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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, March 28, 2018

ACHIEVEMENT Emory Women's Swimming & Diving wins ninth-straight NCAA championship The Emory University women's swimming and diving program captured its ninth-consecutive NCAA Division III national championship Saturday night. The men's swimming and diving team finished second in their NCAA competition. COMMUNITY President's 'Conversations on the Quad' inaugural event to take place April 5 Emory students, faculty and staff are invited to join "Conversations on the Quad" on Thursday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The inaugural event's theme is "Building a Culture of Innovation at Emory." CAMPUS Community well-being survey on sexual violence seeks student responses Emory students have an opportunity to help influence sexual assault prevention and support strategies by participating in an anonymous, online campus survey about experiences with unwanted sexual activity. IMPACT Emory professor's new podcast unearths Georgia's 'Buried Truths' In a new six-episode podcast, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Hank Klibanoff explores the case of Isaiah Nixon, an African American man killed for voting in Georgia in 1948. ACADEMICS Bridging medicine and literature through a pilgrimage to Faulkner's home Students in the Emory School of Medicine and Emory College recently traveled to the Mississippi home of William Faulkner, part of an interdisciplinary course on literature and medicine that helps future physicians better understand the human condition. FOR FUN The Peeps experiments: A seasonal celebration of science Douglas Mulford, senior lecturer and director of undergraduate studies for the Department of Chemistry, treats his students every spring to a "Peeps" show, a 45-minute experiment of every chemical thing that you can do to Peeps. THINGS TO DO April arts events include innovative dance, music performances Arts at Emory celebrates warmer spring weather with lively events including performances from world-class visiting artists Trisha Brown Dance Company and electronic music composer Sam Pluta with trumpet virtuoso Peter Evans. RESEARCH Biologists unravel another mystery of what makes DNA go 'loopy' In a paper published in Science, Emory biologists working in Victor Corces' lab discovered another key to how DNA forms loops and wraps inside the cell nucleus — a precise method of "packing" that may affect gene expression. SPECIAL FEATURE It's alive! How Frankenstein's monster became an icon From labs to libraries, theaters to theology, Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" continues to spark wonder and debate 200 years after it was published. Emory faculty explore a cultural icon and classic novel at the nexus of major questions about science, society and philosophy.

Photo Gallery   Emory celebrates Tibet Week Emory's annual Tibet Week began Monday with the traditional opening ceremony and the start of construction of an intricate sand mandala. Events continue through Saturday, including daily meditation, panel discussions, a film screening and other opportunities. Learn more about the week.

Take Note   Emory president to hold office hours with student organizations on April 5 Candler's McDonald Lectures to address Jesus, reconciliation in 21st century Emory to host symposium to showcase chemical biology in Atlanta Lecture by author, feminist theorist bell hooks canceled

Emory Insider: Perks   Ticket discounts: Current Emory students are eligible for special ticket prices for Arts at Emory events. Call the box office at 404-727-5050 or visit in person to purchase tickets at your special price. A valid student ID is required.

In The News   Democrats may need a supersize win to take the House March 26 |  Alan Abramowitz  |  Washington Post Some fear steel tariff could hurt auto industry in the South March 24 |  Jeffrey Rosensweig |  Associated Press AIDS researcher Robert Redfield is the new CDC director March 22 |  Jim Curran |  Time Magazine

Featured Events   Conversations on the Quad Faculty, staff and students are invited to drop b the Quad between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to discuss "Building a Culture of Innovation at Emory." President Sterk presents welcoming remarks at noon. When: April 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free James Weldon Johnson Distinguished Lecture: "Lift Every Voice: Martin Luther King Jr. and James Weldon Johnson" Historian Taylor Branch asks if we look back 50 years to 1968 and 100 years to 1918, what can we learn about race and democracy from these two leaders? When: April 5, 4:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Carol Anderson Carol Anderson, Charles Howard Candler Professor and Chair of African American Studies, will speak on "White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide." When: April 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free

