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For Students of Emory University Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019

FUNDING The Goizueta Foundation makes $30 million gift to Goizueta Business School The largest gift in the history of Emory's business school will support investments in business and society, innovation, and global education, providing an even stronger foundation for Goizueta students in crucial areas of business education. LEADERSHIP Dean Jan Love to serve as Emory's interim provost Jan Love, dean of Candler School of Theology, will serve as the university's interim provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, effective Dec. 16. View a video message from Love about her new role. INVOLVEMENT University recognized for student voter turnout in midterm elections Both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses recently received awards for high participation during the 2018 midterm elections. Volunteers hope to further increase involvement by faculty, staff and students in 2020. COMMITMENT Emory joins amicus brief in support of international students More than 110 colleges and universities filed an amicus brief supporting the federal Optional Practical Training program, which allows international students to work in a U.S.-based job directly related to their field of study. SUPPORT Dogged by finals? Sign up for the Pet Therapy Study Break Woodruff Library will hold its most popular annual event — the Pet Therapy Study Break — on Thursday, Dec.12, from 11:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. Students are encouraged to sign up online to reserve cuddle time with therapy dogs. CAMPUS 10 things to do at Emory in December December brings holiday and sporting events, plus the last Emory Farmers Market of 2019 and opportunities to visit several exhibits before they close. Check out ten activities to enjoy during the next few weeks. INNOVATION Sustainability small grants help fund campus and health care initiatives Grants through the Office of Sustainability Initiatives help support conservation projects in areas throughout Emory. Learn about the most recent student awardees. RECOGNITION Opening doors and more: The storied career of Gary Hauk Rounding out a 34-year career at Emory, university historian Gary Hauk has been a key figure in many chapters in Emory's evolution. EVENTS Arts calendar sparkles with holiday spirit this December 'Tis the season for merry music and celebrations. Emory's December calendar includes plenty of holiday-themed festivities, as well as other exciting musical and dance offerings.

TAKE NOTE   Interested in joining the Office of Health Promotion's Advisory Council? Apply by Dec. 9 Enter the Studies in Sexuality essay contest by Dec. 23 Nominate someone for the 2019 Women of Excellence Awards by Dec. 23 Jonathan Lewin recognized for contributions to academic inventions

In the News   With Sen. Kamala Harris' exit, Democrats can't avoid a tough conversation about diversity Dec. 3 |  Andra Gillespie |  NBC News On World AIDS Day, these three big challenges stand in the way of HIV/AIDS research Dec. 1 |  Carlos del Rio |  CNN White House, CDC feuding over study of toxic chemicals in drinking water Nov. 29 |  Kyle Steenland |  USA Today

Featured Events   Poetry Reading and Reception with Kevin Young Meet poet and Emory University Distinguished Professor Kevin Young as he returns to campus to read from his most recent book of poetry, “Brown.” When: Dec. 5, 5:30 p.m. Where: Rose Library (reception); Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall (reading) Admission: Free Art Club Winter Wonderland Craft Time Join the Emory Art Club for its final workshop of the year. It is a winter wonderland theme with holiday crafts, cookie decorating, live music and more. When: Dec. 6, 7:00 p.m. Where: Visual Arts Building Admission: Free AIDS Memorial Quilt Display Don't miss your chance to see the largest collegiate display of AIDS memorial quilt panels, displayed in collaboration with the NAMES Project and in support of World AIDS Day. When: Dec. 8, 11:00 a.m. Where: Emory Student Center Admission: Free

05 Dec. Seminar: "Child Abuse and Latent Health Vulnerabilities" When: Dec. 5, 11:00 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 5001 Admission: Free   05 Dec. Holiday Card Making for Soldiers and El Refugio When: Dec. 5, 5:00 p.m. Where: Dental School Building, Room 445 Admission: Free; RSVP requested   05 Dec. Business and Society Keynote: Christine Bader on "The Life I Want Project" When: Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Auditorium, Room 130 Admission: Free; registration required   05 Dec. Holiday Concert: Oxford Chorale When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College Chapel Admission: $5   06 Dec. Lovis Corinth Colloquium X: "Ekphrastic Image-making in Early Modern Europe and the Americas" When: Dec. 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Convocation Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   06 Dec. Carlos Museum Bookshop Holiday Sale When: Dec. 6, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Bookshop Admission: Free   06 Dec. Summer Pre-medical Summer Opportunities Fair When: Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free; RSVP requested   06 Dec. Concert: Emory's Young Artists When: Dec. 6, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   06 Dec. Student Studio: Exquisite Corpse When: Dec. 6, 1:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Tate Room Admission: Free   06 Dec. Workshop: Raspberry Pi When: Dec. 6, 3:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Tech Lab Admission: Free; registration required   06 Dec. Holiday Karaoke and Cocoa When: Dec. 6, 3:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, Classroom A Admission: Free   06 Dec. David Goldwasser Series in Religion and the Arts: NourbeSe Philip on "Zong!: The (k)Notted Web of Silence" When: Dec. 6, 5:00 p.m. Where: Stuart A. Rose Library Admission: Free   06 Dec. Concert: A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols When: Dec. 6, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $20; Emory faculty, staff and students receive a discount   07 Dec. Concert: Southern Folk Advent When: Dec. 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Old Church Admission: Free   09 Dec. Performance: Dance Oxford When: Dec. 9, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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