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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, April 25, 2018

CREATIVITY Film 'Fran K.' gives Emory students experience from page to stage to screen Inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and produced through Emory's Screen Stages collaboration, "Fran K." wrestles with ethics in science and what makes a monster. It premieres April 29 on campus. SUSTAINABILITY The PATH at Emory opens to acclaim A partnership between Emory and the PATH Foundation has created a new bike/pedestrian path that will expand the local trail network and offer a safer alternative commute option. The new path officially opened April 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. COLLABORATION Federal Reserve partnership yields big benefits for Emory's economics department Working closely with the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta helps Emory's Department of Economics attract top faculty and students and offer rare research, internship and learning opportunities. SPECIAL FEATURE A veteran's next mission Exposed to sarin gas as a soldier in Iraq, Emory PhD student Michael Yandell now studies moral injury, the emotional and spiritual damage that can occur when someone's deeply held moral beliefs are transgressed. RESEARCH On DNA Day, learn about Emory genomic advances Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal declared today "DNA Day in Georgia," part of a national celebration marking the completion of sequencing the human genome 15 years ago. In honor of the anniversary, read about 15 genomic advances and clinical programs from Emory and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. TEACHING Emory College course features new views of 'the city' Students in professor Christina Crawford's course "The Architect and the City" explore how cities are shaped by the decisions of those in power and the impact on business, the environment, public health and more. GLOBAL Seeing the world through a different lens As Emory's study abroad students travel around the world, they demonstrate a talent for capturing their experiences through a camera lens. View the winners of this year's Study Abroad Photo Contest.

Photo Gallery   Emory marks Denim Day to end sexual violence The Emory community observed Denim Day on April 18, wearing jeans and other denim clothing to show support for survivors of sexual assault and the overall goal of ending interpersonal violence.

Take Note   Emory, other leading universities urge appeals court to support DACA students AAU member universities, including Emory, reaffirm commitment to free speech on campus Emory becomes institutional member of National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity Weeks tapped to lead Emory's Center for Faculty Development and Excellence Improvements coming April 30 for Information Technology's service requests and service tickets

Emory Insider: Sustainability   Moving out? Don't dump it, donate it! As you pack to move out of your residence hall, don't throw away items that you don't want to take home. Instead, donate them, and help Global Growers, a nonprofit that serves refugees, at the same time. Bins are available in residence halls through May 17, with trucks scheduled to pick up larger items. Learn more.

In The News   5 traits that help people get into top law schools April 23 |  Ethan Rosenzweig |  U.S. News & World Report Life is about leaving a legacy -- and here's exactly how to do it April 22 |  Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush |  Reader's Digest When is it safe to eat salad again? April 19 |  Juan Leon |  New York Times

Featured Events   Emory Concert Choir: "Come to the Woods" Inspired by woods, lakes, pastures and sky, the Emory Concert Choir sings choral music as beautiful and moving as the world it describes. When: April 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Midnight Pancake Breakfast The Office of Spiritual and Religious Life invites you to take a break from studying for exams and put a fork in it with some late-night pancakes. When: May 3, 10:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free President's Open House Emory President Claire E. Sterk invites students in the Class of 2018 to a casual, open house reception. Drop in any time between noon and 2 p.m. Registration is required. When: May 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater House Admission: Free

26 April Dooley Dollar Donation for campus food pantry When: April 26, 8:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, SAAC, Peet's Coffee and Cox Hall Admission: Donate Dooley Dollars through April 29   26 April Super Collisions: Artist talk, Peter Evans When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   26 April Global Health Forum Lecture Series: "eHealth and Blockchain: New Tech for Global Health" When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Auditorium 110 Admission: Free   26 April Super Collisions: Composer talk, Sam Pluta When: April 26, 2:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building, Room 307 Admission: Free   26 April Kafoglis Economics Nobel Laureate Lecture: Thomas J. Sargent on "What Does the Trump 2017 Tax Cut Imply for U.S. Economic Growth, Inflation and Government Debt?" When: April 26, 2:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   26 April Workshop: LED String Light Soldering When: April 26, 2:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free   26 April Jazz on the Green When: April 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free   26 April Open Mic Night When: April 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: Kaldi's Coffee at the Depot Admission: Free   26 April Emory Dance Company Spring Concert When: April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $10; $8 discount categories; $6 students   26 April Film screening: "Sita Sings the Blues" When: April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   27 April Emory Climate Analysis and Solutions Team Spring Symposium When: April 27, 9:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free   27 April Carlos Museum Bookshop Spring Sale When: April 27, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Bookshop Admission: Free   27 April Softball: Emory vs. New York University When: April 27, 5:00 p.m. Where: Emory Softball Field Admission: Free   27 April Emory Hindu Students Association: Seniors' Puja When: April 27, 5:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   27 April Emory Wind Ensemble Broadway Concert When: April 27, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   28 April Carnival for CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) When: April 28, 1:00 p.m. Where: Sorority Lawn Admission: $5   28 April Senior Recital: Mallory Carnes, viola When: April 28, 2:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   28 April Dooley After Dark: Finals Destress When: April 28, 8:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   29 April Film premiere: Screen Stages' "Fran K." When: April 29, 2:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   29 April Lecture: Joan Chittister on "Radical Spirit" When: April 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: $25 donation   30 April Oxford Dance Performance When: April 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   30 April Midnight Pancake Breakfast When: April 30, 10:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Dining Hall Admission: Free   01 May Emory Farmers Market with Waste Outreach Education Table When: May 1, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   01 May WaterHub Tour When: May 1, 2:30 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   02 May Book Artists Celebrate 40 Years of Working and Wandering (reception) When: May 2, 5:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free   03 May Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: May 3, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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