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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 14, 2022

INSPIRATION Bright ideas: Get to know Emory’s student innovators Learn about nine student projects supported by The Hatchery, Center for Innovation, including closing the diversity gap in cancer research and using Shakespeare to help kids explore emotions. COMMUNITY Emory becomes DeKalb County voting location Starting with early voting May 2, DeKalb County residents will be able to vote on Emory’s Atlanta campus in the 1599 Building. DeKalb residents with Emory University as their assigned polling place can vote here on election day. CONVERSATION Puckett’s book presents five learning habits to fight digital inequality Cassidy Puckett says certain habits can lead to tech-savviness. Learn more and hear a discussion on equity in STEM education during an event for her new book, “Redefining Geek,” on April 21. COLLABORATION Sparks Foundation supports collaboration integrating addiction services into primary care The Addiction Alliance of Georgia partnership is set to work with the Grady Health System and other community partners to integrate additional substance use disorder services into Grady’s primary care clinics. RESEARCH Treating mild preexisting high blood pressure improves pregnancy outcomes A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine provides evidence that treating mild chronic hypertension with medications is beneficial and safe for pregnant people and their babies. Emory was one of the sites for the clinical trial. HONOR Emory’s Dennis Liotta awarded prestigious medal for his many contributions to lifesaving research Researcher and inventor Dennis Liotta is the 2022 recipient of the Perkin Medal, the highest honor a scientist can receive for contributions to applied chemistry in the U.S. His discoveries include transformative treatments for HIV and hepatitis B.

EMORY INSIDER   Stay informed: All Emory University staff are invited to attend the annual Spring Leadership Social via Zoom on Monday, April 18, at 12 p.m. This special opportunity to engage with Emory executive leaders is hosted by the Emory Employee Council. Register here.

TAKE NOTE   Volunteer to help during Commencement 2022 activities Oxford College names 2022 Tarbutton Leadership Fellows Check out the 2022 Summer Camp and Learning Programs Spotlight Learn about vanpooling or carpooling to work in April 20 webinar

EMORY CARES   #EmoryCares is back this month as we celebrate National Volunteer Week (Sunday, April 17 - Saturday, April 23) with in-person service programs and virtual activities across the country. Learn more and register to participate in a service project.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Mask mandates to return to Philadelphia amid rising COVID cases. Should we be worried? April 13 |  Jodie Guest |  USA Today Visual artists see NFTs as a new opportunity to connect with their communities April 13 |  Benn Konsynski |  Marketplace Experts express cautious optimism about the latest COVID variant April 13 |  Natalie Dean |  Washington Post

FEATURED EVENTS   Emory Sustainability Virtual Earth Day Celebration Join the celebration that will include the announcement of this year’s Sustainability Innovator Award winners, recognition of two Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, highlights of major sustainability accomplishments, information on ways to get involved with sustainability efforts and more. When: April 15, 10:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required AI.Humanity Ethics Lecture Series: "The Nature and Justification of Algorithmic Power" with Seth Lazar As society increasingly relies on artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, how can ethically committed individuals and institutions articulate values to guide their development and respond to emerging problems? Join the Office of the Provost to explore the ethical implications of AI in a new AI.Humanity Ethics Lecture Series. Algorithms increasingly mediate and govern our social relations. Lazar will propose a framework to guide our efforts, with particular attention to the conditions under which private algorithmic power either can, or must not, be tolerated. When: April 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Community Room 210 Admission: Free; registration required Lecture: "Liberty, Courage and the Principle of Political and Economic Equality" with Dr. Preston King Hear a presentation by academic, civil rights activist and Georgia native Preston King, hosted by the economics department. Introductions will be given by Dean Michael Elliott of Emory College, entrepreneur John Hope Bryant and faculty member Sam Cherribi. Kipton Jensen from Morehouse College will serve as moderator. RSVP and submit questions for King by Wednesday, April 20. When: April 21, 4:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

15 April In This Moment: "And I Must Scream" Gallery Talk with Amanda H. Hellman When: April 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Level 3 Exhibition Galleries Admission: Free; registration required   18 April "We Can't Blame it on 'The Man' or Can We?": Black Millennials' Explanations of Racial Inequality in a "Post-Racial" Era When: April 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 April Emory Big Band Concert When: April 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   21 April Lecture: "Seeking Wholeness in an Age of Fragments" When: April 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free; registration required   21 April Emory Dance Company Spring Concert When: April 21, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 general admission   22 April Webinar: "Work Smarter Not Harder: Become a Time Management Master" When: April 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   26 April Webinar: "Switching Off: Life Beyond Digital Devices" When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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