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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, April 26, 2016

The Wire   RESEARCH Emory joins launch of SPARK, the nation's largest autism research study The Emory Autism Center is helping launch SPARK, a research initiative designed to become the largest autism study ever undertaken in the United States. The project will collect information and DNA for genetic analysis from 50,000 individuals with autism, as well as their families, to advance understanding of the causes of the condition and hasten the discovery of supports and treatments. LEADERSHIP President Wagner offers year-end message to the Emory community Reflecting on the end of the academic year and his upcoming retirement, Emory President James Wagner offers gratitude to the community for making Emory "a university with a soul, truly endeavoring to be both great and good." SCHOLARSHIP Editor, literary agent give advice on publishing for faculty authors From crafting the perfect pitch to understanding different types of presses, prospective authors gleaned expert advice at a recent forum sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence. INTERNATIONAL Afghan ambassador visits Emory to discuss politics, perceptions Hamdullah Mohib, Afghanistan's ambassador to the United States, and his wife, Lael Mohib, discussed the country's future with students in Marion Creekmore's South Asian politics class. COMMUNITY Wellness Champions spread goal of healthy living throughout Emory Through Healthy Emory's Move More Challenge, Emory employees walked more than one million miles. Wellness Champions are volunteers who share information about Healthy Emory's programs and encourage healthier habits in their work areas. SPORTS Emory tennis teams sweep UAA championships Emory's women's and men's tennis teams won the University Athletic Association championships over the weekend -- the fourth consecutive championship for the women and the second for the men. PROFILE Judith Miller: Lending her scholarly voice to enrich an opera "Opera and the French Revolution" is set to debut in Washington, D.C., and New York City with help from Emory historian Judith Miller, who is consulting on a piece that hasn't been performed since 1796.

Photo Gallery   Wagner Appreciation Block Party Emory faculty, staff and students united Thursday, April 21, for a block party to thank Emory President James Wagner and his wife, Debbie, for their service to the University. Hundreds filled Asbury Circle to celebrate the Wagners' contributions to Emory, while also enjoying music, lunch and ice cream. See more photos of the festivities.

Take Note   Campus memorial service for Cynthia Shaw set for Thursday Textbook lending library seeks donations to help low-income students Redesigned website makes collection of Shakespearean material more accessible American College of Cardiology honors Emory young investigator

Emory Insider   Fresh, organic produce delivered to campus: Buy a subscription to the Oxford College Organic Farm community-supported agriculture program to get fresh vegetables that you pick up weekly at convenient locations on both the Oxford and Emory campuses. Subscriptions for the full season (28 weeks) and spring season (10 weeks) start this Thursday.

In The News   This is our country. Let's walk it. April 23 |  Brian Sawers |  New York Times Report: Third of suicides in US are among middle-aged whites April 22 |  Nadine Kaslow |  Associated Press Not all money troubles are created equal April 21 |  Dorothy Brown |  The Atlantic

"Tax law is a political, a social, and an economic document. So of course there are going to be racial disparities. To say, 'the tax law is neutral' is just nonsense." Dorothy Brown, The Atlantic, April 21, 2016

Featured Events   Camille Saint-Saens' Sonata in D Minor Chamber music concert with David Coucheron, violin, and William Ransom, piano When: April 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall Admission: Free Emory School of Medicine Art Gala Supports student-run free clinics for Atlanta's underserved populations When: April 30, 7:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine Atrium Admission: $20 suggested donation Women's Tennis: Emory vs. Georgia Gwinnett Final match of the season for UAA champs When: May 1, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Outdoor Courts Admission: Free

27 April Learning and Organizational Development: Fantastic Service Behaviors When: April 27, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: Free   27 April Learning and Organizational Development: Feedback Essentials When: April 27, 9:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1D Admission: Free   27 April Rebel Territorial Control and Civilian Agency in Civil War When: April 27, 11:30 a.m. Where: Tarbutton Hall, Room 120A Admission: Free   27 April Silver Bullets and Systems: Tips and Tools for Research Management When: April 27, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   27 April Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Reception with Black and Latin Graduate Students and Faculty When: April 27, 5:00 p.m. Where: Centro Latino Admission: Free   28 April Animal Reveries and European Fantasies of Colonial Domination in Africa When: April 28, 4:15 p.m. Where: Bowden Hall, Room 323 Admission: Free   28 April Egyptian Art Lecture: A Relief Block of Akhenaten from a Long-Lost Shrine at Amarna When: April 28, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall Admission: Free   28 April Religious Life Pancake Exam Late-Night Breakfast When: April 28, 10:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Admission: Free   29 April Global Mental Health Symposium When: April 29, 9:00 a.m. Where: Whitehead Biomedical Research Building and other campus locations Admission: Free   29 April Student Film Showcase When: April 29, 3:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 103 Admission: Free   30 April Family Event: World Myths and Folktales Book Sale and Storytelling When: April 30, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Reception Hall Admission: Free   01 May Emory University Worship: End of Semester Community Celebration When: May 1, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   03 May Emory Farmers Market When: May 3, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   03 May Demystifying the Academic Job Search When: May 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Center, Kemp Malone Library Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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