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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017

ENGAGEMENT 'Faith and Politics' students take leadership in new directions Students who completed Robert Franklin's "Faith and Politics" course last month knew they would get in-depth exposure to how politics and faith interact: They were required to volunteer for a campaign and write about how to heal a divided nation. What most didn't expect was that it would mark a turning point in understanding their call as leaders. ENTERTAINMENT Emory film experts select the top 10 films of 2016 With Oscar nominations set to be announced next week, check out this list of the year's best films chosen by Emory's Department of Film and Media Studies, including "La La Land," winner of seven Golden Globes. RESEARCH Study offers molecular insight into estrogen's effects on PTSD Research from Emory and Harvard shows low estrogen levels may make women more susceptible to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder at some points in their menstrual cycles or lifetimes, while high estrogen levels may be protective. ARTS Emory composer premieres new canticle on world conflict, suffering Richard Prior's new work "a canticle of shadows" seeks to counter desensitization to suffering around the world. It premieres Friday evening in a performance by the renowned Orpheus Chamber Orchestra in Emerson Concert Hall. LAW Juris Master program for non-lawyers now offering online study Emory Law is offering its Juris Master degree for non-lawyers in an online format for two concentrations: Health Care Law, Policy and Regulation; and Business Law and Regulation. Registration is underway for fall semester 2017. PROFILE Chris Palazzolo: Sharing his passion for politics with students and faculty After a contentious election season, it's already been a busy academic year for social sciences librarian Chris Palazzolo. But then, even a non-presidential election year is busy in his specialty areas.

Photo Gallery   Emory celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. The Emory community joins the nation in honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through community service and events featuring inspiring speakers who encouraged students, faculty and staff to continue working for social justice. King Week events continue through Sunday. View more photos.

Take Note   Emory affirms support for undocumented students WorkLife Resource Center hosts live monthly talks online Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital and Winship Cancer Institute launch comprehensive lung cancer screening program Nursing professor's publication receives top honors from the American Journal of Nursing

Emory Insider: Resources   Start your summer planning: The Emory WorkLife Resource Center's annual Camp and Learning Expo offers information on summer camp and learning programs for children throughout Atlanta, plus games and prizes to keep you entertained. RSVP now for Thursday, Feb. 4, from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. in the Woodruff PE Center.

In The News   Dalai Lama: 5 things to keep in mind for the next four years Jan. 18 |  Dalai Lama |  CNN Study offers new clues on drug-resistant tuberculosis Jan. 18 |  Neel Gandhi |  Wall Street Journal Postseason run could prove 'super' for Falcons' sales in new stadium Jan. 17 |  Tom Smith |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution Deborah Lipstadt: 'Many would like to stand up to antisemites. I had the chance to do it' Jan. 14 |  Deborah Lipstadt |  The Guardian

Featured Events   University Priorities: Enhancing the Impact of the Woodruff Health Sciences Center Share your thoughts on how the Woodruff Health Sciences Center can have an even greater impact in the last of four faculty-led sessions focusing on the university's emerging priorities. When: Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cox Hall Ballroom Admission: Free 2016 U.S. Presidential Election: Perspectives from International Election Observers Election experts offer observations and insights about the 2016 presidential election in the context of international election standards. When: Jan. 20, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free Concert: Voices of Inner Strength Emory's gospel choir commemorates Martin Luther King with a performance at the DUC. The choir will also sing during Sunday's University Worship service in Cannon Chapel. When: Jan. 20, 7:00 p.m. Where: Dobbs University Center, Coca-Cola Commons Admission: Free

20 Jan. Care and Resources for Diabetic-related Vision Loss When: Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   20 Jan. Going The Distance: Long Distance Caregiving Tools for Success When: Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   20 Jan. Concert: Brahms Piano Quintet When: Jan. 20, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   20 Jan. Orpheus Chamber Orchestra When: Jan. 20, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: $60; $48 discount category members; $10 Emory students   21 Jan. Swimming and Diving Senior Day: Emory vs. University of West Florida and Delta State When: Jan. 21, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff P.E. Center Admission: Free   21 Jan. Atlanta Community Choral Festival When: Jan. 21, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   22 Jan. University Worship: Celebrating the Life of Martin Luther King Jr. When: Jan. 22, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Sanctuary Admission: Free   23 Jan. A Spirit of Charity: Restoring the Bond between America and Its Public Hospitals When: Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m. Where: The Luce Center, First Floor Classroom Admission: $7   23 Jan. "The General History of China" and the Earliest Translations of Chinese Fiction into English When: Jan. 23, 12:00 p.m. Where: Modern Languages, Room 201 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Herd Protection from Sanitation Interventions When: Jan. 23, 2:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Justin Quinn: Irish Poetry in the World When: Jan. 23, 4:00 p.m. Where: Callaway Memorial Center, Kemp Malone Library Admission: Free   23 Jan. The Seamless Garment of Life: Exploring the Catholic Church's Ethic From Birth to Death When: Jan. 23, 7:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   23 Jan. Concert: Brad Howard, singer, and Will Ransom, piano When: Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford College, Williams Hall Admission: Free   24 Jan. Sociocultural and Psychological Perspectives on Bilingualism When: Jan. 24, 12:00 p.m. Where: Center for Mind, Brain and Culture Admission: Free; limited attendance by registration only   24 Jan. Poetry reading: Justin Quinn When: Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Living Room Admission: Free   24 Jan. Billops-Hatch event series: interSessions, hosted by artist Fahamu Pecou When: Jan. 24, 6:00 p.m. Where: The Gathering Spot, 384 Northyards Blvd. NW #190 Admission: Free   25 Jan. From Ferguson to Standing Rock: Religious Faith, Righteous Feminists and Holy Fire When: Jan. 25, 11:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   25 Jan. The Role, Implications and Consequences of Crisis Pregnancy Centers When: Jan. 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Grace Crum Rollins Building, Room P53 Admission: Free   25 Jan. Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Program: "The Galilean Imperative: A Physicist's Search for Simplicity" When: Jan. 25, 5:30 p.m. Where: Mathematics and Science Center, Room E208 Admission: Free   25 Jan. Film screening: "The Long Voyage Home" (1940) When: Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   26 Jan. Canvas 101 When: Jan. 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   26 Jan. AntiquiTEA: Using Reflectance Transmission Imaging to Uncover the Works of Onesimos When: Jan. 26, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   26 Jan. 3D Modeling 101 When: Jan. 26, 5:30 p.m. Where: Cox Hall, TechLab Admission: Free   26 Jan. RSPH Peace Corps Story Slam When: Jan. 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   26 Jan. 2017 Creativity & Arts Awards When: Jan. 26, 6:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Chace Upper Lobby Admission: Free   26 Jan. Controlling Atlanta Screens: Movie Censorship from the 1920s to the 1960s When: Jan. 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   26 Jan. Noblest Images: The Parthenon Marbles from 1436 to the Present When: Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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