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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Wednesday, June 8, 2022

AI.HUMANITY: PART 2 Emory's new vision for AI The new AI.Humanity initiative aims to make a foundational shift in how we integrate artificial intelligence into all university disciplines. Led by Provost Ravi V. Bellamkonda, the initiative's goal is to position Emory as a thought leader in this increasingly omnipresent field and, as the name indicates, put the humanity in machine learning and AI. RESEARCH Emory participating in trial to test mRNA HIV vaccine in humans The Hope Clinic of the Emory Vaccine Center is participating in a clinical trial to evaluate the use of mRNA technology in HIV vaccines for the first time in humans. ACHIEVEMENT Emory College student awarded NOAA Hollings Scholarship Nick Chang, an environmental sciences major known on campus as Salamander Guy, is the first Emory student since 2007 to win a NOAA scholarship that recognizes exceptional undergraduates in a broad range of STEM fields.

Take Note   Attend a webinar about the retirement plan transition from Vanguard to Fidelity 2022–2023 Candler Concert Series ticket subscriptions on sale Emory Johns Creek Hospital maintains top rating for patient safety Reminder: Woodruff Library lobby renovation underway this summer

Emory In the News   Georgia’s high-dollar election campaigns now waged in your social media feeds June 6 |  David Schweidel |  Georgia Recorder Opinion: How one Atlanta woman is combating the opioid epidemic June 4 |  Deborah W. Bruner |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

FEATURED EVENTS   2022 Juneteenth Celebration Hear a panel discussion on the documentary "Power to Heal" and conversation about the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate access to health care for all Americans. The program will be hosted by Sheryl Heron and moderated by Nate Spell and Nancy DeSousa. Panelists include Nanette Wenger, Joanne McGriff, Yolanda Wimberly, Ildemaro Gonzalez, Jasmine Clark and Jasmin Eatman. Sponsored by the School of Medicine, Woodruff Health Sciences Center and Grady Health System. When: June 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required Juneteenth celebration with Artist Charmaine Minniefield Celebrate Juneteeth with Atlanta artist Charmaine Minniefield, whose recent work is featured in the exhibition “Indigo Prayers: A Creation Story.” The evening begins with a gallery talk in the exhibition at the Carlos Museum. Afterward, participants will board a private coach and travel to the King Historic District for an exploration of the artist's mural, "Cosmic Cypher, Prayer Circle," a panoramic depiction of the Ring Shout painted on the interior of the historic water tower on Auburn Avenue, and a reception and tour of Minniefield's Studioplex studio. (Note that the water tower at Studioplex is not accessible for those with mobility impairments.) When: June 18, 5:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Works on Paper Gallery Admission: $25 for Carlos Museum members; $50 for nonmembers; registration required

15 June Webinar: "Be In the Know: Emory Family-centered Benefits" When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   28 June Webinar: "Battling Burnout" When: June 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   28 June Webinar: "Teaching Kids about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" When: June 28, 3:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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