05 April Back-Up Care Workshop When: April 5, 3:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 112 Admission: Free   05 April Hot, Pop, Talk! Hotdogs, Popcorn & Conversation When: April 5, 4:00 p.m. Where: Math and Science Center, Atrium Admission: Free   05 April Stuff & Wrap: Asian Cuisine Discovery Night When: April 5, 5:30 p.m. Where: Longstreet-Means Lounge Admission: Free; registration requested   05 April ASO Night Fest When: April 5, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   05 April COUCHELLA: Student Performers Celebrate Arts at Emory When: April 5, 6:30 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   05 April Open Mic Night When: April 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Kaldi's @ The Depot Admission: Free   05 April Spirituality and Sustainability Event When: April 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics Commons, Room 102 Admission: Free   05 April Film screening: "Cowspiracy" When: April 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   05 April Volunteer Emory Weekly Service Trips Information Session When: April 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room 109 Admission: Free   05 April Spoke Comedy Night: Secret's Out When: April 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   06 April Russian and East Asian Languages and Cultures Undergraduate Student Symposium When: April 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Modern Languages Building, Room 201 Admission: Free   06 April Professional Photo Sessions, Donuts, and Dogs When: April 6, 9:30 a.m. Where: Administration Building, Room 206 Admission: Free   06 April QTPOC Brunch When: April 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: AMUC, Room 235 Admission: Free; RSVP   06 April Tax Essentials Workshop When: April 6, 1:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 207 Admission: Free   06 April Roundtable: "Black Panther" When: April 6, 1:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free   06 April Baseball: Emory vs. Washington University (Mo.) When: April 6, 3:00 p.m. Where: Chappell Park Admission: Free   06 April Film screening: "The Rape of Recy Taylor" When: April 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Amphitheatre Admission: Free; RSVP   06 April Trisha Brown Dance Company Master Class When: April 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: Free; RSVP required   06 April Dooley After Dark Movie Night: "Pitch Perfect 3" When: April 6, 8:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   06 April Movie Night: "Pitch Perfect 3" When: April 6, 8:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   07 April Emory Spring Invitational Golf Tournament When: April 7, 8:00 a.m. Where: Smoke Rise Country Club Admission: Free   07 April http://www.emory.edu/home/events/index.html?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D126736405 When: April 7, 8:00 a.m. Where: Emory Hotel and Conference Center Admission: Free   07 April CWPA Women's Water Polo Championships Southeast Division When: April 7, 10:00 a.m. Where:  Woodruff P.E. Center Pool Admission: Free   07 April Junior Recital: Rachel Chon, piano When: April 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   07 April Trisha Brown Dance Company: "In Plain Site" When: April 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Tharp Rehearsal Hall Admission: Free   07 April Senior Honors Recital: Haley Matthews, bassoo When: April 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   07 April Relay for Life Main Event When: April 7, 5:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Donations/fundraising   08 April Concert: Atlanta's Young Artists When: April 8, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   08 April Senior Honors Recital: Amanda Melton, harp When: April 8, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   09 April Food For Your Well-Being When: April 9, 11:30 a.m. Where: DUC-ling Admission: Variable per meal   09 April Workshop: SPSS Basics When: April 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 Admission: Free   09 April Sustainable Events Showcase When: April 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   09 April Film screening: "Chasing Coral" When: April 9, 6:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   09 April Lecture: President of Tibetan government-in-exile on "The Tibetan People's Transition to Secular Democracy" When: April 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free   10 April Emory Farmers Market with Waste Outreach Education Table When: April 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   10 April Zotero Introduction When: April 10, 11:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   10 April Lecture: "Islamophobia and the Struggle for Recognition" When: April 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   10 April Lights in the Darkness Movie Series: "Dead Man Walking" When: April 10, 7:00 p.m. Where:  Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   10 April Debate: "Is Eating Meat Ethical or Healthy?" When: April 10, 7:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   11 April Conscious Capitalism Conversation with Whole Foods John Mackey: Leadership and Culture Through the Purpose Lens When: April 11, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center, Silverbell Pavilion Admission: $30; registration required   11 April Wonderful Wednesday: Make Your Own Slime When: April 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   11 April Italian Business Night When: April 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Math and Science Building, Room W201 Admission: Free   11 April Mindful Yoga Class When: April 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, 2nd floor fitness studio Admission: Free   11 April This Tank Full of Dreams: Buddhism, Poetry, and the Beats When: April 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free; registration requested   11 April Wonderful Wednesdays After Dark When: April 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free   11 April Southern Circuit Film Series: "78/52" with Q&A When: April 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   11 April Cinematheque screening: An Evening of Sit-Coms When: April 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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