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Excellence Emory announces $100,000 Max Cooper Prize in ImmunologyEmory professor Max Cooper’s historic discoveries forever changed our understanding of the adaptive immune system, fueling lifesaving advances in basic research and medicine. The annual award in his honor is open to national and international candidates across the spectrum of immunology. |
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Discussion One Big Question podcast: A poet laureate discusses human creativity in the AI ageIn the latest episode of One Big Question, President Gregory L. Fenves talks with Ada Limón about the mystery and majesty of poetry, her experiences as U.S. Poet Laureate and the importance of human artistic expression in the age of AI. |
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Connections Faculty Eminence Initiative inspires donors to establish new professorships during 2O36 campaignSince President Fenves launched the $25 million matching funds initiative in late March, 10 new professorships have been established, with seven more in the pipeline. Generous donors have funded 66 professorships during 2O36. |
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Update Emory experts provide information and guidance on staying safe through COVID-19 and other illnessesAs the cold and flu season approaches, and COVID-19 continues to be present in the community, Emory health experts explain how to stay safe through important reminders about testing, vaccines, awareness and information about the new COVID-19 variant. |
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Help wish President Carter a happy birthday |
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Former U.S. President and Emory University Distinguished Professor Jimmy Carter celebrates his 99th birthday on Oct. 1. Join the celebration by submitting a birthday wish and photo or video that will become part of an online mosaic to mark the milestone. You can also take a look back at how the collaboration between Emory and The Carter Center — established in 1982 — has fostered an extraordinary community of scholarship and practice with worldwide impact. |
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Calendar highlights |
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Performance: "Lost Girl" with Theater EmorySeptember 28, 7:30 p.m. - October 1, 2:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts |
September |
Performance: Fentress Waits Chamber Music Concert8:00 p.m. | Cannon Chapel |
October |
JWJI Colloquium: "Southern Beauty: Rituals of Race and Region from Pageantry to 'Bama Rush'" with Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd12:00 p.m. | Jones Room, Woodruff Library |
October |
Diversity Week Keynote: "Dissent from Hopelessness: Taking a Stand from Wherever You Sit" with Traevena L. Byrd12:00 p.m. | Margaret H. Rollins Room, Randall Rollins Building |
October |
Emory Farmers Market11:00 a.m. | McDonough Plaza |
October |
Emory Sustainable Food Fair11:30 a.m. | Asbury Circle |
October |
Say GAYTL: The Atlanta LGBTQ+ Historic Context Statement6:30 p.m. | Williams Hall Auditorium, Oxford College |
October |
Winship 5K Run/Walk8:30 a.m. | McDonough Field or Virtual |
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