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For Students of Emory University Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018

IMPACT Healing on the homefront Veteran Timothy Banik struggled with PTSD after his military service, but an innovative Emory program helped him get his life back. Explore how Emory supports veterans through health care, legal aid, education benefits and more. INSIGHT Emory outlines legislative priorities after midterm elections With most results from the Nov. 6 midterm election now in, Emory's Office of Government and Community Affairs outlines the university's state and federal legislative priorities for the coming year. CAMPUS Oxford's game collection puts pieces together for stress relief The Oxford College Library's tabletop game collection, which debuted in fall 2017, has become a great success with students, who use it to socialize and reduce stress amid demanding academics. EVENTS 10 things to do for $10 or less Visit the Emory Farmers Market for unique treats for your Thanksgiving feast, view some of Hitchcock's best films, and commemorate the 200th birthday of Frederick Douglass with Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr. plus one of Douglass' direct descendants. HUMANITIES Renovated Near Eastern art galleries to open at Carlos Museum The Morgens West Foundation Galleries of Ancient Near Eastern Art will open to the public on Saturday, Nov. 10, after a nine-month renovation. HEALTH Instant soups pose risk for scald burns in children Microwavable instant soup and noodle products cause nearly 10,000 scald burns each year -- nearly one out of every five such burns that send children to emergency rooms each year, according to Emory researchers. COMMUNITY Emory Cares International Service Day celebrates 15 years Join hundreds of Emory students, alumni, faculty and staff for Emory Cares International Service Day, which celebrates its 15th anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 10, with its mission of serving humanity spreading throughout the globe.

Emory Insider   A new look for Emory's homepage: The main Emory University website, Emory.edu, debuts an engaging new look today. This "iterative refresh" is based on the research and content strategy for the full homepage redesign, slated to launch next year, and features elements of the new design direction of the future main site now.

Take Note   Deadline extended to Nov. 10 for May "Journey of Reconciliation" to Mexican border 'Dine with the Chef': Sign up to win a dinner of your choice for you and your friends Locate Samuel Beckett letters online with new website hosted at Emory

In the News   Yes exercise really does play a role in weight loss Nov. 4 |  David Prologo |  Washington Post In the deep South, residents of an upscale suburb fight to secede from their neighbors Nov. 4 |  Michael Leo Owens  |  Los Angeles Times 1 in 5 childhood scald burns caused by instant soup and ramen, research shows Nov. 2 |  Courtney Allen |  CNN

Featured Events   Recycling Day at Emory Point Bring your recyclables, including hard-to-recycle items, to Emory Point until 4 p.m. Items accepted include electronics, household materials, paint, documents and more. When: Nov. 9, 10:00 a.m. Where: Emory Point, green space near The General Muir Admission: Free Emory Cares International Day of Service Sign up for service projects for this annual day of service. When: Nov. 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Emory Quad and community locations Admission: Free Policy Forum: "Reconstructing Our Democracy: A Midterms Postmortem and Call to Action" In this moderated round table, participants will offer insights, followed by discussion and concrete proposals for action. When: Nov. 10, 5:00 p.m. Where: Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum Admission: Free Emory Veterans Day Observance Join in the annual tribute to active and retired members of America's armed services. When: Nov. 12, 10:45 a.m. Where: Emory Quadrangle Admission: Free

09 Nov. Emory Chinese Theater Club: "The Insanity" (multiple dates) When: Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building Admission: Free   09 Nov. Bad Feminists Friday & LGBTeas: Spa Day When: Nov. 9, 1:00 p.m. Where: Center for Women Admission: Free   09 Nov. LED Hand Embroidery with Science.Art.Wonder When: Nov. 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   09 Nov. Emory Experience Shuttle: Atlantic Station When: Nov. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Departs from Woodruff Circle Admission: Free   10 Nov. Active Bystander Skills Training When: Nov. 10, 12:00 p.m. Where: Longstreet Means Residence Hall, Lobby Admission: Free   10 Nov. ROCK the ROW When: Nov. 10, 9:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House, Eagle Row Admission: Free   10 Nov. Concert: "Songs of Love and War" performed by Bradley Howard, tenor, and Lee Thompson, piano When: Nov. 10, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Collaborative Piano Concert When: Nov. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Armistice Day Commemoration: British Poets of the Great War When: Nov. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   11 Nov. Chamber Music Concert When: Nov. 11, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   12 Nov. Women's Basketball: Emory vs. Oglethorpe University When: Nov. 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   13 Nov. Emory Farmers Market When: Nov. 13, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   13 Nov. WaterHub Tour When: Nov. 13, 2:30 p.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free   13 Nov. Open Access Emory Authors Reception When: Nov. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Commons, Rose Library Admission: Free; RSVP required   13 Nov. Feminist_brood Sci-Fi Reading Group When: Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m. Where: Center for Women at Emory Admission: Free   13 Nov. 3D Modeling Basics When: Nov. 13, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   13 Nov. Internships in Arts and Entertainment When: Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 112 Admission: Free   14 Nov. Emory Engineering Society workshop When: Nov. 14, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free; sign-up required   14 Nov. Film Screening: "Psycho" (1960) When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   14 Nov. Comedian: Max Silvestri When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   14 Nov. Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Junior Chamber Orchestra When: Nov. 14, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   16 Nov. CultureSHOCK: "I Am" When: Nov. 16, 6:00 p.m. Where: White Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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