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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017

DISCOVERY The math of doughnuts: 'Moonshine' sheds light on elliptic curves In the simplest terms, an elliptic curve is a doughnut shape with carefully placed points, explain Emory mathematicians Ken Ono and John Duncan. "The whole game in the math of elliptic curves is determining whether the doughnut has sprinkles and, if so, where exactly the sprinkles are placed," Duncan says. Their new theory helps to do just that. ARTS Emory acquires letter to Jack Kerouac that inspired 'On the Road' A 60-year-old letter credited by American Beat Generation writer Jack Kerouac as the inspiration for his novel "On the Road" has been acquired by Emory's Rose Library. The letter will be on display for "The Dream Machine," a campus exhibit on the Beat Generation opening tonight. RESEARCH Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance receives $51 million NIH state-wide grant Expanding across the state through a $51 million award from the National Institutes of Health, the Emory-led Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance will focus on transforming clinical research and translating results into better outcomes for patients. COMMUNITY Emory emergency physicians join relief effort for Hurricane Maria victims Emergency medicine physicians from Emory University School of Medicine answered an urgent call last weekend from federal officials asking for assistance with a humanitarian relief effort for individuals in the Caribbean affected by Hurricane Maria. ENVIRONMENT Emory Sustainable Food Fair returns Friday A class of Emory College students invites the entire Emory community to come out Friday to learn about sustainable food practices and sample tasty treats at the 12th annual Sustainable Food Fair. IMPACT STEM Research and Career Symposium welcomes undergraduate, graduate scholars Convened by Emory's Laney Graduate School, the STEM Research and Career Symposium welcomes students from underrepresented groups to campus Oct. 2-3. The Emory community is invited to attend student research presentations and help showcase the university.

Photo Gallery   Frankenstein's creation, unveiled Renowned portrait artist Ross Rossin unveiled his large-scale portrait of Dr. Frankenstein's creation, described in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel "Frankenstein," during a public discussion Sept. 19 at the Schwartz Center for Performing Arts. The portrait is now on display in the center's lobby. See more photos.

Take Note   National Diversity Council honors Cadray for leadership, impact Emory nursing graduates achieve perfect pass rate on national licensing exam Environmental Health and Safety Office offers tips to prevent slips, trips and falls on campus

Emory Insider: Activities   Take a walk in Lullwater: Fall brings the return of Meet Me @ Lullwater, a series of weekly walks in Lullwater Preserve to help add physical activity to your workday. Meet at the Lullwater gate on Wednesdays at 12 p.m. through Nov. 15 to enjoy weekly themes and prizes.

In The News   Long-lost letter to Jack Kerouac reaches its final destination Sept. 27 |  Aaron Goldsman |  New York Times Searching for a fairer way to distribute donor livers Sept. 26 |  Raymond Lynch |  NPR New app aims to improve health, provide economic opportunities Sept. 26 |  Gari Clifford and Herman Taylor |  WSB-TV

Featured Events   The Phillis Wheatley Reading: Ayana Mathis Prose writer Ayana Mathis reads from her works, followed by a book signing and reception. A colloquium with Mathis will be Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. in Room N301 of the Callaway Center. When: Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free Curatorial Conversation: Curator Andi McKenzie and photographer Walter Iooss The curator of "And Something Magical Happened: Baseball Photographs by Walter Iooss" talks with the photographer about his career shooting sports contests and players. When: Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free Jazz on the Green Bring friends and family and enjoy outdoor performances by the Emory Jazz Ensembles on this fall evening. When: Oct. 5, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free

29 Sept. Emory's 12th Annual Sustainable Food Fair When: Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. Where: Asbury Circle and Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   29 Sept. Ethics, Reverie, Buddhist Worship: "In Dreams Begin Responsibilities" When: Sept. 29, 4:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 501 Admission: Free   29 Sept. Textures of the Diaspora: Gee's Bend Quilters and Afro-Brazilian Candomble Elders in Conversation When: Sept. 29, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   29 Sept. Theater Emory: "Midnight Pillow" When: Sept. 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center, Theater Lab Admission: Free   30 Sept. Emory University Symphony Orchestra with Jonathan Keeble, flute When: Sept. 30, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   01 Oct. Zen Meditation Workshop When: Oct. 1, 10:00 a.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   02 Oct. Race and Difference Colloquium: Reading "The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man" in the 21st Century When: Oct. 2, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   02 Oct. 2017 David C. Jowers Endowed Lecture on Quality and Safety in Health Care When: Oct. 2, 4:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Auditorium Admission: Free   03 Oct. Grading in Canvas When: Oct. 3, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   03 Oct. Emory Farmers Market When: Oct. 3, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   03 Oct. WaterHub Tour When: Oct. 3, 1:30 p.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   03 Oct. Ricardo Gutierrez-Mouat Book Celebration When: Oct. 3, 4:15 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Living Room Admission: Free   03 Oct. Sacred Sound Meditation When: Oct. 3, 7:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel, Room 106 Admission: Free   04 Oct. Learning Services: Crucial Conversations, Day 1 When: Oct. 4, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   04 Oct. Data Visualization with Carto and Tableau When: Oct. 4, 11:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   04 Oct. Talking to the Media About Science When: Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Rollins School of Public Health, Rita Anne Rollins Room Admission: Free   04 Oct. Meet Me @ Lullwater When: Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve Admission: Free   04 Oct. Multifaith Prayer and Meditation When: Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   04 Oct. Inclusive Classrooms: Race in the Classroom When: Oct. 4, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   04 Oct. Digital Publishing in the Humanities Reading Group When: Oct. 4, 2:30 p.m. Where: Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Seminar Room Admission: Free   04 Oct. Beyond the Holodeck: A Talk by Janet Murray When: Oct. 4, 4:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   04 Oct. Film screening: "The Stranger" (1946) When: Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   05 Oct. Learning Services: Presentation Skills When: Oct. 5, 8:30 a.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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