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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018

IMPACT The learning fields Emory is home to two successful migrant health programs. Both can be life-changing for students and farmworkers alike. See how students in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing and the School of Medicine's Physician Assistant Program find life-changing experiences in the fields. CAMPUS Sustainability grants fund green projects across Emory From creating fun events to motivate students to take MARTA to piloting reusable metal needles in a chemistry lab, projects funded by the latest grants from Emory's Office of Sustainability Initiatives support conservation and social justice on Emory's campuses. ARTS Visiting artist Sara Juli takes on motherhood's taboo topics Sara Juli visits Emory this week to present her solo performance "Tense Vagina: an actual diagnosis," using humor to explore "all that is awesome and all that sucks" when it comes to being a mother. COMMUNITY World AIDS Day events feature Quilt on the Quad, free HIV testing Emory will recognize World AIDS Day this week with two campus events intended to draw attention to the worldwide fight against HIV, support people living with the virus, and honor those whose lives have been claimed by AIDS. HEALTH Researchers assess frequency of head injury, evaluation in 2018 World Cup To evaluate concussion assessment and management during the 2018 World Cup, physicians at Emory and the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York analyzed video footage of all 64 matches of the tournament, identifying any possible concussion events. COLLABORATION Clarkston Summit lays foundation for deeper community engagement More than 250 members of the Clarkston refugee and immigrant communities, Emory and Georgia State University researchers and volunteers, and community organizations met recently at GSU's Clarkston campus to learn from each other and plan future collaborations. EVENTS Emory campus traditions celebrate the holiday season Joy to the world! Emory's December calendar includes plenty of holiday-themed festivities, as well as other exciting musical and dance offerings.

Take Note   Oxford College women's tennis wins national title for fifth year MBA students partner with Social Enterprise bike shop serving Atlanta youth Three Emory professors honored as 2018 Fellows for American Association for the Advancement of Science Reformation exhibit at Pitts Theology Library on view through Nov. 30

EMORY INSIDER: YOUR VOTE   Vote in the Dec. 4 runoff election: Emory encourages you to exercise your right to vote. Early voting is under way this week in the Georgia runoffs for secretary of state and Public Service Commission, District 3. Visit the Georgia My Voter Page to find out where you can vote early or on Election Day.

In The News   A clearer message on cochlear implants Nov. 21 |  Rachel Kolb |  New York Times Obama: 'I don't buy' that a woman or person of color can't win in 2020 Nov. 21 |  Andra Gillespie |  Washington Post Ancient Egyptians believed cats had 'divine energy' Nov. 19 |  Melinda Hartwig |  How Stuff Works

Featured Events   A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols An Emory tradition since 1935, this candlelit service of choral music and scripture readings by special guests from the Emory community will be repeated Dec. 8. When: Dec. 7, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $5 Emory students Emory Basketball Cheer on the Eagles at several games this month, starting Dec. 8 with the Women's team vs. Birmingham Southern. View Emory Athletics for more dates and times. When: Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free

05 Dec. Dooley Noted Winter Concert When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   06 Dec. Emory Haiti Alliance: June 2018 Surgical Trip Report When: Dec. 6, 6:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   06 Dec. Lecture: "Opera, Media and Society" When: Dec. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: PAIS, Room 290 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Guided Meditation and Kung Fu When: Dec. 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   06 Dec. Therapeutic Thursday When: Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: MLAO House, 14 Eagle Row Admission: Free   07 Dec. WaterHub Tour When: Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   07 Dec. December Waffles with the Society of Physics Students When: Dec. 7, 11:00 a.m. Where: Math and Science Center, Room N215 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Concert: Vega String Quartet When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   07 Dec. Bad Feminists Friday: Bad Feminist Talent When: Dec. 7, 1:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free; register to perform   08 Dec. Dissertation Boot Camp When: Dec. 8, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   08 Dec. Emory Gamelan Concert: Infinite Hope When: Dec. 8, 5:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free for students   09 Dec. Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland: Grand Re-Opening of McDonough Field When: Dec. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   09 Dec. Dance: Fieldwork Showcase When: Dec. 9, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $7   11 Dec. Emory Farmers Market When: Dec. 11, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   12 Dec. Coffee and a Cuddle with Atlanta Rescue Dog Cafe When: Dec. 12, 9:00 a.m. Where: Emory Career Center Admission: Free   12 Dec. Finals and Fuchka When: Dec. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Dec. Holiday Party with Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies When: Dec. 12, 1:00 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 114 Admission: Free   12 Dec. Center for Women at Emory: Study Break When: Dec. 12, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Center for Women Admission: Free   12 Dec. Diverse Scholars in STEM Mixer When: Dec. 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Dec. Dooley After Dark: Finals De-Stress When: Dec. 12, 8:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free   14 Dec. Weihnachtsfest at the German House When: Dec. 14, 5:00 p.m. Where: German House, 733 Clairmont Tower Admission: Free   16 Dec. Christmas with Atlanta Master Chorale When: Dec. 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 for students   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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