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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Thursday, April 5, 2018

LITERATURE Special feature: Who was Atticus Finch? Letters by Harper Lee acquired by Emory's Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives and Rare Book Library shed new light on the beloved and now controversial character of Atticus Finch. HONORS Emory faculty awarded Guggenheim Fellowships Emory University professors C. Jean Campbell and Carol Anderson have been awarded prestigious 2018 Guggenheim Fellowships to support their groundbreaking research. COMMUNITY Emory faculty, students, alumni honored for continuing King's legacy To mark the 50th anniversary of the death of Martin Luther King Jr., Atlanta NPR affiliate WABE-FM honored individuals and organizations who are preserving King's mission and advancing his dream. HEALTH Bringing physical therapy to the ICU With an elective course in advanced acute care, Emory's Division of Physical Therapy offers students the chance to understand and treat acute care patients early on in their recovery. It is the only such pre-professional course in the United States. ACHIEVEMENT Emory team wins international global health competition Emory recently hosted the International Emory Global Health Case Competition, drawing two dozen teams from leading universities around the world. A team of Emory graduate students took first place for the first time since 2012. ARTS Dance performance reimagines legendary Trisha Brown choreography The world-renowned Trisha Brown Dance Company presents "In Plain Site," a site-specific work performed at various locations across Emory's campus. Performances are April 7-8. LEADERSHIP Conference showcases Emory's interdisciplinary humanities The Interdisciplinary Humanities Conference explored the vitality and creative breadth of humanistic inquiry, as faculty, students and university leaders gathered to discuss the growth of interdisciplinary scholarship at Emory and ways to help it flourish.

Take Note   Dooley's Week celebrates Emory spirit April 9-14 Events on eating ethically, 'conscious capitalism' feature Whole Foods co-founder Apply for summer leadership programs through Learning and Organizational Development by April 16

Emory Insider: Amenities   Go for a swim: Take a dip in the outdoor pool at the Student Activity and Academic Center on the Clairmont Campus. The pool reopened April 1 and is heated to a minimum of 78 degrees. Emory faculty and staff may purchase discount memberships or use the $10 daily walk-up pass.

In The News   What would Martin Luther King's dream be in 2018? We asked leading activists April 4 |  George Yancy |  The Guardian Freezing her 'hunger nerve' helped this woman lose 25 pounds April 4 |  David Prologo |  Today The real Sinclair danger isn't its Trumpian promo, it's how many TV stations it owns April 3 |  Greg Martin and Josh McCrain |  USA Today

Featured Events   Lecture: President of Tibetan government-in-exile on "The Tibetan People's Transition to Secular Democracy" Sikyong Lobsang Sangay will discuss his support of the "middle way approach" to peace in Tibet, which represents His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama's vision. When: April 9, 7:00 p.m. Where: Gambrell Hall, Tull Auditorium Admission: Free Emory Farmers Market with Waste Outreach Education Table Enjoy fresh, seasonal local produce, delicious, convenient food choices and learn about Emory's waste removal policy. When: April 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free This Tank Full of Dreams: Buddhism, Poetry and the Beats Emory faculty will read Buddhist poems in their original languages, including Japanese, Tibetan, Sanskrit, Pali and Chinese, then students will read Beat poetry in English responding to the Buddhist tradition. When: April 11, 6:30 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free

06 April Symposium: "Digital Humanities for the Study and Teaching of South Asia" When: April 6, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   06 April New Developments in Digital Scholarship When: April 6, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Suite 303 Admission: Free   07 April RespectCon 2018 When: April 7, 8:00 a.m. Where: Emory Hotel and Conference Center Admission: $20 to $150   08 April Concert: Atlanta's Young Artists When: April 8, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   09 April Lecture: "WASH and Women: What Does 'Involvement' in Water and Sanitation Mean for Females and Why Do We Care?" When: April 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 2001 Admission: Free   09 April James Weldon Johnson Institute for the Study of Race and Difference: "Althea Gibson, Femininity and Homophobia in Sports" When: April 9, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Jones Room Admission: Free   09 April Workshop: SPSS Basics When: April 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Health Sciences Center Library, Room B_65 Admission: Free   09 April Sustainable Events Showcase When: April 9, 3:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   09 April Donna J. Brogan Lecture in Biostatistics: "On Some Controversies in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials" When: April 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 8030 Admission: Free   09 April John F. Morgan Sr. Distinguished Faculty Lecture: Carol Anderson on "White Rage" When: April 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Oxford Road Building, Presentation Room Admission: Free   09 April 2018 Hugh P. Davis Lecture: "Women and Health: Are We Making Progress?" When: April 9, 4:00 p.m. Where: Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, Auditorium Admission: Free   10 April Workshop: Introduction to Manifold When: April 10, 9:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 312 Admission: Free   10 April Set up your Canvas Gradebook When: April 10, 10:00 a.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   10 April Emory Farmers Market with Waste Outreach Education Table When: April 10, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   10 April Lecture: "Islamophobia and the Struggle for Recognition" When: April 10, 1:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 206 Admission: Free   10 April Debate: "Is Eating Meat Ethical or Healthy?" When: April 10, 7:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Auditorium Admission: Free; registration required   10 April Lights in the Darkness Movie Series: "Dead Man Walking" When: April 10, 7:00 p.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, Rita Anne Rollins Building, Room 252 Admission: Free   11 April Conscious Capitalism Conversation with Whole Foods' John Mackey: Leadership and Culture Through the Purpose Lens When: April 11, 7:00 a.m. Where: Emory Conference Center, Silverbell Pavilion Admission: $30   11 April Meet Me @ Lullwater OR the Tunnel When: April 11, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve or Emory University Hospital Tunnel entrance Admission: Free   11 April Cinematheque screening: An Evening of Sit-Coms When: April 11, 7:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   12 April Lecture: "Puppet Masters: Wayang Kulit and the Ramayana Epic in Indonesia" When: April 12, 4:00 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   12 April Jazz on the Green When: April 12, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free   14 April Campus memorial service to honor former Emory Provost Billy Frye When: April 14, 1:00 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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