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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, May 25, 2016

LEADERSHIP President Wagner: Steward of the vision Emory University President James W. Wagner concludes an extraordinary 13-year tenure characterized by an unwavering commitment to excellence. SUPPORT Mrs. President: Partnership shines in Emory traditions From hosting Halloween at Lullwater to hoisting boxes on Move-In Day, Debbie Wagner has made Emory her home and the community part of her family. TECHNOLOGY Blackboard to be replaced with Canvas learning platform After a successful two-semester pilot program during the 2015-2016 academic year, Emory University will switch from Blackboard to the Canvas learning management system. SCHOLARSHIP Undergraduate researcher creates a musical archive Ryan Sutherland graduated earlier this month with a double major in music and biology, but he leaves something important behind at Emory: an archive based on ethnomusicology research he conducted here and in Indonesia. OUTREACH Initiative aims to find undiscovered mathematicians Emory professor Ken Ono served as an adviser to "The Man Who Knew Infinity," a film about Indian genius Srinivasa Ramanujan and the British mathematician who mentored him. Led by Ono, "The Spirit of Ramanujan Math Talent Initiative" seeks to spark similar collaborations. PUBLIC HEALTH Vanquishing the dragon: Guinea worm eradication When President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor, took up the fight against Guinea worm in the mid-1980s, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases a year in 21 endemic countries. Last year, only 22 people in four countries suffered from the "fiery serpent." It may soon become the first parasitic disease to be eradicated. ENVIRONMENT Emory to launch $1.5 million Sustainability Revolving Fund Emory's new Sustainability Revolving Fund is a self-replenishing program that will be used to fund capital-intensive energy and water efficiency projects across campus. HISTORY SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. records now open to the public at Emory The records of the SCLC/Women's Organizational Movement for Equality Now, Inc. are available in the Rose Library. Founded in Atlanta in 1979, the group focused on the needs of women and families, including early work to address HIV. RESEARCH New maps show where gay, bisexual men face greatest risk for HIV In the United States, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high for men who have sex with men. New analyses by Emory researchers will help target prevention and health care services where they are needed most. ACTIVITIES Campus fills up for summer events Just as the excitement of Commencement begins to wane, Emory gears up to host a lively lineup of summer camps, conferences, classes and other events. PROFILE Harry Rusche: Reflecting on a half century of teaching A pioneer in computer-assisted instruction with a passion for collecting postcards, English professor Harry Rusche has never wavered in finding new ways to link his love of language to his drive to inspire students.

Take Note   East Clifton Road closed May 31; weekend closures continue for Houston Mill Road Eagles softball team competes in NCAA Division III Championship starting Thursday Emory baseball team faces off in NCAA Division III College World Series on Friday Track and field athletes qualify for this week's NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships Emory professors win National Science Foundation awards for young faculty Catch campus art exhibits before they end Conference to spark dialogue on training students to be transactional attorneys

Emory Insider   Free online classes: Through Lynda.com, Emory students, staff and faculty have free access to more than 4,000 online video courses related to technology, business and professional skills. Tutorials include many popular software programs and digital tools.

In The News   Atlanta wins! New Falcons stadium will host Super Bowl May 24 |  Tom Smith |  WAGA-TV Becoming Jericho Brown May 22 |  Jericho Brown |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Stop the polling insanity May 20 |  Alan Abramowitz |  New York Times Michelle Obama: All kids should play sports, not just those who can afford it May 17 |  Neeru Jayanthi |  Washington Post Closer Look: Emory University's president reflects May 16 |  James Wagner |  WABE-FM

"As we enter the space of a poem, you enter the space understanding, 'Oh, this is going to change me.' We want from art the same thing we want from God and we want from prayer. We want to be different after we have the interaction with God. So you enter it knowing it is going to change you." Jericho Brown, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 22, 2016

Featured Events   Memorial Day at the SAAC Enjoy swimming, games, food, music, karaoke and giveaways until 2 p.m. at the SAAC pool. When: May 30, 10:30 a.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center, Clairmont Campus Admission: Free for members; guests $5 with member Staibdance: Moat Dance explores themes of human migration. More performances June 3 at 9 p.m. and June 4 at 7 and 9 p.m. When: June 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: $20 online; $15 students & seniors (at the door only) Under the Sea: A Percussive Adventure Concert benefits the School of Medicine PA Program Migrant Farm Worker Health Project. When: June 4, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Health Sciences Administration Building Auditorium Admission: Free; donations accepted Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Run for Mercy 5K/1K Race raises funds for Mercy Care, which provides health care to those facing homelessness or poverty. When: June 12, 8:00 a.m. Where: Perimeter Place Shopping Center, Target parking lot, 100 Perimeter Center Place Admission: $30; register by June 10

26 May 11th Annual H. Harlan Stone Lecture in Trauma: "Optimizing Cardiovascular Function During Shock Resuscitation" When: May 26, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   26 May Biochemistry Seminar: "Integrated Proteomic Approaches to Identify Networks Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Risk" When: May 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Rollins Research Center, Room 4052 Admission: Free   26 May English Language Support Program: Professional Development Opportunity When: May 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: 1784 North Decatur Building, Suite 101D Admission: Free   26 May WaterHub Tours When: May 26, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   31 May Seminar: "Functional Genomics Approaches Toward Precision Cancer" When: May 31, 12:00 p.m. Where: Rollins Research Center, Room 5052 Admission: Free   02 June Access to Health Information Resources in HINARI Countries When: June 2, 9:00 a.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Room P45 Admission: Free   03 June Information Session: Master of Religion and Public Life Degree Program When: June 3, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   07 June Seminar: "Breakfast, Morning Eating and Obesity: Does When and How Much We Eat Matter?" When: June 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory School of Medicine, Room 120 Admission: Free   09 June Starting an Exercise Program When: June 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online webinar Admission: Free   11 June Emory Percussion Symposium When: June 11, 8:30 a.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts Admission: $85   11 June Emory Percussion Symposium Evening Concert When: June 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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