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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016

LEADERSHIP Stuart Zola becomes interim provost of Emory University Emory President-elect Claire E. Sterk has announced the appointment of Stuart Zola, one of the nation's leading neuroscientists, as interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs. With a long history of service at Emory, Zola assumed his new role Aug. 15. LEADERSHIP Michael Elliott named interim dean of Emory College Almost two decades ago, Michael Elliott joined the Emory faculty as an English professor, drawn by the University's strong commitment to both teaching and research. Now he is taking the helm of Emory College as interim dean. COMMUNITY Oxford College to hold memorial service for students killed in Bangladesh A memorial service will be held at Oxford College on Sunday, Aug. 28, for students Abinta Kabir and Faraaz Hossain, who were killed over the summer in a terrorist attack in Dhaka, Bangladesh. SPORTS Emory swimmer earns two more national championships Swimmer Andrew Wilson, who will serve as team captain for the Emory Eagles this year, won national titles in the 100- and 200-meter breaststroke at the U.S. Open Swimming Championships. BACK TO SCHOOL Emory prepares to welcome new students to campus As hundreds of first-year students move into campus residence halls this weekend, they will be greeted by enthusiastic volunteers and a busy schedule of orientation activities designed to create connections within the campus community. MILESTONE Emory University Hospital holds 'topping out' ceremony for new addition Now that the frame and roof are in place, the finish work can begin on the Emory University Hospital addition. A "topping out" ceremony celebrated construction reaching the ninth and final level. ART Redesigned African galleries raise the bar for contemplation, curation The Michael C. Carlos Museum's new African galleries offer insight into African artistic expressions, from personal shrines to secular objects. MEDICINE Two sisters, a shared rare disorder, and Emory Faced with two children with neurodevelopmental disorders of unknown origin, Pam and Tony Stinchcomb came to Emory for whole exome sequencing, which can pinpoint the origins of rare genetic diseases. RESEARCH A dog's dilemma: Do canines prefer praise or food? Given the choice, many dogs prefer praise from their owners over food, suggests a new study by Emory neuroscientist Gregory Berns.

Take Note   Ebola survivor Nancy Writebol to speak at nursing school convocation Lecture will explore 'The End of White Christian America' Deadline to apply for OpenCon 2016 travel scholarship is Sept. 1 Emory Healthcare only health system in Georgia to be named 'Most Wired Advanced'

Emory Insider   Searching for a healthy snack? Emory offers special vending machines stocked with nutritious snacks like trail mix, yogurt, fruit, milk, water and more. See the list of healthy vending locations.

In The News   How can Trump win skeptics and critics over? Aug. 15 |  Andra Gillespie |  CNBC Intergenerational transmission of depression places young people at risk Aug. 15 |  Jeffrey J. Rakofsky |  Reuters Health Bolster law school applications with internships Aug. 15 |  Ethan Rosenzweig |  U.S. News & World Report Athletes battle the Olympic brass for the right to make money Aug. 12 |  Michael Lewis |  Wired

Featured Events   World Music Day Performers for this family-friendly festival include the Emory Gamelan Ensemble. When: Aug. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Civil and Human Rights Admission: $25 adults; $15 children; $20 senior, students, educators Emory Farmers Market: Tomato Fest Purchase fresh tomatoes, other local produce, organic food and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. When: Aug. 23, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade Workshop Enjoy drinks from Orpheus Brewing and tour the Carlos galleries before constructing a lantern for the upcoming Atlanta Beltline parade. When: Sept. 2, 6:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall, Level Three Admission: $25

18 Aug. Film screening: "Requiem for a Running Back" When: Aug. 18, 7:00 p.m. Where: Carter Center Admission: Free   24 Aug. Winship Grand Rounds: Towards Personalization for Head and Neck Cancer When: Aug. 24, 7:30 a.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   24 Aug. Playwright and Pulitzer Prize winner Margaret Edson speaks at Emory School of Medicine When: Aug. 24, 5:00 p.m. Where: James Williams Medical Education Building, Room 110 Admission: Free   25 Aug. 40th Annual J.D. Martin Visiting Professorship: "Conscious Leadership: Lessons Learned While Building a Medical School" When: Aug. 25, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   25 Aug. Healthy Winship Free Lecture: Family History and Genetic Counseling When: Aug. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   25 Aug. Rollins School of Public Health Town Hall: Strengthening the RSPH Community and Beyond When: Aug. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Grace Crum Rollins Building, Rita Anne Rollins Room Admission: Free   25 Aug. Office of LGBT Life Open House When: Aug. 25, 4:00 p.m. Where: Office of LGBT Life, Dobbs University Center Admission: Free   26 Aug. Winship Endowed Elkin Lecture: Single Cell Genomics When: Aug. 26, 12:15 p.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   31 Aug. Winship Grand Rounds: Cellular and Metabolic Signaling in Human Malignancies When: Aug. 31, 7:30 a.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   31 Aug. Film screening: "Batman" (1989) When: Aug. 31, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   02 Sept. Bate Papo: Portuguese Conversation Hour When: Sept. 2, 1:00 p.m. Where: Longstreet-Means Hall Admission: Free   02 Sept. Friday Limin Welcome Back When: Sept. 2, 5:00 p.m. Where: Centro Latino, Dobbs University Center Admission: Free   06 Sept. Foreign Relations, Funerary Art and Pharaoh: Visual Play in Ancient Egypt When: Sept. 6, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 103 Admission: Free   07 Sept. Tibetan Shrine Lecture: "Bodyguard Buddhas: Protector Deities in Tibetan Buddhism" When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   07 Sept. Concert: Chamber Music Trio When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Williams Hall at Oxford College Admission: Free   07 Sept. Film screening: "Prince Valiant" (1954) When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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