Emory Commencement & CNN Champions for Change
I share some exciting news for the upcoming week.
Hello dear readers! I have a very busy week ahead and some exciting news to share!
CNN Champions for Change
I’m proud to be included among the 12 inspirational individuals selected for CNN’s Champions for Change program! Here’s a highlight from the press release:
Beginning Saturday, May 11, CNN’s Champions for Change programming will spotlight the extraordinary stories of pioneers who are driving us towards a brighter future and changing the world. Profiles in grit, creativity and innovation will be highlighted on air and across CNN’s digital platforms throughout the week, culminating in an hour-long special hosted by CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta on Saturday, May 18 at 9pm ET.
Featuring reporting from Dr. Gupta, CNN Anchor and Chief Legal Analyst Laura Coates, CNN Correspondent Omar Jimenez, CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner, and CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir, Champions for Change returns
for its eighth year showcasing inspiring changemakers.
Important dates:
My story should air this Saturday, May 11th between 5-6 PM ET on CNN unless there is any breaking news at that time.
The primetime special event hosted by Dr. Sanjay Gupta will air on Saturday, May 18 at 9 PM ET, and this will feature the stories of all 12 champions.
View the trailer here:
Emory Commencement
On Friday, I’m honored to participate in the Emory Laney Graduate School doctoral hooding ceremony for Dr. Caitlin Risener, who completed her PhD in my lab this year. Caitlin’s research focused on the study of wild medicinal plants in the search of new molecules to combat SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19. You can read her main research findings here or the press release on her work here.
On Saturday, I’m thrilled to offer the commencement address for Emory’s Oxford College. As a special perk for my paid subscribers, I’ve included my working draft of the speech below behind the paywall. I’d love your feedback as I make the final edits!
On Sunday, I have the privilege of bestowing Emory undergraduate and Garden Club of America Zeller Summer Scholar in Medicinal Botany Ben Kittleson with his special graduation regalia cord denoting his achievement of earning Highest Honors in Biology (Magna Cum Laude) for his independent research on medicinal plants with activity against acne. We expect to publish his scientific paper later this year.
Join me in congratulating the graduates!
Read on to get a sneak peek at my commencement address draft for this Saturday.
Yours in health, Dr. Quave
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