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Thursday, March 17, 2022
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ACCOMPLISHMENT
Four Emory students selected as 2022 Bobby Jones Scholars
Emory College students Sean Woo, Sojourner Hunt, Bryn Walker and Channelle Russell will spend a year studying at the University of St Andrews in Scotland as recipients of the prestigious Robert T. Jones Scholarship.

 

CAMPUS
Alumna Avis Williams to speak at Oxford Commencement 2022
Rev. Dr. Avis Williams, an Emory alumna and community leader, will deliver the keynote address at Oxford College’s 177th Commencement exercises, set for May 7.

 

RECOGNITION
Acclaim: Recent honors for Emory faculty and staff
Emory faculty and staff are frequently recognized for their work locally, nationally and internationally. Read a sampling of recent accolades, including awards for professional contributions and leadership appointments.

 

HEALTH
COVID-19 and the heart: Safely returning to sports
With the return of spring sports, Emory epidemiologist Jodie Guest and sports cardiologist Jonathan Kim discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on the heart.

COMMUNITY
Drew Charter School unveils Black Lives Matter mural inspired by Emory exhibit
“Speak What Must Be Spoken,” an Emory Libraries traveling exhibit about Black art and activism, inspired a compelling Black Lives Matter street mural unveiled this month at Atlanta’s Drew Charter School.
 
CAPITOL UPDATE
 
Emory Insider

 

Stay informed: Learn about Emory’s recent efforts in federal, state and local affairs from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter, including working with Georgia legislators on workplace initiatives, sharing lessons from the frontlines during COVID-19 and hosting community discussions about Emory’s Twin Memorials development.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
Faculty invited to apply for Arts and Social Justice program by March 22
Faculty invited to apply for Arts and Social Justice program by March 22

Through March 30, offer your perspective on the DEI Strategic Planning Report
Through March 30, offer your perspective on the DEI Strategic Planning Report

It's not too late to join the Move More Challenge; learn more and register
It's not too late to join the Move More Challenge; learn more and register

New 'Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story' exhibit opens at Carlos Museum this weekend
New 'Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story' exhibit opens at Carlos Museum this weekend
 
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Look for the EPD Community Survey: The Emory Police Department is committed to fostering a safe and inclusive campus for everyone. EPD takes this role seriously. Candid feedback and collaboration with Emory students, faculty and staff shapes our path forward, so EPD wants to hear from you. From March 17 through March 31, EPD invites you to participate in a community feedback survey. Look for your invitation in your email. As an incentive for sharing your input, you may choose to enter a drawing for one of 10 Amazon $50 gift cards.
 
EMORY IN THE NEWS
 
What the Fed’s interest rate increase means for you

 

What the Fed’s interest rate increase means for you
March 17 |  Caroline Fohlin |  Wall Street Journal

Lone star tick, linked to Heartland virus, now found in 6 states

 

Lone star tick, linked to Heartland virus, now found in 6 states
March 16 |  Gonzalo Vazquez-Prokopec |  NBC News

Are health systems prepared for chemical warfare in Ukraine?

 

Are health systems prepared for chemical warfare in Ukraine?
March 16 |  Gavin Harris and Joel Zivot |  MedPage Today
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
Tenenbaum Family Lecture: "Judaism and Climate Change: Environmental Ethics and Social Activism" with Hava Tirosh-Samuelson

 

Tenenbaum Family Lecture: "Judaism and Climate Change: Environmental Ethics and Social Activism" with Hava Tirosh-Samuelson
Drawing on her broader work on the intersection of Judaism and ecology, Hava Tirosh-Samuelson will explore how, along with other world religions, Judaism has recognized the challenges posed by climate change and has inspired its own forms of religious environmentalism. Special attention will be paid to the relationship between religious and secular dimensions of Jewish climate advocacy that links ecological justice to social justice.
When: March 21, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
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March
 
Performance: Cooke Noontime Concert
When: March 18, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall
Admission: Free; registration required
 
18
March
 
Webinar: Emory Climate Talks with Kim Stanley Robinson
When: March 18, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
18
March
 
Candler Concert Series: Kittel & Company
When: March 18, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: $45; Emory students $10
 
20
March
 
Performance: The Buddhist Bug
When: March 20, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Level Three Exhibition Galleries
Admission: Free
 
21
March
 
Discussion: "Recipes for Respect: Black Empowerment through Foodways"
When: March 21, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
22
March
 
Artist Talk with "And I Must Scream" Artist Anida Yoeu Ali
When: March 22, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
23
March
 
Emory Black Employee Network General Body Meeting
When: March 23, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free
 
 
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