E M O RY E V E RY W H E R E
THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME (left) Futuristic geodesic domes took over the Quad during the launch of Emory’s 2O36 campaign. (above) President Gregory L. Fenves and wife Carmel Fenves joined Alumni Board President Munir Meghjani 08Ox 10C in the annual Homecoming parade.
Celebrating a Bold New Course
Emory University kicked off its visionary 2O36 campaign amidst Homecoming and Reunion Weekend revelry.
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STUDENT FLOURISHING: Seeing students realize
their potential, preparing them for a lifetime of accomplishment beyond graduation, providing an inclusive environment, valuing each student, and enabling them to excel in academics and all aspects of their lives. FACULTY EMINENCE: Recruiting and retaining a diverse, top-tier faculty; investing in the faculty’s big ideas and scholarship; and creating a campus where all faculty have the resources and infrastructure to thrive in their research, teaching, and service. RESEARCH EXCELLENCE: Launching the next era of Emory excellence in research and discovery to answer the most pressing questions and address the crucial needs of the nation and communities Emory serves.
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he Emory Quad took on something of a futuristic look in late October, with five geodesic domes and a grand stage erected to tell the stories behind the university’s new 2O36 campaign and usher in a busy Homecoming weekend. At the launch event open to the entire Emory community on Friday, October 22, President Gregory L. Fenves encouraged everyone—students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—to think about their role in shaping the future of Emory, Atlanta, and the world. “The future starts now,” Fenves said. “The future starts with you.” Named for Emory’s bicentennial, 2O36 is about investing in people for the benefit of people. In addition to supporting priorities across all nine of the university’s schools, multiple centers and institutes, and Emory Healthcare, Fenves introduced the three core areas where the campaign will place special emphasis. They are:
