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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017

CAMPUS 'Emory Land' brings fun and games to Homecoming Week Emory celebrates Homecoming with "Emory Land," a series of events all week inspired by Candy Land and other classic board games. Homecoming culminates Saturday with the annual parade and concert, this year featuring the Plain White T's. THEOLOGY Handwriting of Martin Luther discovered in Emory's Pitts Library Thanks to the digital archives of Pitts Theology Library's Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection, a rare example of Reformation founder Martin Luther's handwriting has been spotted from overseas by a German scholar. EVENTS Emory hosts Jewish film festival for Homecoming, Family Weekend A student-focused version of the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival, one of the largest Jewish film festivals in the world, comes to Emory this weekend. The event kicks off Thursday evening with the musical comedy "Cupcakes." ARTS Staibdance explores desire, destiny in 'wishdust' The Emory Dance Program presents "wishdust," a world-premiere work from faculty member George Staib and his company Staibdance, Oct. 19-21 at Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. COLLABORATION Emory makes music for the big screen "In Her Image," the new film by Emory alumnus Nikoloz Kevkhishvili, premieres Friday with a score composed by Richard Prior, director of performance studies; conducted by Paul Bhasin, director of wind studies; and performed live by students in the Emory Wind Ensemble. OUTREACH 'Ambassadors' seek to connect undergrads to research opportunities Emory undergraduates have unparalleled access to conduct research with top faculty. The redesigned Research Ambassadors program, launching this month, enlists students to help connect their peers to research opportunities. COMMUNITY Relationship Violence Awareness Month features dialogue, events  The Emory community is invited to come together for a series of events that highlight the issue of interpersonal violence, culminating with the annual Take Back the Night March on campus. HISTORY Campus Life Pavilion to be dedicated during Homecoming to black students who integrated Emory The Campus Life Pavilion, located at a former site of the Black Student Alliance House, incorporates elements from the previous structure and will be dedicated Oct. 20 in honor of African American students who integrated the university. MILESTONE Center for Women celebrates 25 years This year marks the 100th anniversary of women at Emory and the 25th anniversary of the Center for Women. Chanel Craft Tanner, the center's new director, discusses advocacy and resources for women who learn, teach and work on campus.

Photo Gallery   Emory joins the Atlanta Pride Parade A large contingent from Emory joined in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 15, taking to the streets of Midtown Atlanta to celebrate the fight for LGBT equality. View more photos.

Take Note   Zero waste volunteers needed for Saturday's Homecoming events Emory program that teaches compassion to doctors now used in 30 U.S. and Canadian medical schools Emory's Rose Library awarded archival grant to foster collaborative AIDS education National Academy of Medicine elects Emory leaders in neuroscience, global health Emory Integrated Core Facilities honored by Association of American Medical Colleges

Emory Insider: Perks   Ticket discounts: The University Center Ticket and Information Desk offers discounts for popular Atlanta destinations including Zoo Atlanta, Six Flags, the Georgia Aquarium and local movie theaters. See what's for sale.

In The News   The secrets of sleep Oct. 16 |  Benjamin Reiss |  The New Yorker Opioid crisis: Reckless overprescribing of anti-psychotics is killing veterans Oct. 12 |  Douglas Bremner |  Newsweek Rethinking cancer, from the basics to the breakthroughs Oct. 12 |  Otis Brawley |  Los Angeles Times

Featured Events   Engaging in Civil Discourse at Emory Join this public forum to learn practical tools and strategies to engage in civil discourse with people of opposing views. When: Oct. 19, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free Fall Undergraduate Research Symposium Share independent or in-class research projects with the broader Emory community at this two-day symposium. Continues Oct. 21 at 10 a.m. When: Oct. 20, 3:00 p.m. Where: Math and Science Center, Lobby Admission: Free Emory Concert Choir: Director Eric Nelson's Twentieth Anniversary Concert Choir members and alumni celebrate Eric Nelson's 20th year as director. When: Oct. 21, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free

19 Oct. Student Loan Seminar When: Oct. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Klamon Room Admission: Free   19 Oct. EndNote Introduction When: Oct. 19, 2:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   19 Oct. AntiquiTEA: "Sacred Bundle Cults" When: Oct. 19, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   19 Oct. Alumni Talk Series: Skills for a Career in Science When: Oct. 19, 4:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine Building, Room 190P Admission: Free   19 Oct. Vicious Women: Dinner, Documentary and Panel When: Oct. 19, 5:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 207 Admission: Free   19 Oct. Talk and book signing: Anan Ameri, "Scent of Jasmine: Coming of Age in Jerusalem and Damascus" When: Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   19 Oct. Homecoming Trivia Night When: Oct. 19, 7:00 p.m. Where: Campus Life Pavilion Admission: Free   19 Oct. Film screening: "Kochuu" (2003) When: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 111 Admission: Free   19 Oct. Herbert W. Benario Lecture in Roman Studies: "Roman Elements among the Herculaneum Papyri: Discoveries and Losses" When: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   19 Oct. Atlanta Jewish Film Festival on Campus: "Cupcakes" (2013) When: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   19 Oct. Dance performance: "Staibdance: wishdust" When: Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $20; $15 discount categories; $8 students   20 Oct. Inaugural Harold and Florence Berson Lecture: Brian Rudolph, co-founder and CEO of Banza When: Oct. 20, 11:00 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room W525 Admission: Free   20 Oct. Concert: Edoardo Catemario, guitar When: Oct. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   20 Oct. Docent-led tour: "From Wittenberg to Atlanta: The Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection at 30 Years" When: Oct. 20, 1:00 p.m. Where: Pitts Theology Library Admission: Free   20 Oct. Emory Wind Ensemble When: Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   21 Oct. Destination Public Health: Fall Open House When: Oct. 21, 9:00 a.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health Admission: Free   21 Oct. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Roanoke College When: Oct. 21, 1:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   21 Oct. Contact Improvisation Workshop When: Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, 4th Floor Aerobics Studio Admission: Free   22 Oct. A Day in the Andes Family Event When: Oct. 22, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Plaza Level Admission: Free for Emory students   22 Oct. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Berry College When: Oct. 22, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   22 Oct. Vienna Boys Choir When: Oct. 22, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $55; $44 discount categories; $5 Emory students   23 Oct. Exploring New Technologies in Biomedical Research When: Oct. 23, 9:00 a.m. Where: School of Law, Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   23 Oct. Symposium: "God" in Translation When: Oct. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Pitts Lecture Hall Admission: Free   23 Oct. JWJI Race and Difference Colloquium Series: "Chained in Silence: Black Women and Convict Labor in the New South" When: Oct. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Commons Admission: Free   23 Oct. Fall 2017 Emory Grad School Fair When: Oct. 23, 5:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   24 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 24, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   24 Oct. Writing Your Way Into a PhD Program When: Oct. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   24 Oct. Great Powers and Global Peace: Different Perspectives When: Oct. 24, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   24 Oct. China Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections When: Oct. 24, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   24 Oct. Career Center Creative Writing Night When: Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. Where: Psychology and Interdisciplinary Sciences (PAIS) Building, Room 290 Admission: Free   24 Oct. Douglas Turner Ward: A Celebration of a Life and Career in Theater When: Oct. 24, 7:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   24 Oct. Lecture: "Ramayana" When: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   25 Oct. Wonderful Wednesday After Dark When: Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   25 Oct. Film screening: "The Conformist" (1970) When: Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   26 Oct. Halloween Spooktacular Art Showcase When: Oct. 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House on Eagle Row Admission: Free   26 Oct. Haunted Harris When: Oct. 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: Harris Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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