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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, April 5, 2022

RECOGNITION Celebration honors faculty for expanding frontiers of knowledge A recent event celebrated faculty who had earned promotion and/or the grant of tenure, were appointed to named and endowed professorships or had earned membership in the National Academies or the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. IMPACT AI.Humanity Ethics Lecture Series will explore the ethics of artificial intelligence World-renowned AI scholars will discuss the moral and social complexities of artificial intelligence and how it may be shaped for the benefit of humanity during a four-part lecture series beginning April 11. RESEARCH Study finds onset of type 1 diabetes more prevalent in adults than formerly believed A multi-institution collaborative of researchers led by Emory found that onset of type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes, is much higher among adults than previously believed. HEALTH Focus on patient safety and quality earns awards for Emory Healthcare The Georgia Hospital Association Partnership for Health and Accountability recently presented eight of its prestigious patient safety and quality awards to Emory Healthcare, including to Emory University Hospital Midtown and Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital. COLLABORATION Emory part of variant-targeted COVID-19 booster vaccine study A Phase 2 clinical trial evaluating second COVID-19 booster shots and various variant-targeted vaccines has begun enrolling adult participants at Emory. CREATIVITY Experience the arts in April through dance, theater, discussions and more Spring semester might be winding down, but Emory Arts still has a full calendar of events to enjoy. Highlights in April include Emory Dance Company’s spring concert and multiple opportunities to learn about and discuss art.

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   Celebrate National Public Health Week with activities through April 9 Join the university-wide Employee Council Spring Leadership Social on April 18 and engage with our executive leaders Faculty can apply for global health seed grants until April 20 Volunteer to help during Commencement 2022 activities

CAPITOL UPDATE   Stay informed: Learn about Emory’s recent efforts in federal, state and local affairs from the Office of Government & Community Affairs newsletter, including next steps for Georgia’s FY2023 budget, federal appointments for Emory faculty, hosting the inaugural Robert W. Woodruff Alumni Leadership Summit and more.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   WABE Tech Cast Ep. 4: Atlanta artists and NFTs April 5 |  Benn Konsynski |  WABE 90.1 Fentanyl-related overdoses surge in state April 4 |  Hannah Cooper |  Georgia Public Broadcasting How the next coronavirus could emerge April 1 |  Mehul Suthar |  CNN

FEATURED EVENTS   Howard Thurman Conference: The Unfinished Search for Common Ground Candler School of Theology hosts this two-day conference on the life and work of 20th-century theologian and civil rights leader Howard Thurman. The event is designed to introduce attendees to Thurman’s work and provide an opportunity for scholars, social activists and religious leaders to consider ways in which Thurman’s understanding of community can address diversity and inclusion. Featured speakers include bestselling author, preacher and Episcopal priest Barbara Brown Taylor; author and Thurman scholar Peter Eisenstadt; and Professor Emeritus of Church and Community Luther E. Smith Jr. When: April 2, 9:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology and online Admission: Emory faculty, staff or alumni $75 in person, $25 online; Emory student $10 in person or online; general admission $100 in person, $25 online

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   06 April Lecture: "Racial Dynamics in the American Political Context, and Anniversaries in Civil Rights Politics" with Dianne Pinderhughes When: April 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   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   11 April Panel Discussion: "Principled Business Leadership in Perilous Times" When: April 11, 5:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Auditorium, Room 130 Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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