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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, July 12, 2022

INPUT Rapid bus or light rail? MARTA invites community feedback MARTA is hosting four community-engagement sessions, July 14-20, to offer information and collect feedback on proposals for the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, including a July 14 meeting at Emory’s Rollins School of Public Health. CONVERSATION Young children and COVID-19 vaccines Evan Anderson, an infectious disease physician at Emory and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, answers questions about the CDC’s recent recommendation for COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 and under. WELLNESS Learn the difference between dehydration, heat exhaustion and heat stroke As summer temperatures continue to soar, knowing the symptoms of common heat-related illnesses can help you treat the problem and decide whether to seek other care.

EMORY IN THE NEWS   Is reversing early-stage Alzheimer’s disease possible? A new study finds it may be July 11 |  Allan Levey |  Georgia Public Broadcasting Husky responds to owner's question about walkies in funny video: 'No go out' July 7 |  Gregory Berns and Ashley Prichard |  Newsweek

FEATURED EVENTS   Atlanta Children's Film Festival The Atlanta Children’s Film Festival returns July 7-23 for two weeks of film screenings and workshops for children, teens and producers. Emory will host Film Festival Family Day on Saturday, July 23, with film showcases and several hands-on workshops. When: July 7 - 23 Where: Online (beginning July 7) and at Emory (July 23) Admission: Activity times and prices vary; see registration page for details Conversation: Tired of Fakin' It 'Til You Make It? In recognition of July as BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month, the Emory Black Employee Network invites you to discuss mental health challenges that have affected communities of Black and Indigenous people for generations. This meeting is open to all Emory faculty and staff and presented in partnership with the Emory Faculty Staff Assistance Program. Mellonie Hayes Mullins will moderate. When: July 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required

18 July Webinar: "The College Admission Process: A Planning Workshop for High School Students and Their Parents" When: July 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   20 July Webinar: "Preparing for Education with Special Needs Kids" When: July 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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