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| Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 | |||
Hi, Emory!This week, we’re celebrating President Carter turning 100 — check out an interactive timeline, see photos from the star-studded concert at Fox Theatre and other stories about his work with Emory. We’ve also got the scoop on all things campus, including upcoming LGBT History Month events, top things to do in October, recent sustainability awards and more. Oh, and you might recognize this Emory professor who just won a “genius grant.” Keep reading and we’ll see you next week, Eagles! |
This week’s stories |
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Events Celebrate LGBT History Month across EmoryGet the scoop on upcoming events celebrating LGBT History Month and find out how you can participate in Atlanta Pride with Emory. Check back throughout October for more updates. |
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Honor
Emory professor and poet Jericho Brown wins MacArthur Foundation ‘genius grant’
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Award Emory University recognized as top performer in the 2024 Sustainable Campus IndexThe award recognizes Emory’s key initiatives, including the Emory Farmers Market, Oxford Organic Farm, educational gardens and more. The university has also focused on involving students, faculty and staff in sustainability efforts. |
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Community Emory authors, events abound at Decatur Book Festival Oct. 4-5The Decatur Book Festival returns for 2024 with free events devoted to literature and community, including a number of writers and organizations with Emory connections. |
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Creativity Theater Emory brings groundbreaking play ‘MUD’ to campusWith Emory College students at the forefront of the cast, the emotionally charged play by celebrated Cuban-American playwright María Irene Fornés will run at the Mary Gray Munroe Theater Oct. 3-12. |
Campus Make plans to catch these October events at EmoryAs the temperature begins to fall and the leaves turn orange, don’t forget to make time in your schedule for some engaging performances, Homecoming celebrations, athletic events and more this month in both Atlanta and Oxford. |
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President Jimmy Carter turns 100 |
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Emory celebrates President Jimmy Carter at 100
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Emory students ‘rock out’ at star-studded concert honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 100th birthday
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The statesman vs. the fiery serpent: Jimmy Carter’s quest to eliminate guinea worm disease worldwideIn 1986, former President Jimmy Carter set out to wipe Guinea worm disease from the world. When he succeeds — and he nearly has — Guinea worm will become the second human disease in history to be eradicated, following smallpox. |
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Emory + The Carter Center: Celebrating 40 years of partnershipThe collaboration between Emory University and The Carter Center, established in 1982, has fostered an extraordinary community of scholarship and practice that has had an impact across the world, advancing peace and improving health. |
Registration for Emory Cares is open |
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Emory Cares Day of Service is Saturday, Nov. 9. Celebrate with the Emory community by joining a service project you’re passionate about — whether it’s spending time with shelter pets, restocking food pantries or cleaning up a local park. Have an idea for a project you’d like to lead? Let us know. Together, we do more! |
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