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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017

RESEARCH Emory neuroscientist explores 'What It's Like to Be a Dog' Emory professor Gregory Berns was the first to capture images of actual canine thought processes by training dogs to remain still and alert while undergoing fMRI. His new book, "What It's Like to Be a Dog," focuses on his hope that understanding how animals think will revolutionize how we treat them. LEADERSHIP Emory reaffirms support for DACA students In the wake of the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Emory's commitment to our students remains steadfast. In concert with our peer institutions, Emory is working diligently to advocate for a swift bipartisan solution. ACHIEVEMENT Marcus Autism Center designated as Autism Center of Excellence by NIH The National Institutes of Health has renewed the designation of Marcus Autism Center as a national Autism Center of Excellence, including an $11 million, five-year research grant. Only five institutions in the U.S. receive this designation in the highly competitive program. ARTS Rossin's Emory residency celebrates Ethics & the Arts, Frankenstein Portrait artist Ross Rossin is this year's Donna and Marvin Schwartz Artist-in-Residence, part of Emory's Ethics & the Arts Program and celebration of the 200th anniversary of the publication of "Frankenstein." His painting of Frankenstein's creation will be unveiled Sept. 19. IN MEMORIAM Former Emory College Dean David Minter remembered as scholar, academic leader David Minter served as dean of Emory College during a time of unprecedented potential and helped galvanize Emory's reputation as a world-class research university. HONORS Emory PhD candidate Sumita Chakraborty wins prestigious award for young poets For the second time in five years, an Emory graduate student has won the Ruth Lilly and Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellowship, one of the top honors offered to young poets in the United States.

PHOTO GALLERY   Decatur Book Festival Emory hosted the opening keynote for the Decatur Book Festival and Emory authors were a major part of the Labor Day weekend event. Emory's tent in downtown Decatur drew hundreds for book signings, an art project and the chance to learn about the university's literary and cultural resources. View more photos.

Take Note   Eagles host Emory Classic volleyball tournament on campus this Friday, Saturday Workshop offers help with 'navigating the Medicare maze' Four-part 'Georgia Waterways' seminar begins Sept. 13 at Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry

Emory Insider: Traditions   Carter Town Hall: Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter will be on campus Sept. 13 for the 36th annual Carter Town Hall, an Emory tradition since he became University Distinguished Professor in 1982. The beloved event gives first-year students an opportunity to hear from the Nobel Peace Prize winner in an informal, question-and-answer format.

In The News   'Negative partisanship' explains everything Sept. 5 |  Alan Abramowitz and Steven Webster |  Politico Emory heart and vascular center expanding in N. Fulton, Forsyth Sept. 5 |  Angel Leon |  Atlanta Journal-Constitution What makes Fox News so powerful? Maybe its channel number. Aug. 31 |  Greg Martin |  Washington Post

Featured Events   Bach Live! Emory organist Timothy Albrecht presents a one-hour recital of Bach masterpieces. When: Sept. 10, 4:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free Figuring Out the Food Label Learn how to use the Nutrition Facts label on packaged food and what to expect when the new food label debuts. When: Sept. 13, 10:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free Gallery Talk and Tour: "The Greek Origins of Wonder Woman" Take a tour of the Greek galleries focusing on how ancient Greece conceptualized the first female superhero. When: Sept. 14, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Greek and Roman Galleries Admission: Free

08 Sept. Mozart @ the Museum When: Sept. 8, 12:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   08 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Howard Payne When: Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   09 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. Millsaps When: Sept. 9, 12:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   09 Sept. Volleyball: Emory vs. DeSales When: Sept. 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff PE Center Admission: Free   11 Sept. Climate Impact and the Global University When: Sept. 11, 4:00 p.m. Where: Goizueta Business School, Room 208 Admission: Free   12 Sept. Using Echo 360 with Canvas When: Sept. 12, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   12 Sept. Emory 21 Days of Peace: Translating Research to Policy When: Sept. 12, 12:00 p.m. Where: PAIS, Room 220 Admission: Free   12 Sept. ATLMaps Digital Platform @ Atlanta Studies Quarterly Meetup When: Sept. 12, 7:00 p.m. Where: Manuel's Tavern Admission: Free   12 Sept. David Hirsh: "Contemporary Antisemitism on the Left" When: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free   12 Sept. Oxford Studies alumni speaker Jay Fraser: "Building America's Newest Stock Exchange" When: Sept. 12, 7:30 p.m. Where: Tarbutton Performing Arts Center, Oxford College Admission: Free   13 Sept. Cultivating the Power of Emotional Intelligence When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   13 Sept. Multifaith Prayer and Meditation When: Sept. 13, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   13 Sept. Financial Wellness: Improve Your Credit Score When: Sept. 13, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   13 Sept. Georgia's Waterways When: Sept. 13, 7:00 p.m. Where: Bill and Carol Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry Admission: Free   13 Sept. Film screening: "Casablanca" (1940) When: Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Evening MBA Information Breakfast When: Sept. 14, 7:45 a.m. Where: Goizueta Business School Admission: Free   14 Sept. WaterHub Tour When: Sept. 14, 10:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Creek Drive Admission: Free   14 Sept. Creating Bibliographies with Zotero When: Sept. 14, 11:30 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Navigating the Medicare Maze: Which Plan is Best for Me? When: Sept. 14, 12:30 p.m. Where: Emory University Hospital, Auditorium Admission: Free   14 Sept. Parenting Your Teen: Test Anxiety When: Sept. 14, 1:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   14 Sept. Prostitutes and Pederasty: Men and Morals in Roman Comedy When: Sept. 14, 4:15 p.m. Where: Callaway Center North, Room 116 Admission: Free   14 Sept. Data Visualization with R When: Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m. Where:  Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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