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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, June 12, 2019

INSIGHT Five surprising facts about fathers Want to do something special for a father on June 16? Try asking him what he finds most rewarding about being a dad. Emory anthropologist James Rilling interviewed 120 new fathers, finding most reported an increase in how enthusiastic, proud and inspired they felt after talking about their experiences as fathers. COLLABORATION Students gain real-world experience as health coaches for Emory employees Students taking undergraduate health courses had the opportunity to serve as health coaches for Emory employees, thanks to a new partnership between the Center for the Study of Human Health and Healthy Emory. FACULTY Emory names chief diversity officer Emory has named Carol E. Henderson vice provost for diversity and inclusion, chief diversity officer and advisor to the president. She will assume her new role at Emory on August 1, 2019. PERSPECTIVES Video: 'Conversations with Claire' featuring President Carter Watch Emory President Claire E. Sterk's interview with President Jimmy Carter, who has been granted tenure after serving as Emory University Distinguished Professor for almost 40 years. COMMUNITY Emory hosts national conference on LGBTQ health Sexual and gender minority health issues took center stage as Emory hosted the National LGBTQ Health Conference, including a keynote from Chasten Buttigieg, who recalled his own struggles growing up gay in a conservative town. INTERNATIONAL CHAMPS network receives Emory's largest-ever single grant Emory University receives a historic $180 million grant from Gates Foundation to fund innovative efforts to prevent child mortality in developing countries. SPORTS Emory Eagles wrap up the year with three NCAA D-III Championships Emory's varsity athletics teams won three NCAA Division III national championships in the 2018-19 season, with volleyball, women's swimming and diving, and men's tennis bringing home top honors.

EMORY IMPACT   From life-changing medical advances to important studies in the humanities to trailblazing research in the social sciences, Emory is hard-wired for the bold pursuit of discoveries that aid human understanding and improve our world. Explore how Emory is a leader in Discovery.

Take Note   Emory University Hospital front entrance and pedestrian bridge closed through July 2 Emory golfers earn All-Region and All-America Scholar recognition 'Black Cosmopolitan: James Weldon Johnson in an Age of Empire' exhibit to open at Rose Library June 14

Emory Insider   Put your summer reading in OverDrive: Through Emory's OverDrive collection, you have access to popular e-books and audiobooks, including beach reads, inspirational titles, biography, true crime, a variety of non-fiction and more. Using the OverDrive platform, users can download titles to Mac, Windows or a variety of mobile devices such as a Kindle.

In The News   Georgia's 10 best employers for 2019, according to Forbes June 8 |  Emory University and Emory Healthcare |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Does chronic inflammation reduce motivation? June 6 |  Michael Treadway, Andrew Miller, Jessica Cooper |  Psychology Today Tayari Jones wins Women's Prize for 'An American Marriage' June 5 |  Tayari Jones |  New York Times

Featured Events   WaterHub Tours Take a tour of Emory's unique, nationally renowned hub that cleans and recycles water. Summer tours are held twice weekly on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and Fridays at 10 a.m. When: June 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free Dive-In Movie Enjoy a family-friendly film in the cool waters of the SAAC's Olympic size pool When: June 14, 8:30 p.m. Where: SAAC Pool Admission: Free for members; fees for guests and walk-ups

13 June Men's Health 5K When: June 13, 7:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Residential Center Admission: Free   13 June Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Seminar: Julia Critchley on "Are the Infectious Disease Complications of Diabetes Underestimated?" When: June 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   13 June Workshop: Resume Building and Case Coaching When: June 13, 5:00 p.m. Where: Atwood Chemistry Center, Room 316 Admission: Free   13 June Guided Meditation When: June 13, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   16 June Summer Lecture Series: Theodore "Ted" Weber on "Reflections from the American Civil Rights Movement" When: June 16, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   18 June Emory Farmers Market: Peach Festival When: June 18, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   19 June Compassion Meditation When: June 19, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   23 June Summer Lecture Series: Gregory C. Ellison II on "Fearless Dialogues" When: June 23, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   25 June Zoom Chat: Full-Time MBA Admissions When: June 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Phone Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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