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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Dec. 1, 2016

WORLD AIDS DAY Emory experts take on the HIV paradox A vaccine and better long-term treatment for HIV seem closer than ever before -- but rates among gay men in the South remain troubling. HEALTH Emory CFAR continues leadership in HIV prevention, clinical trials, drug discovery, treatment On World AIDS Day, the Emory Center for AIDS Research remains committed to decreasing HIV incidence, improving the well-being of infected individuals, training the next generation of researchers and clinical leaders, and ultimately finding a vaccine and a cure for HIV. LEADERSHIP Rep. Price, doctor with Emory ties, tapped for Health and Human Services secretary U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), an orthopedic surgeon trained at Emory, was named by the president-elect as his pick for Health and Human Services secretary. Price could have a key role in reshaping health care. LITERATURE Bid farewell to the First Folio As Shakespeare's First Folio nears the end of its visit to Emory, two events Dec. 5 will celebrate the Bard's legacy, including a lecture by the director of the Folger Shakespeare Library and an evening with poets Natasha Trethewey, Kevin Young and Jericho Brown. INNOVATION Gift to Goizueta establishes program to study business, government The Robson Foundation, named for former dean John E. Robson, has pledged $2.1 million to establish the John Robson Endowment for the Study of Business, Public Policy and Government at Goizueta Business School. HISTORY Rose Library acquires papers of Southern civil rights journalist Gene Patterson Emory University has acquired the papers of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Eugene Patterson, a significant voice for civil rights in the 1960s. ACHIEVEMENT Emory's Rolosense wins bronze in Collegiate Inventors Competition Developed by Emory graduate student Aaron Blanchard and recent PhD Kevin Yehl, Rolosense -- the first rolling DNA motor -- took the bronze medal in the graduate division of the 2016 Collegiate Inventors Competition. PREPAREDNESS Safety reminder: What to do in the event of a campus emergency An armed assault at Ohio State University prompts a reminder of what to do in the event of a public assault or active shooter on Emory's campus.

Take Note   Emory Johns Creek Hospital's Holiday Workshop to feature choral performances, crafts Complete university-wide Diversity Engagement Survey by Dec. 15 Center for Faculty Excellence and Development seeks faculty books published in 2016 Emory receives additional $100,000 gift from Axiom Bank to support brain disease research Men's cross country team partners with South Fork Conservancy to improve Emory running trails

Emory Insider: Amenities   Need rain gear? Woodruff Library loans umbrellas, just like books or other library materials. Students, faculty and staff with borrowing privileges may check out umbrellas from the Library Service desk for up to seven days.

In The News   Traces of times lost Nov. 29 |  Robyn Fivush |  The Atlantic E-cigarettes: benefits and risks Nov. 29 |  Kristin Higgins |  Georgia Public Broadcasting Why thunderstorm asthma is raining on Australia's parade Nov. 29 |  Stefanie Sarnat |  The Observer

Featured Events   A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols A beloved Emory tradition, this candlelit service features choral music and readings, with additional performances on Dec. 3 at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. When: Dec. 2, 8:00 p.m. Where: Glenn Memorial Auditorium Admission: $20; $15 discount categories; $5 students The Bard and Poetry This closing celebration for Emory's exhibit of Shakespeare's First Folio features poets Natasha Trethewey, Kevin Young and Jericho Brown. When: Dec. 5, 7:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free WaterHub Tours Explore Emory's innovative water reclamation facility with student-led tours. When: Dec. 6, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free

02 Dec. Chamber Music Concert: Eugene Skovorodnikov, pianist When: Dec. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   02 Dec. Everyday Democracy: Political Action Beyond the Ballot When: Dec. 2, 2:15 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Room C201 Admission: Free   02 Dec. Oxford Chorale Seasonal and Holiday Music When: Dec. 2, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Chapel Admission: $5   04 Dec. Dance: Fieldwork Showcase When: Dec. 4, 5:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $7   05 Dec. Healthy Transitions: Planning for Retirement When: Dec. 5, 1:00 p.m. Where: Miller-Ward Alumni House, Governor's Hall Admission: Free   05 Dec. Special hours: First Folio! The Book That Gave Us Shakespeare When: Dec. 5, 1:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   05 Dec. Michael Witmore, Folger Shakespeare Library: "The Wonder of Will" When: Dec. 5, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   05 Dec. European Perspectives on the U.S. Election When: Dec. 5, 4:00 p.m. Where: Modern Languages Building, Room 201 Admission: Free   05 Dec. Dance Oxford When: Dec. 5, 8:00 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   06 Dec. Emory Farmers Market When: Dec. 6, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Bridge Admission: Free   06 Dec. Advent Service When: Dec. 6, 11:05 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   06 Dec. Louis de Corail, Consul General of France: Current Affairs in the Middle East, Africa and Europe When: Dec. 6, 4:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   07 Dec. Canvas 101 When: Dec. 7, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   07 Dec. "Maintain, Don't Gain" Walking Group When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free   07 Dec. Career Webinar: Breaking into a Career in Tech When: Dec. 7, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   07 Dec. Financial Wellness: Holiday Budgeting When: Dec. 7, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   08 Dec. Canvas Light: Syllabus, Files and Announcements Only When: Dec. 8, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   08 Dec. Parenting Your Teen: Relationships When: Dec. 8, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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