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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, May 12, 2022

ACHIEVEMENT Award of Distinction honors 19 Emory University staff members Meet the recipients of this year’s Award of Distinction, the highest honor given to university staff, and learn about their outstanding contributions to the Emory community. COMMUNITY ‘Together Again’: University’s Staff Fest returns to the Quad on Friday Don’t miss the 44th annual Staff Fest, as the university’s celebration of employees returns to the Quad for the first time since 2019. Enjoy games, food and fun, including the 3K run/walk, volleyball tournament and new “Chalk the Walk” art competition. RECOGNITION Faculty and staff honored for excellence in teaching, mentoring and more Faculty and staff were recognized with multiple awards in conjunction with the 2022 school ceremonies and the conclusion of the academic year. See the honorees from each of the nine schools that make up Emory University. RESEARCH Ancient DNA gives new insights into ‘lost’ Indigenous people of Uruguay The first whole genome sequences of the ancient people of Uruguay provide a genetic snapshot of Indigenous populations of the region before they were decimated by a series of European military campaigns. STUDENTS Sarina Adeline McCabe named Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford Emory Woodruff Scholar Sarina Adeline McCabe is a creative writing major with a special interest in medicine. As a Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford, she will continue connecting those fields while pursuing a PhD.

Take Note   Emory Dining venues begin summer hours on May 14 Emory shuttles now on summer schedule; view routes and schedules Visit the ‘Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story’ exhibit at the Carlos Museum

COMMENCEMENT   Celebrating the Class of 2022: Emory’s Commencement returned to the Quad on Monday to celebrate the spirit, resolve and extraordinary accomplishments of the Class of 2022. View comprehensive coverage, including keynote speaker Tyler Perry, video highlights, photo galleries and profiles of outstanding graduates and award recipients.

emory in the news   State Holocaust program honors Georgians at capitol May 10 |  Gregory L. Fenves  |  Atlanta Jewish Times Want to help Ukraine? Bring a needed skill or stay home and send money May 10 |  Ken Keen |  Los Angeles Times Tyler Perry to Emory graduates: The secret to success? Hard work May 9 |  Emory University |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FEATURED EVENTS   Staff Fest 2022 Celebrate the end of the academic year with the first in-person Staff Fest since 2019. When: May 13, 11:30 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free; registration required Women's Tennis NCAA Tennis Championship Opening Rounds Cheer on the Eagles as Emory hosts opening rounds of the NCAA Division III Women's Tennis Championships. Emory's first match is 10 a.m. Saturday, with another match at noon Sunday if they advance. When: May 14 Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free

14 May American String Quartet: Brahms Sextet in G Major with Members of the Vega Quartet When: May 14, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Admission: Free; ticket required   18 May Webinar: "Strategies for Caring for a Loved One with Dementia" When: May 18, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 May Webinar: "Technology and Keeping Your Kids Safe" When: May 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   23 May AI.Humanity Ethics Lecture Series: Mona Sloane on "About the Social in AI" When: May 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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