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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University

Friday, March 1, 2019

IMPACT & INNOVATION

WATCH AND LEARN

Frontiers of the brain: Emory and GPB explore the mind's mysteries

In the TV series "Your Fantastic Mind," Emory and Georgia Public Broadcasting introduce you to patients being helped by innovative brain research and treatments, including retired NFL player Nate Lewis, who is learning how to cope with the effects of concussions. Watch the episodes and see exclusive content.

RESOURCES

Rollins Foundation gift to Emory University advances public health

The O. Wayne Rollins Foundation has pledged $65 million toward construction of a third Rollins School of Public Health building on the Emory campus. To be named the R. Randall Rollins Building, the new facility groundbreaking is tentatively set for 2020.

RESEARCH

Taming the 'hunger nerve'

Emory interventional radiologist David Prologo has found that freezing a "hunger nerve" that connects the brain and the gastrointestinal tract might help people lose weight.

TEACHING

Emory receives AAU grant to improve undergraduate STEM education

Emory is one of 12 universities nationwide selected to receive a grant from the Association of American Universities to further existing efforts to improve undergraduate education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics disciplines.

IN THE COMMUNITY

EXPLORATION

Igniting curiousity through the Atlanta Science Festival

From the popular Chemistry Carnival and Physics Live! to theater projects that blend STEM with storytelling, more than 20 Atlanta Science Festival events featuring Emory faculty and students are scheduled for the Druid Hills campus, Oxford campus and venues throughout Atlanta.

COLLABORATION

High Museum of Art, Emory University receive $1 million grant from Mellon Foundation

The High Museum of Art, Emory's art history department and the Carlos Museum have received a $1 million grant from the Mellon Foundation to continue the Mellon Object-Centered Curatorial Research Fellowship Program for the next five years.

ACCESS TO CARE

Emory Women's Center expands, opens second clinic in Johns Creek

Emory Women's Center recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its second clinic in Johns Creek.

ON CAMPUS

HONORS

Civil rights icon, humanitarian Andrew Young to deliver Emory Commencement address

Civil rights icon and humanitarian Andrew Young will deliver the keynote address at Emory University's 174th Commencement, scheduled for Monday, May 13. Young will also receive the Emory President's Medal.

PERSPECTIVE

President Jimmy Carter shares leadership lessons with students

With leadership education a core theme of its mission, Emory's Oxford College offered students a special discussion with Emory professor and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter.

EXPERTISE

Frederick to join faculty of Emory's Candler School of Theology

Noted scholar Marla F. Frederick has been named Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Religion and Culture at Candler School of Theology. Frederick currently serves as professor of African and African American studies and the study of religion at Harvard.

SEEN @ EMORY

On Feb. 19, U.S. Rep. Hank Johnson (D-GA) visited Emory's Oxford College to speak to a group of local elected officials and industry leaders. The luncheon was co-hosted by Oxford College and the Covington/Newton County Chamber of Commerce.

EMORY In The News

What 'Medicare for all' means, politically and practically

Feb. 26 | Kenneth Thorpe | CNN

Tayari Jones became a writer after a trip to Mars and a year in Africa

Feb. 19 | Tayari Jones | Wall Street Journal

Measles was eliminated. But we can't be sure it'll stay that way.

Feb. 13 | Saad B. Omer and Robert Bednarczyk | Washington Post

Upcoming Events

"DO or DIE: Affect, Ritual, Resistance"

Acclaimed artist Emory PhD alumnus Fahamu Pecou showcases works exploring black masculinity through African spirituality. Continues through April 28.

When: Feb. 28, 10:00 a.m.

Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum

"A Conversation About the Obstacles Veterans Face in the Civilian Workplace"

Emory hosts the New York Times "At War" section to examine Georgia's role in dealing with the unconscious bias veterans confront in the civilian workplace.

When: March 19, 12:00 a.m.

Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts