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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018

IMPACT The play's the thing At Emory, theater majors are not just acting. They are building cross-disciplinary skills that enhance performance in almost any career pursuit. In Emory's versatile theater program, you could say the career's the thing. HONORS Emory ranks among top colleges for Teach For America Teach For America recruits outstanding graduates to teach in high-need public schools. Emory is ranked #3 nationally among medium-sized schools contributing the greatest number of graduating seniors to the 2018 Teach For America corps. COMMUNITY MARTA approves $350 million for Clifton Corridor The MARTA board of directors voted last week to approve $2.7 billion in allotments, including $350 million for the Clifton Corridor Transit Initiative, a light rail line that would decrease traffic congestion and improve sustainability in the Emory area. CAMPUS Get ready to set sail for Emory 'Homecoming at Sea' Emory celebrates Homecoming Oct. 14-21 with a diverse schedule of activities, events and traditions for both students and alumni. INSIGHT Social justice activists to discuss legacies of 1968 An intergenerational lineup of social activists will discuss the lessons of 1968 in "Social Protest and Social Justice: A Conversation Across Generations," set for Oct. 17 in Cannon Chapel. SUPPORT Run to support research at Saturday's Winship Win the Fight 5K There is still time to register for the Winship Cancer Institute Win the Fight 5K, stepping off Saturday, Oct. 13. The event welcomes runners, walkers and virtual participants to help raise $1 million for cancer research. ACHIEVEMENT Meet the 2018 class of 40 Under Forty From the director of an initiative serving street children in India to the recipient of a $10 million grant "to reinvent the American high school," get to know this year's 40 Under Forty — young Emory alumni already making exceptional impacts in the world.

Take Note   Emory monitoring potential impact of Hurricane Michael; learn how to prepare for weather emergencies Bring cash and curiosity for eating and education to the Sustainable Food Fair Center for Ethics hosts 'Tell 'Em We Don't Die' exhibit

In the News   How church communities can help lower African-Americans' blood pressure Oct. 9 |  Mimi Kiser  |  CNN Why do some develop food allergies as adults? Oct. 8 |  Brian Vickery  |  11 Alive News U.S. mid-terms: Can we tell if Democrats will win? Oct. 8 |  Alan Abramowitz |  BBC

Featured Events   Bound with History: Encounters with the Rose Library's Rare Book Collections Touch and examine artists' books and hear two book artists discuss their work and inspiration. When: Oct. 11, 4:15 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Rose Library Admission: Free Divine Felines Lecture: "Divine Journeys and Judgement: The Evolution of Anubis" Learn about Anubis, the divine embalmer and the adjudicator of the dead in ancient Egyptian religion. When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Three-Episode Screening: "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" See "Revenge" (1955); "Lamb to the Slaughter" (1958) and "A Crime for Mothers" (1961), three episodes of Alfred Hitchcock's anthology television series. When: Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free

11 Oct. Career Conversations with Language Alumni When: Oct. 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Modern Languages Building, Room 201 Admission: Free   11 Oct. Dooley After Dark: Game Night Bingo When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   11 Oct. Film Screening: "Stage Russia: 'King Lear'" When: Oct. 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: $12; students free   12 Oct. Spooky Stitches with Emory Arts Club When: Oct. 12, 5:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House, 14 Eagle Row Admission: Free   12 Oct. Dooley After Dark and Office of LGBT Life present Friday Night Flix: "Moonlight" When: Oct. 12, 9:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   13 Oct. Dissertation Boot Camp When: Oct. 13, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   13 Oct. GLOBE Playground event When: Oct. 13, 10:00 a.m. Where: The Glenn School, Rooms 100/101 Admission: Free   13 Oct. Dooley's Players present: "In Earnest," an adaptation When: Oct. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Math and Science Building, Patio; multiple performances Admission: Free   13 Oct. Emory Dark Arts and Emory Photo Club Project When: Oct. 13, 12:30 p.m. Where: The Quad Admission: Free   13 Oct. Emory Chinese Student Association: Dooley's Olympics When: Oct. 13, 1:30 p.m. Where: Kaminsky Park, Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   13 Oct. Emory Gamelan 21st-Anniversary Concert When: Oct. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   13 Oct. Atlanta Master Chorale: "Making Sense" When: Oct. 13, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 all students   14 Oct. Experience Shuttle: Atlanta PRIDE Parade and Festival When: Oct. 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: Depart from Woodruff Circle; multiple times through 4 p.m. return Admission: Free   15 Oct. Trauma-Sensitive Yoga When: Oct. 15, 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center, Room 306 Admission: Free; bring Emory ID   16 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 16, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free; bring cash to support local vendors   16 Oct. Sustainable Food Fair When: Oct. 16, 11:30 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free; bring cash to support local vendors   16 Oct. Men's Soccer: Emory vs. Oglethorpe When: Oct. 16, 5:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   17 Oct. Creativity Conversation: Sonia Possetti and Damian Bolotin, tango musicians When: Oct. 17, 2:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Tharp Rehearsal Hall Admission: Free; tickets required   17 Oct. Conscious Collaborations Workshop with Dr. Chris Lind When: Oct. 17, 4:00 p.m. Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House Admission: Free   17 Oct. Workshop: 3D Modeling Basics When: Oct. 17, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Computing Center, TechLab Admission: Free; registration required   17 Oct. Women's Soccer: Emory vs. Covenant College When: Oct. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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