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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018

INNOVATION Spring semester brings new programs, events across Emory's nine schools The nine schools that make up Emory University have big plans for the new semester, as they welcome new faculty, debut new courses and host a diverse slate of speakers, programs and conferences. INSIGHT 'Conversations with America' town hall to examine opioid addiction As part of the ongoing "Conversations with America" series, Emory will host a campus discussion Jan. 24 focused on America's opioid crisis. Led by renowned pollster Peter D. Hart, the event will feature experts on addiction and drug trafficking. ACHIEVEMENT Emory medical residents complete a successful Fellowship Match Emory's medical residents are moving ahead in their careers after the Internal Medicine Fellowship Match. Fourteen will complete their fellowships at Emory, where they will receive state-of-the-art training, while others move on to top-ranked programs across the country. RESEARCH Study shows link between attending religious services, health and longevity Researchers from the Emory Rollins School of Public Health have published a paper in PLOS ONE that links regular attendance at religious services with improved health and lowered mortality. COLLABORATION A stroke of genius: Math and computer science teams with athletes for swim study Emory mathematician Ken Ono is launching an analytical study of training methods for elite swimmers -- a joint effort between Emory Athletics and the university's Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.

Weather Update   Emory University is closed today and Thursday due to winter weather. Learn about hours for campus dining and other university facilities during the closure, as well as shuttle service availability. As you enjoy the snow days, also take time to review how you can stay informed about future closings and delays.

Photo Gallery   A snowy start to spring semester Today was scheduled to be the first day of spring-semester classes for Emory's undergraduate students, but instead, the campus was quiet and beautiful this morning, as the university closed due to snow and frigid temperatures. By afternoon, students were out enjoying the day off. See more photos.

Take Note   Emory Athletics announces new tagline: 'Fly higher' Houston Astros' Collin McHugh talks MLB finances with Goizueta students Registration now open for 10th-annual Winship Oncology Nursing Symposium

In The News   Reaching out to the right Jan. 16 |  Claire E. Sterk |  Inside Higher Ed $400M gift to Emory ensures world-class health care in Georgia Jan. 12 |  Claire E. Sterk and Jonathan Lewin |  Atlanta Business Chronicle Dolphins show self-recognition earlier than children Jan. 10 |  Frans de Waal |  New York Times

Featured Events   Concert: Tchaikovsky's Piano Trio The Summit Trio will perform this powerful and beautiful work as part of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta's Cooke Noontime Series. When: Jan. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Film screening: "Color Adjustment" This screening kicks off Emory Cinematheque's "Black Lives on the Small Screen" series. When: Jan. 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free

19 Jan. Rollins School of Public Health: Admission Information Sessions When: Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   19 Jan. Lecture by Professor Michelle Wright: "Global Blackness" When: Jan. 19, 3:30 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Building, Kemp Malone Library Admission: Free   19 Jan. Men's basketball: Oxford v. Ga. Northwestern When: Jan. 19, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Gym Admission: Free   20 Jan. Emory OUTLaw Conference: Transforming Advocacy When: Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m. Where: Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   20 Jan. Men's basketball: Oxford v. Central Carolina When: Jan. 20, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Gym Admission: Free   21 Jan. Maya Hieroglyphs Lecture When: Jan. 21, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   22 Jan. Exhibit: "Uhtceare: An exploration of grief" When: Jan. 22, 9:00 a.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Chace Gallery Admission: Free   22 Jan. Nature Masterclasses Seminar: Scientific Writing and Publishing When: Jan. 22, 12:30 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   22 Jan. Emory Dance Company Auditions When: Jan. 22, 6:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free   23 Jan. Emory Passport Day When: Jan. 23, 10:00 a.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 216 Admission: Free   23 Jan. EndNote Basics for Mac When: Jan. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   23 Jan. Weekly Workshop: Zotero When: Jan. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 250 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Breathe: Stillness in the Busy-ness When: Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   23 Jan. Oxford Student-Alumni Networking Night When: Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Dean's Dining Room Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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