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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017

HEALTH Emory physicians care for Falcons on their journey to the Super Bowl As the Atlanta Falcons head to the Super Bowl in Houston on Feb. 5, Emory Healthcare physicians in sports medicine, cardiology and ophthalmology will be on the sidelines to provide team support. COMMUNITY Emory responds to concerns over federal travel restrictions In a letter to the Emory community, President Claire E. Sterk affirms the university's commitment to protecting the rights of all faculty, staff and students irrespective of their country of origin. ENGAGEMENT LAMP Symposium to address global migration Immigration and refugee resettlement will take center stage at the third annual symposium hosted by the Leadership and Multifaith Program, a collaboration between Emory's Candler School of Theology and Georgia Tech's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts.  LEADERSHIP With inauguration this week, Sterk reflects on her role as Emory's 'storyteller-in-chief' After a semester at Emory's helm, President Claire E. Sterk will be officially inaugurated Feb. 8. The celebration "is a time to share the passions and dreams of our community and how I believe we can make our dreams into realities," she says. CAMPUS Black History Month commemorated with arts events Arts at Emory hosts a full slate of events for February, featuring a series of Black History Month performances that includes an interactive presentation from Dancing for Justice Philadelphia. PROFILE Mind over matter: Her interest in the brain led her to computer science "Your brain can store all of your experiences at some level. It doesn't store every detail," explains Emory computer scientist Avani Wildani, who hopes to translate how the brain stores and prunes information to a computer framework. EVENTS February: 10 things to do for $10 or less February is the shortest month of the year, but there is still plenty to do on campus. From inspiring exhibits and literary readings to free films and sports events, check out these 10 things to do.

Take Note   Wednesday information session scheduled for Emory community members impacted by Jan. 27 executive order Feast of Words to celebrate Emory authors, editors World-renowned immunologist to deliver 2017 Distinguished Faculty Lecture 'All in a Day' campaign rallies community for 24 hours of giving to Emory New series spotlights water issues with films, discussions University Senate posts summary for November meeting

Note to Readers   Dooley Report moves to Thursday next week: Next week's issue of Dooley Report will be distributed on Thursday, Feb. 9, so that we can bring you full coverage of events celebrating President Sterk's inauguration as Emory's 20th president. Dooley Report will return to its usual schedule on Wednesday, Feb. 15.

In The News   Neil Gorsuch, fortunately Jan. 31 |  Sasha Volokh  |  Washington Post Your job is not you Jan. 30 |  Sarah Peterson |  Inside Higher Ed The Trump administration's flirtation with Holocaust denial Jan. 30 |  Deborah Lipstadt |  The Atlantic Trump-onomics promises much good, with some doubts Jan. 29 |  Paul H. Rubin |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Featured Events   Spring 2017 Career & Internship Fair Connect with dozens of employers in one day to learn about career and internship options. The fair continues until 4 p.m. When: Feb. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free Wonderful Wednesday: Inauguration 2017 Join in a casual gathering celebrating Emory President Claire E. Sterk after her inauguration ceremony on Wednesday morning. When: Feb. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free Film screening: "Spring Night, Summer Night" (1967) Emory Cinematheque presents this mysterious film shot on location using local community theater actors from its Appalachian setting. When: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free

02 Feb. Vocal Master Classes with Julia Faulkner of Lyric Opera of Chicago When: Feb. 2, 2:30 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   02 Feb. Water Challenges in the Southeast USA ("Tri-state Water Wars") When: Feb. 2, 5:30 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   02 Feb. One Hundred Years of Shakespeare in Atlanta When: Feb. 2, 6:30 p.m. Where: Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry Admission: Free   02 Feb. Gallery Talk: The New World in the Age of Shakespeare When: Feb. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Works on Paper Gallery Admission: Free   03 Feb. Executing Grace in Georgia: A Faithful Discussion About the Death Penalty When: Feb. 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free   03 Feb. Emory February Swing Dance When: Feb. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Rich Memorial Building, studio Admission: Free   05 Feb. The Bach Bowl When: Feb. 5, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   06 Feb. How Surrealism Arose in 1920s and '30s Paris as a Critique of Society When: Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   06 Feb. The Checkered Past of Brazil's New Race Court When: Feb. 6, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   06 Feb. Climate Change: India's Role in "The Big 4" (China, US, EU, India) When: Feb. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 101 Admission: Free   06 Feb. Feast of Words When: Feb. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   06 Feb. Oxford College Walking Tour: A Celebration of Emory's History and Traditions When: Feb. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College campus Admission: Free   07 Feb. Creating Bibliographies with Zotero When: Feb. 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   07 Feb. Copyright and Your Electronic Thesis or Dissertation When: Feb. 7, 11:00 a.m. Where:  Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   07 Feb. Muslims, Christians and Jews in the Ottoman Empire When: Feb. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Room E334 Admission: Free   07 Feb. Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Rafi Ahmed, "It's All about a Mouse Virus" When: Feb. 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Winship Ballroom Admission: Free   07 Feb. Inauguration Academic Symposium: Health Challenges and Bold Opportunities When: Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free; tickets required   07 Feb. Moving Our Stories: Embodiment, Dance and Social Justice When: Feb. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free   08 Feb. The Inauguration of Claire E. Sterk, 20th President of Emory University When: Feb. 8, 10:00 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free; ticket required   08 Feb. Tree Planting in Honor of President Sterk's Inauguration When: Feb. 8, 2:30 p.m. Where: Quadrangle Admission: Free   08 Feb. Ciclo De Poesia: 2013 Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco When: Feb. 8, 4:15 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Auditorium Admission: Free   08 Feb. Southern Circuit Film Series: "Mango Dreams" When: Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   08 Feb. Literature is Alive @ Emory Presents Alexander Chee When: Feb. 8, 8:00 p.m. Where: Barnes and Noble @ Emory Bookstore Admission: Free   09 Feb. The Emory Healthcare Robotic Surgery Program: Past, Present and Future When: Feb. 9, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   09 Feb. AntiquiTEA: Makonde Lipiko Mask and the Mapiko Festival in Mozambique When: Feb. 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   09 Feb. Performance by Fabienne Kanor: "Le la d'ou je viens: The There Where I'm From" When: Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 112 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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