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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017

HISTORY Letters from a future president Barack Obama's letters to his college girlfriend, now part of the collection of Emory's Rose Library, reveal a young man grappling with his place in the world, wanting to make change but not yet sure how. COMMUNITY 'Like reading a novel of a young philosopher': Emory reacts to Obama's letters Since announcing the acquisition of letters from Barack Obama, the Rose Library has welcomed a steady stream of students, faculty, staff and alumni to read his thoughts as a college student. INSPIRATION Carter offers advice, insight in interview with film students President Jimmy Carter, Emory University Distinguished Professor, offered candid thoughts on media and "loving thy neighbor" for a project created by Emory College students. DISCOVERY Research offers new insight into how brain cells die in Alzheimer's Removal of a regulatory gene called LSD1 in adult mice induces changes in gene activity that look unexpectedly like Alzheimer's disease, scientists have discovered. EVENTS Halloween at Emory offers adventures from scary to sweet Whether you're in the mood for a gory "rock 'n' roll nightmare" about Dracula or just want to enjoy "spooky doughnuts" and other treats, Emory's Halloween events have you covered. THEOLOGY Interfaith engagement events highlighted at Candler In two events Nov. 1 at Candler School of Theology, Imam Abdullah Antepli will address the future of interfaith engagement in an increasingly diverse and politically polarized American society. LITERATURE Emory, Atlanta poets to present readings of 'Howl' Local poets and members of the Emory community will participate in poetry readings and a group recitation of Allen Ginsberg's "Howl" on Nov. 2 at Woodruff Library. INTERNATIONAL Journey to South Africa to explore oppression, reconciliation Emory students, faculty, staff and alumni may apply by Nov. 6 to join the 2018 Journeys of Reconciliation trip to South Africa, scheduled for May 16-28. IMPACT Responding to climate change The health effects of global warming are already being felt. Take an in-depth look at how researchers at Emory's Rollins School of Public Health are addressing climate change on multiple fronts.

Photo Gallery   Homecoming Parade and Concert This year's Homecoming theme, "Emory Land," provided plenty of inspiration for floats and marchers who took to the streets Saturday to show their school spirit. View more photos from the parade and concert with the Plain White T's.

Take Note   Eagles baseball player NJ Kim named to D-III NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Emory student real estate team headed to finals in CoreNet Global Academic Challenge Award of Distinction honors Emory University employees for outstanding contributions

Emory Insider: Perks   Free streaming video: Emory University Libraries recently added significant new streaming video content to its collection, by way of Kanopy. You can now access more than 3,900 films, with just over 500 added in the last few weeks.

In The News   Health crisis in Puerto Rico is likely just getting started Oct. 20 |  Dabney Evans |  The Weather Channel Letters from young Obama show a man trying to find his way Oct. 19 |  Rosemary Magee and Andra Gillespie |  Associated Press Ebola's legacy: Children with cataracts Oct. 19 |  Jessica Shantha, Steven Yeh and Brent Hayek |  New York Times

Featured Events   Emory University Symphony Orchestra and Emory University Chorus Student musical groups join forces to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, performing Bach and Mendelssohn. When: Oct. 26, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Take Back the Night Rally and March The Emory community comes together to support victims of assault through this yearly event by the Respect Program. When: Oct. 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Jenkins Courtyard Admission: Free Film screening: "The Tin Drum" (1979) The newest restoration of this magical-realist film that won the Oscar and Palme d'Or is being screened as part of the "Resisting Fascism" series. When: Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free

25 Oct. Green Networking Night When: Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   26 Oct. 2017 Reformation Day at Emory: "Did the Reformation Fail?" When: Oct. 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: Pitts Lecture Hall Admission: Free   26 Oct. Trauma Trails in Bodies, Brains and Neighborhoods: The Effects of Experiencing Violence and Trauma on Women's Health When: Oct. 26, 3:30 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Klamon Room 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   26 Oct. Opening Night: Theater Emory's "The Anointing of Dracula: A Grand Guignol" When: Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mary Gray Munroe Theater Admission: $22; $18 discount categories; $6 Emory students; $12 industry rate and non-Emory students   27 Oct. Volleyball: Emory vs. Washington & Lee When: Oct. 27, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   27 Oct. Volleyball: Emory vs. Randolph-Macon When: Oct. 27, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   27 Oct. Spooky Donuts and Coffee When: Oct. 27, 8:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Plaza Admission: Free   27 Oct. The Annual Emory Pride Drag Show When: Oct. 27, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $5 suggested donation   27 Oct. Film screening: "Annabelle Creation" (2017) When: Oct. 27, 8:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   28 Oct. GlobeMed Zombie 5K When: Oct. 28, 10:00 a.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center Admission: $20   28 Oct. Volleyball: Emory vs. Berry College When: Oct. 28, 12:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   28 Oct. Volleyball: Emory vs. Webster University When: Oct. 28, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   28 Oct. 2017 Capoeira Performances/Cord Ceremony When: Oct. 28, 5:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   28 Oct. Experience Shuttles to Atlantic Station When: Oct. 28, 5:15 p.m. Where: Woodruff Circle Admission: Free   28 Oct. Jazz Meets Classics: Songs of Love When: Oct. 28, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   29 Oct. Reading: "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus" When: Oct. 29, 3:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   29 Oct. Emory's Annual Concerto and Aria Competition When: Oct. 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   30 Oct. JWJI Race and Difference Colloquium Series: "Administrations of Lunacy: Race, Psychiatry and Georgia's State Hospital" When: Oct. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   30 Oct. Lunch and Learn: Human Sex Trafficking When: Oct. 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1055 Admission: Free   30 Oct. Talk and book signing: "The Happiness Sutra: How to Live a Heroic Life Free of Stress" When: Oct. 30, 5:15 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 101 Admission: Free   30 Oct. Concert: Seraph Brass When: Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   01 Nov. Submitting Your Electronic Dissertation/Thesis When: Nov. 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   01 Nov. Unpacking Your Study Abroad When: Nov. 1, 7:00 p.m. Where: B. Jones Building, Career Center Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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