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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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CREATIVITY
Emory alumnus pairs period romance with diversity to build ‘Bridgerton’
At Emory, Chris Van Dusen learned to be true to his creative instincts. Years later, those same instincts led him to combine period romance, diverse casting and modern twists to create the powerhouse Netflix series “Bridgerton.” The show’s much-anticipated second season debuts March 25.

 

IMPACT
Woodruff Health Sciences Center establishes Emory Global Diabetes Research Center
Led by K.M. Venkat Narayan and Mohammed K. Ali, the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center will continue domestic and global diabetes and noncommunicable diseases research, education and outreach.

 

FACULTY
Professor receives New Directions Fellowship to study immigration law
Emory College’s Xochitl Marsilli-Vargas, an anthropologist in the Department of Spanish, will use a prestigious fellowship from the Mellon Foundation to spend the next year studying immigration challenges faced by particularly vulnerable populations.

 

HEALTH
COVID-19: Understanding long COVID
Emory pulmonologist Alex Truong joins epidemiologist Jodie Guest to answer questions about long COVID, including common symptoms and potential risk factors.

 

RESEARCH
Ebola survivors’ antibodies could help fight future disease outbreaks
Antibodies derived from Ebola survivors treated at Emory have distinctive properties, which could make the antibodies potent weapons against future outbreaks.

CAMPUS
Dooley’s Week 2022 kicks off for students March 27
Emory undergrads will celebrate spring with Dooley’s Jukebox during a musically inspired Dooley’s Week, set for March 27-April 1. All events will take place in person, for the first time since 2019.
 
DAY OF GIVING
 
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Get ready for Emory Day of Giving: On March 30-31, you can support everything exceptional at Emory, from life-changing scholarships to groundbreaking research. Watch a short video from Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda about how staff and faculty can help by giving to what inspires you. Learn more about Emory Day of Giving.
 
PHOTO GALLERY
 
Oxford Spring Festival
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Juniors and seniors on the Atlanta campus who began their Emory journey at Oxford were invited to return to their Oxford roots on March 18. The afternoon included food, games, a Coke toast with Dean Douglas Hicks and the chance to connect with other students, faculty and staff. Click an image to read more and view other photos from the day.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference
Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference

Check out the new Creativity+ video/audio series featuring Emory staff and alumni highlighting non-linear and non-traditional creative career pathways
Check out the new Creativity+ video/audio series featuring Emory staff and alumni highlighting non-linear and non-traditional creative career pathways

Share your perspective on the DEI Strategic Planning Report through March 30
Share your perspective on the DEI Strategic Planning Report through March 30
 
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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
 
Online brands try a traditional marketing strategy: Physical stores

 

Online brands try a traditional marketing strategy: Physical stores
March 23 |  Daniel McCarthy |  New York Times

Picasso exhibit takes over Pullman Yards from Van Gogh

 

Picasso exhibit takes over Pullman Yards from Van Gogh
March 22 |  Todd Cronan |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

How protected are we against COVID-19? Scientists search for a test to measure immunity

 

How protected are we against COVID-19? Scientists search for a test to measure immunity
March 22 |  Mehul Suthar  |  CNN
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
Family Concert: "Peter and the Wolf" with President Gregory L. Fenves

 

Family Concert: "Peter and the Wolf" with President Gregory L. Fenves
In this concert designed for children and families, Emory President Gregory L. Fenves narrates Serge Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf" for piano four-hand, performed by Julie Cucheron and William Ransom.
When: March 27, 4:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall
Admission: Free; registration required
2022 Emory Pride Awards

 

2022 Emory Pride Awards
Join the annual ceremony honoring individuals and groups within Emory for their exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ community. The evening will showcase this great work, celebrate the steps toward LGBTQ equality and highlight graduating LGBTQ students.
When: March 30, 6:30 p.m.
Where: The Hatchery at Emory Point
Admission: Free; registration required
Emory Entrepreneurship Summit

 

Emory Entrepreneurship Summit
Learn, connect and get inspired during Goizueta Business School's 6th Annual Emory Entrepreneurship Summit. The event is open to students, faculty and staff and will feature alumni entrepreneur-led workshops and a keynote from Vivek Garipalli, CEO and founder of Clover Health. The summit begins Thursday, March 31, and continues through Friday, April 1.
When: March 31, 5:15 p.m.
Where: Goizueta Business School
Admission: Free; registration required
 
27
March
 
Concert: Emory Collaborative Piano
When: March 27, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: Free
 
28
March
 
Discussion: "White Washing the Movies" with David Oh
When: March 28, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
30
March
 
Artist Talk: Charmaine Minniefield on "Indigo Prayers"
When: March 30, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum (Ackerman Hall) and online
Admission: Free
 
01
April
 
Cooke Noontime Concert: "Foolish Music" by Beethoven, W.F. Bach and Mozart
When: April 1, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall
Admission: Free; registration required
 
 
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