. RESEARCH Snail competition leads to fewer parasites that cause schistosomiasis A new study led by Emory researchers shows that schistosome transmission can be highest when freshwater snail populations are low. The study is the first to demonstrate how the size of a freshwater snail population relates to its parasitic infection rate.

UKRAINE CRISIS   PERSPECTIVES Emory experts provide insight on Russian invasion As the world watches the unfolding Russian invasion of Ukraine, experts across campus are assessing the humanitarian, legal, economic and political ramifications of the conflict and sharing their insights with media and the larger community. COMMITMENT Emory stands in solidarity with Ukraine, offers support for students, faculty and staff Emory President Gregory L. Fenves condemns Russia’s unprovoked invasion; support services are available for members of the university community who are impacted by the crisis. EVENT Yale University expert to discuss Russia and Ukraine Join an online lecture from Timothy Snyder of Yale University on “Russia and Ukraine: The Origins of the Crisis” on March 2 at 1 p.m. Snyder is the Richard C. Levin Professor of History at Yale and author of ten books on Russian and Ukrainian history. A discussion by Emory’s Russian and East European Studies faculty will follow. Learn more.

CAPITOL UPDATE   Learn about Emory’s recent efforts in federal, state and local affairs from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter, including meeting with state legislators and supporting local endeavors such as DeKalb Beloved Naturalists and the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus Annual Heritage Dinner.

TAKE NOTE   Emory sets undergraduate tuition for 2022-23 academic year Join a community engagement discussion for the Twin Memorials Project; next session is March 3 Camp Carlos returns with summer activities for children and teens Emory Global Health Institute names Michael H. Chung associate director

EMORY INSIDER   Black History Month concert: Faculty members James Abbington and Jesse P. Karlsberg provided expert commentary during Sunday’s White House “Soul of the Nation” gospel concert. You can still watch the event online.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   More than 70% of Americans can take off their masks indoors under new CDC guidelines on COVID-19 risk Feb. 27 |  Jodie Guest |  USA Today Bracing for the silver tsunami Feb. 25 |  Gregory L. Fenves |  Forbes Opinion: The historical truth about women burned at the stake in America? Most were Black. Feb. 25 |  Kali Nicole Gross |  Washington Post

FEATURED EVENTS   Winter Walking on Wednesdays Whether participating in-person or virtually, join colleagues for a six-week walking series on Wednesdays through April 6. There will be weekly gift card drawings; participate in five walks to be entered to win a Fitbit. When: March 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve, Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital, Emory Decatur Hospital and virtual Admission: Free Women of Excellence Awards Celebrate the winners of this year's Women of Excellence Awards, honoring those who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to issues affecting women at Emory and in the broader community. When: March 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Convocation Hall and online Admission: Free

02 March Kessler Conversation: "Surprise and Diversity" with Elsie Anne McKee When: March 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   03 March Concert: Emory University Symphony Orchestra Featuring Concerto and Aria Competition Winners When: March 3, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   04 March First Fridays at 4P: "The Violence of Natural Law: Race, Indigeneity and Citizenship" with Malinda Maynor Lowery and Falguni Sheth When: March 4, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   07 March Webinar: "Parenting in a Pretty Scary World: Helping Our Children Manage Their Anxieties" When: March 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   11 March Concert: "The Ways of Stars" with Atlanta Master Chorale When: March 11, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts (Emerson Concert Hall) and online Admission: $30; Emory students $10   13 March Poetry Reading with Marilyn Chin When: March 13, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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