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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016

ART New works by artist Gonkar Gyatso explore Tibetan identity The Michael C. Carlos Museum hosts "Family Album," a new exhibit of photographic portraits composed by Gonkar Gyatso. The Tibetan-born artist visits Emory this month to discuss his work and create a public art display with community input. DISCOVERY Scientists reveal differences in Zika infection genes Researchers have found molecular differences between how the African and Asian strains of Zika virus infect neural progenitor cells. The results could provide insights into Zika's recent emergence as a global health threat and point to potential leads for drugs to protect brain cells. LITERATURE Literary legend Pat Conroy remembered at Decatur Book Festival keynote Five of Pat Conroy's friends and family members took the stage as the Decatur Book Festival kicked off at Emory, paying tribute to the late writer with personal stories and poignant readings. EVENTS September: 10 things to do for $10 or less The new semester brings plenty to do on campus. Enjoy a walk in Lullwater Preserve to increase your steps for the Move More Challenge, explore new exhibits, learn from renowned scholars, and much more. PROFILE Kristin Wendland: Tango expert takes the lead in University Senate Senior lecturer Kristin Wendland has spent her career blending music and academia, traveling to Argentina to study the intricacies of the tango. Now she steps into the spotlight as president of the University Senate.

Photo Gallery   Emory authors at the Decatur Book Festival Emory authors gave readings, signed books and greeted fans over the weekend at the Decatur Book Festival, the largest community-based independent book festival in the country. View more photos from the Emory tent at the festival.

Take Note   Deadline: Register for the Move More Challenge by Friday Fineman, other Emory Law faculty recognized for scholarly impact Nominate distinguished candidates for Emory honorary degrees Center for Faculty Development and Excellence hosts 'Sit Down and Write' on Tuesdays, Fridays

Emory Insider: Benefits   Need help with work-life responsibilities? The Emory Employee-Student Job Network aids faculty and staff looking to hire Emory students on a part-time basis for tasks such as babysitting, pet care, house sitting, lawn care, etc. You'll need your NetID and password to post a job.

In The News   What are Clinton's and Trump's hurdles in the final stretch? Sept. 3 |  Alan Abramowitz |  CBS News Obamacare 'on the cusp of falling apart' as insurers flee health exchanges Sept. 3 |  David Howard |  The Guardian Want to buy a house, Atlanta? Here's minimum income to do so Sept. 1 |  Tom Smith |  WABE-FM

Featured Events   Know Justice, Know Peace: Lifting Our Voices for Black Lives The Emory community gathers to reaffirm our commitment to the pursuit of justice and peace in light of violence toward black lives. When: Sept. 8, 5:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free Block Party Welcoming Claire E. Sterk as Emory's 20th President Emory students, faculty and staff are invited to welcome Emory's new president with live music and free food. When: Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. Where: Asbury Circle Admission: Free Theaster Gates in conversation with Rose Library Director Rosemary Magee Known for turning abandoned buildings into vibrant cultural hubs, the Chicago artist and activist discusses his work. When: Sept. 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library Admission: Free

07 Sept. "Superhero" Blood Drive When: Sept. 7, 9:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   07 Sept. Center for Global Safe WASH Open House When: Sept. 7, 4:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Lawrence P. and Ann Estes Klamon Room Admission: Free   07 Sept. The End of White Christian America and Its Implications for the 2016 Election When: Sept. 7, 6:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Sanctuary Admission: Free   07 Sept. Tibetan Shrine Lecture: "Bodyguard Buddhas: Protector Deities in Tibetan Buddhism" When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   07 Sept. Film screening: "Prince Valiant" (1954) When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   07 Sept. Concert: Chamber Music Trio When: Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   08 Sept. Brown Bag Discussion: Tips and Tools for Research Management When: Sept. 8, 11:00 a.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Kemp Malone Library Admission: Free   08 Sept. Healthy Winship Lecture: 10 Common Diet and Exercise Myths Debunked When: Sept. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   08 Sept. Parenting Your Teen: Test Anxiety When: Sept. 8, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   08 Sept. Philosophy Colloquium: The Phenomenology of the Inapparent When: Sept. 8, 4:15 p.m. Where: Psychology Building, Room 290 Admission: Free   08 Sept. Peace Journalism: An Introduction When: Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   08 Sept. Film Screening: "In Our Son's Name" When: Sept. 8, 6:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   08 Sept. Economic Justice Forum: How to Use Our Dollars to Make Change When: Sept. 8, 6:00 p.m. Where: Emory School of Law, Gambrell Hall, Room 1D Admission: Free   09 Sept. Colon Cancer as an Evolutionary Discordance Disease: Should I Go Paleo? When: Sept. 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   09 Sept. Winship Endowed Elkin Lecture: Mitochondrial Metabolism Regulate Cancer When: Sept. 9, 12:15 p.m. Where: Winship Cancer Institute, John H. Kauffman Auditorium Admission: Free   10 Sept. Gamma Phive K Color Dash Benefitting Girls on the Run When: Sept. 10, 9:00 a.m. Where: McDonough Field Admission: $20   10 Sept. Coiling Culture: Basketry Art of Native North America When: Sept. 10, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free for Emory students, faculty and staff   10 Sept. Disability Film Festival When: Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m. Where: Harland Cinema Admission: Free   10 Sept. Sarah Chang, violin, and Julio Elizalde, piano When: Sept. 10, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $10 Emory students; $55 general public; $44 discount category members   11 Sept. Bach Live! When: Sept. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   12 Sept. Race and Difference Colloquium Series: Non/Racial Imaginaries and Drug Discovery in South Africa When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   12 Sept. Risk for Depression and Anxiety in Youth: Links to Reward and Threat Processing When: Sept. 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: PAIS Room 290 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Canvas 101 When: Sept. 13, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Ask the Experts: Modern Treatments for Depression When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   13 Sept. Social Concerns Network When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 322 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Greek Poets and Greek Sophists: Friends or Foes? When: Sept. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Bowden Hall, Room 118 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Is Honesty a New Conditional Mood? A Workshop on Cheating in Language Courses When: Sept. 13, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Auditorium Admission: Free   13 Sept. Mitch Lecture in Nephrology: Emerging "Tek'nologies" to Prevent Diabetic Complications When: Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Room 120 Admission: Free   13 Sept. Col Legno Duo: Amy Pollard, bassoon, and Scott Pollard, percussion When: Sept. 13, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   14 Sept. Candler School of Theology Dean's Lecture: Dwight N. Hopkins discusses "Black Liberation Theology and Global Cross-Cultural Leadership" When: Sept. 14, 11:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Inclusive Classrooms: Teaching International Students When: Sept. 14, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Room 102 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Financial Wellness: Building Good Credit When: Sept. 14, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Sept. Reading Euripides' Troades Against Athenian Civic Ideology When: Sept. 14, 4:00 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 101 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Can Conservative Religion Save Us? Thoughts on the Media, Faith and Democracy When: Sept. 14, 6:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Closing the Gates, Building a Wall: What the History of Immigration Restriction Against Jews Can Teach Us About American Nativism When: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free   14 Sept. Southern Circuit Film Series: "Art of the Prank" When: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   14 Sept. Film screening: "Barbarella" (1968) When: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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