LGBTQ+ Faculty Affinity Group Newsletter
March 11, 2024
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Announcements & Accomplishments:
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Holiday Party Recap
Dec. 9, 2023
Members of the Affinity Group gathered in a celebration of the year and the holidays! There was great discussion, food, and camaraderie! We hope that you all can join us in next year's celebration.
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Queer Justice, the American LGBTQ+ Museum’s Exhibit
Feb. 3, 2024
Members of the Affinity Group gathered to experience the showcase of the Queer Justice, American LGBTQ+ Museum's Exhibit at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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Pronouns on Microsoft 365
Users can now select their pronouns for their Microsoft 365 Profile Card - visible
in Teams and Outlook!
Learn more.
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Want to Have Your Profile Highlighted on the Affinity Group's Website?
Submit your information here to be featured on our website!
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Kevin Kalinsky Named Division Chief for Medical Oncology
Kevin Kalinsky (hematology and medical oncology), has been named chief of our Division of Medical Oncology, effective April 1. In this role, he will be responsible for professional patient services; faculty and program development; clinical and other research; education; scholarship and publication; external relationships; and strategic planning for the Division of Medical Oncology and its various programs. He will work with colleagues and other leaders to refine, develop, and expand Emory medical oncology services with regard to operations improvement, quality, safety, access, resource utilization, strategic planning, engagement, and efficiency.
Dr. Kalinsky, a Professor of Hematology and Medical Oncology, is the Louisa and Rand Glenn Family Chair in Breast Cancer Research and director of the Glenn Family Breast Center at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. His research focuses on novel drug development and therapies for patients with early stage and metastatic breast cancer, and he has led national and international clinical trials in these areas. A graduate of the Medical University of South Carolina, he received a master’s degree in biostatistics (patient-oriented research track) from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. His training included a residency and medical oncology fellowship at Tufts-New England Medical Center, breast cancer research fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, and breast cancer advanced oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
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Caught in the Political Crosshairs: The Current State of Gender-Affirming Care in the U.S.
Jason Schneider (medicine) delivered Grand Rounds on Tuesday, March 5.
Watch recording.
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Recent Publications
- Spektor B, Banon S, Vandenberg AE, Zarrabi AJ. Art of Pain: A Multidisciplinary Pain Fellowship Museum-based Education Pilot Study. Pain Med. 2023 Feb 27. Zarrabi, AJ., & Kavalieratos, D. (2023). Spotlighting Death Anxiety in Palliative Care. Journal of Palliative Medicine, 26(7), 890-891.
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Health Equity Day Call for Submissions
Deadline: March 15
RYSE and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council invite you to submit an abstract and/or award application for the 2024 Health Equity Day. Poster presentation categories include research, clinical quality, professional development, education, and community advocacy and policy. The Outstanding Scientific Citation RYSE Award will support and recognize rising URiM researchers producing outstanding research publications in all research areas.
Learn more.
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National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week
March 18-22
The 22nd National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week, led by the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health @Health_LGBTQ, will take place the week of March 18 – 22, 2024. This year’s theme is “Vital Vibrant Voices.” Learn more about #LGBTQHealth Week and how you can participate here.
This National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week’s theme, “Vital Vibrant Voices”, speaks to the VITAL need for VIBRANT and diverse VOICES to address #LGBTQHealth issues.Visit here for resources from the National Coalition for LGBTQ Health to help you lend YOUR voice to the cause through
awareness, education, and advocacy.
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Emory University Pride Awards
March 27 | 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Miller Ward Alumni House
The first Pride Awards celebration was held on March 2, 1992 to commemorate the protest and march on campus that began Emory's institutional commitment towards access and equity for LGBTQ+ people. Since that time, Emory University has become one of the leaders in the country for LGBTQ+ access and inclusion.
This year's Pride Awards will take place Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Miller Ward Alumni House. The ceremony will honor individuals and groups within the Emory community for their exceptional contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. Varying year to year, these awards showcase this great work, celebrate the steps toward LGBTQ+ equality, and highlight graduating LGBTQ+ students.
Register.
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Fireside Chat with Author Jim Fielding
March 27 | 5:30 p.m. | Goizueta Business School
You are invited to an exclusive fireside chat with distinguished author and executive, Jim Fielding, who will be discussing his latest book, "ALL PRIDE, NO EGO: A Queer Executive's Journey to Living and Leading Authentically." Join us for an inspiring evening centered around the theme of "Being an Authentic Leader." His upcoming book promises to provide valuable insights into his personal journey as an openly gay executive and how he navigated this aspect of
his identity throughout his career.
Jim will be signing copies of his new book, available for purchase at the event. The first 20 registrants to arrive will receive a complimentary, signed copy of Jim's new book. Afterwards, enjoy refreshments and networking opportunities with fellow
attendees.
Register.
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International Transgender Day of Visibility
March 31
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV) to raise awareness about transgender people. It is a day to celebrate the lives and contributions of trans people, while also drawing attention to the poverty,
discrimination, and violence the community faces.
International TDOV was created in 2010 by trans advocate Rachel Crandall. Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, created TDOV in response to the overwhelming majority of media stories about transgender people being focused on violence. She hoped to create a day where people could re-focus on celebrating the lives of transgender people, empowering them to live authentically, while still acknowledging that due to discrimination, not every trans person can or wants to be visible.
Source: GLAAD - Learn more on the history of International Transgender Day of Visibility
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Arab-American Heritage Month (April)
Deadline: March 31
To acknowledge the diversity of our community, the Office of Equity and Inclusion launched a celebratory initiative to promote sharing, awareness, and learning. Here, we recognize and celebrate our faculty and staff by hearing their stories and experiences.
Submit a nomination.
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Call for Submissions: Diversity and Inclusion Week Art Gallery
Deadline: April 12
We invite SOM faculty, staff, and learners to submit to be featured artists during the SOM's Diversity and Inclusion Week. Interested artists in all mediums can submit their application(s) for consideration. Please note only original pieces will be considered.
This year, we are opening submissions to written and spoken work. These submissions will be displayed along with visual and cultural pieces in the SOM Lobby May 17-24, 2024.
Submit art.
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2024 Human Rights Campaign Atlanta Dinner & Auction
May 4
Join the affinity group's Co-Chair Jason Schneider (medicine) and member Justin Long (anesthesiology) at the 2024 Human Tights Campaign Atlanta Dinner and Auction as they will serve as the co-table captains at this year's event! You can purchase tickets below to sit with these table leads below.
Learn more.
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