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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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CONNECTIONS
Data for justice: Faculty across disciplines explore equity in AI
A multidisciplinary team of professors is co-teaching an undergraduate course on the emerging field of data justice and the concepts of bias, fairness, discrimination and ethics inherent within data science and automated systems.

 

CAMPUS
Together again: Staff Fest returns to the Quad on May 13
Celebrate the end of the academic year with the first in-person Staff Fest since 2019. Visit the Staff Fest webpage to RSVP, register to participate in activities (chalk the walk, volleyball tournament or fun run/walk) and stay up-to-date on all the details.

 

SCIENCE
Emory researchers successfully use mRNA to activate genes
An Emory study is the first to show that mRNA can be used to activate genes in animals. The discovery could lead to someday helping control how the immune system responds to pathogens.

HEALTH
Georgia's first immediate care center specifically for patients with cancer opens at Winship
On April 18, Winship Cancer Institute opened the first immediate cancer care center in Georgia. The Rollins Immediate Care Center of Winship at Emory University Hospital bridges the gap between the cancer center and the emergency room.
 
TAKE NOTE
 
Academic Learning Community proposals for 2022-23 due by April 22
Academic Learning Community proposals for 2022-23 due by April 22

Volunteer to help during Commencement 2022 activities
Volunteer to help during Commencement 2022 activities

New employees: Join a walking tour to see campus and learn its history
New employees: Join a walking tour to see campus and learn its history

Check out the 2022 Summer Camp and Learning Programs Spotlight
Check out the 2022 Summer Camp and Learning Programs Spotlight
 
EMORY IN THE NEWS
 
The Trump move that Democrats want Biden to copy

 

The Trump move that Democrats want Biden to copy
April 18 |  Matthew Lawrence |  The Atlantic

Brain fog as metaphor

 

Brain fog as metaphor
April 17 |  Laura Otis |  Psychology Today

A new COVID breath test holds promise, but wide use may still be far off

 

A new COVID breath test holds promise, but wide use may still be far off
April 15 |  Wilbur Lam |  New York Times
 
FEATURED EVENTS
 
Lecture: "Liberty, Courage and the Principle of Political and Economic Equality" with Dr. Preston King

 

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
 
20
April
 
Contemplative Science Seminar: "Health Care Provider Burnout" with Marcia Ash and Jennifer Mascaro
When: April 20, 4:00 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
 
22
April
 
Outdoor Dance Performance: "Move, Preserve, Sustain"
When: April 22, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Mizell Bridge near Fishburne Drive
Admission: Free; registration required (other performances April 22 at 4 p.m. and April 23 at 4 p.m.)
 
26
April
 
Webinar: "Switching Off: Life Beyond Digital Devices"
When: April 26, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online
Admission: Free; registration required
 
 
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