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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018

ENGAGEMENT Community input sought for launch of Emory's new master plan What should Emory look like in the future? An online survey and four campus town halls this week seek community insight as the university starts creating a new master plan, which will help provide a roadmap to plan for future facilities and digital investments. EVENTS Look for Catlanta's #Carloscats on campus through Friday Street artist Catlanta created custom #Carloscats for the "Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt" exhibition at Emory's Michael C. Carlos Museum. Search for the wooden kitties around campus through Friday and see the exhibit by Nov. 11. RESEARCH New book explores history of voter suppression in America In "One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy," Emory historian Carol Anderson asserts that many of the efforts employed to impede black voters in the Jim Crow South are still being used successfully today. CAMPUS Share your thoughts about community at 'Conversations on the Quad' "Community" is the theme as Emory students, faculty and staff are invited to the fall kickoff of "Conversations on the Quad," set for Thursday, Oct. 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Emory Quadrangle. LEADERSHIP Emory appoints Deborah W. Bruner as senior vice president for research Emory University President Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of internationally renowned researcher and clinical trials expert Deborah Watkins Bruner as the university's senior vice president for research, effective Oct. 1. ARTS 'Musical genius' Max Richter opens new season of Candler Concert Series Max Richter, hailed as a "modern-day musical genius" by the New York Times, kicks off the 2018-2019 Candler Concert Series on Friday, Sept. 28, performing with the American Contemporary Music Ensemble. HEALTH Critical need, critical care What if you pushed the nurse call button and no one came? Emory is working to make sure that never happens — and teaching those who answer the call to lead with courage and compassion.

Emory Insider: Community   View 'SisterWriters' with Tayari Jones and Pearl Cleage: Best-selling author and new Emory professor Tayari Jones joins writer/social activist Pearl Cleage for a discussion on Thursday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. The campus event is full, but you can watch the livestream on Emory's Facebook page (@Emory University). Facebook Live viewers will be able to submit questions for Jones and Cleage.

Take Note   On-campus voter registration events continue through Oct. 5 Ebrik Coffee Room opens at the Carlos Museum Still time to take the Fitness Challenge at WoodPEC Center for Women at Emory seeks submissions for new visual art

In the News   Why do non-smokers get lung cancer? Sept. 24 |  Suresh Ramalingam |  WXIA-TV Michelle Obama hits the road to push midterm voter turnout Sept. 22 |  Andra Gillespie |  NBC News What gets felons politically and civically involved? Sept. 21 |  Michael Leo Owens |  Washington Post

Featured Events   Author Talk and Book Signing: "Aru Shah and the End of Time" Emory alumnus Roshani Chokshi will discuss her book about a 12-year-old boy who lights an ancient Indian lamp and unwittingly sets in motion the destruction of the world. When: Sept. 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Candlelight Vigil for Suicide Prevention Month Join Emory Dark Arts for a vigil for Suicide Prevention Month, including student speakers and an open mic to share your experiences. When: Sept. 27, 8:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free Dooley's Brunch at the DUC-Ling "Tailgate Season! Go Eagles!" is the theme for this brunch featuring games outside, music blasting and grills going for burgers and hotdogs. When: Sept. 30, 10:00 a.m. Where: The DUC-Ling Admission: Meal plan Concert: Vega String Quartet Emory's renowned quartet-in-residence gives a performance on the Oxford campus. When: Oct. 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free

26 Sept. A Conversation with Kosmo Vinyl When: Sept. 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free   26 Sept. Film Screening: "Shadow of a Doubt" (1943) When: Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   27 Sept. Lecture: "From Baraka to Rihanna: Legacies of the Black Arts" When: Sept. 27, 4:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Kemp Malone Library Admission: Free   27 Sept. CNC Milling with Carvey When: Sept. 27, 4:30 p.m. Where: TechLab Admission: Free; Sign-up required   27 Sept. Study Break: Free Food, Games, Dogs and Science! When: Sept. 27, 5:00 p.m. Where: Freshman Quad Admission: Free; for first-year students   27 Sept. The Fixie: Bike Repair When: Sept. 27, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck under first-year residence halls Admission: Free   27 Sept. Guided Meditation at Emory When: Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   27 Sept. Film Screening: "Bukharan Jews" When: Sept. 27, 6:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   27 Sept. Gallery Talk: Eric Varner on Roman Art in the Collection When: Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Greek and Roman Galleries Admission: Free   28 Sept. Georgia Art and Criminal Justice Forum: Igniting the Impact of the Arts in Our Criminal Justice System When: Sept. 28, 9:30 a.m. Where: Emory School of Law Admission: Free; registration required   28 Sept. Max Richter with the ACME Ensemble When: Sept. 28, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 Emory Students   28 Sept. Pre-Health Gala When: Sept. 28, 8:00 p.m. Where: Cox Ballroom Admission: Free   29 Sept. Write-Up Fellowship Workshop: Session 2 When: Sept. 29, 9:00 a.m. Where: Graduate School Admission: Free   29 Sept. Experience shuttle: Candler Park Fall Fest When: Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m. Where: Depart from Woodruff Circle; multiple times through 9:40 p.m. Admission: Free   29 Sept. Arrow Games with Pi Beta Phi When: Sept. 29, 2:00 p.m. Where: Candler Field Admission: $30 per team of 4-6 people; sign-up required   02 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 2, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   02 Oct. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Berry College When: Oct. 2, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   02 Oct. Student Programming Council Free Movie Screening: "First Man: History vs. Hollywood" When: Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free   03 Oct. Wonderful Wednesday When: Oct. 3, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   03 Oct. Workshop: "R Coding Application: Text Mining" When: Oct. 3, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   03 Oct. Film Screening: "Notorious" (1943) When: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   04 Oct. #GoizuetaENGAGE Women's Conference When: Oct. 4, 4:00 p.m. Where: Ritz-Carlton Downtown, 181 Peachtree St. NE Admission: Free; registration required   05 Oct. Neon-style Sign Making When: Oct. 5, 3:00 p.m. Where: TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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