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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, May 19, 2022

COMMITMENT New $52 million antiviral drug discovery center established by researchers at Emory and Georgia State With $52 million in federal funding for the next three years, researchers at Emory and Georgia State will establish a groundbreaking new drug development center aimed at preventing the next pandemic. IMPACT Commemorating HIV Vaccine Awareness Day May 18 was HIV Vaccine Awareness Day, an opportunity to educate communities about the importance of preventative HIV vaccine research. Researchers at the Emory Vaccine Center continue to be at the forefront of HIV vaccine development. TRADITION Seniors honored with awards during Class Day Crossover The Class of 2022 celebrated Class Day Crossover with a reception, remarks from former NASA astronaut and retired U.S. Navy Capt. Scott Kelly, and the presentation of several awards. Faculty, staff and alumni were on hand to cheer them toward their next step. RESEARCH Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital research team finds significant reduction in C. diff infections A team of nurses, infection preventionists and other specialists at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital found that multidisciplinary teamwork is key for health care facilities to reduce a common hospital-onset bacterial infection. CAMPUS New interfaith pre-orientation program sparks WISE connections among incoming students Through a week spent visiting sacred sites on campus and in Atlanta, participants in the Welcoming Interfaith and Spiritual Exploration program made friends who stayed close throughout the academic year. Registration for the next cohort is now open. ATHLETICS Oxford men's tennis claims national title The Emory Oxford men's tennis team secured their sixth straight NJCAA national title in dominating fashion. This year's tournament was hosted on Oxford's campus for the first time and featured five teams competing for the trophy.

A Year Like No Other   Message from Emory President Gregory L. Fenves: Last week, Emory grads and families filled our historic Quad to celebrate the Class of 2022. I’m excited to see all they will do. After a short break, we will welcome the class of 2026 in the fall! Watch the video and read the message.

Take Note   Celebrate inclusion and belonging with the School of Medicine's Diversity Week activities Schwartz Center marks 20 years of student performances Students take on public health challenges in Emory Global Health Case Competition

Commemoration   Join in remembering George Floyd and acts of racist violence from 2020 to now and become inspired to educate for community change. The program on Thursday, May 26, at 4 p.m. will be held online and in the Emory University Hospital Lower Annex (Room 240). Register by May 24 for either in-person or virtual attendance. Sponsored by the Emory Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   What does 'protection' against COVID really mean? May 19 |  John Altman |  Scientific American In death, one man's chance at 'being the smoke' May 18 |  Gary Laderman |  New York Times Award-winning nurses continue to shine May 17 |  Edna Brisco, Ronnie Gilbert, Colleen Kraft, Jill Morgan and Rebecca Thomas |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FEATURED EVENT   AI.Humanity Ethics Lecture Series: Mona Sloane on "About the Social in AI" As society increasingly relies on artificial intelligence 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. Sloane’s lecture will outline a new approach to uncover and understand AI’s social dimensions, emphasizing the social organization of “ethical AI,” interdisciplinary AI auditing, AI accountability techniques and practice-based compliance frameworks for AI organizations. When: May 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Room 208 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   24 May Webinar: "Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension" When: May 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   26 May Webinar: "Dietary Approaches to Stopping Hypertension" When: May 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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