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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, March 31, 2022

FACULTY Deborah Lipstadt confirmed as U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah E. Lipstadt, professor of modern Jewish history and Holocaust studies, has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, a State Department position with the rank of ambassador. commitment New Campus Life associate VP to focus on student health and well-being As Emory’s inaugural associate vice president for health, well-being, access and prevention, James Raper will help bring increased focus to the university’s holistic approach to student health and well-being. MILESTONE Astronaut Scott Kelly to speak at Class Day Crossover celebration Emory will celebrate graduating undergraduate students with Class Day Crossover on May 5, an evening of inspiration, awards and fun. Former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly has been named keynote speaker. HEALTH Remember to schedule important cancer screening; plus, new digestive diseases clinic opens in Decatur March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — a month set aside to increase awareness that colorectal cancer can be treated effectively, especially when detected early through screening. ACCOMPLISHMENT Emory’s Class of 2026 On March 30, Emory offered admission to the final group of first-year students who applied under the Regular Decision admission plan to join the undergraduate Class of 2026. Learn about the outstanding admitted class, drawn from the most diverse applicant pool in Emory's history.

Indigenous Language Path engagement sessions: The Emory community is invited to learn about and provide input into a university-wide project to develop physical reminders and rituals on Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses to honor Muscogee language and knowledge as the Indigenous language and knowledge of this land. Open engagement sessions are scheduled for April 7 on the Oxford and Atlanta campuses. Learn more and RSVP for sessions.

TAKE NOTE   Theologian, civil rights icon Howard Thurman to be focus of national conference April 8-9 Faculty can apply for global health seed grants until April 20 Dooley's Week activities continue for undergraduate students

PHOTO GALLERY   Emory students celebrate Holi Emory students marked Holi, the Indian festival of colors, in a variety of ways, including a religious ceremony, dancing and celebrating with colored paint powder. Click any of the photos to view the gallery.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Why democracies win more wars than autocracies March 31 |  Dan Reiter |  Washington Post Atlanta startup Fanbase jumps into social media March 31 |  Amelia Schaffner |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution New Emory ARROW program helps frontline workers battle burnout in the workplace March 29 |  Nicholas Giordano and Jennifer Mascaro |  WXIA 11 Alive

FEATURED EVENTS   First Fridays at 4P: "Literature of Liminal America: Virgin Islands Literature and Expanding the Borders of U.S. Identity" with Tiphanie Yanique Tiphanie Yanique, associate professor of English and creative writing, will read from her book "Monster in the Middle" and talk with Michelle Gordon from the Department of African American Studies on the relationship between American and Caribbean literature. When: April 1, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Oxford College Organic Farm Plant Sale Home gardeners can buy seedlings from the Oxford organic farm. View and preorder vegetables, herbs, flowers and native pollinator plants. Additional plant varieties will be available at the sale, where the event organizers can help you make selections for your garden. When: April 2, 9:00 a.m. Where: Oxford College (406 Emory Street) Admission: Free to browse; pay at the sale

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   04 April Discussion: "A Pledge with Purpose: Black Sororities and Fraternities and Racial Uplift" with Gregory Parks When: April 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   06 April Lecture: "Indigenous Teachings: Lessons for Public Health" with Victoria O'Keefe When: April 6, 4:30 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center (Multipurpose Rooms 5 and 6) and online Admission: Free   07 April Book Launch: "Unruly Women: Race, Neocolonialism and the Hijab" by Falguni A. Sheth When: April 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Atwood Chemistry Building, Room 360 Admission: Free   07 April Concert: Jazz on the Green When: April 7, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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