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| Thursday, March 21, 2024 | |||
Hi, Eagles!Welcome back from spring break! We hope you got some time to relax and recharge — and that you’re ready to take on the rest of spring semester, because we’ve got some great stories and upcoming events to share with you. 💭 Meet Holden Ringer, a 2021 Emory College and Goizueta graduate whose daydream while studying for finals has become a reality. ☎ Did you know that CAPS is now offering 24/7 support to students through its expanded hotline? 📚 Emory professor Ruby Lal’s latest book focuses on Princess Gulbadan’s 16th-century memoir, the only surviving work of prose written by a woman of the Mughal dynasty. 🍽 Plus, Cox Hall Food Court has announced some major upgrades, with construction starting this summer. 🎥 Don’t miss the latest Reframes video from Ed Lee III, senior director of inclusivity. Have a great rest of your week and we’ll see you soon, Eagles! |
This week’s top stories |
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From Emory Magazine
Walk this way: Emory alum raises awareness for pedestrian-friendly communities by trekking across America
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Support Emory Counseling and Psychological Services expands after-hours support for studentsStudents can call 24/7 for confidential assistance from a CAPS mental health professional. During the conversation, students can identify their needs, get support and develop a plan for next steps. |
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Community Impact Circles provide funding to marginalized faculty, staff and students across universityEmory’s three Impact Circles — Women of Emory, Black Emory and LGBT+ Emory — offer annual grant cycles to support projects that uplift marginalized community members across the university. Learn how they make a difference. |
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Insight A whip-smart, adventurous princess animates Ruby Lal’s new biographyIn “Vagabond Princess,” professor Ruby Lal animates the itinerant world of Mughal princess Gulbadan. The empire’s only woman historian, Gulbadan wrote a memoir that breaks off midsentence on folio 83, prompting Lal to delve into the history surrounding the missing pages. |
University Emory Initiative for Arts and Humanistic Inquiry awards new grants for creative programmingThe first round of funded programming supported by the Office of the Provost will focus on Asian performance forms; jazz music and the African American experience; documentaries and ethical storytelling; and film and public arts. |
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Event Support your favorite parts of Emory during Wonderful WednesdayHead down to McDonough Plaza next Wednesday, March 27, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a special Wonderful Wednesday event. Participate in a trivia competition and enjoy free food while helping your favorite Emory area win bonus dollars as part of the Student Alumni Association Challenge in partnership with Emory Day of Giving. |
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Tribute
Emory primatologist Frans de Waal remembered for bringing apes ‘a little closer to humans’
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Creativity Schwartz Center for Performing Arts co-commissions new works from Turtle Island QuartetGrammy Award-winning Turtle Island Quartet will perform at Emory this Friday, showcasing a new project co-commissioned by the Schwartz Center. The performance will be preceded by refreshments and preconcert music by Emory student musicians. |
Campus New Cox Hall Market scheduled to open fall 2025Major dining upgrades are on the way for Emory’s Atlanta campus, with renovations for Cox Hall Food Court set to begin this summer. The updates will create a more spacious and efficient dining atmosphere, among other improvements. |
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Attend a Twin Memorials emerging ideas showcase |
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| In two sessions on Emory’s Oxford and Atlanta campuses, Hood Design Studio will present emerging ideas for the Twin Memorials project. Hear remarks by Walter Hood, creative director and founder of Hood Design Studio; engage with the exhibit; share your input; and enjoy refreshments. Sign up for the Oxford campus event on March 27 or the Atlanta campus event on March 28; both are set for 2-4:30 p.m. Showcases remain on display until April 12. |
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Reframes: Discovering the possible with Ed Lee III, senior director of inclusivity |
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| Ed Lee III, the senior director of inclusivity at Emory College of Arts and Sciences, was in a precarious place as a student who feared the judgment of others. Even when he struggled in a course, he felt unable to give himself a second try. Watch the video to hear more of his story and learn more about Reframes: Discovering the Possible. |
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Calendar highlights |
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Atlanta Science Festival's Exploration Expo with Emory UniversityMarch 23, 10:00 a.m. | Piedmont Park |
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Ready to Leave Your Mark Mural PaintingMarch 27, 12:00 p.m. | Cox Hall |
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Oxford Campus Twin Memorials Emerging Ideas ShowcaseMarch 27, 2:00 p.m. | Oxford College Library |
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Atlanta Campus Twin Memorials Emerging Ideas ShowcaseMarch 28, 2:00 p.m. | The Hatchery, Center for Innovation (1578 Avenue Place, #200) |
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Candler Concert Series: Turtle Island Quartet8:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
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Emory Baseball vs. Wooster, featuring free Swoop bobbleheads1:00 p.m. | Chappell Park |
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JWJI Colloquium: "The Black Pacific: Black Internationalism & Oceania" with Quito J. Swan of The George Washington University12:00 p.m. | Robert W. Woodruff Library, Jones Room |
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Emory Farmers Market11:00 a.m. | McDonough Plaza |
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Concert: Emory Jazz Combos8:00 p.m. | Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall |
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Korean Culture Fair1:00 p.m. | Rudolph Courtyard |
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Women of Wikipedia Edit-a-thon3:00 p.m. | Robert W. Woodruff Library, Rooms 312 and 314 |
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