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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, June 7, 2016

LEADERSHIP Sterk named Emory's next president The Emory University Board of Trustees announced Friday that Claire E. Sterk, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory, has been selected as the University's 20th president. An internationally acclaimed public health researcher and academic leader, she was elected by a unanimous vote of the trustees. HEALTH Emory hosts summit on Ebola treatment and education Health care providers from 10 medical centers around the U.S. spent two days sharing experiences, expertise and best practices at the National Ebola Treatment and Education Center Summit. See interviews with Ebola survivors and physicians Craig Spencer, Kent Brantly and Ian Crozier. RESEARCH Emory professors aim to measure happiness, well-being across cultures How is it that people living in rural, poor areas of the globe can report being happier than those who live in the relative affluence of the United States? Anthropologist Peter Little and philosopher Mark Risjord seek to answer that question. HUMAN RESOURCES New overtime ruling will impact University employees Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act recently announced by the U.S. Department of Labor are expected to impact approximately 1,000 Emory employees, making them eligible for overtime. CONSTRUCTION Streetscape project to revamp Clifton Road through Emory campus By this time next year, Clifton Road will be a wide, tree-lined corridor welcoming students, faculty, staff, patients and other visitors to Emory University and Emory Healthcare facilities, including Emory University Hospital's new J wing (pictured). Construction on the Clifton Streetscape project begins this month. PARTNERSHIP Emory collaborates with Valdosta State to train nurse-midwives in rural Georgia Georgia has the highest maternal mortality rate and the eighth highest infant mortality rate in the country. Emory and VSU hope to help change that through Emory's new postgraduate nurse-midwifery certification, which will combine online coursework with in-person instruction by Emory faculty traveling to Valdosta. PROFILE Edie Murphree: Guiding Emory finance with integrity, tenacity As Edie Murphree prepares to retire, having spent 11 years as vice president for finance and the last 18 months helping smooth the transition for her successor, colleagues praise her wisdom, leadership and devotion to the University. ACTIVITIES June: 10 things to do for $10 or less Emory's calendar is less crowded during the summer, but there are still plenty of entertaining and educational events, including the "Dive In Movie" on June 17. TRIBUTE The Wise Heart: A Salute to President Wagner A tribute to Emory's 19th president, James Wagner, "The Wise Heart" was first shown at a farewell gala on June 3. Featuring interviews ranging from students to former President Jimmy Carter, the video heralds Wagner's achievements.

Photo Gallery   Farewell gala for President Wagner Emory President James Wagner, who will retire in August, was honored with a farewell gala held June 3 at The St. Regis Atlanta. View more photos from the event.

Take Note   Faculty, staff volunteers sought as Open Expression Observers Emory endocrinologist Vin Tangpricha recognized for work with the transgender community Law professor John Witte to be honored by the University of Heidelberg Spanish faculty member Lisa Dillman wins national translation award Oxford College men's tennis team repeats as NJCAA III national champions Emory offers state's first specialized ambulance to transport critically ill adults who require ECMO, a highly advanced form of life support

Emory Insider   Get your gadgets: Emory faculty, staff and students can check out a variety of electronic gadgets from Woodruff Library. Options range from laptops and chargers available for three-hour use within the library to items like iPads, iPods and digital cameras that can be checked out for up to a week.

In The News   Closer Look: Emory's new president; Muhammad Ali; and more June 6 |  Claire E. Sterk |  WABE-FM Leading science fair expands efforts to attract minority students June 2 |  Alexa Dantzler |  Science Stanford researchers 'stunned' by stem cell experiment that helped stroke patient walk June 2 |  Nicholas Boulis |  Washington Post Obama's numbers better read on 2016 than Clinton-Trump polls May 30 |  Alan Abramowitz |  Bloomberg

Featured Events   Four Keys to Healthy Eating Out Get tips for healthy, enjoyable dining away from home. When: June 15, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online webinar Admission: Free Dive In Movie at the SAAC Enjoy a screening of "Inside Out" from your seat in or around the SAAC pool. When: June 17, 8:45 p.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $5 per member family; non-members also pay guest fees Meet Me @ The Tunnel Walking Group Beat the heat and take a walk with co-workers; meets Wednesdays at noon through Aug. 3. When: June 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Tunnel Admission: Free

15 June Learning and Organizational Development: Civil Treatment for Employees When: June 15, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $60   15 June Motivated Men: Men's Health Webinar When: June 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   15 June Faculty Webinar: "Zika Virus in Brazil: Where Reproductive Rights and Disability Rights Collide" When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   15 June No Easy Answers: Legal and Ethical Considerations for Caregivers When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 201 Admission: Free   15 June Caregivers Network: Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer's When: June 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 June Advancing Aortic Treatment: Bringing New Technology to Current Practice When: June 16, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   16 June Motivated Men: Bootcamp Exercise Class When: June 16, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free   16 June Starting an Exercise Program When: June 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   16 June WaterHub Tours When: June 16, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   17 June Emory Police Department: Child Safety Seat Check-up When: June 17, 11:00 a.m. Where: 1705 Lowergate South Parking Deck Admission: Free   20 June Visiting Faculty Seminar: Network Dynamics of Network Interventions When: June 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Room 1052 Admission: Free   21 June Learning and Organizational Development: Developing Yourself and Others When: June 21, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $60   21 June Five Things You Should Be Doing Now Before Running the Peachtree Road Race When: June 21, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 June Raising a Child with Special Needs: Nutrition and Exercise When: June 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   21 June Writing letters to families of victims and survivors of the Orlando tragedy When: June 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Life, Room E232 Admission: Free   21 June Fundamentals of Retirement Income Planning When: June 21, 1:30 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   21 June Writing letters to families of victims and survivors of the Orlando tragedy When: June 21, 3:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Office of Multicultural Programming and Services, Room E207 Admission: Free   22 June Stress Resilience: Bouncing Forward and Thriving When: June 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   22 June Analytics Collaborative Meeting When: June 22, 1:00 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   23 June Joseph B. Whitehead Lectureship: "My 23-Year Odyssey in Living Donor Liver Transplantation: Preparing for the Inevitable" When: June 23, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   23 June Your Healthy Lifestyle: Keep Moving When: June 23, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   24 June Information session: Master of Religion and Public Life degree program When: June 24, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   28 June Emory Farmers Market When: June 28, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   29 June Learning and Organizational Development: Situational Leadership When: June 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: $125   29 June Learning and Organizational Development: Strategies for Influencing Others When: June 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1D Admission: $60   30 June Learning and Organizational Development: Presentation Skills When: June 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: Free   30 June Learning and Organizational Development: Project Management When: June 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1D Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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