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Monday, Feb. 13, 2023 | |||
Hello, Emory!Charter Week 2023 is behind us, but if you missed our coverage on Friday, read how President Fenves outlined the One Emory: Ambition and Heart strategic framework to unite all areas of campus and raise the bar on what success looks like. We’ll share more details in the coming weeks. The week capped off with the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams both capturing UAA Championship titles Saturday. Congratulations to the Eagles! Amidst the celebrations, however, we know the events in Turkey and Syria are weighing on many minds. Faculty, staff and students are invited to join a community gathering for earthquake support on Wednesday. More details are below. Have a good week, Emory family. |
Today’s top stories |
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Research Extracts from two wild plants inhibit COVID-19 virus, study findsIn the first major screening of botanical extracts to search for potency against the virus that causes COVID-19, Emory researchers found two common wild plants that inhibit the virus’ ability to infect living cells. Cassandra Quave is senior author of the study and PhD candidate Caitlin Risener (above) is first author on the current paper. |
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University Your voice matters: COACHE faculty satisfaction survey to launch in FebruaryBeginning in February, Emory faculty can make their voices heard through the 2023 COACHE faculty satisfaction survey. Survey data will help school and university leaders prioritize and plan actions to support inclusive faculty eminence. |
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Athletics Emory swimming and diving teams celebrate 24th-consecutive championship titlesDuring the UAA Championship held at Emory last weekend, the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams earned championship titles, a total of 43 All-UAA showings, two swimmers of the year, the women’s coaching staff of the year, and more. |
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Emory community to gather Feb. 15 for support in wake of earthquake in Turkey and Syria |
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The Emory community will come together on Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 12 p.m. in Cannon Chapel to share remarks, prayers and opportunities for support and action. Learn more about the event and resources available to help students, faculty and staff. The gathering is sponsored by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life with Campus Life, Counseling and Psychological Services, the Faculty Staff Assistance Program, the Graduate Muslim Student Council, International Student and Scholar Services, the Department of Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies and the Muslim Students Association. Refreshments will follow. |
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Calendar highlights |
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February |
Great Works Seminar: "Phillis Wheatley in the #BlackLivesMatter Era"5:00 p.m. | Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry |
February |
Emory Cinematheque Film Screening: "Polyester"7:30 p.m. | White Hall, Room 208 |
February |
Great Works Seminar Series: "African Poetry, Classic and Contemporary"6:30 p.m. | Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry |
February |
Lecture: "No Other Satisfactory Reason Can Be Given: The European Discovery of the Ancient Egyptian Afterlife" with Rune Nyord7:30 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall |
February |
John R. Lewis Racial Justice Case Competition Finals9:00 a.m. | Online |
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Workshop for Children: "African Masks and Meaning" with Jess Hill2:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Tate Room |
February |
2023 Georgia Association for Women in Higher Education Conference (through Feb. 24)9:00 a.m. | Online and James B. Williams Medical Education Building |
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