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University Emory Convocation celebrates start of new academic yearFirst-year Emory College students joined faculty and university leaders Aug. 27 to officially launch the new academic year. See photos and highlights from this year's speakers as they encouraged the Class of 2028 to “to commit to the belief that you belong here.” |
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Profile Convocation speaker Christina Gavegnano gives undergraduates access to groundbreaking lab researchResearcher Christina Gavegnano is known for opening her lab to undergraduate students, giving them experience in human health research. She delivered the 2024 Convocation address, encouraging the Class of 2028 to start their own remarkable trajectories. |
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Achievement Biomedical engineering professor Cassie Mitchell pursues 4th Paralympic medalYears ago, Cassie Mitchell pledged to herself to “never, never, never give up.” She will compete in the discus throw in Paris, hoping to return to the medal podium in her fourth straight Paralympic Games. |
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Forefront Utilizing AI to investigate and address the needs of Emory and AtlantaThrough Emory’s new AI.Xperience program, students worked with faculty advisors this summer to apply data science to critical topics in areas from health care to the arts. This month, they presented their findings through poster and oral presentations. |
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Calendar highlights |
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August |
College Colors Day: Volleyball vs. Greensboro7:00 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center Arena |
August |
Gold Rush Match: Women's Soccer vs. Roanoke11:00 a.m. | Woodruff PE Center Soccer Stadium |
September |
Sunday FUNday: Textures in the Collection12:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall |
September |
Labor Day Cookout: Men's Soccer vs. Oglethorpe7:00 p.m. | Woodruff PE Center Soccer Stadium |
September |
Emory Farmers Market11:00 a.m. | McDonough Plaza |
September |
Tibet Week Opening Ceremony12:00 p.m. | Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall |
September |
Performance: Cooke Noontime Series Opening Concert with the Vega Quartet, pianist William Ransom, cellist Charae Kruger, violist Yinzi Kong and violinist Amy Moretti12:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
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