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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, June 13, 2018

SPECIAL FEATURE Life lessons from Dollar Shave Club founder Michael Dubin For Emory College alumnus Michael Dubin, improvisation has paid off. His company, Dollar Shave Club, launched in 2011 with a marketing video that went viral; five years later, he sold it for $1 billion. Learn the five life lessons that Dubin says contributed to his success. LEADERSHIP Sterk discusses the impact and value of higher education Responding to debates about the value of higher education for students and society, Emory President Claire E. Sterk says the university must better communicate its impact but also evolve significantly to meet the needs of the future. LITERATURE Bestselling author T Cooper joins Emory faculty T Cooper, author of eight books including "The Beaufort Diaries," "Lipshitz 6 or Two Angry Blondes" and "Real Man Adventures," will join Emory's Creative Writing Program faculty in the fall. EVENTS June: 10 things to do for $10 or less Take advantage of June's slower pace to explore a variety of free or inexpensive activities on campus, including the Emory Farmers Market, which features an expanded summer schedule. ENGAGEMENT Unraveling the intricacies of global connectivity The challenges of global business go well beyond language barriers. Students in Emory's Goizueta Business School are exposed to global perspectives in every aspect of their coursework, including immersive experiences abroad. RESOURCES Emory acquires rare 18th-century Piranesi books illustrating ancient Rome Emory students and scholars can now access the complete rare folio set by Piranesi (1720-1778), who documented, imagined and recreated ancient Rome — buildings, maps, mausoleums, cemeteries, street scenes and more — through incredibly detailed etchings. MEDICINE Study identifies a link between antidepressant treatment resistance and inflammation Emory researchers have found that depressed patients who have not responded to multiple antidepressants exhibit evidence of increased inflammation. RESEARCH Physicists devise method to reveal how light affects materials Emory physicists have developed a way to determine the electronic properties of thin gold films after they interact with light. Nature Communications published the new method, which may pave the way for improvements in devices such as optical sensors and photovoltaic cells. SPECIAL FEATURE Moving the needle A national opioid epidemic is driving people from pills to heroin, filling emergency rooms with overdose cases and killing tens of thousands of Americans every year. What are we doing about it?

Take Note   Emory Athletics finishes fourth in 2017-18 Directors' Cup standings Applications open for campus sustainability funding programs LITS director Rosalyn Metz to join library fellows program at UCLA Emory Healthcare and Sharecare to launch Emory Healthcare Innovation Hub

Emory Insider: Perks   Free online classes: Through Lynda.com, Emory students, faculty and staff have free access to more than 4,000 online video courses related to technology, business and professional skills. Tutorials include many popular software programs and digital tools.

In The News   The philosopher as bad dad June 11 |  George Yancy |  New York Times Rising U.S. suicide rates June 9 |  Nadine Kaslow |  NPR In the Army and the Klan, he hated Muslims. Now one was coming to his home. June 5 |  Heval Mohamed Kelli |  Washington Post

Featured Events   Emory Farmers Market Celebrate the summer king of fruits, the peach, and pick up fresh produce or delicious prepared foods. When: June 19, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free SAAC Dive-In Movie The movie begins at dusk; in the meantime, enjoy games, a dance contest, popcorn, inner tubes, glow necklaces and more. When: June 22, 7:00 p.m. Where: Clairmont Campus, Student Academic & Activity Center Admission: $2 members; $5 guest fee

14 June Lecture: "Our First Task: Children, Guns and the American Way" When: June 14, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   15 June International Student Lunch with Alumni When: June 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: North Decatur Road Building, Room 155 Admission: Free   17 June Lecture: Susan Hylen, associate professor of New Testament, on "The Lord's Prayer" parts 1 and 2 When: June 17, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Admission: Free   17 June Lecture: Emory bioethicist Jonathan Crane on "Can We Eat Enough? Reflections on Modern Food Consumption" When: June 17, 4:30 p.m. Where: Fernbank Museum of Natural History Admission: Free; advance reservations recommended at 404-929-6400   19 June Research IT Day When: June 19, 8:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   19 June WaterHub Tour When: June 19, 10:00 a.m. Where: Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   19 June Lecture: "Perceptions of Reproductive Stigma and Access to Care among Young Adults in the US Southeast: Implications for Health Equity" When: June 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   19 June Concert: Euphonium Tuba Festival When: June 19, 12:30 p.m. Where:  Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   19 June Pen and Pizza at Laney Graduate School When: June 19, 12:30 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 178P Admission: Free   26 June Kahoot! Active Classroom Training When: June 26, 3:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 353A Admission: Free   26 June Poll Everywhere: Active Classroom Training When: June 26, 4:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 353A Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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