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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, July 10, 2019

LITERATURE 10 books by Emory authors to add to your summer list Emory authors and editors published a total of 111 books in 2018, and 2019 is already shaping up to be a big year. Here are 10 possibilities for your to-read list. ACHIEVEMENT Emory College graduate wins national leadership award Leigh Schlecht, who graduated from Emory College in May, has been honored by national leadership honor society Omicron Delta Kappa for her work in journalism, speech and mass media. CAMPUS Rev. Gregory W. McGonigle named Emory university chaplain, dean of spiritual and religious life Following a national search, Emory University has selected the Rev. Gregory W. McGonigle as university chaplain and dean of spiritual and religious life. INSIGHT Emory mathematician to present a proof of the Sensitivity Conjecture The Sensitivity Conjecture has stood as one of the most important open problems in theoretical computer science for nearly three decades. It appears to have finally met its match through work by Emory mathematician Hao Huang. CREATIVITY Oxford College students study art and social justice in New York City After a summer trip to New York to study "From Street Art to the Gallery," students plan to create their own art project on Emory's Oxford College campus. LEADERSHIP Yolanda Cooper promoted to dean and university librarian for Emory Yolanda Cooper has been promoted to dean and university librarian for Emory University, effective July 1. She will continue to lead Emory Libraries in facilitating the research and learning of faculty, students and staff. HEALTH $21.9 million gene modulation research effort targets influenza pandemics Research aimed at temporarily modulating gene expression could help protect against pandemic flu by boosting lung resistance to infection, attacking the influenza virus directly, enhancing immune system response and improving the effects of existing vaccines. RECOGNITION Emory professor named Cottrell Scholar for outstanding contributions to science Gordon Berman is a recipient of the highly competitive 2019 Cottrell Scholar Awards, which recognize early-career teacher-scholars. The award will enable additional opportunities for students and postdoctoral scholars to participate in groundbreaking research. SUSTAINABILITY Student move-out donations divert 87 tons of waste for a good cause Thousands of Atlanta and Oxford student-residents took advantage of the "Don't Dump It, Donate It" campaign by contributing items to recycle, donate or compost when they left campus for the summer.

Take Note   Apply for the Green Office Advisory Team to make workplaces sustainable Eagles teams score points to rank Emory Athletics 5th in Directors' Cup standings Enjoy some contemporary retellings of Greek classics on the Carlos Museum's summer reading list Health Sciences library makes clinical resources easier to access on its website Emory ranked as one of America's Best Employers for Women

Emory Insider   Discounts on summer fun: If you want to visit popular attractions like Zoo Atlanta, Stone Mountain Park or the Georgia Aquarium before the summer gets away, stop by the University Center ticket and information desk to check out discounts on tickets to these and other attractions.

In The News   6 ways to get the best from your doctor July 8 |  Kimberly Manning |  NPR At 50th race, AJC Peachtree Road Race is enduring symbol of Atlanta July 2 |  Jonathan Kim |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Study: Cowboys, Patriots have best fan bases among NFL teams June 25 |  Michael Lewis |  USA Today

Featured Events   The Fixie Bike Repair and Maintenance Learn how to fix and maintain your bike at this station open weekly through the summer. When: July 11, 5:00 p.m. Where: Parking deck beneath the First-Year Quad at Eagle Row Admission: Free Carlos Museum Bookshop Summer Clearance Sale Restock your bookshelves with discounted bargain books or buy gifts of books, jewelry and other items on sale. When: July 12, 2019 - July 13, 2019,  10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Bookshop Admission: 20% discount for Emory employees Dive-In Movie Enjoy a family-friendly movie while cooling off in the SAAC pool. When: July 19, 8:15 p.m. Where: Student Activity and Academic Center, Clairmont Campus Admission: $3 per person; additional guest fees apply

11 July Guided Meditation When: July 11, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   12 July WaterHub Tours When: July 12, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub at Peavine Drive Admission: Free   12 July Eagle Row Educational Garden Workday When: July 12, 2:00 p.m. Where: Eagle Row, adjacent to tennis courts Admission: Free   14 July Summer Lecture Series: Antonio Alonso on "Caminemos con Jesús: Latinx Theologies of Accompaniment and Encounter" When: July 14, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   16 July Emory Summer Farmers Markets When: July 16, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   16 July Cox Educational Garden Workday When: July 16, 4:00 p.m. Where: Cox Bridge corner across from Cox Hall Admission: Free   16 July Candler Theology Educational Garden Workday When: July 16, 5:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Dickey Drive Admission: Free   17 July Compassion Meditation When: July 17, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   18 July Surgical Grand Rounds: Medication Assisted Therapies and the Acute Care Visit: Navigating the Overlap Between Pain Management and Opioid Use Disorder When: July 18, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   21 July Summer Lecture Series: Elizabeth Corrie on "Confronting Racism Through Jesus" When: July 21, 9:45 a.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church, Ward Fellowship Hall; also live-streamed on Facebook Admission: Free   26 July Leather Pouch Workshop When: July 26, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free; registration required   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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