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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, June 8, 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. TEACHING History professor's influence to continue with namesake prize for undergraduate research As James Roark, Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of American History, steps down after 33 years at Emory College, young alumni have endowed an award in his honor to fund student research. 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. SCHOLARSHIP Anderson explores country's racial past, present in 'White Rage' In "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide," Emory historian Carol Anderson examines how racism and racial prejudice have been infused in public policy in the United States. 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. 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. 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. ACHIEVEMENT Bowen leaves lasting impact at Oxford College From academic innovation to new and renovated campus facilities, retiring Dean Stephen Bowen has led Emory's Oxford College through more than a decade of growth and change. 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. SPORTS Emory women's tennis wins NCAA Championship For the second time in the past three seasons and the seventh time in program history, the Emory University Women's Tennis team has captured the NCAA Division III National Championship.

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   Better Choice initiative makes it easier to make healthy food decisions on campus Emory sophomore wins NCAA Division III Championship for 400 meter dash Oxford College men's tennis team repeats as NJCAA III national champions 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 garners national translation award Recent Emory College graduate wins national essay contest on advertising and society

Emory Insider   Get your gadgets: Emory students, faculty and staff 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   Emory Percussion Symposium Evening Concert Top performers offer an evening of percussion and marimba music. When: June 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Motivated Men: Bootcamp Exercise Class A certified personal trainer leads a 45-minute group bootcamp workout for all fitness levels. When: June 14, 7:00 a.m. Where: Kaminsky Park Admission: Free 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

08 June Interactive Seminar: Buddhism Q&A with Berkeley and Dharma Realm Buddhist University Guests When: June 8, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Basement Admission: Free   09 June Current Controversies and Outcomes in Thoracic Transplantation When: June 9, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   09 June WaterHub Tours When: June 9, 2:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   13 June Motivated Men: Men's Health Webinar When: June 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 June Information session: Master of Religion and Public Life degree program When: June 14, 8:00 a.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 517 Admission: Free   17 June Dive-In Movie at the SAAC When: June 17, 8:45 p.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $5 per family for SAAC members; non-members also pay guest fees   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   28 June Emory Farmers Market When: June 28, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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