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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018

RESEARCH Scientists chase mystery of how dogs process words A study by Emory neuroscientists suggests that dogs have at least a rudimentary neural representation of meaning for words they have been taught, differentiating words they have heard before from those they have not. MUSIC Argentine tango musicians teach, perform at Emory this week Argentine tango musicians Sonia Possetti and Damián Bolotin visit Emory this week as artists in residence, culminating in an Oct. 20 performance with the Emory University Symphony Orchestra. EVENTS Campus events planned for October's Relationship Violence Awareness Month Honor October's Relationship Violence Awareness Month by participating in community events that invite speaking out against and learning more about interpersonal violence. CAMPUS Master plan survey seeks input for Emory's future facilities Community members are encouraged to participate in an online survey through the end of October to help identify planning priorities for all Emory University and Emory Healthcare campuses, properties and facilities. INSIGHT Activist Bryan Stevenson to speak at Emory Lawyer Bryan Stevenson, author of the best-seller "Just Mercy," will discuss the American legal system, mass incarceration and social justice on Oct. 26. He will be joined by former client Anthony Ray Hinton, who served 28 years on death row before his conviction was overturned. IMPACT Nominate outstanding individuals for honorary degrees Faculty, staff and students are invited to nominate exceptional individuals to receive honorary degrees at Commencement. Submit your nominations for degrees to be presented in 2020 and beyond. COMMUNITY Emory celebrates Homecoming, Family Weekend The convergence of Homecoming and Family Weekend brings a calendar packed with concerts, social events, tours and more, culminating on Saturday with the Homecoming Parade, Festival and Concert.

Photo Gallery   Emory marches in Atlanta Pride parade A large contingent from Emory joined in the Atlanta Pride Parade on Sunday, Oct. 14, taking to the streets of Midtown Atlanta to celebrate the fight for LGBTQ equality.

Emory Insider   Be a Zero Landfill Waste Ambassador: The Office of Sustainability Initiatives hosts a training session Nov. 1 to teach students, faculty and staff to be Zero Landfill Waste Ambassadors, helping educate the Emory community about how to divert waste from landfills

Take Note   National Academy of Medicine elects Emory President Claire E. Sterk Emory's WaterHub wins national campus sustainability award Walter Fluker to present McDonald Lectures on Thurman, MLK, Jamestown Learn how you can spend six weeks in Italy at Ethics Center information session Help Emory's Educational Gardens identify campus locations to grow fruit trees

In the News   Study: Dogs have some understanding of language Oct. 15 |  Greg Berns |  U.S. News & World Report This new tool can help parents find the best sport for their kids Oct. 12 |  Neeru Jayanthi |  Time Percentage of young U.S. children who don't receive any vaccines has quadrupled since 2001 Oct. 11 |  Saad Omer |  Washington Post

Featured Events   Emory Homecoming Parade, Festival and Concert See the Homecoming parade wind its way through campus, then head to the Quad for the festival and concert by Oxford alum Keri Wilson. When: Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. Where: Emory Campus and Quadrangle Admission: Free Emory Pride Drag Show Enjoy singing, dancing and a contest emceed by professional drag performers at this annual event. When: Oct. 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $5 suggested donation for tickets Wonderful Wednesday: Taco 'Bout Healthy Relationships Enjoy free tacos from the Respect Program along with arts and crafts, performances and talking about healthy relationships. When: Oct. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free

18 Oct. October Graduate Women Mixer: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome When: Oct. 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   18 Oct. Taste of Dining When: Oct. 18, 5:00 p.m. Where: Outside of the DUC-ling Admission: Free   18 Oct. Hocofest When: Oct. 18, 5:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial, Lawn Admission: Free   18 Oct. Glow-ga Yoga When: Oct. 18, 7:00 p.m. Where: Freshman Quad Admission: Free; registration required   18 Oct. Comedian: Beth Stelling When: Oct. 18, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free   19 Oct. Bad Feminists Friday: Karaoke Dance When: Oct. 19, 1:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   19 Oct. First-Year Dinner When: Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Where: Freshman Quad Admission: Free   19 Oct. Mindfulness Revolution: Workshop with a Monk When: Oct. 19, 6:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   19 Oct. Homecoming Ball When: Oct. 19, 8:00 p.m. Where: The Quad Admission: Free   19 Oct. Night Ride to Jeni's When: Oct. 19, 9:30 p.m. Where: Leaving from Cox Bridge Admission: Free   20 Oct. Homecoming & Family Weekend 5K When: Oct. 20, 8:00 a.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free; registration required   20 Oct. Homecoming Parade When: Oct. 20, 1:30 p.m. Where: In front of White Hall Admission: Free   20 Oct. Emory Experience Shuttle: Little Five Points When: Oct. 20, 2:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Circle Admission: Free   20 Oct. Chatter that Matters: Jonny Sun When: Oct. 20, 6:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   22 Oct. Brunch & Learn: Sexual Harassment Training When: Oct. 22, 10:00 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free; graduate students only   23 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 23, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   23 Oct. MPH Dual Degree Information Session When: Oct. 23, 12:30 p.m. Where: Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 401 Admission: Free   24 Oct. The Phillis Wheatley Reading: Terrance Hayes, poet When: Oct. 24, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   24 Oct. Film Screening: "Rear Window" (1954) When: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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