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For Students of Emory University
Wednesday, May 25, 2016
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LEADERSHIP
President Wagner: Steward of the vision
Emory University President James W. Wagner concludes an extraordinary 13-year tenure characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence.

 

SUPPORT
Mrs. President: Partnership shines in Emory traditions
From hosting Halloween at Lullwater to hoisting boxes on Move-In Day, Debbie Wagner has made Emory her home and the community part of her family.

 

TECHNOLOGY
Blackboard to be replaced with Canvas learning platform
After a successful two-semester pilot program during the 2015-2016 academic year, Emory University will switch from Blackboard to the Canvas learning management system.

 

SCHOLARSHIP
Undergraduate researcher creates a musical archive
Ryan Sutherland graduated earlier this month with a double major in music and biology, but he leaves something important behind at Emory: an archive based on ethnomusicology research he conducted here and in Indonesia.

 

OUTREACH
Initiative aims to find undiscovered mathematicians
Emory professor Ken Ono served as an adviser to "The Man Who Knew Infinity," a film about Indian genius Srinivasa Ramanujan and the British mathematician who mentored him. Led by Ono, "The Spirit of Ramanujan Math Talent Initiative" seeks to spark similar collaborations.

PUBLIC HEALTH
Vanquishing the dragon: Guinea worm eradication
When President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor, took up the fight against Guinea worm in the mid-1980s, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases a year in 21 endemic countries. Last year, only 22 people in four countries suffered from the "fiery serpent." It may soon become the first parasitic disease to be eradicated.

 

ENVIRONMENT
Emory to launch $1.5 million Sustainability Revolving Fund
Emory's new Sustainability Revolving Fund is a self-replenishing program that will be used to fund capital-intensive energy and water efficiency projects across campus.

 

HISTORY
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. records now open to the public at Emory
The records of the SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. are available in the Rose Library. Founded in Atlanta in 1979, the group focused on the needs of women and families, including early work to address HIV.

 

RESEARCH
New maps show where gay, bisexual men face greatest risk for HIV
In the United States, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high for men who have sex with men. New analyses by Emory researchers will help target prevention and health care services where they are needed most.

 

ACTIVITIES
Campus fills up for summer events
Just as the excitement of Commencement begins to wane, Emory gears up to host a lively lineup of summer camps, conferences, classes and other events.

PROFILE
Harry Rusche: Reflecting on a half century of teaching
A pioneer in computer-assisted instruction with a passion for collecting postcards, English professor Harry Rusche has never wavered in finding new ways to link his love of language to his drive to inspire students.
 
Take Note
 
East Clifton Road closed May 31; weekend closures continue for Houston Mill Road
East Clifton Road closed May 31; weekend closures continue for Houston Mill Road

Eagles softball team competes in NCAA Division III Championship starting Thursday
Eagles softball team competes in NCAA Division III Championship starting Thursday

Emory baseball team faces off in NCAA Division III College World Series on Friday
Emory baseball team faces off in NCAA Division III College World Series on Friday

Track and field athletes qualify for this week's NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships
Track and field athletes qualify for this week's NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships

Emory professors win National Science Foundation awards for young faculty
Emory professors win National Science Foundation awards for young faculty

Catch campus art exhibits before they end
Catch campus art exhibits before they end

Conference to spark dialogue on training students to be transactional attorneys
Conference to spark dialogue on training students to be transactional attorneys
 
Emory Insider
 
Emory Insider

 

Free online classes: Through Lynda.com, Emory students, staff and faculty have free access to more than 4,000 online video courses related to technology, business and professional skills. Tutorials include many popular software programs and digital tools.
 
In The News
 
Atlanta wins! New Falcons stadium will host Super Bowl

 

Atlanta wins! New Falcons stadium will host Super Bowl
May 24 |  Tom Smith |  WAGA-TV

Becoming Jericho Brown

 

Becoming Jericho Brown
May 22 |  Jericho Brown |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Stop the polling insanity

 

Stop the polling insanity
May 20 |  Alan Abramowitz |  New York Times

Michelle Obama: All kids should play sports, not just those who can afford it

 

Michelle Obama: All kids should play sports, not just those who can afford it
May 17 |  Neeru Jayanthi |  Washington Post

Closer Look: Emory University's president reflects

 

Closer Look: Emory University's president reflects
May 16 |  James Wagner |  WABE-FM
 
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"As we enter the space of a poem, you enter the space understanding, 'Oh, this is going to change me.' We want from art the same thing we want from God and we want from prayer. We want to be different after we have the interaction with God. So you enter it knowing it is going to change you."
Jericho Brown, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 22, 2016
 
Featured Events
 
Memorial Day at the SAAC

 

Memorial Day at the SAAC
Enjoy swimming, games, food, music, karaoke and giveaways until 2 p.m. at the SAAC pool.
When: May 30, 10:30 a.m.
Where: Student Activity and Academic Center, Clairmont Campus
Admission: Free for members; guests $5 with member
Staibdance: Moat

 

Staibdance: Moat
Dance explores themes of human migration. More performances June 3 at 9 p.m. and June 4 at 7 and 9 p.m.
When: June 3, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Performing Arts Studio
Admission: $20 online; $15 students & seniors (at the door only)
Under the Sea: A Percussive Adventure

 

Under the Sea: A Percussive Adventure
Concert benefits the School of Medicine PA Program Migrant Farm Worker Health Project.
When: June 4, 3:00 p.m.
Where: Woodruff Health Sciences Administration Building Auditorium
Admission: Free; donations accepted
Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Run for Mercy 5K/1K

 

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Run for Mercy 5K/1K
Race raises funds for Mercy Care, which provides health care to those facing homelessness or poverty.
When: June 12, 8:00 a.m.
Where: Perimeter Place Shopping Center, Target parking lot, 100 Perimeter Center Place
Admission: $30; register by June 10
 
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May
 
11th Annual H. Harlan Stone Lecture in Trauma: "Optimizing Cardiovascular Function During Shock Resuscitation"
When: May 26, 7:00 a.m.
Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium
Admission: Free
 
26
May
 
Biochemistry Seminar: "Integrated Proteomic Approaches to Identify Networks Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk"
When: May 26, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Rollins Research Center, Room 4052
Admission: Free
 
26
May
 
English Language Support Program: Professional Development Opportunity
When: May 26, 12:00 p.m.
Where: 1784 North Decatur Building, Suite 101D
Admission: Free
 
26
May
 
WaterHub Tours
When: May 26, 2:00 p.m.
Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive
Admission: Free
 
31
May
 
Seminar: "Functional Genomics Approaches Toward Precision Cancer"
When: May 31, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Rollins Research Center, Room 5052
Admission: Free
 
02
June
 
Access to Health Information Resources in HINARI Countries
When: June 2, 9:00 a.m.
Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Room P45
Admission: Free
 
03
June
 
Information Session: Master of Religion and Public Life Degree Program
When: June 3, 8:00 a.m.
Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517
Admission: Free
 
07
June
 
Seminar: "Breakfast, Morning Eating and Obesity: Does When and How Much We Eat Matter?"
When: June 7, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Emory School of Medicine, Room 120
Admission: Free
 
09
June
 
Starting an Exercise Program
When: June 9, 12:00 p.m.
Where: Online webinar
Admission: Free
 
11
June
 
Emory Percussion Symposium
When: June 11, 8:30 a.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts
Admission: $85
 
11
June
 
Emory Percussion Symposium Evening Concert
When: June 11, 7:00 p.m.
Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall
Admission: Free
 
 
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