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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2018

LEADERSHIP Emory to increase stipends for PhD students in Laney Graduate School Emory University is making a significant new investment in graduate education by increasing the base stipend for doctoral students. The increase represents an investment of more than $40 million over five years. RESOURCES Emory's new Campus Life Center gets official name Known as the Campus Life Center during initial planning phases, the university's new community hub has now been named the Emory Student Center. Slated to open in May 2019, it will provide dining options, recreational spaces, event locations and much more. CAMPUS 10 things to do for less than $10 The academic year is in full swing with a variety of events on and near Emory's campus. As the weather finally cools down, enjoy outdoor events including Jazz on the Green, an outdoor play put on by Dooley's Players and even a hike up nearby Panola Mountain. IMPACT Emory Nursing, Public Health have 'Eyes on the Opioid Crisis' Emory's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and Rollins School of Public Health will host "Eyes on the Opioid Crisis" on Thursday, Oct. 11, featuring panels examining policy, practice and science impacted by this crisis. EVENTS October arts events bring music, mystery and more From international musical groups to Family Weekend concerts by Emory student performers, October offers a diverse slate of arts events to keep you entertained. LITERATURE 'SisterWriters' Tayari Jones, Pearl Cleage share their literary friendship in Emory talk It was an evening of laughter, sisterhood and sound advice when author and new Emory professor Tayari Jones and author/activist Pearl Cleage sat down to discuss mentorship and writing before an appreciative crowd last week.

PHOTO GALLERY   John Legend at Emory Singer, songwriter and actor John Legend -- winner of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards -- visited Emory on Tuesday to rally students to vote and get involved in upcoming elections.

Emory Insider: Community   Take or renew the Sustainability Pledge: Emory needs the active participation of the entire community to help meet the university's commitment to a sustainable campus. You can pledge to do three actions that are sustainable and encourage three friends to take the pledge.

Take Note   Provost Lecture Series announces events for academic year Emory Dark Arts photo project to confront stigma of mental illness Participate in Eco-Takeout Container Pilot Program for Emory Dining Emory celebrates photography with exhibit at Chace Gallery Ethics Center director Paul Root Wolpe to give 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' talkback on Oct. 7

In the News   'Identity sports' have been exercised in defense of stars more than what they signify Oct. 1 |  Erin Tarver  |  Washington Post NAFTA replacement deal struck by U.S. and Canada: What you need to know Oct. 1 |  Jeffrey Rosensweig |  Newsweek Q&A with Linda McCauley, 2018 Women Who Mean Business honoree Sept. 28 |  Linda McCauley |  Atlanta Business Chronicle

Featured Events   Conversations on the Quad All students, faculty and staff are invited to drop by from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to talk about the theme of "community." When: Oct. 4, 11:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free In-Process Reading of Jack Kerouac's "The Haunted Life" Attend a reading of a formerly lost Jack Kerouac novella manuscript. This coming-of-age story will become a fully staged version next spring in New England. When: Oct. 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free Film Screening: "Strangers on a Train" (1951) See this adaptation of a Patricia Highsmith novel about a train ride with unexpected consequences. When: Oct. 10, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free

03 Oct. Wonderful Wednesday After Dark When: Oct. 3, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   03 Oct. Film Screening: "Notorious" (1943) When: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   04 Oct. Workshop: Intro to ArcGIS Desktop When: Oct. 4, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library Room 312 Admission: Free; RSVP required   04 Oct. Psychoanalysis, Reading and Critique When: Oct. 4, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 110 Admission: Free   04 Oct. The Fixie free bike repair When: Oct. 4, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck across from the Kaldi's at the Depot Admission: Free   04 Oct. Jazz on the Green When: Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free   04 Oct. Guided Meditation at Emory When: Oct. 4, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   05 Oct. WaterHub Tour When: Oct. 5, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   05 Oct. Seminar: "Rethinking Environmentalism in the U.S.: From Conservation Ethics to Social Justice Activism" When: Oct. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 111 Admission: Free   05 Oct. Workshop: Zotero Introduction When: Oct. 5, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   05 Oct. Discussion: Chattahoochee Riverkeepers Policy and Politics When: Oct. 5, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   05 Oct. Neon-style Sign Making When: Oct. 5, 3:00 p.m. Where: TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   06 Oct. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. University of Chicago When: Oct. 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   06 Oct. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. University of Chicago When: Oct. 6, 1:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   06 Oct. Experience Shuttle: Buford Highway When: Oct. 6, 5:00 p.m. Where: Depart from Woodruff Circle; multiple times through 9:35 p.m. Admission: Free   09 Oct. Lecture: "Middle Eastern States Since the Arab Spring" When: Oct. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Anthropology Building, Room 303 Admission: Free   09 Oct. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Maryville College When: Oct. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   10 Oct. Wonderful Wednesday When: Oct. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   10 Oct. Workshop: Git and GitHub Pages When: Oct. 10, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   10 Oct. Custom Notebook Making When: Oct. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   10 Oct. Concert: Jerusalem Quartet with Pinchas Zukerman & Amanda Forsyth When: Oct. 10, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 Emory students   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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