April 28, 2021

Bioengineering and higher education pioneer Ravi Bellamkonda returns to Emory on July 1, eager to lead the university’s academic affairs and share wisdom learned from science, the humanities — and his goldendoodle, CJ.

ISSS: U.S. government issues immigration updates
The government recently released two immigration updates related to COVID-19, according to Emory’s International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS). Review updates.

Community gathering for healing and hope: Responding to a year with COVID-19

After a year of living with the COVID-19 pandemic, political divisiveness, and ongoing racial injustice and violence, this event will be an opportunity to give voice to our experiences and feelings. Friday, April 30, 12:00 p.m. EST. Learn more and register.

Emory’s 43rd Annual Staff Fest: A virtual event like no other

Staff Fest 2021 invites you to kick back and have some fun with your Emory staff colleagues. The main event, our Variety Show, will take place virtually on Friday, May 21, from 1 to 2 p.m., with additional, optional breakout sessions starting at 2 p.m. Click here for details.

Office for RACE: APIDA panel video recording (1:27:35)

The Office for Racial and Cultural Engagement recorded its APIDA Heritage Month panel, Changing With the Times: Asian American Studies Then and Now. Panelists included Ellen Wu, associate professor of history, Indiana University; Quan Tran, lecturer in ethnicity, race, and migration, Yale University; and Calvin Cheung-Miaw, doctoral candidate in modern thought and literature, Stanford University. Moderated by Chris Suh, assistant professor of history, Emory University. Watch it here.

Athletics: Senior Spotlight

Stephanie Taylor, a women's tennis student-athlete and a nursing major. Jack Rubenstein is a men’s baseball player majoring in strategic management and consulting.