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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, April 25, 2017

COLLABORATION Emory students transform art into action to help area nonprofits Now in its third year, Emory's "Art and Social Engagement" course unites students, Atlanta artists and area nonprofits. As students partner with community-based organizations, they create artwork that can influence pressing social issues. HEALTH Father, son improve hearing through cochlear implants After Randy Adams saw his young son, who is completely deaf, receive a cochlear implant that replaces the function of his damaged inner ear, the 35-year-old was inspired to try the device himself. LITERATURE Colm Toibin to deliver 2017 Ellmann Lectures Award-winning Irish writer Colm Toibin will deliver the next series of Emory's Richard Ellmann Lectures in Modern Literature, set for Nov. 12-14, 2017. HISTORY Student project examines first 100 days of Hitler's rule Concerned that comparisons of today's political climate to Nazi Germany lacked context, German Studies students launched "100 Days of Fascist Germany," documenting the early days of Hitler's leadership. SPORTS Emory tennis teams win University Athletic Association championships Emory's tennis teams swept the UAA championships, with the women's team claiming its fifth consecutive title and the men's team claiming its third. ENGAGEMENT Global Health Case Competition challenges U.S., international teams Nearly 140 students from universities across the United States, as well as from Canada, Denmark and Australia, gathered in 24 teams at Emory to compete in the 7th annual International Emory Global Health Case Competition. PROFILE Emory senior helps minority high school students network into STEM research After conducting award-winning research in high school, Alexa Dantzler founded Students Obtaining Atlanta Research (SOAR) her first year at Emory to encourage female students of color from economically disadvantaged neighborhoods to become STEM researchers.

Photo Gallery   Emory Denim Day The Emory community observed Denim Day on April 19, wearing jeans and other denim clothing to show support for survivors of sexual assault and the overall goal of ending interpersonal violence.

Take Note   Emory employees honored for years of service Reminder: Volunteer to help with Chair Rodeo, Commencement Luber headlines third annual Entrepreneurship Summit University Senate posts summary for March meeting

Emory Insider: Perks   Fitbit discounts: Healthy Emory is partnering with Fitbit to allow Emory faculty, staff and retirees to purchase up to two Fitbit fitness trackers at reduced prices. The offer is good through Friday, April 28.

In The News   Liberal arts colleges focus on job skills April 24 |  Cliff Carrubba and Isabel Goddard |  Wall Street Journal 10-year-old with autism arrested at Florida school April 20 |  Ann Abramowitz |  CNN 'Pacemaker' for the brain can help memory, study finds April 20 |  Doris Greenblatt |  New York Times

Featured Events   Uncertain Correspondence: What Vladimir Putin Can Teach Us about Donald Trump Hear from activist and author Masha Gessen, who has written extensively on contemporary geopolitics and Russia. When: April 26, 7:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free Emory Med Art Gala Enjoy a night of art, live music, food, drinks and a silent auction benefitting student-run health clinics. When: April 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: James B. Williams Medical Education Building, Lobby Admission: $20 recommended donation Emory Farmers Market Purchase fresh produce, organic foods and other artisan products at the weekly market, open until 3 p.m. When: May 2, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free

26 April Atlanta Studies Symposium: Rethinking Equity in Atlanta When: April 26, 8:30 a.m. Where: Atlanta University Center, Robert W. Woodruff Library Admission: Free   26 April Addressing Common Family Conflicts in Financial and Health Care Decision Making and Estate Planning When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 231 Admission: Free   27 April Neonatology Conference 2017 When: April 27, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center Hotel Admission: from $200   27 April Disentangling Relationships Between Air Pollution and Social Conditions on Cardiovascular Health: Identifying Issues and Solutions When: April 27, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   28 April Book Shop Sale When: April 28, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum Admission: Free   28 April Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: From Science to National Implementation When: April 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   29 April The Needs of Public Health in the Face of Political Change When: April 29, 8:30 a.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   29 April Women's Tennis: Emory vs. Georgia Gwinnett When: April 29, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   30 April Vega String Quartet When: April 30, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   02 May Long-Term Care Insurance: What You Need To Know When: May 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 1000 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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