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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, May 1, 2019

INNOVATION Unexpected Oxford Hands-on learning is a hallmark of Emory's Oxford College, where students get the best of both worlds -- a small liberal arts college embedded in a leading research university. Take an inside look at Emory's original campus. ACHIEVEMENT Beinecke Scholar studies psychology to help children become more resilient Emory junior Darien "Penny" McElwee has been named one of just 18 Beinecke Scholars nationwide. After conducting extensive undergraduate research, she plans to pursue a PhD in psychology, exploring how children develop resiliency. INSIGHT 'Nutrition for the Performing Arts' course focuses on science behind peak performance Part of Emory's Center for the Study of Human Health, Dan Benardot's class dispels common nutrition myths and helps students learn why nutrition matters to everyone, not just athletes. LEARNING Undergraduate researchers present their work at spring symposium More than 100 Emory students presented their research last week at the Spring 2019 Undergraduate Research Symposium, held for the first time in the Woodruff Library. HONORS Four Emory College juniors win elite Goldwater Scholarship for math, science research All four Emory College juniors nominated for the Goldwater Scholarship, the nation's premier scholarship for undergraduates studying math, natural sciences and engineering, have been selected to receive the honor. CREATIVITY 'Framing Shadows' considers lives of African American domestic workers Spelman College President Mary Schmidt Campbell will join Emory professor Kimberly Wallace-Sanders and moderator Rose Scott of WABE Radio for a May 8 conversation titled "Framing Shadows/ Framing Lives." COMMUNITY Emory's Start:ME program helps small businesses in local communities Led by Emory's Goizueta Business School, the Start:ME business accelerator program provides support and grants to entrepreneurs in Clarkston, East Lake and Southside Atlanta. Get to know the businesses in the spring 2019 cohort, which account for more than $1.7 million in revenue and 65 jobs. FACULTY Two new basic science chairs reflect One Emory focus on collaborative research Two new chairs in the basic sciences in Emory School of Medicine are the result of an effort to promote and support collaborative research among fundamental scientists across the university through the One Emory framework. SPORTS Emory teams win three UAA championships in one weekend Emory's softball, women's tennis and men's tennis teams clinched University Athletic Association championships over the weekend, pushing Emory's total UAA championships to more than 200 over the university's history.

EMORY INSIDER   Donate unused Dooley Dollars: Select a $5, $10 or $20 Dooley Donation Pack with your leftover Dooley Dollars. The Dooley Dollars buy high-priority non-perishable food items to be given to the food pantry at Bread Coffeehouse.

TAKE NOTE   Carlos Museum bookshop will hold annual two-day spring clearance sale May 3-4 Sign up to water, weed and eat in Emory's educational gardens Peet's Coffee at Woodruff Library open all day and night for finals through May 7

IN THE NEWS   When to screen for autism? New study suggests as young as 14 months April 29 |  Michael Morrier |  CNN New Emory exhibit shines light on black women once in the 'Shadows' April 29 |  Kimberly Wallace-Sanders |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution A surprising number of children are accidentally poisoned. Simple steps can prevent that April 28 |  Maneesha Agarwal  |  Washington Post

FEATURED EVENTS   The Fixie Free Bike Repair and Maintenance May is Bike Month and you can get free repairs and advice for maintaining your bike at The Fixie. When: May 2, 5:00 p.m. Where: Longstreet-Means Parking Deck Admission: Free Pancake Study Break Meet, eat and de-stress at this annual late-night breakfast featuring free food and T-shirts. When: May 2, 10:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Church Admission: Free Atlanta Master Chorale: "Rain or Shine" Hear the chorale sing songs to the theme of the sun and rain, storm clouds and clear skies. When: May 4, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 all students

02 May Women in Surgery: Then and Now When: May 2, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital Auditorium Admission: Free   02 May Finals Study Space at the Center for Ethics When: May 2, 8:30 a.m. Where: Center For Ethics Admission: Free   02 May Poetry Reading When: May 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 316 Admission: Free   03 May Concert: Emory Voice Faculty When: May 3, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   03 May MUZE Open Mic Performance When: May 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine Lobby Admission: Donations welcome   08 May Grad Student Writing Days When: May 8, 10:00 a.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room S107 Admission: Free; RSVP requested   08 May "Framing Shadows/Framing Lives": A Rosemary Magee Creativity Conversation with Kimberly Wallace-Sanders and Mary Schmidt Campbell When: May 8, 6:00 p.m. Where:  Woodruff Library, Schatten Gallery and Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   08 May Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra When: May 8, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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