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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019

SUSTAINABILITY From Georgia farms to Emory tables In partnership with The Conservation Fund, Emory makes a bold commitment to support the next generation of local farmers -- and Emory Law students helped draft the initial memorandum of understanding. LEADERSHIP University launches Emory Vantage to inform community on key issues Emory Vantage is a new microsite providing a single source of accurate and meaningful conversation regarding the university's positions on key issues such as DACA, which is now before the U.S. Supreme Court. AWARD Emory neuroscientist among just 13 in nation chosen for Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Professor Aubrey Kelly has earned the university's first Klingenstein-Simons Fellowship Award in Neuroscience, a highly competitive honor for young investigators. Her lab studies mechanisms underlying social behavior. HISTORY Iron Curtain's consequences still evident for former West Germany The border that split post-war Germany has long fascinated scholars who explored its impact on the Communist East. Emory historian Astrid Eckert's new book flips that narrative, examining the lasting consequences for what was West Germany. Hear her speak on campus Thursday. OUTREACH Students help the community through Emory Cares International Service Day Approximately 1,600 members of the Emory community registered to participate in the 16th annual Emory Cares International Service Day on Saturday, Nov. 9. Students joined teams at project sites in Atlanta and beyond, sorting medical supplies, planting trees and much more. RECOGNITION McKenna receives 2019 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award Since joining Emory last spring, Maryn McKenna has worked to develop and teach courses and skills workshops on health and science communication, addressing writing, multimedia storytelling and public persuasion. COLLABORATION Symposium highlights Emory's leading research in sleep science Surrounded by artificial light and enticed by screens, Americans are chronically sleep-deprived. Emory researchers are forging collaborations across disciplines to advance the study of sleep. IMPACT New Winship at Midtown facility will transform cancer care Emory broke ground this week on a new Winship facility in Midtown. The 17-story tower will put patients at the center of specialized care communities in order to deliver personalized cancer care. COMMUNITY Emory pays tribute to veterans The Emory community gathered in Cannon Chapel on Monday for the university's 11th annual Veterans Day ceremony. Learn how Emory serves veterans and view photos from the ceremony.

UNIVERSITY NEWS   Emory President Claire E. Sterk announces retirement President Claire E. Sterk has notified the Emory University Board of Trustees that she will be retiring as president, effective August 2020. The Board has accepted her retirement and will be launching a search for a successor. Letter from President Claire E. Sterk to the Emory community In a letter to the Emory community, President Claire E. Sterk discusses her decision to retire as the university's president and return to the faculty of the Rollins School of Public Health.

TAKE NOTE   Nominate an Emory shuttle driver or parking ambassador for special recognition this month Recycle electronics, clothing and more with Emory Point on America Recycles Day, Nov. 15 Emory Healthcare becomes official health provider for College Park Skyhawks

PHOTO GALLERY   Emory celebrates National First-Gen Day Students, faculty and staff gathered Nov. 9 on the Quad to celebrate Emory's first-generation college students with activities and treats. First-gen students make up 11 percent of the Emory College Class of 2023.

EMORY INSIDER   Thank a donor: The fourth annual EmoryThanks Day will be Thursday, Nov. 14. Faculty, staff and students are invited to stop by one of 11 stations across campus (including one on the Oxford campus) to write a note and make photos or videos thanking Emory donors for their support.

Featured Events   Student Sign-Up: Thanksgiving Partner Program International students are invited to experience a Thanksgiving holiday meal with professors. Sign up by Friday, Nov. 15, to participate. When: Nov. 15, 11:59 p.m. Where: Register online Admission: Free; registration required Latinx Graduate Student Reception Connect and build community with other Latinx graduate students over refreshments and drinks. When: Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m. Where: AMUC, Room 116 Admission: Free Rothschild Lecture: Lillian Faderman on "Harvey Milk Through a Jewish Lens" Hear an internationally known scholar of lesbian and LGBT history and literature, deliver Emory's 11th annual Rothschild Lecture. When: Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Oxford Presentation Room Admission: Free

14 Nov. Luncheon Lecture: Salvadoran Martyrs When: Nov. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Room 360 Admission: Free; registration required   14 Nov. Information Session: Intramural Global Health Case Competition When: Nov. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory Student Center, Room N302 Admission: Free   14 Nov. IAS Seminars: Stephanie Bosch Santana on "Realizing Form in the Malawi News" When: Nov. 14, 4:00 p.m. Where: Anthropology, Room 206 Admission: Free   14 Nov. Vocal Symposium with Louise Toppin: African American Spirituals and Arts Songs When: Nov. 14, 4:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   14 Nov. An Evening of Dance with Yolande Snaith: Process, Product, Performance When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   14 Nov. Dooley's Players: "Peerless" When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building Admission: Free   14 Nov. Community Sustainability Forum When: Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Room 252 Admission: Free   15 Nov. Graduate Women's Writing Group When: Nov. 15, 10:00 a.m. Where: Center for Women Admission: Free   15 Nov. Cooke Noontime Concert: Emily Uematsu, Violin When: Nov. 15, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   15 Nov. Student Studio: Drypoint Etching When: Nov. 15, 1:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Tate Room Admission: Free   15 Nov. Theater Emory: "The Nether" When: Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Theater Lab Admission: $15 / $12 / $5 students and industry   16 Nov. LiNK Benefit Concert Auditions When: Nov. 16, 10:00 a.m. Where: Goizueta Foundation Center, Room W525 Admission: Free   18 Nov. Crochet a Cozy When: Nov. 18, 2:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Tech Lab Admission: Free; registration required   18 Nov. Haircuts for Hope When: Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. Where: Longstreet-Means Hall Lobby Admission: Free; registration required   18 Nov. Poetry Reading: Gabriel Houck and Kimberly Belflower When: Nov. 18, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room 311 Admission: Free   19 Nov. Therapy Dog Study Break When: Nov. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Science Commons Atrium Admission: Free   19 Nov. Launch Event: Lancet Report on Health and Climate When: Nov. 19, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Klamon Room Admission: Free   19 Nov. Lecture: Todd Cronan on "From Expression to Creation: Minor White's Staged Photography" When: Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   21 Nov. Information Fair: Get to Know the Environmental Health and Safety Office When: Nov. 21, 11:30 a.m. Where: Yerkes Main Building, Seminar Room Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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