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For Faculty and Staff of Emory University Tuesday, April 24, 2018

CREATIVITY Film 'Fran K.' gives Emory students experience from page to stage to screen Inspired by Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" and produced through Emory's Screen Stages collaboration, "Fran K." wrestles with ethics in science and what makes a monster. It premieres April 29 on campus. LEADERSHIP Weeks tapped to lead Emory's Center for Faculty Development and Excellence Physics professor Eric Weeks has been appointed the new director of the Center for Faculty Development and Excellence and associate vice provost for faculty affairs, effective July 1. DISCOVERY Virulence in 'Iraqibacter': potential Achilles' heel? Emory microbiologists have identified a component of a genetic switch, which they call a potential "Achilles' heel," for a type of bacteria often associated with infections in soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. TEACHING Emory College course features new views of 'the city' Students in professor Christina Crawford's course "The Architect and the City" explore how cities are shaped by the decisions of those in power and the impact on business, the environment, public health and more. RESEARCH Governor proclaims April 25 'DNA Day in Georgia' As Georgia and the National Institutes of Health celebrate DNA Day, marking the completion of sequencing the human genome 15 years ago, learn about 15 genomic advances and clinical programs from Emory and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. SUSTAINABILITY The PATH at Emory opens to acclaim A partnership between Emory and the PATH Foundation has created a new bike/pedestrian path that will expand the local trail network and offer a safer alternative commute option. The new path officially opened April 20 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Photo Gallery   Emory marks Denim Day to end sexual violence The Emory community observed Denim Day on April 18, 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, other leading universities urge appeals court to support DACA students Improvements coming April 30 for Information Technology's service requests and service tickets Rollins biostatisticians awarded by the American Statistical Association

Emory Insider: Safety   Download the LiveSafe app: Emory provides the LiveSafe personal safety mobile app to all faculty, staff and students to download for free. The app provides a quick, convenient and discreet way to communicate directly with Emory safety officials, enhancing your overall safety and allowing Emory University Police to better protect you.

In The News   5 traits that help people get into top law schools April 23 |  Ethan Rosenzweig |  U.S. News & World Report Life is about leaving a legacy -- and here's exactly how to do it April 22 |  Marshall Duke and Robyn Fivush |  Reader's Digest When is it safe to eat salad again? April 19 |  Juan Leon |  New York Times

Featured Events   Kafoglis Economics Nobel Laureate Lecture: Thomas J. Sargent The Nobel Prize winner will deliver a lecture titled "What Does the Trump 2017 Tax Cut Imply for U.S. Economic Growth, Inflation and Government Debt?" When: April 26, 2:30 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free Jazz on the Green Bring friends and family and enjoy outdoor performances by the Emory Jazz Ensembles on this spring evening. When: April 26, 6:00 p.m. Where: Patterson Green Admission: Free Lecture: Joan Chittister on "Radical Spirit" The author will present a lecture on her most recent book, "Radical Spirit: 12 Ways to Live a Free and Authentic Life." When: April 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: Cannon Chapel Admission: $25 donation

25 April Coffee and Conversations: Teaching English as a Second Language When: April 25, 8:00 a.m. Where: Candler School of Theology, 2nd floor lobby Admission: Free   25 April WaterHub Tour When: April 25, 11:00 a.m. Where: WaterHub on Peavine Drive Admission: Free   25 April Copying Courses In Canvas When: April 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   25 April Meet Me @ Lullwater OR the Tunnel When: April 25, 12:00 p.m. Where: Lullwater Preserve or Emory University Hospital Tunnel entrance Admission: Free   25 April Creativity Conversation: Sam Pluta and Peter Evans When: April 25, 7:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   25 April Super Collisions: Live Electronic Music with Sam Pluta and Peter Evans When: April 25, 8:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   26 April Canvas 101 When: April 26, 9:00 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   26 April Global Research for Women Seminar Series: Nadine Kaslow on the Nia Project When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Claudia Nance Rollins Building, Room 6001 Admission: Free   26 April Artist talk: Peter Evans When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: Performing Arts Studio Admission: Free   26 April Global Health Forum Lecture Series: "eHealth and Blockchain: New Tech for Global Health" When: April 26, 12:00 p.m. Where: School of Medicine, Auditorium 110 Admission: Free   26 April Composer talk: Sam Pluta When: April 26, 2:30 p.m. Where: Burlington Road Building, Room 307 Admission: Free   26 April Emory Dance Company Spring Concert When: April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Dance Studio Admission: $10; $8 discount categories; $6 students   26 April Film screening: "Sita Sings the Blues" When: April 26, 7:30 p.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Ackerman Hall Admission: Free   27 April Emory Climate Analysis and Solutions Team Spring Symposium When: April 27, 9:00 a.m. Where: White Hall, Room 205 Admission: Free   27 April Carlos Museum Bookshop Spring Sale When: April 27, 10:00 a.m. Where: Michael C. Carlos Museum, Bookshop Admission: Free   27 April Emory Wind Ensemble Broadway Concert When: April 27, 8:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   28 April Softball: Emory vs. New York University When: April 28, 12:00 p.m. Where: Emory Softball Field   28 April Senior Recital: Mallory Carnes, viola When: April 28, 2:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   29 April Film premiere: Screen Stages' "Fran K." When: April 29, 2:00 p.m. Where: White Hall, Room 208 Admission: Free   29 April Emory Concert Choir: "Come to the Woods" When: April 29, 7:00 p.m. Where: Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall Admission: Free   30 April Using Canvas Pages and Modules When: April 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: Woodruff Library, Room 314 Admission: Free   30 April Emory Caregiver Support Program Overview When: April 30, 12:00 p.m. Where: 1599 Clifton Road, Room 1.432 Admission: Free   01 May Canvas 101 When: May 1, 8:30 a.m. Where: Online Admission: Free   01 May Emory Farmers Market with Waste Outreach Education Table When: May 1, 11:00 a.m. Where: Cox Hall Bridge Admission: Free   View the Full Emory Events Calendar

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