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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018

IMPACT Giving back on Emory Cares International Service Day The 15th annual Emory Cares International Service Day, held Saturday, Nov. 10, drew more than 1,000 registrants in 50 cities and seven countries around the world. Volunteers helped with dozens of community projects, including more than 20 in the Atlanta area. INSIGHT Students, faculty encouraged to 'do lunch' together at the DUC-ling A new initiative encourages students and faculty to invite each other to share a meal at the DUC-ling. The meals will be free for faculty and students not participating in the Emory meal plan. EVENTS Emory Dance Company to perform five works from faculty, guest artists Students in the Emory Dance Company present their fall concert Nov. 15-17, addressing the notion of "struggle" within the body, in relationships and in politics. MILESTONE Driving discovery Emory received $734 million in external research funding in fiscal year 2018, the most ever for the university. Funded research helps Emory improve and save lives, attract top professors and students, and create jobs and spark economic growth. RESEARCH Children unable to distinguish real guns from toy guns in photos A new study found that a majority of children could not tell the difference between a real gun and a toy gun in comparison photos. In contrast, a majority of parents, caregivers and the children themselves were confident their children could distinguish between real and toy guns. COMMUNITY Health sciences library opens 'Spirit Lives On' dementia awareness exhibit "The Spirit Lives On: Art and the Mind," a new permanent exhibit at the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Library, features art and photography by people with dementia and their caregivers from the Emory community. INSPIRATION Emory commemorates Veterans Day As cold rain fell outside, the Emory community filled Cannon Chapel on Monday to honor the service and sacrifices of veterans and those currently in the U.S. military. Learn about how Emory serves veterans and view more photos from the ceremony.

EMORY INSIDER: SUPPORT   Resources for quitting smoking: Nov. 15 is the Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society to encourage smokers everywhere to quit. Emory offers a variety of resources to help you quit smoking, improve your health and generally feel better.

Take Note   Emory shuttle service modified for Thanksgiving break beginning Nov. 21 Cox Hall Food Court now open on weekends Nominate outstanding shuttle drivers and parking ambassadors for awards Students invited to join regional network supporting United Nation's sustainability goals Four Emory volleyball players make 2018 Division III All-American team

In the News   Her kidney donation now could save her granddaughter's life later Nov. 14 |  Nicole Turgeon |  CNN Don't blame PTSD for Thousand Oaks shooting, say experts Nov. 8 |  Barbara Rothbaum |  USA Today Crossing from Asia, the first Americans rushed into the unknown Nov. 8 |  John Lindo |  New York Times

Featured Events   Candler Concert Series: Lise de la Salle, piano Hear this 29-year-old artist play Mozart, Faure and Prokofiev. When: Nov. 17, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $5 Emory students Emory Farmers Market Pick up items to share at your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving feast, or just treat yourself to lunch. When: Nov. 20, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free Emory Men's and Women's Basketball Cheer on the Emory men's team on Saturday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. against Maryville College, then root for the women's team on Tuesday, Nov. 27, at 6 p.m. against Sewanee. When: Nov. 24, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free

15 Nov. CFDE Academic Learning Community Session 3: Bias In, Bias Out When: Nov. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Graduate School Admission: Free   15 Nov. Seminar: Paying Off Student Loans When: Nov. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine Building, Room 110 Admission: Free   15 Nov. Couches Thanksgiving Extravaganza When: Nov. 15, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Steps Admission: Free   15 Nov. Graduate Women Mixer When: Nov. 15, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   15 Nov. Guided Meditation at Emory When: Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   15 Nov. Get High with SKY When: Nov. 15, 6:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room S102 Admission: Free   15 Nov. The Kitchen Table discussion: "for colored girls who considered Emory" When: Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   15 Nov. Impact Investing and Local Entrepreneurship Panel When: Nov. 15, 7:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room W525 Admission: Free   15 Nov. Staged reading: "You For Me For You" When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: MLAO House, basement Admission: Free; sign-up required   15 Nov. Theater: "The Insanity" When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building Admission: Free   15 Nov. Emory Dance Company When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $8 students   16 Nov. Workshop: Zotero Introduction When: Nov. 16, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   16 Nov. At the Intersections: Transgender Patient Experience Panel When: Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing: Plaza and Room P01 Admission: Free   16 Nov. November Night Away When: Nov. 16, 5:00 p.m. Where: Bread Coffeehouse Emory Admission: $5   16 Nov. CultureSHOCK: "I Am" When: Nov. 16, 6:00 p.m. Where: White Hall Admission: Free   16 Nov. Dooley After Dark Friday Night Flix: "Christopher Robin" When: Nov. 16, 8:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   17 Nov. Active Bystander Skills When: Nov. 17, 12:00 p.m. Where: Longstreet Means Residence Hall, Lobby Admission: Free; RSVP required   17 Nov. Black in Business When: Nov. 17, 2:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 208 Admission: Free   17 Nov. Diwali Puja When: Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Ann Rollins Building, Room 102 Admission: Free   17 Nov. Diwali Mela When: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cox Ballroom Admission: Free   17 Nov. Chips and SALSA When: Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free   19 Nov. Race and Difference talk: L. Monique Ward on "The Media as Socialization Agent Among Black Youth" When: Nov. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   19 Nov. Mini-Hackathon: Exploring Neighborhood Data for Insights When: Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m. Where: PAIS, Room 250 Admission: Free; sign-up required   19 Nov. TRACE Information Session Series When: Nov. 19, 6:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room N405 Admission: Free   28 Nov. Undergraduate Global Research Fellows Colloquium When: Nov. 28, 11:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free; RSVP by Nov. 19 for lunch   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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