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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 25, 2019

COMMUNITY Get to know Emory's therapy dogs Meet Finn and Beowulf, Emory's certified therapy dogs. Emory is among an early wave of universities to utilize animal-assisted therapy, bringing fluffy fun to campus events and a calming presence to counseling sessions. EVENTS Emory Dance Company debuts new works by emerging student choreographers The Emory Dance Company brings eight radically different choreographic works to the stage in "eight," running April 25-27 in the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts dance studio. Students choreographed the works with the guidance of faculty member George Staib. HONORS Emory professor's podcast exploring civil rights cold cases wins Peabody Award Emory professor Hank Klibanoff's podcast "Buried Truths" was named a winner of the 2018 Peabody Award for Radio/Podcast. The podcast, based on research by Klibanoff and Emory students, focuses on racially motivated crimes from Georgia's civil rights era. ACHIEVEMENT Emory President Claire E. Sterk elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences Emory President Claire E. Sterk has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies and a leading center for independent policy research. IMPACT Poet and Emory professor Jericho Brown creates new poetic form for 'The Tradition' Inspired by Emory creative writing students, professor Jericho Brown created a new form of poetry for his acclaimed collection, "The Tradition."

PHOTO GALLERY   Vigil for Sri Lanka The Emory community gathered Tuesday, April 23, in two spaces in Cannon Chapel to remember victims of the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka. Learn about support services available on campus if you are affected by this tragedy or dealing with other issues.

EMORY INSIDER   Make move-out sustainable and for a good cause: The annual "Don't Dump It, Donate It!" campaign begins Monday, April 29, to collect items that won't leave when you do. Proceeds from the sale of donated items will be given to the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. Contact 404-727-7463.

TAKE NOTE   Suggest items for the Class of 2019 Senior Time Capsule to be opened in 2044 Art Gala and Auction on April 27 raises funds for Farmworkers' Project, providing free health care for migrant workers Carlos Museum bookshop will hold annual two-day spring clearance sale May 3-4

IN THE NEWS   U.S. Supreme Court to hear Georgia case on gay, lesbian workplace bias April 22 |  Robert Schapiro  |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Can Botox and cosmetic surgery chill our relationships with others? April 18 |  Frans de Waal  |  New York Times During WWI, this nurse stayed behind to help others. 100 years later, she's being honored. April 18 |  Camille O'Brien |  WXIA-TV

FEATURED EVENTS   Emory Symphony Orchestra Paul Bhasin conducts the final concert of the year for the Emory University Symphony Orchestra season, to include Brahms's Symphony No. 2. When: April 26, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Dooley Noted Spring Concert Hear all of the songs by Dooley Noted at the Spring Concert, including a set they presented in competition. When: April 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free RHA Finals De-Stress: Ice Cream and Puppies Take a break from studying and pet some puppies while eating free ice cream. When: April 30, 6:30 p.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free

25 April EPD Field Day Block Party When: April 25, 11:00 a.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   25 April Trivia & Break with Comp Lit When: April 25, 4:15 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room N106 Admission: Free   25 April The Fixie Bike Repair and Maintenance When: April 25, 5:00 p.m. Where: Longstreet-Means Parking Deck Admission: Free   25 April X Fast Fashion: Spring Cleaning When: April 25, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free   25 April Guided Meditation When: April 25, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   25 April Sitcoms and Social Justice Trivia Night When: April 25, 7:00 p.m. Where: Romeo's Pizza in Emory Village Admission: $5 to play   26 April WaterHub Tour When: April 26, 9:30 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free; RSVP required   26 April Hindu Students Association Seniors' Puja When: April 26, 4:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   26 April First-Year Farewell hosted by Residence Hall Association When: April 26, 5:00 p.m. Where: Freshman quad Admission: Free   26 April Emory Dance Company Spring Concert When: April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $6 all students   27 April ASET Spring Seminar At Emory University in Atlanta, GA When: April 27, 7:30 a.m. Where: Emory University Admission: Free   27 April Men's Story Project: Challenging, Questioning, Unpacking Masculinities When: April 27, 2:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   27 April StageWorks When: April 27, 7:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   28 April Emory Concert Choir: Love's Arrow When: April 28, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   30 April Finals Study Space at the Center for Ethics When: April 30, 8:30 a.m. Where: Center for Ethics, 1st floor Admission: Free   30 April No Strings Attached: Spring Concert When: April 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   30 April Finals De-Stress: Food and games When: April 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: Free   01 May Proposal Writing Bootcamp When: May 1, 9:00 a.m. Where: Graduate School Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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