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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016

IMPACT Election fuels public scholarship for Emory experts Emory political science professors Alan Abramowitz and Andra Gillespie serve as prominent resources for national and international media, offering context in the 2016 presidential race. RESEARCH Antibodies from Ebola survivors neutralize virus, protect against infection in lab mice A study by scientists at the Emory Vaccine Center, in collaboration with the biotechnology company Atreca, Inc., offers the potential for further research that could lead to therapeutic agents and vaccines against a rapidly evolving Ebola virus. BENEFITS Flexible work options are widespread, popular at Emory More Emory staff than ever before are using a wide range of flexible work options, from telecommuting to compressed workweeks, according to a recently released study. COMMUNITY Atlanta Music Festival promotes harmony across racial, social landscapes Legendary opera star Jessye Norman will headline the Atlanta Music Festival's Gala Concert, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning author Taylor Branch, on Nov. 18 at Glenn Memorial Auditorium. EVENTS November: 10 things to do for $10 or less From welcoming the First Folio to shopping for Thanksgiving treats at the Emory Farmers Market, the campus calendar remains packed with events as the fall semester races toward the finish line. HEALTH Emory Dizziness and Balance Center treats common forms of vertigo Many common causes of dizziness spells and vertigo, if diagnosed correctly, can be treated quickly. Unfortunately, many patients end up seeing four or five doctors before they get a correct diagnosis.

Photo Gallery   Puppy Petting "Boo" What's better than a petting zoo? A petting "boo" with adorable puppies dressed in Halloween costumes. There were plenty of happy smiles and wagging tails on campus Friday as Pawsitive Outreach offered information on how to volunteer with local no-kill animal shelters. View more photos.

Take Note   Building Recycling Competition kicks off today Emory Johns Creek Hospital hosts blood drive on Saturday Gwinnett County Transit to launch new express route to Emory, CDC Candler faculty authors make Christian Century books issue

Emory Insider: Benefits   Help with caregiving needs:  Bright Horizons Care Advantage is available to faculty and staff, as well as students of the Laney Graduate School, when you need help caring for children or adults because your usual plans break down.

In The News   Skin patches may help kids' peanut allergies, study says Oct. 31 |  Jennifer Shih |  CNN White House pushes for STEM education, mentorship Oct. 28 |  Ken Ono |  USA Today Long before Twitter, Martin Luther was a media pioneer Oct. 28 |  Emory University |  New York Times More metro Atlanta school districts test for lead In water Oct. 27 |  Amy Kirby |  WABE FM

Featured Events   Prescribing Price: The Ethics, Science and Business of Drug Development and Pricing Join Emory and visiting faculty for a multifaceted examination of the factors that drive drug development and pricing. When: Nov. 2, 8:15 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center Hotel, Starvine Ballroom Admission: $15 students; $25 non-students Sara Miles: Breaking Bread With a Broken World Author and founder of a San Francisco food pantry that feeds thousands speaks on her work and her mission. When: Nov. 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free Romeo and Juliet Theater Emory presents Shakespeare's classic love story with performances through Nov. 13. When: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Mary Gray Munroe Theater Admission: $22; $18 discount categories; $6 students

02 Nov. WaterHub Tours When: Nov. 2, 1:00 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   02 Nov. Film screening: "Ghost World" (2001) When: Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   03 Nov. Creativity Conversation with Alan Mandell and Lois Overbeck: "Engagement in the Arts: Samuel Beckett in Prison" When: Nov. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   03 Nov. Changes in American Religion: Trends Among the General Public When: Nov. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: Tarbutton Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   03 Nov. 2015: A Transformative Year for the Radical Right? When: Nov. 3, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   03 Nov. Goods, Power and Women in 19th-Century Benguela, West Central Africa When: Nov. 3, 4:15 p.m. Where: Candler Library, Room 212 Admission: Free   03 Nov. Film screening: "Before the Flood" When: Nov. 3, 6:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 102 Admission: Free   03 Nov. Art is Work, Work is Art When: Nov. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   04 Nov. Religious Congregations in 20th-Century America When: Nov. 4, 9:00 a.m. Where: Center for Ethics, Room 102 Admission: Free   04 Nov. Estate Planning: Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney When: Nov. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 100 Admission: Free   04 Nov. Shakespeare at Emory film screening: "Titus" (1999) When: Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   05 Nov. Opening: "The First Folio: The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare" When: Nov. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   05 Nov. African Coffee Tasting and Gallery Talk When: Nov. 5, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   05 Nov. Shangrila Parvin, Soprano, Senior Recital; Elena Cholakova, Piano When: Nov. 5, 3:30 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   05 Nov. Words Fail So Simply Much Love: Celebration of "The Letters of Samuel Beckett, Volume 4, 1966-1989" When: Nov. 5, 7:30 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: Free   05 Nov. Concert and exhibition: Listening to Memories When: Nov. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   07 Nov. Explorations: Virtual and Augmented Reality at Emory When: Nov. 7, 9:00 a.m. Where: Oxford Road Building Living Room, 3rd Floor Admission: Free   07 Nov. Prison and Social Death When: Nov. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   07 Nov. Overview of Bright Horizons Back-Up Care Advantage When: Nov. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: James B. Williams Medical Education Building, Room 153 Admission: Free   07 Nov. Moving Organization Sites From Blackboard When: Nov. 7, 12:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   07 Nov. Canvas 101 When: Nov. 7, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   07 Nov. Brian Eno's "Music for Airports": The Nature of Ambient Music When: Nov. 7, 7:00 p.m. Where: Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Seminar Room Admission: Free   07 Nov. Staged reading: "Castelvines y Monteses" by Lope de Vega When: Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Mary Gray Munroe Theater Admission: Free   07 Nov. Concert: Laura Ardan, clarinet, accompanied by Will Ransom When: Nov. 7, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   08 Nov. Emory Farmers Market When: Nov. 8, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   08 Nov. Migrating Courses From Blackboard to Canvas When: Nov. 8, 2:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   08 Nov. The Bard in Bollywood film series: "Omkara" When: Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   08 Nov. Election Watch Night When: Nov. 8, 9:30 p.m. Where: Center for Women Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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